A hidden backyard garden-party in the heart of Byron Bay photographed on Digital & Film.
Ah, the famous Backyard Party of Lauren & Mitch! If there ever was a day to bottle up and keep forever, this was it, and I had the enviable task of capturing every second.
Now, anyone can tell you that a wedding on a private estate comes with its own kind of fairy-tale backdrop of the Byron Bay lighthouse, but to watch such a place transform into a wedding paradise? That's a whole different kind of level. From a luscious green canvas, the space evolved into an al fresco wonderland, complete with a dance floor that invited barefoot grooves and a bar that kept the spirits high.
Lauren, oh radiant Lauren, prepared for the day at a nearby Air BNB. With the artistic touch of With Philippa on makeup and Mikayla Jayne crafting her locks, she stepped out looking like a dream spun from the threads of grace itself, courtesy of her stunning Grace loves lace gown.
The gentlemen, with Mitch leading the pack, turned heads in their cream suits, setting a new standard for wedding style.
But let’s talk about the hues, shall we? The pastel dress code was a stroke of genius, painting the day with soft strokes of boho colour that would make an artist swoon. The ceremony was a perfect reflection of their genuine love. Set against the tranquil backdrop of the Byron lighthouse, they exchanged vows in an intimate gathering that felt as natural as the scenery around them.
As the formalities melted away, the backyard transformed into a vibrant hub of celebration. The garden, once quiet and serene, now buzzed with the energy of old stories retold and new memories in the making as the bottomless margaritas kept flowing.
As the sun began its descent, we ran away to Broken Head Headland. The ocean, the only witness witness to their love, offered a symphony of waves, a harmonious backdrop to their silhouettes against the dying light.
But the highlight? As night fell and the rain drizzled, something truly magical happened on the dance floor. With the first few drops, one might have expected a dash for cover, but not this crowd, and certainly not Lauren and Mitch. Fresh in her dance-floor outfit change they embraced the rain, dancing in it, twirling, and laughing as if they were the only two people in the world.
Being a part of Lauren & Mitch’s day was more than a privilege; it was a trip through wonderland. So here’s to the couple that made us all believe in storybook endings. Thank you for allowing us to tell your story in frames and in feelings. Cheers to forever!
With LOVE Konrad
Tell me about your The Beginning!
Mitch and I saw one another at the gym, but met later at the Ivy which is a club in Sydney. We started hanging out not long after, Mitch is overly chill and super flaky on text messages so I wasn't sure he was interested. We both had some time off, and wanted to head to Splendour. One of Mitch's mates bailed on him so we decided to go together. I guess that trip is where everything all began we had an awesome time together going to Splendour and we missed a day at Splendour to trek to a secluded beach not far from where the Wedding and hung on the beach for the day. We went out and partied together in the main street of Byron and I got to meet Mitch's Aunty and Uncle where we are holding the wedding.
Once we got home we made things official and we have been visiting and holidaying up North as much as we can and intend to eventually move out that way.
When and where did you get engaged?
We got engaged in Bali on the 25 July 2019, the day before leaving to head home. Mitch again being super casual got a guy from California who was holidaying there to make the ring and kept sending me on trips to the spa. He held onto the ring the whole way up a Volcano we climbed the day prior but the sunrise wasn't great so the next morning he took me down the road in Canggu and proposed out the front of a rice field and got the footage on a drone. The day we came home we put a deposit on a house together.
What style/theme have you chosen for your Wedding Day?
Backyard wedding, just relaxed, no seating charts. There will be 80% of seating available and we just want people up mingling and dancing. We have a food truck and a bar truck, marquee with fairy lighting and lighting outside and hopefully the dance floor outside of the marquee and under the lights.
What are you most looking forward to on the day?
Definitely excited to see my partner at the end of the aisle. Excited for a few cocktails and hitting the dance floor.
Top Tips!
Do exactly what you want and don't let any family member or friend change that. At the end of the day its about you and your partner, if you want a rager - awesome, if you want something intimate your family and friends should support that too. :)
