A rustic wedding at Kenilworth

Kenilworth is just a 30 minute, very beautiful drive from Montville so I was delighted to be asked to officiate at Andrew and Heidi's wedding at Kenilworth Homestead.  Andrew and Heidi have spent many relaxed weekends camping in the grounds here and so this is a special place for them.

They wanted a simple, relaxed and friendly ceremony under a gorgeous huge raintree by the cattle yards - actually in the middle of the yards.  Heavy rain the day before meant a last minute change of plans and the ceremony was held in a marquee beside the old barn where they had gathered their family and friends for  pre-ceremony drinks.

At the appointed time everyone wandered outside to the verandas and marquee and gathered for the ceremony.  Heidi looked beautiful in her strapless, beaded gown and both she and Andrew positively glowed with smiles that threatened to burst from their faces!

With many of the guests staying the night at the Homestead, and others staying just a short drive away, I can only imagine the joyful celebrations went on well into the night.  The old barn was beautifully decorated - the rustic timber walls and old tools set of the soft, gentle wedding decorations to perfection.