How To Have A Chic Garden Wedding In Australia

Elegant wedding couple posing under archway of a grand building

Hey there Aussie's, and all you fans of everything down-under, we found the perfect location for your big day! Alright, Kelsie and Josh were the ones who found it, but this next lovely couple's wedding day sure made us wish we could have been there.

Not only is the venue a show-stopping backdrop but the whole event had us swooning. So if you are still working on finding the right garden location for your nuptials, keep scrolling to hear more about Werribee Mansion. Oh and as always, the full gallery of images from Kylee Yee Photography, who partnered with us on this post, is here to make sure you don't miss a single detail.

Elegant wedding invitation suite with watercolor greenery design

Elegant diamond engagement ring in a luxurious velvet box Elegant bride in a white dress posing for photos outdoors

Elegant bride in white lace wedding dress in a garden

Bride and groom walk on grass towards a beautiful building

Smiling groom in a blue suit standing for a wedding portrait photo A loving couple shares a tender kiss on their wedding day

A sweet wedding

Kelsie and Josh married at the historic and beautiful Werribee Mansion just outside of Melbourne, Australia. Josh's childhood school chaplain married them in a gorgeous heartfelt garden ceremony surrounded by their nearest and dearest.
Kelsie was the most friendly, down-to-earth and vivacious bride - there wasn't a moment without a smile on her face. Josh was so chill and full of humor - the way he looks at Kelsie is just heart melting. It was such a pleasure to witness Josh and Kelsie's chemistry together - one full of mutual respect, love, and a ton of laughter!

The Proposal

We went to a winery for lunch on the Bellarine Peninsula followed by a stroll through the vineyards. I had been bothering Josh for days about what he wanted for his birthday and he stopped at a nice spot overlooking the ocean and said “I know what I want for my birthday now” he got down on one knee and asked, “Will you marry me?”.

A white ornate planter filled with vibrant red flowers in a garden setting

Wedding venue with white chairs and archway in front of mansion

Bride and flower girl at a wedding, walking through a field Elegant floral arrangement on wooden wedding arch outdoor

Bride and groom during wedding ceremony outdoors with arch

Newlyweds exit wedding ceremony held outdoors on green grass

Formal garden landscape with white flowers and glass house Romantic couple in greenhouse wedding, embracing and smiling

The inspiration

We always wanted to be married outdoors surrounded by a garden with a relaxed vibe. We wanted the day to be a true reflection of us as a couple and our style. The most important thing while planning was finding the perfect venue that could also assist us throughout the process. The flowers were so beautiful and were my favorite element of the whole day. Our florist really understood our vision and brought it to life. I still smile when I think about all the heartfelt and funny speeches by our families and each other.

Elegant floral centerpiece at a wedding reception table setting