Tassie really turned on the charm for Sal and Scott’s Hobart wedding, delivering a day every bit as bright, relaxed and blissful as the couple themselves. With an outdoor ceremony at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens followed by a reception at Frogmore Creek, their Tasmania wedding was all about good energy, great food, colourful flowers and, most importantly, not taking things too seriously.
In fact, prioritising how they wanted their wedding to feel was one of Sal and Scott’s biggest pieces of advice. “The main thing people are still raving about is the energy that was in the air on the day. For us, that’s the best feedback and rave we could ask for.”
And these two have some excellent wedding advice to share: “Make wedding merch”, “there are no rules”, and “a bit of a luxury, but a wedding planner is worth it!”
It’s easy to see why the day came together so beautifully with locally based planner Dear Leone at the helm, alongside Sounds Good for lighting and sound, Lottie Phillips for the colourful florals, and Jess Oakenfull capturing all those wonderfully happy snaps.
Below, Sal and Scott share everything from their unconventional second-hand wedding dress shopping experience and tried-and-true InStitchu tux to their colourful wedding flowers, personalised guest letters and the very excellent wedding merch that made its way into the crowd.
Outdoor Wedding Ceremony at the Hobart Botanical Gardens
“We were aiming for fun and convenience with an outdoorsy vibe (as much as Tasmanian weather would allow!) for our day. The botanical gardens was a no-brainer for our ceremony (florals, outdoor space, green, fresh air!) and Frogmore we had been to a few times and it just felt right.”
Colourful Wedding Flowers & Personalised Guest Letters
“Our flowers were unreal! So many people commented on how bright and fun this made the energy of the day. We also decided to write letters to our guests which we are so glad we did. It was a little extra touch that felt like a giant hug for everyone. Does the weather count as a detail? Because it was spot on!”
Unique Wedding Ideas: Wedding Merch & a DIY T-Shirt Toss
“The vision behind the idea was DIY, however all creative credit needs to go to our mate Harry for our wedding merch! We made some limited-edition wedding T-shirts that were thrown into the crowd mid bride DJ set. A T-shirt cannon was on the wish-list (…sigh), but arm power was cheaper and way more legal in Australia!”
Favourite wedding moments
“We decided to see each other and hang out with our families and the wedding party before the ceremony, which was hands down one of the best decisions we made for the day. It felt so special to share a cheers, get some pics and be excited with our nearest and dearest before the best type of chaos unfolded. Our first dance was also a highlight – about three seconds of Scott and I trying to dance followed by one big group hug on the dancefloor all belting out Sweet Disposition. Perfection!”
The Groom’s Tried-and-True InStitchu Suit
“My suit was probably the easiest decision of the entire wedding! Of my groomsmen, I was the fourth to get married in four years. We’d all been groomsmen for each other, and worn the same tux to every wedding. Will’s parents dressed us all from wedding number 1, so really I have them to thank for looking as great as I did on our day! I went reealllyyyy crazy and got a new bowtie, which no one saw coming! I also needed a new shirt due to longstanding espresso martini stains. The biggest challenge was ensuring the tux still fit. How did I find the overall experience? Highly recommended.”
The Best Tasmania Wedding Planner
“Everyone who was a part of our day gave 110 per cent! We felt like guests at our own wedding – we didn’t have to think of a thing. Gee and her team (Dear Leone) were like little fairies in the background making sure it was exactly what we wanted.”
Planning a Hobart or Tasmania Wedding?
Getting married in Tasmania? Study these real weddings hosted in Hobart and surrounds for all the inspo you need. Then check out the directory to connect with local wedding vendors like Jess Oakenfull, Dear Leone, and Sounds Good. Oh and if Scott’s industrious, ready-for-any-wedding suit caught your attention get in touch with the team here.
For more Hobart and Tasmania wedding inspiration, explore our collection of real weddings in Tasmania for ideas from real couples and local celebrations.
Then head to the Hello May Tasmania wedding directory to discover local wedding vendors.
CONTRIBUTING VENDORS Photographer Jess Oakenfull Cinematographer Bottlebrush Films Event Planner & Stylist Dear Leone Florist Lottie Phillips Stationery & Signage Blossie Invites & Merch Designer Harry Egginton (Friend) Merch supplier Savage Merch Ceremony Venue Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Reception Venue Frogmore Creek Catering Bird in Hand, Frogmore Creek Cake Maker Jess White (Friend) Hire Items Salters Hire Lighting & Sound Hire Sounds Good Entertainment Kyle Morison via Silent Shout Entertainment Celebrant Genna Stiles (Friend) Rings Sargisons Jeweller Transport Red Decker THE BRIDE Bridal Gown Designer Willowby by Watter via StillWhite, Ziolkowski Shoes Betts Shoes Accessories Cleopatra’s Bling Bride & Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup Brookelle Hair, Kim and Edie – Makeupbar, Kara Coulson Fragrance Aesop Bridesmaid Dresses Elliatt, Significant Other, Pasduchas, Scanlan Theodore Bridesmaid Gifts Aesop THE GROOM Suit & Groomsmen Suits InStitchu Tie Otaa Shoes Julius Marlow Grooming Crackerjack, Hobart Groomsgirls Hair & Makeup Scarlett Quarmby, Jasmine Knight Groomsmen Gifts Solid State Cologne
