Dan and Laura, A dream wedding at Forrest…

I was so excited when Laura first contacted me last winter about her wedding. It would be held in March at her families country property in the beautiful township of Forrest. I met up with Laura and her mum a few weeks later one Saturday afternoon in a Colac pub and it was there over coffee that we began to plan the magic...

Laura and Dan were keen to source local vendors and this was a key part to what made their wedding special and many of those who were involved knew the magic of the area well. It was clear that this was a special place for Laura and Dan’s family who spend many weekends at their rustic Otways dwelling.

The wedding itself was on a crisp Autumn day and the leaves were starting to fall as I met Dan and the guys at the Brewers Cottage where they were staying. Later, guests began to arrive and there was a nervous excitement in the air as I joined Laura and her family for their final preparations.

The ceremony was filled with incredible moments and this was followed by a grazing table on the lawn and later more amazing food, entertainment and dancing amidst the twinkling fairy lights and firelight.

Photography: Rach @ Sweeter Than Honey

Celebrant: Weddings by Danielle Emily.

Hair and makeup: Hilary Holmes Makeup

Flowers: Earth Flower Apollo Bay

Catering: Smith and Co Foods

Music: Jade and Jarrod

Dress: Needle and Thread London

Bridesmaids dresses: Shona Joy

Shoes: Bared Footwear