Real Elopement – Ghazaleh & Brandon, Melbourne VIC
For Ghazaleh and Brandon, wedding planning was all but complete with these few simple steps; book a time at the registry office, secure a brilliant photographer, and make an intimate – yet epic – dinner reservation.
Little fuss but lots of feeling was the aim of their inner-city elopement at the iconic and charming Old Treasury Building which was celebrated with 12 guests in attendance almost nine years after their first meeting.
Ghazaleh wore a modern, structured white mini by the incomparable creatives at Kyha featuring a deep v neckline, off-the-shoulder detail, and tulip-shaped skirt that delivered a minimalist aesthetic with maximum impact.
The newlyweds and their guests were dancing in the streets on their way to enjoy a reception of French fare, fine wine and sublime interiors at Reine & La Rue.
Scroll on to experience every romantic frame captured by Samantha Elizabeth Photography.
The meeting.
We met in 2016 during dental school.
The proposal.
Brandon flew up to Port Macquarie from Melbourne to surprise me when I was surrounded by family.
Celebration style.
We decided to host a smaller celebration because we didn’t want to make a big fuss.
Planning process.
The planning process was made simple with three key decisions: marriage registry, photographer and dinner reservations.
The outfits.
Brandon wore a classic black tuxedo and Ghazaleh a mini white Kyha dress.
Favourite moment.
When we walked out of the registry office as husband and wife!
Words of wisdom.
Keep it simple and enjoy the day.
For more elegant elopement inspiration, check out Joel & Keeley’s intimate I dos.
GHAZALEH & BRANDON’S SUPPLIERS:
Ceremony location: Victorian Marriage Registry Office/ Old Treasury Building
Reception venue: Reine & La Rue
Photography: Samantha Elizabeth Photography
Hair: Julia Kahlert
Make Up: Abigail Peck
Dress & veil: KYHA
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Rings: Hardy Brothers
Grooms suit: Oscar Hunt
Grooms Shoes: Crockett & Jones
