Lace, Sunflowers and Honouring Family
Centred around family, sentimentality and deeply grounded romance, Jazmin and Jack’s wedding at Mount Mitchell Estate was country elegance at its finest.
With rolling countryside views, pastel-toned bridesmaid dresses and thoughtful details woven into every element, the wedding felt both incredibly beautiful and deeply personal. From florals inspired by generations of women in Jazmin’s family to involving loved ones in meaningful ways throughout the day, every choice reflected the people, memories and traditions that shaped them.
Fashion also played a special role in the celebration. Jazmin’s gown journey took her across seven bridal boutiques and even interstate before unexpectedly finding the one during a solo appointment at Belle et Blanc. The final look – complete with a detachable overskirt, lace-trimmed veil and tulle neck scarf- struck the perfect balance between timeless romance and modern elegance.
Above all, the day was a reflection of what mattered most to them: honouring the people they love, creating unforgettable memories and soaking in every single moment together.
Beautifully captured by Kinship by Kristy.
The meeting.
We met at school. But we have two different stories!
Jaz: I would say we properly met and interacted in Year 12 when mutual friends got us hanging out. Then we kissed 12 times at a party!
Jack: In Year 8, we got put next to each other in a class seating plan. But a year before that, I remember seeing her and being in awe.
The one.
Jack: I waited a while to make a move, but then the 12 kisses at the dress-up party in Year 12 happened, and I am serious when I say I was in love instantly.
Jaz: 4th of November 2026 was the first time he gave me butterflies. We were at our friend’s house by the pool, and I noticed how steady he made me feel. There was excitement but also this calm, grounding feeling I’d never felt with someone before. But another time was when we were in bed, and we were playing Pictionary on each other’s backs. He drew two stick figures with a love heart in the middle, and I immediately guessed, ‘you and me in love’ he said yes, and he told me he loved me and that he would be there for me forever.
The proposal.
The story started the night before, on 15 September 2024.
To set the scene: it was the Carlton vs Melbourne semi-final. When Weitering intercepted a kick and launched the all-or-nothing ball to Ollie Hollands, who wheeled around and kicked it to Sam Docherty. He marked it, took a bounce and kicked it into the goal square, straight into Blake Acres’ arms, who kicked the goal to seal Carlton’s spot in the prelim.
Safe to say, Jack was in a very good mood. So he decided that was the weekend to do it.
The morning started with Jack popping over to his parents’ house (Debbie & Michael) to ask his dad for “a rake” — AKA the ring he’d given his dad to hold onto because he knew just how much of a snoop Jaz is.
It was a beautiful spring day, and the plan was to head down to the San Remo dog beach — their special spot with the fur babes. Jaz was training for a triathlon, so she had greasy hair and was wearing what she describes as “the worst outfit imaginable” because she planned on going for a swim anyway. Jack did try to ask, “Oh… are you wearing that?” but Jaz just replied, “Yes, well I’m going to swim anyway.” He let it go because he knew she’d immediately get suspicious if he suggested changing into something nicer.
The drive down was full of singing, happy vibes and celebrations from the Blues winning the night before.
Once they got to the beach, they walked down with the dogs and set their things up on the sand among the beautiful rocks lining the shore. Jack told Jaz he had something for her, and she got excited. He pulled out a book and said, “I made a photo book of all our memories.” Jaz was instantly emotional because she loves photos.
As she flicked through the pages reminiscing, she reached the final page and noticed four photos: Alix, Petri and Mark holding a ring box, and a photo of her nan’s grave with a ring. Jaz looked up and said, “WHAT?” only to see Jack already down on one knee.
What Jack actually said next was apparently a blur, mostly interrupted by Jaz repeatedly yelling, “No effing way,” “Oh my god,” and eventually, “YES!”
They called their family shortly after, and it still goes down as one of the best days of their lives.
Style inspiration.
Our wedding was shaped by family, friends and the generations before us. We wanted those no longer with us, and those celebrating beside us, to be woven into every part of the day.
My cascading bouquet featured whimsical florals carried through generations of women in my family.
