Backyard weddings hold a special place in my heart, that’s actually how Tegan and Libby found me and I’m so glad they did. Someone posted in a FB group looking for advice on holding a DIY backyard wedding, I commented, Tegan and Libby saw it and reached out and the rest is history. This was such a fun, easy, wholesome day of “work” (it’s crazy I get to call this that!). These two lead their guests through the back fence down a forest path to a stunning little spot where Renee the Celebrant officiated the most hilarious and heartfelt ceremony and the ring bearers adorably presented the rings on bended knee. Tegan and Libby had one of those incredibly sweet meet-cutes where they were introduced to each other by mutual friends but both of them thought the other was out of their league when in actual fact they were both infatuated.

It might be cheating a little when your family has a little vineyard on the Mornington Peninsula, but in every way that counts this was a backyard wedding (which are my absolute favourite weddings to shoot). Liv and Jonny DIY’d most of their decor, they had family friends assist with catering in a mutual agreement they have where they help each other out at important family events, there was a tractor tray full of ice and a variety of drinks, the cake was made by a talented aunt. Liv bought her dress secondhand and Jonny bought a quality blazer and mismatched chinos that he’ll be able to work again. Their pup Maggie was the centre of attention and had free reign through the entire wedding. Liv and Jonny were having so much fun that they almost forgot to do speeches. I love backyard weddings because they’re simple and meaningful, stripped back to the important stuff. This day was perfect because it was full of important people and important relationships, which is what I love to capture most.