Melissa & Ash's Country Laura Wedding

Wedding Photography
Written By Sarah Graue

Melissa & Ash's Country Laura Wedding

There were record breaking outback rains on Melissa and Ash’s wedding day, but they didn’t let that dampen their special day! With colours of purple and gold they got married in what felt like a big family reuinion. Being 6th generation it was special for Melissa to get married at the Laura Catholic Church, where her family name is remembered in one of the stained glass windows. After a brief dash through the rain they celebrated their reception at the Laura Civic Centre. Sneaking out one last time for photos as the rain eased up in the evening.

Congratulations again Melissa & Ash! x

 
 

Photography: Sarah - Little Car Photography
Ceremony Venue: St John the Evangelist Church, Laura
Reception Venue: Civic Centre, Laura
Bishop: Karol Kulczycki, Bishop of Port Pirie
Dress: Malachi Empire
Suit: Ferrari formal
Makeup: Elizabeth Britza
Bride's Rings: Metalicious by Lauren
Hair: LKM Hair Designs
Cake: Ticklebelly Hill/Sacha Brown

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Sarah Graue is a down-to-earth photographer based in South Australia and the grower behind Dennison Scrub, where she’s working to regenerate the land and find practical ways to bring Australian ingredients back into everyday life.

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