Our fur babes, Legend and Luna, were there with us too — something we would not have had any other way.
Jack’s pa Stan, uncle Craig, father Michael, my dad Petri and my stepdad Mark all wore boutonnières featuring their mothers’ birth flowers.
We created a shandy tower in memory of my husband’s late grandmother Anne, whose favourite drink was a shandy.
Mixed lace details honoured my late grandmother, Dianna, who adored lace. From lace signage to lace wrapped around the bouquets and the lace trim on my veil, the details reflected something that was always present throughout her home, where she also loved sewing and making clothes.
A sunflower backdrop paid tribute to my great-grandfather, who grew the most beautiful ones.
We also created a table with photos of our angels who are no longer with us, alongside an audio guest book from Off the Hook so we could capture the voices of everyone there on the day. I have always loved looking back on old videos of family members who are no longer here and hearing their voices again, so it felt like a beautiful way to preserve those voices from our wedding day.
During cocktail hour in the rose garden, we served signature cocktails inspired by my four sisters’ favourite drinks. We also used vintage glassware collected by Mum over the course of a year for guests to enjoy throughout the evening and take home afterwards. Incorporating vintage pieces into the day felt like a beautiful way of honouring the past while making those pieces part of our own story.
We also couldn’t pass up lawn games and a giant crossword in the rose garden. Our people got every single answer right.
My incredibly talented cousin Georgia created a tiramisu for dessert, which we dusted together instead of doing a traditional cake cutting. If I could only eat desserts from one person for the rest of my life, it would be Georgia’s tiramisu.
My bridesmaids each wore a different colour and chose hairstyles they felt most like themselves in. They are all such unique people, and I wanted their individuality to shine through. I have always loved mixed colours inspired by the stunning, bright gardens of our late grandmothers, and there was no way I could have chosen just one palette. My beautiful girlfriends, Mercedes and Emily, were our ring bearers, which felt incredibly special.
Our ceremony florals were repurposed for the reception and, at the end of the night, gifted to guests to take home. I have always adored flowers. As a teenager, I used to dry them upside down on my bedroom walls and ceiling with Blu Tack, so we incorporated that detail into the day too, with florals hanging upside down from the oak tree and throughout the marquee.
There was definitely inspiration pulled from real weddings on Pinterest and Instagram — my whole feed became weddings for two years.
At the same time, we really tried to stay within a budget and focus on the things that mattered most to us. I think it’s important to stay practical because social media often shows the very best of everything. In the end, what we created came together perfectly, felt completely aligned with us as a couple, and the styling became just one part of what made the day so special.
The ceremony.
Jack and his mum walked down the aisle together. As I walked down the aisle, I handed florals to each of the little humans in our families. My dad and stepdad both walked me down the aisle.
The outfit.
I went to seven different places looking for a wedding dress — even taking a day trip to Adelaide to try on the one I was convinced would be the dress. It wasn’t until I picked up a shift at work on a day I don’t usually work, and found myself with some spare time afterwards, that I stumbled across Belle et Blanc and tried on a completely different style to what I’d originally been looking for.
My dream had always been a big, flowy, very long full-lace gown, but every single one I tried on just didn’t suit me. The gown from Belle et Blanc was a straight-cut style. I put it on and instantly knew it was the one.
It was just missing a little bit of the drama I wanted, so they created an overskirt for me. It was so beautiful, and I still got my lace element through my stunning lace-trimmed veil. Then later in the night, I could easily remove the overskirt and veil and dance comfortably in the straight-cut dress. I also added a tulle neck scarf, which felt so elegant and completed the whole look perfectly.
Interestingly, it was the only dress appointment I went to by myself. I absolutely loved the experience of shopping with family and friends, but sometimes when everyone has their own ideas about what suits you best, it can make the decision harder. Finding my dress alone, on a day I normally wouldn’t have even been in the city, genuinely felt like it was meant to be.
Favourite moment.
