Real Bride Style: Tara & Jake

I am so thrilled to be sharing Tara & Jake’s elegant wedding with you today. Each and every detail is just exquisite! From the heartfelt ceremony under the Moreton Bay Fig Tree on the property to the chandelier lit marquee and verandas.

The couple chose stunning Terrara House near Berry on NSW’s South Coast due to their love of the area.

“The Berry area is a place close to Jake and my hearts, we have spent many a long weekend in the area during our relationship, and we just love the country feel, open fireplaces, rolling hillsides, and natural beauty of the area”

The bridal bouquet consisted of David Austin roses with dusty miller foliage and Geraldton wax

Tara, together with her maids, mother and Jake’s mother enjoyed being pampered in the luxurious surrounds of the bridal salon on the estate.

Tara chose corsages for the bridesmaids instead of the traditional bouquets. They were Ivory David Austin Roses, Geraldton Wax flowers and Dusty Miller foliage.

Guests mingled in the gardens prior to the ceremony, over sandwiches and homemade lemonade served in decorative beverage dispensers.

Reception: Terrara Estate

Photography: Nerida McMurray Photography

Celebrant: Robyn Foster

Wines: Jake’s brother is a wine maker and founder and owner of Even Keel wines. Sam matched a selection of wines to each course during the reception, from French champagne through to Even Keel Riesling, sauv blanc, pinot noir and shiraz.

Bride’s Gown: Collette Dinnigan

Bridesmaid’s dresses: Charlie Brown

Flower girl: Laura Ashley

Cake: We didn’t have cake on the evening, instead we were treated with a dessert buffet of Double Chocolate Tart with Ice Cream & Raspberry Coulis and Pavlova Roulade with Seasonal Fillings with specially matched to a muscal dessert wine from Even Keel. (My sister did make us a home made fruit cake for our celebratory brunch the following day!)

Hair: Absolute Hair by Tia

Make-Up: Stephanie Zappala

Images with thanks to Nerida McMurray Photography