The Wedding Shed was proudly involved in Fig Tree Restaurant’s latest photoshoot for all furniture and décor. In display of this gorgeous venue that evokes a unique blend of classic country charm and modern Mediterranean, we also showcased a beautiful synergy between the booming slow floral movement and bespoke styling. Read on to unleash our tips on how you can adapt the same vision across your special day, and simply romance yourself through the beautiful lens of Ivy Road Photography.
The 8th annual Byron Bay Wedding Fair held on Sunday the 9th of June…and was perhaps our best fair to date. We had so much fun creating incredible ‘real wedding set-ups’ at some of the most sought after venues in Byron Bay, working alongside some super talented suppliers in showcasing the up and coming wedding trends for 2020!
Read up on what we got up to and delve into some inspo for your own special day…
We’re kicking off the new year with a reflection of our most beautiful wedding ceremonies of 2018!
Last year we saw ceremony styles to die for, new arbour shapes, natural designs, signing tables to swoon over and arch ways that enhance the beautiful landscape that surrounds the Byron Bay region.
Emma and Reece held their wedding at Byron View Farm utilising the spacious verandah that offers some of the most pristine views of Byron Bay. With an intimate setup for their cherished day, the space was filled with a Bohemian vibe of natural textures, and a monochromatic palette and earthy hues that complimented the venue perfectly. Featuring cosy cocktail corners, dream catchers, dried palms and natural dinnerware.
The 7th annual Byron Bay Wedding Fair on Saturday June 30 was a HUGE success and as always invited the opportunity for us to push the boundaries in the realm wedding styling. The Wedding Shed showcased new looks across 4 of Byron Bay Weddings beautiful venues, evoking our best work to date across cocktail, ceremony and dining set-ups.
Read up on what we got up to and inspire the feel to your magical day…
Be it barefoot at the beach, on top of a stunning hinterland hilltop vista, or underneath an ancient fig tree with ocean views, a beautifully styled ceremony can be created anywhere. Your ceremony style sets the tone and vibe for your entire day. Whether you’re after a day that feels soft and romantic, elaborate and formal or relaxed and simple, the options are endless and the look and feel can be created with just a few pieces, including an arbour, chairs, floral arrangements and decorative details.
Byron Bay has its own special kind of soulful beauty and our recent styled shoot ‘Coastal Romance’ captures the iconic ocean, earth and romantic vibes that having your wedding in this region has to offer. As we shift into the warmer months, this tablescape full of subtle pink and purple pastel hues and green succulents set the tone for a romantic summer soiree.
When it comes to planning your wedding, one of the most exciting parts is deciding what the event will look like. Your table styling plays a large role in transforming the space and dictating the atmosphere of your celebration. If you don’t know where to start, we suggest in choosing a style that suits the vibe you want your day to reflect.
In this styled shoot we wanted to create an atmosphere of a dreamy tropical island that captures the relaxed balmy Byron vibe. Using a completely natural white palette creates a sense of serenity. Coconuts were incorporated as the feature table piece bringing an element of summer and fun. The earthy tones of the husks, balanced with the intricate coral details and simple white florals spells tropical island paradise. The crystal cut glassware brings a touch of elegance and sparkle to the overall theme. It’s all about using organic elements, textures and a balance of monochromatic details to create this simple table setting. Keeping the details not too perfectly organised keeps the feeling relaxed and carefree; which is what we’re all about in Byron.
We love creating gorgeously executed spaces, and for something a little different we recently had the pleasure, along with The Event Shed to style something special for a gushing mother to be.
This baby shower was styled with pieces from our range of furniture & decor (all available for hire), along with beautiful ferns by Wilderness Flowers. Ferns bring a lush, soft, classic feel and can easily transform your table, room, bouquet or food platter to look absolutely striking. You can apply them to almost any theme, and they're one of the simplest ways to add a wow factor to your wedding or event.
When it comes to styling your all important 'I Do' we've put together a few ideas to consider and a few of our favourite styled ceremony setups to kick start your planning and inspiration...
Arbors – With a range of arbors these days – your wedding style and venue will determine whether you choose a rustic drift wood arbour, a more traditional classic hardwood arbor or even a sophisticated lattice screen arbor. Floral options for your dress arbor can range from full cascading blooms which creates a stunning vision to a more understated colourful statement on one corner.
Seating – Select from a range of seating styles such as matching chairs to more informal garden wedding style seating. Consider how many older guests you have coming and the length of your ceremony - will they need chair backs for comfort. It’s also possible to mix and match chairs and benches for a more informal look.
Decoration – seating decoration can vary from a floral bouquet at the end of each row (or every second row of chairs). For a more rustic, country charm style consider tying floral bouquets to the end chairs with raw jute twine or shepherd's hooks. For a more classic look, floral garlands along the ground the length of the chair rows creates a stunning natural ‘aisle’ for the bride to walk down.
Rugs & Aisle Runners – another option to create an aisle are carpet runners. The cow hide is a perfect statement runner which will add a touch of glamour to your overall look. If you’re after a more relaxed vibe, a Moroccan runner give the perfect shabby chic feel to any wedding. If you are wanting to create a warm comforting space look at layering afghan rugs bringing home away from home to your ceremony.
