BRIANNA & BEN

Congratulations BRIANNA & BEN

3.6.22

“We wanted a very classic wedding, something that wouldn’t date with a wintery feel. We both love autumn tones and the toffee roses with magnolia leaves were the perfect options for our colour palette.

Brianna Archibald and Ben Brooks-Veivers met while working together at The Parkhouse Cafe. “It was just after we both finished school - almost ‘High School Sweethearts’! Ben was the Dishy and the kitchen sink overlooked the staff car park. This was where he first saw me coming in for my first shift as the new Barista and he decided he needed to get to know me better. The day after the wedding, we actually hosted a hangover brunch for some of our family and friends back where our relationship began.”

“Ben had planned a weekend away for our eight-year anniversary to Spicers Clovelly Estate in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. After this much time together, I had a slight feeling it was coming! It was the first trip away he had wanted to plan without much of my input. When we arrived, they asked us what we were celebrating and as we had only just purchased our first home a few days earlier, I immediately said that and Ben corrected me saying we were actually celebrating our anniversary. He had organised the proposal at the Lake View Deck with wine and a cheese platter before dinner. Emily from Love from Luna Photography was hiding in the trees waiting to capture the moment without me knowing. It was just the two of us and it was absolutely perfect.”

“We loved the relaxed atmosphere where the day just flowed naturally and nothing felt too organised or forced. Having our closest family and friends here to celebrate such a special day with us and enjoy some great food and a few (maybe a few too many) drinks was such a highlight. It started to lightly rain during the ceremony and continued to get heavier during the afternoon and evening, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. Our photographer Erin and Videographer Paul were more than happy to get out in it with us to make sure we got ‘the shots’. Our photos and video turned out more amazing than we could have imagined. We both think it really added to the wintery feel we were after.”

“Our advice for other couples planning their wedding is to enjoy the planning process! By organising everything early, booking your vendors, organising your attire, signage and stationery, you will get the team that you want and it will save you so much stress later on. If it rains, just go out and enjoy yourselves and get those photos. You’ll be so happy you did! Lastly, as cliché as it sounds, make sure you take time out by yourselves on the day to actually take it all in and enjoy yourselves.”

“We went to the Hunter Valley for our honeymoon. We hadn’t planned much but to just relax and enjoy our time off. We spent the week enjoying the wine and delicious food surrounded by all the beautiful vineyards.”

“We absolutely loved the waterfall fireworks as a backdrop for our cake cutting and the sneak peek video of the earlier parts of the day as they were both major surprises for everyone.

BRIANNA & BEN’S WEDDING CREW

Ceremony and Reception PRESTON PEAK WINERY FUNCTION CENTRE

www.prestonpeakfunctions.com.au functions@prestonpeak.com

Hair THE HAIR ARTIST COLLECTIVE

www.thehairartistcollective.com.au thehairartistcollective@gmail.com

Accommodation - Spicers Vineyards Estate, Hunter Valley Attire - Jacqueline May Bride (Bride’s Dress), InStitchu Brisbane (Suits), Petal & Pup (Bridesmaid Dresses) Cake - Karla (Family Friend) Florals - Natalie (Family Friend) Hire and Styling - Toowoomba White Weddings (Table Linen), Poppies for Willow (Vases and Vessels) Jewellery - Hogans Family Jewellers Makeup - Stephanie Goldsworthy Marriage Celebrant - James McLauchlan Music and Entertainment - Andrzej Fenner and Kosta Theodosis Photo Booth - In The Booth Toowoomba Photography - E.L Simpson Photography Stationery and Invitations - Etsy Videography - My Film