You'll fall hard for this couple's riverfront outdoor wedding ceremony and casual glam reception

An outdoor ceremony by the Margaret River

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When fashion designer Jonte Pike and pilot Dave Morgan decided to hold their celebration at the Black Brewing Co. brewery, they engaged the help of floral event stylist Jappalin Manning of Flowertalk Perth. The result: a gorgeous outdoor setting of lush white flowers.

While white phalaenopsis orchids dyed with a hint of black were the main focus, Jappalin also used textured foliage such as pampas grass and smoke bush for a touch of rustic charm.

"The couple has originally planned on an all-white wedding, but I managed to convince them to add some varied tones, including blue and nude hues. Ultimately, they were very happy with my suggestions," says Jappalin.

 

PHOTOGRAPHY BEN YEW PHOTOGRAPHY

STYLING & FLOWERS JAPPALIN MANNING/FLOWERTALK PERTH

HAIR VIGNETTE ART OF HAIR

MAKEUP TAYLOR JACKSON MAKEUP ARTISTRY

GOWNS JONTE DESIGNS

CAKES & DESSERTS KINGDOM CUPCAKES

STATIONERY & ILLUSTRATION MICHELLE PIKE ILLUSTRATION

VENUE BLACK BREWING CO.

A stylish, casual reception

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For the reception, the couple took it indoors to the brewery's restaurant.

Jappalin turned the chic space into the perfect backdrop for a laid-back yet sophisticated soiree with majestic smoke bush centrepieces and refined settings. 

"We wanted to create a setting that was a reflection of Jonte as a young and upcoming fashion designer, as well as of her stylish designs."

A modern orchid bouquet to match a contemporary gown

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Created by the bride, the off-shoulder gown featured geometric cut-outs and was covered in glittering Swarovski crystals. Jappalin added texture and organic beauty to the bride's structured orchid bouquet with smoke bush sprigs and dusty miller leaves. 

A nude-grey palette for the bridesmaids

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Also designed and made by the bride herself, the bridesmaids' nude pearl-embellished dresses matched the bouquets beautifully.

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Watercolour-painted and illustrated wedding stationery

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 Illustrations of the couple and a watercolour-painted design of their initials lent a whimsical, pretty vibe to the stationery.

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An artsy blue watercolour wedding cake

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Dressed in a wash of blue watercolour with silver leaf details, this sweet confection was topped off with crisp white phalaenopsis orchids for an added dose of sophistication.

Rustic meets glamour

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Gold-hued dessert trays atop wooden barrels added to the rustic glam look of the dessert table.

Meringue-topped tartlets, and bite-sized vanilla and chocolate cupcakes with vodka shots in liquid droppers made for enticing and easy-to-eat dessert table additions.

A classy, casual ambience

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The restaurant's chic interior of panelled wood and dark timber were complemented with towering smoke bush centrepieces and classy navy linen, creating a simultaneously dramatic and romantic ambience. 

Glamorous table settings

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Aside from the towering smoke bush arrangements that added drama, candles in varying heights and lots of tea lights cast a soft glow and lent a sense of elegant romance to the overall atmosphere.

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The newlyweds' floral-filled place settings

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The couple's table was distinguished by glass beaded charger plates, plus gorgeous arrangements of pampas grass, roses and black-dyed phalaenopsis orchids.