ELLA | ASH

Ella and Ashon’s wedding at Osteria Casuarina was one of those days that just felt so full of love from start to finish. No stress, no overcomplication, just a whole lot of joy, family, and moments that made everyone stop and smile.

The morning kicked off with getting ready in matching robes, champagne flowing, and plenty of laughs. Ella had a first look with her dad and then with her bridesmaids, and honestly, both were such emotional moments. Her dad’s reaction was priceless, and the girls completely lit up when they saw her. It was the perfect build-up to the ceremony.

Their ceremony was set in the Osteria garden, surrounded by flowers and greenery, and it couldn’t have been a more beautiful backdrop. Afterwards, they went straight into a champagne tower before everyone settled into cocktail hour, drinks in hand, chatting and soaking up the sunshine.

Before the reception kicked off, we ducked out to Casuarina Beach just out the front. That time together (just the two of them walking by the ocean) was so special. The light was perfect, soft and golden, and it gave them a chance to breathe and take it all in before heading back to the party.

And then, the moment that had everyone talking: Ella surprised her mum by changing into her second dress for the night, her mum’s actual wedding dress. The look on her mum’s face said it all. It was such a beautiful full-circle moment and one of those surprises that people will remember forever.

Osteria always sets the scene perfectly with its mix of coastal charm and garden elegance, but what made this day so special was Ella and Ashton themselves. Their wedding was stylish, fun, emotional, and completely true to who they are.