Ellie & Tom - Flowerdale Estate

8 Feb

Nestled in the picturesque countryside, Flowerdale Estate is a beautifully restored heritage venue that seamlessly blends rustic charm with modern elegance. Surrounded by lush gardens and rolling hills, it offers a serene backdrop for weddings, providing both indoor and outdoor spaces that cater to a variety of styles and preferences. The estate’s rich history and stunning landscapes make it an ideal choice for couples seeking a romantic and memorable setting for their special day.

Tom & Ellie wanted something fun, simple and colourful. With perfect summer weather, good vibes and their friends and family who flew from all around the world to be there, the energy in the room was so rad with lots of drinking, dancing and good food. Tom (Rusty as he prefers to go by), is a chef and lots of the crew here were also in the hospitality scene, so a good portion of the gang were keen to let their hair down and have a good time. Check out Tom’s amazing pub, The Courthouse in North Melbourne. Highly recommended!

Always a big fan of first looks, and when you have a lush garden available like they do at Flowerdale Estate it would be rude not to have this part of your day.

Colour palate was a big part of the day for Ellie & Tom. Bridal party all chose their own dresses and it came together so perfectly, and the lads with a classic navy blue suit.

Flowerdale have so many great options for an indoor or outdoor reception. The ability to have cocktail hour and some canapés on the deck, followed by a long table sit down for mains is perfect. Being able to have people move around a few spaces in the property helps create different scenes from the day instead of everything being in the one space. The reception space has the ability to roll up the shutters and open the doors creating a gorgeous connection between the lush greenery and being covered and indoors.

Dancefloor was vibing as usual with the help of Andrew Rozen behind the DJ booth.

Below are some 35mm film scans from throughout the day. Just a perfect snapshot of the entire day across one roll. Shot on Kodak Portra 400. Processed and scanned by the legends at Ikigai Film Lab.