Our vows. We absolutely poured our hearts out and got the tears flowing. Magical and so personal in front of the people we love most in the world and who have watched out relationship blossom from day one. My make-up was ruined within 5 minutes of walking down the aisle when I saw Jack crying! But I didn’t care one bit, I cry at everyone else’s weddings, I was bound to cry at my own!
It was also incredibly special to have not only our friends, but our siblings, play such an important part in the day. Jack’s sister Kate was a groomswoman, his brother Tom was one of his groomsmen, my brother Alix was also one of his groomsmen, and my sister Zara was my maid of honour. Our love for them runs deeper than anything we could ever put into words.
Meaning of marriage.
Our marriage is a promise to celebrate each other every day, to stand by one another through everything, and to share a lifetime of love, laughter and joy forever and ever.
Wedding soundtrack.
Jack’s walking-down-the-aisle song with his mum Debbie: You Get What You Give – New Radicals
Jack walking down aisle song with dad Petri and stepdad Mark: Hallelujah – 2CELLOS
Reception entry: Adventure of a lifetime – Coldplay
First dance: We played the music video of Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls Live in Buffalo, NY on a projector outside the marquee under the stars. Danced for 20 seconds together then grabbed our parents for 30 seconds then got everyone to join in to dance, sing and enjoy the best music video there is.
I then danced with Jack’s grandfather, Stanley, to Could I Have This Dance – Anne Murray (Live). He had told me about this song he loved and that we should incorporate it into the wedding, so I surprised him. Everyone was also slow dancing with someone whilst watching the music video on the projector too.
Lastly, I surprised my family with the song Diana (music video) by Paul Anka. For my beautiful nan. My grandfather sang this to her when he asked her out on their first date.
Funny stories (or near disasters).
Not funny one bit but near disaster for my stress levels. Our wedding coordinator goy injured (slipped a disc in her back) a week out from the wedding, but I’m a natural terry takeover so I was actually totally fine and only worried for her and her recovery. Kate Symes, our friend and celebrant, stepped in to help us with what the coordinator would have done. Kate was the MVP of the day.
Planning surprises.
I’m a natural “terry takeover” kind of person, and so is my mum, so we got it all done. It was honestly so much fun putting our creative minds together and bringing everything to life. I was constantly in awe of what we came up with.
I don’t think I was necessarily surprised by how much goes into planning a wedding because so many people had warned me, but it was more the constant mental load and time it consumed. It’s always on your mind, which can be exciting at times and overwhelming at others when you’re also juggling everyday life. Even so, I’d do it all again over and over in a heartbeat.
Words of wisdom.
Lean on the people around you and delegate where you can. If you’re someone who gets stressed easily, hiring a wedding planner or coordinator is worth every cent. But also remember: the day will feel perfect no matter what happens. And if something doesn’t go to plan, you’re surrounded by the people who love you most — they’re not there to judge you.
Most importantly, take moments throughout the day to pause and look around at all your favourite people in one place. Or do it five times, like Jack and I did. It’s one of the best feelings I’ve ever experienced in my life.
Jazmin and Jack’s Vendors
Ceremony and reception location: Mount Mitchell Estate
Celebrant: Kate Symes – Symes Ceremonies
Photography: Kinship by Kristy
Videography: Lachy Henry
Styling: DIY
Content Creator: Georgia Rowlinson
Florist: Pepperberry Flora
Hair: Hair by Eb
Make-up: Polly Pleban Artistry
The dress: Belle et Blanc
Veil and accessories: Belle et Blanc
Shoes: Verali
Engagement ring: Seahorse Boutique
Wedding ring & Jack’s band: Bevilles
Bridesmaid’s dresses: Runaway the Label
Suits and accessories: Boston Clothing
Catering and bar: Round The Way
Favours: Vintage glasses (goblets, wine glasses, steins) collected by my mum over a 1 year period. From vintage shops, op shops, garage sales.
Cake / Cake topper: The Kindness Echoes
Stationery / Signage: DIY
Entertainment: DJ – James Freeman
Audio Guestbook: Off the Hook
Honeymoon: Japan October 2026
