Marry Me Mudgee

Launched in 2014, Marry Me Mudgee is the only magazine for uniquely Mudgee weddings. We show you the best in weddings from the region, with stunning real weddings and breath-taking dresses, as well as information on local wedding-related services: from...

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Jessica & Tim Grace’s Wedding Story

How did you meet and/or the story of the proposal?  

On the 11th of December 2013, Tim picked me up from work,like usual. When we got home he asked me to check the mail, like usual however instead of waiting for me he rushed inside. When I walked in I could hear music playing (“Marry You” By Jason Derulo") there were rose petals leading to our bedroom and there was Tim down on his knee. He had a wonderfully romantic speech prepared which I can remember absoluely none of except the words….Will you marry me.

What were you looking for when choose your dress?  

I was after something simple and classic to suit our rustic theme.

Can you list the vendors that help bring your special day to life:

Ceremony Location: Parklands Resort & Conference Centre

Venue Location: Parklands Resort & Conference Centre

Celebrant: Jane Endacott

Make-up:  Bella Medi Spa Mudgee

Music: Will - Valley DJ (Hunter Valley)

Hair: Katrina Curry Hairdressing Decorations & styling: DIY with help of the lovely staff at Parklands Resort.

Photographer: MMG Photo  & Cinema

Dress:  Sweetheart Neckline A- Line with embellished waist

Flowers: My beautiful nan Joy Campbell

Cake: Mudgee Bakery & Cafe

Invitations & RSVP’s: Bridgit Harvey Artist & Design

Suits: Blowes Mens Wear Mudgee

Why did you choose to get married in Mudgee?

Both Tim and I are local so it just seemed right to get married in our home town, it was just a bonus that Mudgee is so beautiful.

Who made up your bridal party and how did you choose these people?

Our bridal party was made up of my best friend Kayla Theunissen, we’ve been best friends since we were nine. My bridesmaid was Andrea Willard who I met at University. Tim’s best man was his best mate Rod Mcleay and his groomsman was his brother in law Josh Swain.

Besides getting to marry my soul mate and having an amazing day surrounded by family and friends it was ending up in hospital at 2am the night of the wedding with chest pains which ended up being dyhydration. My tip to all brides make sure you drink plenty of water! It’s no fun ending up on a drip on your wedding night.

Mudgee has numerous venues such as Parklands Resort that you can have both the cememony and reception at. Having both at the one venue made the whole day run smoothly.

Where did you honeymoon or did you have plans for your first anniversary?

We spent a week in beautiful Phuket in Thailand

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The Gorgeous Jess and Tim on their wedding Day. Image by MMG Event & Cinema

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Captured by Amber Hooper.

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Skin Soiree @ Burnbrae Winery

BEAUTY ROOM SKIN SOIREE- SATURDAY JUNE 18th

Marry Me Mudgee was fortunate enough to attend The Beauty Room’s Skin Soiree on June 18th. Held at Burnbrae Wines Mudgee, dressed by Darling Days & Shiralee Archer and delicious treats delivered and made by Who Ate The Cake, this day was sure to be a success.

Approximately 30 ladies attended an afternoon that was filled with all things beauty and skin care. The first part of the afternoon was conducted by Dr Katie Williamson, who is a local GP, but also is the business owner of Mudgee Aesthetics. Dr Katie Williamson explained how important it is to look after your skin at a young age, and also showcased some preventatives measures for skin ageing and wrinkles. Dr. Katie then performed a demonstration of skin injecting, which is a skin care treatment and preventative for lines, wrinkles and damaged skin. Dr. Katie Williamson also showed the before and after photos of a clinical strength skin peel. The afternoon was also catered by Burnbrae, with delicious platters, a selection of pizzas and award winning wine.

Two makeup artists from Napoleon Perdis travelled to Mudgee to help bring to life this skin soiree. Taylor (one of the makeup artists) conducted two make up sessions, allowing us to see a night look and also a day look. She took us through a step by step lesson on what was best for our skin, as well as how to apply the make up properly and efficiently. For someone who has no idea about make up, and just hopes that it looks okay when applied, i found this to be rather informative and super helpful! During the course of the afternoon, Nicole, Kyra and Taylor foundation matched everyone that was there. They spent necessary time allowing all of us to ask questions and help us choose what would be right for our skin. The afternoon was $99.00 per person, which was 100% redeemable on purchases of Napoleon products. The ladies from Napoleon and also Nicole from the Beauty Room were nothing but helpful. The only difficult part of the afternoon was choosing what to purchase for my skin!

