Kaelah & Daniel’s Wallalong House Wedding - Hunter Valley
This was the kind of wedding I dream about. This is what you get when you cross Wallalong House, one of the most beautiful venues in the Hunter Valley, with a big bunch of legends!
Kaelah & Dan were one of my couples that were affected by Covid and had to reschedule their original date. By the time their new date rolled around, weddings were beginning to return to normal. What really stood out to me on the day was how grateful everyone was to be together and celebrate after everything over the past few months.
All of their guests were so genuinely ecstatic for them, and I think it says a lot about who they are as people. Kaelah and Dan are surrounded by so much love and support. One of Kaelah's bridesmaids had even travelled from the UK and went through 2 weeks of hotel quarantine to be by her best friend's side – incredible!
Everything about this day was beautiful! Kaelah's dress was gorgeous, and the deep tones in the flowers went perfectly with the bridesmaid's dresses.
With Kaelah being a huge Harry Potter fan, I'm going to run with the theory that the Hogwarts House colours inspired her colour theme for her bridesmaids.
Kaelah and Dan had already won me over with their love of Harry Potter. I didn't think it was possible to love them anymore until Kaelah emerged with a cheeky dress change to bust a move to Queen's Don't Stop Me Now as their first dance.
Covid has meant that many of my couples have needed to reschedule, and I can't imagine the stress and disappointment they feel to have all of their plans turned on their head. But the one thing I can say is that covid rescheduled weddings hit differently. Everyone is just so happy to be able to come together and celebrate after not being able to for so long. All of my couples have said to me that it was worth the wait.
Mel x
Venue: Wallalong House
Florals: Maggie Bloom Florals
Video: Design Patrol
Hair: Michelle Jackson
Makeup: Zoe Martin Makeup
Celebrant: Hitched in the Hunter
Catering: Fennel & Co
Music: The Vintage Stylus
Gown: Love Marie Bridal
I shot this wedding alongside one of my favourite videographers – Matt from Design Patrol. I love working with Matt. He is calm, down to earth, creative and always has a huge smile on his face! Exactly the type of person you want around you on your wedding day!
I was also lucky enough to snag the always amazing Dea from Little Black Bow to second shoot this one with me — capturing all the good times post ceremony while I was off with the wedding party.
