Champagne Towers and Cheese: An Old Broadwater Farm Wedding in Perth
Charis (she/her) and Amy (she/her) first matched on Hinge, and what followed was a timeline that moved fast in the best way. From meeting the parents on their second date to moving in together just four months later, they built a life filled with laughter, support, and their sassy four-legged girl, Honey. Four years on, they celebrated their wedding at Old Broadwater Farm in Perth with bold florals and a dance floor that carried them well into the night.
Tell us about your love story!
We first matched on Hinge, and Amy made the first move by messaging Charis… who took three days to reply. Eventually we planned a coastal walk, and what was meant to be a casual meet-up turned into four hours of nonstop conversation.
When Charis reached out to lock in a second date, Amy didn’t reply, later explaining she’d been in hospital. That sped up the timeline (classic lesbians), with Charis meeting Amy’s parents on only the second date. Four months later, Amy had moved in.
Fast forward four years, and we tied the knot with our perfect little family of three: us and our sassy four-legged girl, Honey.
Did you face any challenges during the wedding planning process?
Overall, planning went pretty smoothly. The only stress came in the final couple of weeks with all the logistics to juggle. Honestly, both being women seemed to make it a lot easier, we just got on with it together.
What led you to your venue?
We took our mums down south and made a weekend of venue hunting. After visiting eight different spots, Old Broadwater Farm was the last one on the list, and we instantly fell in love with it.
How did you keep track of everything?
SPREADSHEET, SPREADSHEET AND SPREADSHEET. Work out your essentials versus your non-essentials and get as many quotes as you can before making decisions. Also, figure out how much you can save each pay and add it up to know exactly what you’ll have by the wedding.
How did you choose your wedding photographer and videographer?
We looked at quite a few photographers and videographers but knew we wanted to go local. That’s how we found Jodie from Merge Photography, and we instantly fell in love with her work. Instead of a traditional videographer, we chose Emma from The Moment Content, who gave us exactly the amount of footage we wanted from the day.
What did you eat on the wedding day? How did you select your menu?
We had canapés to start with, though we didn’t actually get to eat any, apparently they were delicious. For the reception we went with an alternate drop menu: burrata and pork belly for entrées, then cod for the seafood-loving New Zealand family and Angus beef for mains, both of which were incredible. Since neither of us like cake, we chose a cheese wheel cake instead, which we enjoyed for weeks after, along with bite-sized desserts. Catering was by Supper Rd.
Talk us through the wedding day. What were the important details?
Steph from Old Broadwater Farm was the fairy godmother of the day, making sure everything ran smoothly. We brought the wrong confetti, and she just let us pick flowers from their garden instead. When Charis started to panic (I hate being the centre of attention), Steph was right there to snap her out of it and get us down the aisle on time.
Jodie from Merge Photography was incredible too, patient through all the photos and then capturing the reception where we danced the night away.
Do you have any standout wedding vendors who went above and beyond?
Steph from Old Broadwater Farm was our fairy godmother, keeping everything on track. Jodie from Merge Photography was the queen of weddings. She captured the day perfectly and made us feel so comfortable. Abbey from Ceremonies With Love was the warmest and most welcoming celebrant we’ve ever met. And Hayley from YEH Events brought our vision to life with the most beautiful florals.
How did you approach traditions that don’t always translate for LGBTQ+ couples?
We made it our own. From the start we only chose vendors who were inclusive, no gendered forms or “bride and groom” boxes. For the ceremony, Amy walked down the aisle first and Charis followed second. After our first dance together, we each shared a father–daughter dance to a song that both of our dads loved.
Photography by Merge
Caterer Supper Rd.
Celebrant Ceremonies With Love
Dress Boutique Dion For Brides & Luv Bridal
Dress Designer Evie Young Bridal & Willowby By Watters
Engagement Rings Solid Gold Diamonds
Florist YEH Events
Hair Stylist Hidden Beaute
Live Music Pinnacle Acoustic Duo
Make Up Artist Emily Love Makeup
Signage & Stationery State Of Elliot
Transport Gannaways
Venue Old Broadwater Farm
Videographer The Moment Content
