MW-Logo_#white
Menu
  • Find A Supplier
  • Blog
  • Galleries
  • Categories
  • Wedding Dresses
  • Real Weddings
  • Wedding DIY
  • Honeymoons
  • Wedding Planning Tools
  • Advertising With Us
  • Modern Wedding Academy
  • Login

Tips and Articles by category

Dresses
Cakes
Flowers
Honeymoon Ideas
DIY
Photography
Venues
Wedding Themes
Invitations
Wedding Ideas
Music
Videos
Wedding Hair and Makeup Ideas
Cars
Destination Weddings
Speeches
Gift Registries
Wedding Favours
Grooms

FIND A LOCAL WEDDING SUPPLIER

Reception Venues
Dress Retailers
Dress Designers
Cakes
Photography
Bridesmaids
Flowers
Video
Hair
Theming and Styling
Entertainment and Music
Makeup
Ceremony
Celebrants
Rings
Cars, Transport
Invitations
Bridal Accessories
Destination Weddings
Gifts and Gift Registries
Shoes
Accommodation
Honeymoons
Beauty Services
Hire
Hens & Bucks Parties
Flowers Girls/Page Boys
Caterers
Bomboniere
Alternative Bouquets
Planner
Photo Booths
Formal Wear
Speciality Services
Finance
Groom and Groomsmen

Romance at Roberts

Modern Wedding Posted: November 24, 2014

E L I S E  &  R O R Y

{Leia Fae Photography}

Wedding BouquetBride and BridesmaidMother of the BrideGroomWedding Preparation PhotoWedding DressBrideNavy Blue Bridesmaid DressesWedding HairBridesmaidsWedding FlowersBridal VeilBlack and White Wedding PhotographyGarden Wedding CeremonyWedding CeremonyWedding RingsWeddingBridal PartyRoberts Restaurant WeddingRomantic Wedding PhotographyRomantic Wedding CeremonyWedding PhotographyWedding Table FlowersWedding CakeWedding ReceptionWedding at Roberts Restaurant

F R O M  T H E  B R I D E...

The Meeting...

Rory is my best friends' uncles' friends' best friend. We met on a group night out at Rory's best friends place in Sydney before heading out for a night of dancing in the city. From this night on we became good friends and the romance blossomed from there.

The Proposal...

We got engaged in Thailand. Rory had plans to pop the question at a romantic dinner on our first night there, but he couldn't wait and ended up proposing in the hotel room! 

Wedding Theme...

We wanted to create a romantic theme with French provincial rustic touches. Our wedding was held in spring so we wanted to embrace the season with an outdoor ceremony, fresh rose petals and the use of lots of beautiful pastel colours and touches of navy blue to add a level of sophistication. Our rustic Circa 1876 reception venue was given an air of glamour with grand silver candle stick holders and fresh flowers.

Wedding Ceremony + Reception Venue...

Robert's Circa 1876 Restaurant at Tower Estate in Pokolbin, The Hunter Valley NSW.

The Dress...

My wedding gown was a La Sposa strapless, trumpet style gown with a sweetheart neckline and lace overlay. I bought this from Fashions By Farina in Sydney CBD. My inspiration was our wedding theme, I wanted it to be romantic with a vintage feel.

The Bridesmaids...

My bridesmaid's wore long, flowy, navy coloured silk chiffon dresses. These were purchased from Papillon on Church in Terrigal NSW.

Wedding Photographer...

We chose our photographer, Bianca of Leia Fae Photography as I knew her prior to the wedding and had seen some of her work which I loved. We love the romantic feel and stunning angles of light captured in every photo. Rory and I felt very natural working with Bianca which meant we weren't afraid to be romantic in front of the camera on our special day!

The Flowers...

Ranunculus, white anemones with midnight blue centres, soft pink and peach roses and dusty miller primarily made up the bouquets

Decorations & Styling...

We carried on the flowers incorporated into the bouquets throughout the venue in vintage-style vases tied with lace. Grand silver candelabra's were placed on the tables to give an air of glamour. A photo booth was setup in the sitting room with a vintage polaroid camera and polaroid photo guest book. A beautiful ornate cake stand was used to display our cake.

On the Menu...

Canapes:

  • Warm flatbread with prosciutto, pear and parmesan curls
  • Braised beef cheek and celeriac cigars
  • Rice paper wrapped prawns with wasabi cocktail sauce
  • Semolina blinis with ocean trout gravlax, crème fraiche and chives

Entrée:

  • Seared Hervey Bay scallops, potato puree, sweet corn nage and basil pesto oil
  • Red wine braised oxtail ravioli, potato mousseline, oxtail jus and crisp fried leeks

Mains:

  • Salmis of Barossa Valley chicken breast, (very slowly roasted) melted leeks, rich chicken jus and roasted oyster mushrooms
  • Red wine braised lamb shanks, creamy polenta, braising jus, aioli, gremolata and roast capsicum relish

Wedding Bomboniere...

