EDEN & JACK

elopement,
cactus country + dubuque bed and breakfast,
vic, australia

As a wedding and elopement photographer, I've had the privilege of capturing many special moments for couples. But when childhood sweethearts, who are also devoted dog parents to Bear, approached me about eloping on New Year's Eve in Cactus Country, Victoria, I knew I had to make it an unforgettable experience. They'd traveled all the way from Queensland, and I wanted to make it worth their while.

I had a surprise planned - a fireworks photoshoot to ring in the new year in style. And what better way to cap off an already-magical day than with a bang? But little did we know, our plans almost went up in smoke when a road flood trapped us in a pub the night before when the happy couple and I were having dinner together excited for the next day ahead. Miraculously, the weather cleared up perfectly the next day, and we were able to pull off an epic elopement that exceeded their expectations.

Venue for elopement: @cactuscountry 
Photographer: @forever_andalwaysphotography
Celebrant: @susiethecelebrant
Hair: @luxoma_lane.hairstudio
Makeup: @muagracelouise 
Lashes: @lashandbrowstudio_ 
Dress: @bridesfirst 
Flowers: @suncoastflowers
Styling: @bryantsbuds_echuca
Smoke bombs: @colouredsmoke.com.au
Confetti: @thewholebride
Sparklers: @thewholebride
Sunnies: @thewholebride 
Sign: @cocreative_design 
Fireworks: Nathalia Recreation Reserve