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Rosewood Estate has the most enviable position perched high over the hinterland with big sky views all the way to the Gold Coast.

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shoot inspiration: We wanted to develop a slightly different take on the boho picnic. We incorporated lush greenery and a stunning hinterland backdrop into our styling to incorporate a Garden/Boho picnic theme that pivots the current boho trend with our colour palette of burnt orange, berry tones and hues of yellow complimenting it. With COVID throwing much of the wedding industry into a spin, elopements are now the most covid safe, budget friendly and trending way to marry. Boho picnic styling is by far the most popular picnic theme at the moment, flooding the market with light pinks and dried florals.

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highlights: There was this magical moment when Jerome (Bird & Boy Photography) realised that the sky had turned into this dreamy pink sunset over the hinterland. We all stood transfixed, gloried in the moment then Jerome rushed the models into position capturing it all before it disappeared. Rosewood Estate has the most enviable position perched high over the hinterland with big sky views all the way to the Gold Coast. It was pure MAGIC!

challenges? Our entire shoot was originally outdoors, highlighting the views and greenery of Rosewood Estate, however, Mother Nature had other plans. In true Gold Coast summer fashion the blue, humid, morning sky turned into ominous dark clouds with a thunderstorm crashing our set up. All of our incredible vendors got together as a team and created a plan B for the picnic setting. The porch of the Rosewood Estate House made for such a moody and intimate space and allowed for all of our elements to pop. It was ROMANTIC as hell!!!

We then decided to keep our bar set up as originally planned, under the mystical fairy light tree. We hoped that the storm would eventually pass and our wish was granted. The outdoor shoot was simply breathtaking.

what led you to Rosewood Estate? It is by far one of our favourite venues! The best views of the Gold Coast, the most accommodating owners and what’s not to love about our hinterland.

favourite detail: How we were all able to perfectly work the colour palette into our own elements. Arctic Fox Wedding furniture and styling with the Conk & Co grazing board and florals from Flowers By Ola were just matched perfectly. Then the extra touches, like the epic cake from Cakes by Katie xo, cocktails by Fern Vintage Van and Signs by Signed With Love just nailed the concept and tones!

Our models were another fave detail. Emily and Casey were electric with chemistry and just looked stunning in Jacara Bridal and Black Jacket Suiting. Along with dreamy tunes from Chang Po Ching they all really created such a special atmosphere.

favourite moment: Oh, when Casey (Groom) shook up the bottle of sparkling wine and accidently aimed it at Yulia (Endless Summer Films). Super funny!!!

My other favourite part about the shoot was the debrief we all had afterwards. It was so cathartic to share our experiences about our "COVID" year and talk about the struggles we’ve all been through, over bubbles and cheese of course...