Yes, we gave handmade truffles packaged in little boxes wrapped with lace.

The Honeymoon...

New Zealand. This is where Rory is from originally so it was nice to be shown his hometown! I learnt to snowboard (despite ending up with a large bump on my hip, it was an amazing experience).

Now & Future...

We are currently living in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Plans for the future include more travel and exploring before returning to Australia to settle down, buy a house and have children.

Wedding Photographer Leia Fae Photography Ceremony + Reception Venue Robert's Circa 1876 Restaurant Bride's Dress La Sposa, purchased at Fashions by Farina Bridesmaids' Dresses Papillon on Church Flowers Merrin Grace Floral Design Decorations Events 2 Celebrate Wedding Cake Cakes To Dream On

MW x

Previous Blog
Next Blog

Find a wedding supplier

OR

Let’s be inbox official!

Wedding obsessed? So are we! Become a Modern Wedding Muse to have updates delivered straight to your inbox plus receive exclusive offers from our suppliers!
  • like us on facebook
  • follow us on instagram
  • follow us on pinterest
Colour Wheel

Your next read!

11 Of The Sweetest Ways To Style Your Wedding Aisle

Anna & Denver’s Contemporary Waterfront Wedding

Olivia And Dom’s Luxurious Wedding

Blog Categories

Current Magazine

Looking For Some Wedding Inspiration? We’ve Got You!

... Read More

Planning Tools

Checklist Budget Manager Guest List Seating Planner Supplier Shortlist
Visit Modern Wedding's profile on Pinterest.

Temp Pages

  • 12 Days of Christmas – Terms and Conditions
  • About
  • Advertising Information
  • Become a Modern Wedding Muse
  • Business Search
    • Accommodation
    • Alternative Wedding Bouquets
    • Beauty Services
    • Bomboniere
    • Bridal Accessories
    • Bridesmaids
    • Destination Weddings
    • Flowers Girls / Page Boys
    • Formal Wear
    • Gifts and Gift Registries
    • Hens and Bucks Parties
    • Honeymoon
    • Invitations
    • Photo Booths
    • Speciality Services
    • Wedding Bands
    • Wedding Cakes
    • Wedding Cars
    • Wedding Caterers
    • Wedding Celebrants
    • Wedding Ceremony
    • Wedding Decorations
    • Wedding Dress Designers
    • Wedding Dresses
    • Wedding Flowers
    • Wedding Hair
    • Wedding Hire
    • Wedding Makeup
    • Wedding Photography
    • Wedding Planner
    • Wedding Rings
    • Wedding Shoes
    • Wedding Venues
    • Wedding Videography
  • Colour
  • Contact
  • Directory Enquiry
  • End of Financial Year Listing Offer
  • End of Financial Year Package Offer
  • Essense Of Australia 2017 Quiz Results
  • Essense of Australia 2018 Quiz Results
  • Galleries
  • Home
  • Little Book Of Bridal Beauty
  • Modern Wedding Academy
  • Modern Wedding Academy Privacy Policy
  • Modern Wedding Academy Terms and Conditions
  • Modern Wedding Blog
  • Modern Wedding Chateau Elan Competition Terms And Conditions
  • Modern Wedding Galleries
  • Modern Wedding Social Media Seminar 2016
  • Privacy Policy
  • Real Wedding Submission
  • Sitemap
  • STYLING HANDBOOK 1
  • Subscription Thank You Page
  • Thank You Page
  • The Ultimate Wellness And Beauty Package Competition
  • Tips & Articles
  • Ultimate Hens Party Package Terms And Conditions
  • Valentine’s Day Competition Terms and Conditions
  • Wedding Planning Tools
    • Account
    • Budget
    • Check List
    • Guest List
    • Seating Plan
  • Wedding Tools
  • What Is Your Best Wedding Advice?
  • Win Bridesmaids Dresses For Your Squad – Terms And Conditions

Popular Galleries

  • Real Weddings
  • Dresses
  • Cakes
  • Flowers
  • Theming & Styling

From Our Blog

  • Real Weddings
  • Wedding Fashion
  • Wedding Themes
  • Wedding DIY
  • Wedding Hair & Beauty

Wedding Tools

  • Seating Plan
  • Guest List
  • Check List
  • Budget

ModernWedding.com.au

  • Wedding Tools Login
  • About
  • Advertising Information
  • Contact
  • Sitemap
Modern Wedding

Copyright © 2023 Modern Wedding PTY LTD. All Rights Reserved. Website by The DMA.

  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Our other brands: Luxury Wedding Blog / Sydney Wedding Blog