REAL WEDDING
SIARN + MITCH
PHOTOGRAPHY | MANDY WOOD STUDIO
Siarn and Mitch celebrated their wedding with a vibrant garden gathering on the Bellarine Peninsula surrounded by more than 100 family members and friends. The couple first met at The Geelong Club during a Christmas party where a brief exchange about the music sparked their connection. Within days they were spending time together and by Christmas – just 10 days later – Mitch was already meeting Siarn’s family.
The proposal came in May 2025 at Scotchmans Hill, a location that would later become even more meaningful. Mitch disguised the moment as a last minute lunch but as they finished their meal a ‘helpful’ photographer insisted on taking their photo. Moments later Mitch was down on one knee. Siarn’s first reaction was equal parts shock and humour.
Although their wedding was initially planned for another venue, the couple made a spontaneous decision just 10 days before the celebration to move everything to Scotchmans Hill. With the help of Ruth and the venue team, the change came together seamlessly for their December wedding.
Siarn had always envisioned a colourful garden-style celebration with abundant florals, greenery and relaxed spaces for guests to mingle rather than a formal seated dinner. Rachelle from The Poise Place brought that vision to life with lush arrangements layered with seasonal fruit and vibrant blooms while Friday Hire installed a striking checkerboard dance floor that quickly became the centre of the celebration.
Siarn’s gown, a Hera Couture design from Raffaele Ciuca in Brunswick, was chosen for its luminous, fluid fabric that shimmered softly as it moved. Simple yet striking, the dress caught the light with subtle pink and blue tones, creating what Siarn described as
a ‘moving water’ effect.
Mitch wore a custom Institchu suit featuring a white jacket paired with R.M. Williams boots from Mr Brown’s Menswear.
Capturing the day beautifully was Mandy Wood while Keeley from MarryMeMurrihy made the wedding planning super easy.
For Siarn and Mitch the most memorable part was simply celebrating with their people. “Make sure the day feels like you – if you love it, do it,” says Siarn.
Photography: Mandy Wood Studio
Gown: Hera Couture from Raffaele Ciuca
Suits: Groom – InStitchu,
Groomsman – Mr Brown’s Menswear
Shoes: Bride – Prada, Groom – R.M. Williams
Hair: Kelsey Monea and Jordan McCawley – Dear Boa
Makeup: Maddi Nicholls and Kelsey Monea – Dear Boa
Jewellery: Jewellery by Sergio
Celebrant: Pastor Jake from Planet Shakers Geelong
Ceremony & Reception: Scotchman’s Hill
Flowers: The Poise Place
Cake: Colour Me Cakes
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