Taking part in Kat and James’s wedding was like falling down the rabbit hole into Wonderland. This eclectic world was overflowing with whimsical artifacts, intriguing antiques, peacocks, stags – it felt as though it was decorated by an 18th-century French socialite.

James proposed in Paris and the French influence appears throughout the day: decoupage invitations, Kat’s dress with Dupioni silk flowers & French lace, pantaloons, the mechanical butterfly release and the “Let them eat cake!” sign to name a few. Marie Antoinette would have felt at home.

Each venue was eclectic and full of character scattered with visually fascinating objects. The day began at the QT Hotel where James went under the knife for a morning shave in a quirky old school barber slightly reminiscent of Sweeney Todd. Kat looked regal in her dress, a gown that she had designed herself along with her necklace and hair-piece.

Their intimate ceremony of 25 guests was tucked away inside Seasonal Concepts, a florist and antique shop in Redfern. The room was transformed into a whimsical oasis of cascading flowers, antiques and taxidermy. After the ceremony guests were treated to ornate tea and cakes and entertained by a magician called Neo. Although many love stories are compared to Romeo and Juliet, Kat inspired by the film hand-made a pair of angel wings. Only a fiercely brave and creative bride would dare climb a ladder in 6-inch heels just for a photo – need I say more?

The reception was another treasure trove of visual delights, antiques and raw style. Kat and James wedding was brimming with so many details and creativity. Even though this is our largest blog to date, this is just a tiny fraction of their day. So many hand-made touches, signs, lanterns and hours and upon hours of research and planning went into creating this wedding. Enjoy!

Him
Stubble trimmed at spaQ Barber
Prep at QT Hotel
Groom’s ring… Thomas Sabo
Suit… Hugo Boss

Her
Bride’s ring… Jewelice on Etsy
Wedding dress… Bridal Alterations
Veil… Sarah Morgan Bridal
Tiara… Bella Tiara
Leggings / Pantaloons… Trapped in Time Designs
French lace jacket… MkMack on Etsy
French corset… Kim Cleaver
Bridesmaids dresses & clutch… Forever New
Hair… Evy’s Beauty Parlour
Makeup… Chereine Waddell
Jewellery boxes… Faberge Style Boxes on Etsy

Vendors
Stationery & invites designed by the bride
Flowers and bouquets by Ken Wallis at Seasonal Concepts
Wedding Ceremony held at Seasonal Concepts
Celebrant, Natasha Hill
Violinist, Emily Sze
Custom sparkle passionfruit macarons from Mak Mak, Newtown
Post ceremony magic show with Magician Neo
Green 1931 Lincoln Limousine… Fifth Avenue Vintage Automobiles
Reception at Bite Club House
Cake baked and iced by Sharon Kirkby from Cakes By Sharon
Cake Toppers sourced from Laduree, Paris
Fine food by Hatrick Catering