Signing Chairs – signing your wedding certificate deserves to be done in style. For a sophisticated statement style consider chairs the White Peacock Signing chairs or for a more relaxed boho look the Natural Peacock chairs are a great choice. For the classic look, the White Colonial high back chairs are a great choice. Your signing chairs can then be reused at your reception feast. Add some individual Mr & Mrs signs for some more detail.
Signing Table – a range of signing tables is available whether you are after the more classic garden style or chic look. Consider the size of the signing table, do you want any additional floral decoration on it such or will you simply display your bridal bouquet on the table. As with the signing chairs, the signing table can be reused as the cake table later. See below for some options.
On a perfect summer’s day, the lovely Steph and Liam exchanged their vows at the Fig Tree under a beautiful floral drenched arbor with the ocean glistening in the background. Guests enjoyed canapés in the gardens under the canopy of the 100-year old fig tree while enjoying views to the ocean and hinterland before dining banquet style under the stars. The French Petal’s stunning blooms created beautiful summer vibrancy throughout the evening and complemented Steph’s gorgeous vintage inspired Anna Campbell bridal gown perfectly.
Many thanks to Stories by Ash for the amazing photography. Huge congratulations to Steph and Liam and big thanks for letting us be part of their special day.
Styling & Hire The Wedding Shed / Planning & Coordination Byron Bay Weddings / Catering & Venue Fig Tree Restaurant / Florist The French Petal / Lighting & Audio Byron Bay Audio / Photographer Stories by Ash / Dress Anna Campbell Bridal
Venue: The Grove | Photographer & Videographer: Lucas & Co Photography | Styling: The Wedding Shed | Hire: The Wedding Shed, The One Day House, Hampton Event Hire and CL Weddings | Planning & Coordination: Byron Bay Weddings | Blooms: Bower Botanicals | Plant: Northern Rivers Plant Hire | Catering: Fig Tree Restaurant | Lighting & Audio: Byron Audio | Celebrant: Katrina Holt | Dress: Mxm Couture | HMU: Billie Weston | Cake: Sweet Obsession | Marquee: Mullum Party Hire |
Venue: byronviewfarm | Photographer: Ameila Fullarton | Style & Hire: The Wedding Shed | Planning & Coordination: Byron Bay Weddings | Blooms: The French Petal | Catering: Fig Tree Restaurant | Music: The Paper Flowers | Lighting & Audio: Byron Audio | Celebrant: Susie Figgins | HMU: Emily K | Cake: Love In A Cake |
Styling The Wedding Shed Photography Grant Tyrrell Flowers Poppy & Fern Soft Furnishings Marr-Kett Lighting Byron Audio Furniture & Decor The Wedding Shed
Creating gorgeously executed weddings is what we MOST LOVE to do. We've been lucky enough to work on some pretty amazing weddings this year ! We've popped together a few of our favourite of our styled receptions to kick start your ideas and inspirations...
Venue: byronviewfarm | Photographer: Stories by Ash | Style & Hire: The Wedding Shed | Planning & Coordination: Byron Bay Weddings | Blooms: The French Petal | Catering: Fig Tree Restaurant | Dress: Max Atkins | Shoes: Nine West | Suits: Suit Supply | Ties: The Tie Bar | Transport: The Magic Bus
The lovely Stacey & Glenn recently wed at Fig Tree Restaurant in the company of close friends and family beneath the properties 100-year-old fig tree with vistas of the ocean, countryside and Byron Bay. The French Petal worked her magic to create an incredible floral arbor, meticulous floral installations that guests dined beneath within the restaurant and Stacey’s gorgeous floral crown of deep red and pink blooms. The winner for us was most definitely Stacey’s gorgeous two-piece Bo & Luca gown from the intricate beadwork to the soft draping fabric – the day was nothing short of perfect.
Once again, Congratulations Stacey & Glenn, thank you for letting us be apart of your very special day.
Styling & Hire The Wedding Shed / Planning & Coordination Byron Bay Weddings / Catering & Venue Fig Tree Restaurant / Florist The French Petal / Lighting & Audio Byron Audio / Photographer Todd Hunter McGaw / Dress Bo & Luca
Gracefully set on a high hill overlooking the lush Byron Bay hinterland, complete with its own macadamia plantation, The Grove set the stage Amy and Myles’ spectacular wedding. The couple living abroad, enlisted in the styling and design services of The Wedding Shed to flawlessly execute their rainforest submersed wedding.
Amy was adamant that there was not a single flower at the wedding; instead an all green affair was created! Over 70 square metres of lush tropical rainforest were installed in three Nordic tipis, rich greenery and relaxed natural cocktail areas were arranged around The Grove. A smaller tipi was transformed into a ‘pop up bar’ offering the perfect chill zone for guests to kick back relax and enjoy a cocktail.
Many thanks to John Benavente for shooting this show stopping event & huge congratulations to Amy & Myles.
Styling & Hire The Wedding Shed / Planning & Coordination Byron Bay Weddings / Catering Fig Tree Restaurant / Florist Beautiflora / Lighting & Audio North Coast Events / Photographer John Benavente / Cake Let Them Eat Cake / Dress Berta Bridal / Hair & Makeup Julie Corbett
