Keeley Warren wears a custom wedding dress by Lulu Bridal.
Photography Dan Cartwright
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Grown on Matthew's family farm in Yerong Creek, New South Wales, the wheat symbolised the coming together of two families.
Words Amie Shann Photography Dan Cartwright
Keeley Warren wears a custom wedding dress by Lulu Bridal.
Photography Dan Cartwright
Wheat grown on Matthew Molloy's family farm was used as a decorative element at the reception.
Photography Dan Cartwright
Incorporating elements of their rural pasts as they joined their futures was part of the planning for this couple’s big day. The wedding was held at Keeley Warren’s childhood home, Willowbank, on the south coast of New South Wales. Her parents, Rodney and Diane, put in a huge amount of effort to make sure the garden was perfect, the paddocks were mown and everything was looking beautiful. “Dad even made sure my favourite cow, that I raised from a poddy, was in the paddock next to the house so we could get photos with her,” says Keeley.
Keeley’s favourite poddy cow Hernie joins the party.
Photography Dan Cartwright
Keeley and Matthew’s wedding was held at the bride’s childhood home near Terara on the south coast of New South Wales.
Photography Dan Cartwright
Matthew Molloy is a third-generation sheep and cropping farmer from Yerong Creek, New South Wales, so Keeley also wanted to include Matt’s connection to his family home in the wedding. “Last year during harvest I cut some wheat – from the best paddocks, of course! –and made this the theme of our wedding,” she says. “There was a wheat head at every place setting and jugs of wheat at the bar. I think it really symbolised the joining of both our families and it was even more special that Matt and his family had grown the wheat.”
THE DETAILS
Dress: Lulu Bridal
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Shona Joy
Make-up: Natalie Gauci
Flowers: Taylor Made Bouquets
Cake: Whipped by El Cakes
Catering: Clockwork Catering
Rings: Kristopher Graydon Jewellers
Celebrant: Meryl McGinn
Videographer: G&M Film
Marquee: Shoalhaven Event & Party Hire
Buses: Kennedy’s Tours
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Photography Dan Cartwright
Amelia Brissenden at Lulu Bridal created a custom gown for the occasion. "Amelia was so wonderful to work with," she says. "She was so patient and really listened to what I wanted."
Photography Dan Cartwright
"We were so lucky to have the most incredible sunset on our wedding day and Dan captured it beautifully," says Keeley of her photographer, Dan Cartwright. "We absolutely love all the photos."
Photography Dan Cartwright
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