An intimate elopement and feast in an Airbnb in Fernmount, overlooking the Beliingen River.

A stunning location. An intimate ceremony. A deep sense of family and connection. Great snacks.

And most importantly, the kind of enduring love that should have a movie made about it. 

R + J met all the way back in 2010. And they’ve been madly in love ever since.  It hasn’t always been easy – with military service keeping them apart for years – but with romantic, wax-sealed letters, spotty wifi, once-a-week 15 minute phone calls and treasured brief trips home – they kept the flame of their love burning bright. 

Ruby-Mae says that Jake has always felt like home. Like they were never getting to know each other, but remembering.
Jake says that the second he saw Ruby-Mae standing in his apartment doorway, he knew they were meant to be.

With a desire to keep this day as sacred and intimate as possible, there were just a total of 16 people. With that in mind, we kept the portrait session relatively short, meaningful and authentic to them – without loads of stiff posing or anything that would detract from the magical flow of the day. 

Afterwards, we kicked back with champers, snacks and beautiful gifts.

Venue: The Converted Church, Bellingen
Florist: Euflorial
Hair Stylist: Your Mane Girl
Makeup Artist: Carmel Kestles
Celebrant: Ceremonies by Kellie
Veil: Madame Tulle
Dress: Alamour The Label
Caterer: Diavoletto Pizza

ruby-mae & jake