When a couple owns such a beautiful estate, there is no reason not to have their own wedding there. In fact, we are so very thankful that they did, and so grateful to Ben Yew for sharing with us a glimpse of this beautiful garden wedding. The flowergirls and pageboys seated on the steps of the altar were a totally brilliant idea and so adorable!
Ben: “The owners of Aravina Estate chose their own stunning vineyard for their nuptials and celebrations. The wedding ceremony was held in the beautiful gardens, and was attended by dear friends and family who had travelled from far and wide. It was followed by Aravina’s own sparkling wine and freshly shucked oysters, which the guests enjoyed on the pristine lawns. The reception was held in the newly built function room, under four massive crystal chandeliers, with a backdrop of Steven Tobin’s private car collection. Their degustation menu was created by the well-known chef (and now head chef at Aravina Estate) Tony Howell, and the wines were matched by their own winemaker, Jodi Opie. The newly built function room comes complete with a bar, a state of the art sound system and a bridal room.
“Steve and Hayley met through Steve’s niece, Donna Tobin, while on a weekend getaway down south, in the Margaret River wine region. After visiting Paris together and sealing their love with a lock on the famous ‘lock bridge’, Steve proposed to Hayley on bended knee in the gorgeous town of Positano on the Italian coast, and in March 2014, Steven and Hayley made their commitment official by becoming husband and wife in the gardens of their vineyard.”
HAYLEY & STEVEN {Australia}
Photography by Ben Yew Photography / Venue Aravina Estate, WA / Wedding Planning by Evoke By Katrina / Bridal Gown by Donna Tobin Couture / Hair by Libby-Jean Designs / Makeup by All About Face Makeup Artistry, by Dannii / Groom’s Attire by Stepping Up Menswear and Kathy Begg / Bridesmaids’ Dresses by Donna Tobin Couture / Flowergirls’ Dresses by Donna Tobin Couture / Flowers by Blooming Beautiful / Celebrant Jemilah Wright / Entertainment by Andrew Dopel and Amanda VanRoss (Reception) and Darren Reid and the Soul City Groove (Dance floor)