Founder and Creative Director of one of our favourite wedding dress designers, Anna Campbell, just tied the knot with her long-term partner and best friend, Murray Thompson, in a romantic and rustic ceremony at the historic Andersons Mill in Victoria, Australia. We couldn’t wait to see the dress(es)!!
It was truly spectacular and oh-so-perfect, just as we imagined! If you love Anna Campbell’s stunning collections, then boy, are you in for a treat! Also some fab decor inspo too that we totally want at our own wedding!
The pair ensured the day was a true celebration of their love and style, incorporating as many personalised touches as possible, from the DIY cocktail menu and floral styling, to the design and creation of the stunning four custom Anna Campbell gowns.
“While four dresses might seem like a lot, for me one was just not enough!”
“The day is made up of so many different moments, I wanted to ensure I had the perfect dress, with just the right amount of lace or sparkle, for each part of the day”
Each of the gowns were created using luxury silks and lace fabrics, finished with the exquisite hand beading Anna Campbell is renowned for. “My first dress was worn to our first look at Lavandula, a beautiful Swiss Lavender farm, with sweeping lavender fields. I wanted a free-moving dress that flowed beautifully, but that was still sparkly and special enough to be the first dress Murray saw me in.
“Walking down the aisle was the moment I had always dreamt of”
“I wanted to be wearing something truly incredible and sparkly, so I created my ceremony dress with thousands of shimmering beads. Knowing how the dress would sparkle under the vintage lights of the barn, I couldn’t resist being embellished head to toe!
“My third dress, worn upon arrival at the reception and for our sunset photos, was very fitted and intricately beaded, with gorgeous off the shoulder tulle sleeves. Although I was nervous to wear the fitted, mermaid shape, it created the most incredible silhouette, and it ended up being my and Murray’s favourite!
“The final dress was always designed to be my party dress! It was very simple, made of a soft Japanese lace, with an embellished belt detail. It was so much lighter than all of the other dresses, and so fun to dance in!” Teaming up with a collection of hand-picked, Melbourne-based suppliers, including videographers C2 Films, makeup artist Melanie Santos and boutique bakery Sweet Empire, the entire wedding was a unique and truly memorable celebration – one that is set to provide a source of inspiration for future Anna Campbell collections.
“I wish I could do it all over again! I have finally experienced firsthand the excitement, nerves and pure happiness that all of our brides experience! It really is the most special day of your life. “Our wedding was really a huge celebration of how much we love each other. I just feel like we had the best party of our lives and have the most incredible memories, photos and video to prove it!”
Anna Campbell is excited to announce that a new collection, inspired by each of Ms Campbell’s four custom gowns and the feelings of joy and excitement experienced firsthand as she walked down the aisle, is currently underway and will be available to Anna Campbell brides later in 2016.
Credits: Photography // Brown Paper Parcel Photography // @brownpaperparcel |Bridal gowns and bridesmaids’ dresses // Anna Campbell // @annacampbellbridal | Mens suiting // Briggins Clothiers // @briggins_clothiers | Videographer // C2 // @c2films | Styling // Oh Perfect Day // @ohperfectday | Makeup // Melonie Santos //@meloniesantos | Hair // Momu // @momuhair | Flowers // Flowers in a Vase // @flowersinavase1 | Desserts and cake // Sweet Empire // @sweetempireaustralia | Cake topper // Glistening Occasions // @glisteningoccasions_
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