Kate & Simon
A wholesome Brisbane City Wedding: Where Simplicity Met Serendipity
I couldn’t help but wonder… when two people decide to marry in the middle of the city they fell in love in, does the skyline become their witness? For Kate and Simon, Brisbane didn’t just set the scene, it leaned all the way in. Their ceremony was the kind of beautifully understated moment that makes you believe in all the soft, quiet forms of romance. A sun-drenched park turned into a natural cathedral, a gelato stands spinning happiness on cones, and Murphy, their beloved golden retriever, trotted proudly with the rings as if delivering love itself. It was simple, elegant, wholesome, and effortlessly them.
Kate stepped into the Beckett top, modified with a straight waistline to suit her modern minimalist heart and suddenly everything made sense. The Beckett has this way of whispering rather than shouting. Its V-neckline gathers softly, almost like it’s letting you in on a secret, while the thick straps balance support with quiet confidence. The double boning sculpts and lifts with almost architectural intention, drawing attention to the waist in a way that feels both contemporary and timeless. It’s the kind of piece that proves less really can be more, especially when it highlights the bride rather than overshadowing her.
The Karly skirt is the fashion equivalent of a deep exhale, structured enough to shape, soft enough to move. Its sheath silhouette skims gracefully, offering just the right touch of flare along the hem. With seam lines that guide the eye like a gentle hand, it creates an elongated, effortless profile. For brides who crave simplicity without sacrificing sophistication, the Karly is the quiet hero, doing everything effortlessly.
Together, the Beckett & Karly gown became Kate’s personal love letter to understated beauty. The clean waistline of the top flowed into the skirt with such harmony it felt inevitable, like two pieces that were always meant to meet on this very day and secured by a delicate belt. The entire look moved with her: through the park, through laughter, through Murphy’s curious sniff-inspections, and through the kind of sunlit photos that make time stand still. It was a bridal look built on balance: intentional yet unforced, refined yet comfortable, structured yet soft.
And then there was the Claude veil: light, airy, and softly edged, drifting behind her like a daydream that refused to end. Its ivory hue framed her silhouette without asking for attention, the way a perfect accessory always does. It floated through the park breeze, caught the light just right, and finished her look with the gentlest touch of bridal poetry.
As the sun dipped and the music rose, Kate and Simon slipped into the kind of evening where time bends a little. They danced (really danced) the kind of dancing that turns a wedding into a memory. Friends and family shared stories, soft vows, and tiny tributes that wrapped the night in warmth. It was the perfect end to a day built on sincerity, sweetness, and the simple magic of two people choosing each other completely.
Congratulations to Kate and Simon: we wish you a life full of elegance, sunshine, and wholehearted devotion.
Venue | Victoria Park, Brisbane
Photography | @meadowlanevisuals
Flowers | @brisbanemarketflowers
Hair | @chloephillipshairstylist
DJ | @kenttonscheck
Backdrop | @beautifulweddingsaustralia
Celebrant | Cheryl, Kate and Simon’s neighbor
Gelato | @dolciandco
