Sophie & Charlie
How did you and your partner meet?
We met on Bumble and it took us about four weeks to find a time to go on our first date. We finally had a date locked in and I got held up at work and tried to cancel. Thankfully he waited, and although I was an hour and a half late (sorry Charlie), we hit it off immediately and the rest is history.
How did you or your partner propose?
We were in Noosa on a holiday and he surprised me with a proposal as we walked along the beach to dinner one night.
Why did you choose to have your wedding at Terrara House?
Charlie grew up on a farm and I have always lived by the ocean, so we were looking for a farm or property with ocean views but nothing we found was quite right. When we went to Terrara House and realised the tagline was ‘where the land meets the sea’ we knew it was the one for us.
Did you have a theme for your wedding?
We didn’t have a specific theme, but we worked with a stylist, Belinda, from the Curated Life to bring the venue to life with elegant florals and soft white furnishings.
What was your menu on the night ?
Following the ceremony, we had a grazing table with speciality breads and produce made by chef Gary Fishwick at Terrara House. Our reception menu was designed to be a rolling feast, rather than having set entrees and mains.
Menu:
House baked sourdough with cultured butter
First Course
Grilled citrus and herb crust blue eye cod with pomegranate fennel salsa and sweet potato bake
Buttered baby carrots, asparagus and broccolini with toasted almonds
Garden salad
Second Course
Slow cooked spice marinated lamb shoulder
Tuscan chat potatoes with thyme, garlic and rosemary
Grilled vegetable salad
Dessert
Coconut Marble Wedding Cake
Supper
Shaved ham and mustard rolls
What was your favourite part of your ceremony?
That first moment when I stepped out and saw Charlie’s face.
What did you love about your reception?
We opted for the clear marquee from White Top venues, which was one the best decisions we made. Terrara House is such a stunning venue, and having the clear walls allowed all the guests to be immersed in the space. At night we had thousands of fairy lights along the ceiling which looked incredible.
How many people attended your wedding?
We had 120 guests.
What was your favourite location at Terrara House & Estate and why?
Our ceremony was held in the Love Garden which is a hedge maze, carved in the shape of love hearts and framed with enormous hedge walls. It created the most intimate ceremony space and even though we had over 100 guests, it felt like you could hear a pin drop.
Did you plan a post wedding ‘honeymoon’ celebration and if so what experience did you plan?
We were booked to spend summer in Italy but sadly that has been put on hold due to COVID. We were lucky to spend a few days on the South Coast for a ‘mini moon’ at Bannister’s by the Sea in Mollymook. We are looking forward to rescheduling our honeymoon when all of this is over.
What is your advice for any future couples planning their wedding?
Start by deciding on a venue. The rest of your decisions will flow off the back of that.
THE DETAILs
Photographer: Wes Nel @wesnelphotography
Bride’s Dress: Suzanne Harward @suzanneharward
Brides shoes: Sophia Webster from Desordre @desordreboutique
Bride’s accessories: Alighieri (ceremony) Jennifer Behr (reception)
Bridesmaid Dresses: Acler
Groom’s attire: In Sitchu
Engagement & wedding rings: Jeff Einstein @jeffeinsteinjewellery
Celebrant: Alice Harrington @aliceharringtoncelebrant
Hair & Makeup: Joanna Luhrs @jo_my_god
Florist: Belinda Brett @belinda_thecuratedlife_
Venue: Terrara House @terrarahouse
Catering: Gary Fishwick @garyfishwick
Cake: Willow Hill Cakes @willowhillcakes
Planner: Annabelle Williams @whitetopvenues
Stylist: Belinda Brett @belinda_thecuratedlife_
Stationary: Rum Cake Studio @rumcakestudio
Invites: The Blackline Bottega @theblacklinebottega
Entertainment: Tom O’Dwyer @tommyohhhhhh