Thank you to Nicole, Taylor, Kyra, Dr. Katie Williamson, and everyone involved with ensuring this day was a success. I cannot wait for the next Skin Soiree, I hope its soon! 
I have also attached some images from the day, which were captured by the talented Amber Hooper.

Marry Me Mudgee xx

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Cannot get enough of these photos! Feather & Birch. 

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another beautiful pic from Feather & Birch

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Captured by Feather & Birch Photography. Natascha & Cameron.

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Natascha & Cameron D’Arcy. Wedding : February 6th 2016.

Natascha & Cameron’s Story:

Who Helped you Bring your wedding day to life:

Ceremony & Venue: The Vinegrove Mudgee Celebrant: Jane Endacott Music: Baker Boys Band (Sydney) Dress: Brides in Love (Wetheril Park) Decorations: I had a say in the styling and it was all done by Sarah at the Vinegrove Flowers: Bouquets: Shilaree Archer Table flowers: Sydney flower markets Photographer: Matt Teaque – Feather & Birch Cake: Who ate the cake. Natalie Longmuir Suits: Ron Bennet Invitations: Giant Invitations (online) Makeup: Normie Gee – bynormie (Sydney) Hair: Bride: Norman Gee bridesmaids: Hair spot Video: High Tea Films Sydney Catering: Rebecca Sutton – Olive A Twist

How did you meet and/or the story of the proposal?

We actually grew up only a few suburbs apart. When I was at high school I worked at a coffee shop after school. Cameron had a friend who also worked there so he would come in to visit her and try to get free cakes. Eventually we added each other on facebook and once we started chatting we realized we had an instant connection and have been inseparable ever since. We live in Sydney and visited Mudgee for the first time on our 4 year anniversary – being lovers of the country side, wine and good food we fell in love with Mudgee immediately and were back there again later that year. For our 5 year anniversary Cameron organized a surprise trip – we headed up to Mudgee and stayed at a beautiful property. It was cold and rainy outside so we got the fire going and Beck Sutton from Olive-A-Twist came us cooked us a lovely dinner.  The next day (our anniversary) We went into town for brunch and Cameron told me he had booked me in for a massage and facial and he was off to play golf.  That evening a taxi picked us up to take us to dinner – it was very dark however I started to realize we were heading to our favorite restaurant The Zin house. I thought I must have been wrong though as it was a Tuesday night and they don’t open during the week. It was however Zin house we went to and when Kim Currie opened the doors there was “Marry Me” spelt out on the floor in candles. I burst into tears while Cameron got down on one knee and proposed. This was followed by champagne sitting outside overlooking the vines and sunset then a beautiful dinner for two cooked by Kim Currie. It was undeniably the best night of my life and one ill cherish forever.

What were you looking for when you chose the dress?

My dress was exactly what I had envisioned. Something with some timeless lace and subtle sparkle that showed off my curves and a fun wispy full skirt.

Why did you choose Mudgee?

From the first time we visited Mudgee we were in love with the area. Getting engaged in Mudgee also made it very special to us so we just knew we had to get married there. We also thought it would be great weekend away for our Sydney friends and a great way from them to discover and fall in love with Mudgee also. Between when we got engaged and married we bought a holiday house in Mudgee  so that we always have a tie to the area that is so special to us. On the day after our wedding all of our friends and family came for a BBQ at our property Abingdon House and that made the whole weekend even more special.

Who made up your bridal party?

We each had 5 people in our bridal party. Cameron has 2 brothers and I have 2 sisters so they were in our bridal party. The other are our really close friends Andrew, Stef, Uty, Vikki, Kayte and Kacey that we loved having with us on the day.

What was the most memorable part of the day?

The most memorable part of the day was the anticipation during the slow (vintage bus) ride to the venue we were all trying to keep it together. Once we got there and started to walk down the aisle seeing my husband to be at the end tearing up and all our family and friends there to support us was so amazing.

1 Tip for getting married in Mudgee?

Join the Mudgee Facebook group – if you can’t find something your after just ask. Mudgee is full or amazingly friendly and talented people so someone will be able to find what you need in no time.

Where did you go for your honeymoon?

We had an amazing 3 week trip for our honeymoon. We spent 2 weeks travelling through Italy including Florence, Venice and the Amalfi Coast. We then went to Copnhagen were we were lucky enough to go to the number one restaurant in the world – Noma. We finished with a few nights soaking up the sun in Abu Dhabi on the way back.