It’s been a long while since I’ve been to the Kangaroo Valley and Molly & Liam ensured it was an epic return
THE VENUE: “When we found the bush retreat we instantly fell in love with the scenery! The combination of the bush surrounds, escarpment overlooking the river, the rock cathedral ceremony space, the cocktail deck and the reception hall just called to us! Combining the rustic elements with a slice of nature! However the tipping point for us was the accommodation onsite meaning our people could embrace every single chapter of our wedding with us! Celebrating our love of each other, our family, our friends and the life we are building!”
FUNNY STORIES: “Liam was given a small list of tasks to do to assist in the planning of our wedding! One of which was to research and book a DJ for the wedding reception entertainment! Kangaroo valley is in a funny spot for this so I assumed he’d find a Canberra or Sydney based musician however once booked and I was filling in forms for the venue I soon realised that Infact Liam had booked a DJ based over 9 hours away from the venue… he was in fact from Melbourne”
THE DRESS: “I also bought my dress on the first day of looking! First shop, maybe like 4th or 5th dress! I hadn’t really planned to wedding dress shop but the shop was having a sale so I thought I’d suss it out to figure out what style I was thinking! Then maybe a day or 2 before I thought I probably should invite a friend just incase I fell inlove with a dress! Well thank goodness I did! Kaela came with me, it was very relaxed we each picked a dress or two for me to try on and then the lady handed me this dress off the shelf and said ignore what it looks like on a coat hanger and trust me! Well once I had it on I knew! I ordered it that day and they made it to measurements! Picked it up a few months later and then went for alterations! Honestly the whole experience was so simple and easy I had a freak out that it shouldn’t have been so simple!”
FAVOURITE MOMENTS: Liam – “turning around to see you walking down the aisle at me! There was a mix of emotions and anxiety leading up to that moment and as soon as I turned around it was like I had tunnel vision, everything I felt and could see before wasn’t there! You were all I could see and wanted to see! I felt whole!” Molly – “When we were waiting to walk down the aisle and Kaela had left all I wanted to do was run down the aisle and see Liam! I remember rounding the first corner and saying to my dad “don’t you let me fall, I won’t know what my feet are doing”! When we rounded the next bend all I wanted was Liam, I knew there were so many eyes on me but I did not care I just wanted to hug him, hold his hand and tell him I love him!”
GLAD YOU DID: “Inclusive of family was a huge thing for us! This was a celebration of our lives up until now and the life we are building and including our family was hugely important to us! From first looks to the celebrants inclusivity and the speeches we both feel it celebrated our families joining”
Celebrant: Adam Straney
Ceremony & Reception: Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat
Bride Dress: Angelic Inspirations
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Blades Menswear
Florals: Koch & Co, Amazing Flowers Wholesale, Silk Flora
Hair & Makeup: Blow Bar On Queen
Catering: Rabbit & Co Caterers
Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat
Located less than 2 hours from Sydney and Canberra, Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat is a completely unique wedding venue. We exclusively offer 3 day, 2 night wedding festivals on our 100 acre property in the heart of the stunning Australian Bush. We even have beautifully architecturally designed accommodation to sleep most of your guests onsite for the duration. Recently voted to be the number 1 ceremony venue in NSW, the Bush Retreat truly is exceptional. Our wonderful property is uniquely different. It offers you the use of all the facilities for your wedding celebration, exclusively for 48 hours; Our 320 million year old Rock Cathedral, Sunset Deck, on-site Accommodation, and much more
