ALLY & SAM’S GEELONG WEDDING

Ally (a Melbournian) and Sam (from the UK) first met during a tour of South East Asia, and, as Ally recalls, the holiday may have been wrapping up but she wasn’t quite ready to say ‘cya’ to Sam. “I cancelled my flight home and spent a few weeks with Sam in Sri Lanka. The rest is history.”

It was just the beginning of their adventures, and as music lovers, you’ll often find these two frequenting the local music festival scene wherever they happen to be roaming. In fact, it’s what inspired their unforgettable three-day wedding bash where “a big marquee, food trucks, casual seating, flowing drinks, and rock music were all must-haves”.

Embodying romantic-meets-rock-and-roll energy, the bride boogied in Bared Footwear while Gibson Clothing formed the foundations of the groom’s punk-infused ‘fit. The audio guestbook by Off The Hook was an absolute winner, as was the couple’s choice to put Caity & Duncan in charge of photography and videography. Cancel your plans and enjoy an all-access pass to Ally and Sam’s love-fest below.

THE VENUE “With Sam from the UK, we knew we’d have quite a few international guests. So it was important to find a venue where everyone could stay for the entire weekend. We envisioned an outdoor festival-style wedding with the ceremony, reception, and accommodation all close by. Camp Sunnystones ticked all the boxes. It was actually the only venue we visited.”

DIY “We left the marquee and lighting to the professionals, but everything else was in our hands. From setting up the generator and extension leads to arranging the arbour and ceremony seats, perfectly aligning the tables under the marquee, and even setting up the dance floor – we did it all. It was a lot of work, and there were definitely moments when we thought it might not come together. But as our vision fell into place, we were overwhelmed with joy.”

MEMORABLE MOMENT “Our vows were truly magical. As sensitive people who wear our hearts on our sleeves, we decided to keep our vows deeply personal and heartfelt rather than comedic. It was absolutely terrifying to bare our souls, but it turned out to be a perfect moment. Another highlight was Sam’s dream of playing at his own wedding.”

WE’RE GLAD WE “Opted for an audio guest book from Off The Hook… it turned out to be one of the best choices we made. It was so much fun on the night, and hearing our loved ones’ voices and the emotion in their messages has become such a cherished memory.”

STANDOUT VENDORS “Caity & Duncan absolutely nailed the vision we had. We wanted a candid lens with a vintage aesthetic, and they exceeded every expectation. They even surprised us by bringing a drone, which added such a fun and unique perspective to the footage. What made them stand out even more was how much of a joy they were to have around. It felt like we’d invited friends to capture our day rather than hired professionals. P.S. We’ve had so many people tell us that our wedding video is the best they’ve ever seen (humble brag). If these guys are available for your day, book them right now!”

You heard the newlyweds: if you’re on the hunt for a dynamic photography and videography duo, you’re going to want to reach out to Caity and Duncan on the Hello May Directory here. Or, if you’re looking for more unique ways to bottle up the mems, check out Off The Hook’s audio guestbooks. Wanna steal these lovebird’s look? Gibson Clothing has you sorted for suits, and Bared Footwear is always a fave.