Olivia + John
Lloyd Brothers, McLaren Vale
Olivia and John’s day was nothing short of a spectacular explosion of colour and love. Right from the start of the day we knew we were in for something special, there two and their entire families welcomed us into the fold and took us along for the ride. Check out John’s parents lounge room, his double breasted beige suit was absolutely something else, adorned with pops of blue and pink florals it fit the bright yellow classic furniture perfectly. The colour scheme only progressed when we spotted Olivias insane bouquet featuring yellows pinks and blues and then a pair of shiny emerald green shoes. The genuses at Studio Botanic had plenty in store for us yet, and we certainly weren’t finished. Olivia also had her dress designed by one of my all time favourite designers from right here in Adelaide, the very amazing Greta Kate who produced an incredible gown, she seriously never misses.
Off we went for a couple of ceremonies, haha yes as in ‘more than one’, Catholic then Greek Orthodox proceedings covered all the religious backgrounds from this coming together of two families.
Then we hit one of Adelaide’s crown jewels in the restaurant scene, Africola. This place is one heck of a feast for the senses in both the visual and culinary department. This little eclectic locale was the perfect stop off for some casual hangs, cocktails and don’t even get me started on that chicken sandwich… I think I had three! If you live in Adelaide and you haven’t been yet then I highly recommend you re-examine your life choices haha, but seriously you should go ASAP.
Once we’d finished with one freaking spectacular photoshoot in the city’s east end we headed off for the reception, and let me tell you, I’m not sure we were fully prepared for what we were about to experience. Lloyd Brothers Wines is a beautiful spot in McLaren Vale, an absolutely perfect place to host a wedding. The classic cellar door looks over expansive lawns, a lake, and an olive grove. Just off to the side the Barrel Hall awaits. It’s white interior, huge wooden barn door and elevated ceilings make it one of Adelaides best blank space venues that is always ready for someone to bring some inspiration and vision to life.
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A FREAKING FLOWER CLOUD? I have now… I was absolutely not expecting such scale and epic-ness, like I said, freaking flower clouds apparently floating above three giant long tables that spanned the entire interior of the space leading the eye to an enormous arched hanging install of explosive colour, my simple words will not do it justice, scroll down and see for yourself, the space was incredible, an almost immersive experience. The tables adorned with candlelight and pops of coloured flowers and vases, this was easily one of the most creative and colourful affairs I’d ever been part of.
The dancing continued well into the night, Baker Boys band brought the Jazz tunes earlier for that classic dinner party feel and then the shots flowed freely… you know keeping with the greek traditions and all, it’s only polite ;)
This is absolutely one day that will not be forgotten in a hurry. Enjoy.
Videography - The Film Room | Venue - Lloyd Brothers | Florals, Candles and Vases - Studio Botanic | Concept, Styling & Coordination - Found Collective | Hair - Hide and Seek Salon | Makeup - Nour Harb & Glam Bar | Band & DJ - Baker Boys Band | Dress - Greta Kate | Groom Suit - Instichu | Furniture & Dancefloor - Olympic Party Hire Cocktail Furniture - Sash Events | Cake - Little Lils Cakery | Lighting - Venue Productions | Stationary & Signage - Class Ink Designs | Catering - Kitchen and Catering By Sam
