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Elena & Chris, A Bulgarian Bathers’ Romance

November 7, 2019 by Sarah Johnston Filed Under: Real Wedding

Planning a wedding from a different state can be difficult. So when Elena and Chris needed help planning their wedding at The Bathers’ Pavilion at Balmoral, we were really excited to jump right in.

It was really important to draw on some of the traditions from the bride’s Bulgarian heritage. A lot of planning and thought from the bride and groom went into intertwining Bulgarian wedding customs into their Australian celebration. And they did so beautifully, everything from door games to Bulgarian dancers and bi-lingual wedding day stationery. We had it all covered.

Chris and Elena had a gorgeous sunshine day for their ceremony at the Balmoral Rotunda, and afterwards for dinner at Bathers’. With an emphasis on the amazing culinary prowess that is The Bathers’, guests were able to enjoy every minute of the hospitality, in the beautiful surrounds that we had spent so much time planning for them.

Vendor Cred to

Planning, Styling & Coordination Girl Friday Weddings
Celebrant Jamie Shadlow

Reception The Bathers Pavilion
Photographer I Love Wednesdays

Videographer Marry Me Movies
Florist Clementine and Rose

Stationery & Guest Favours, Bride and Groom
Entertainment, The Usual Suspects Funkified Entertainment
Outdoor Hire Wedding Knights

Webstreaming M1 Media

A man on a mission. A few more door games. Image I Love Wednesdays.

A few door games to get the day started. Image I Love Wednesdays.

A big day for this beautiful couple, sharing a few Bulgarian customs before the official afternoon ceremony. Image I Love Wednesdays.

Oh darling Dahlia. Image I Love Wednesdays.

Chairs waiting to be filled with guests. Image I Love Wednesday.

All smiles for the bride and her party. Image I Love Wednesdays.

Chris and his groomsmen looking very dapper. Image I Love Wednesdays.

Beach side photoshoot. Image I Love Wednesday.

The bride and her maids take some quick photos before the ceremony. Images I Love Wednesdays.

Elena loves Chris. Image I Love Wednesday.

That moment when you reach the end of the aisle. Image I Love Wednesdays.

The rotunda at Balmoral Beach. The perfect spot. Image I Love Wednesday.

A ceremony under the rotunda at Balmoral Beach. Image I Love Wednesdays.

Just married Balmoral Rotunda. Image I Love Wednesdays.

Stunning tablescapes for Elena and Chris at The Bathers’ Pavilion. Image I Love Wednesdays.

Find your seat. Image I Love Wednesdays.

It’s all in the details. Image I Love Wednesday.

A game of truth or dare. Image I Love Wednesdays.

Bilingual place cards, for that inclusive touch. Image I Love Wednesdays.

The happy couple make their grand entrance. Image I Love Wednesday.

The perfect dip. Image I Love Wednesdays.

Bulgarian dancing for Chris and Elena. Image I Love Wednesdays.

Dancers celebrate Bulgarian style. Image I Love Wednesday.

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Elena & Chris, A Bulgarian Bathers’ Romance

Vendor Cred to

Tamiko & Daniel, a Gunners Barracks Wedding.

Kylie & David, a Bathers’ Pavilion wedding.

Marie-Louise & Ben, a ZEST wedding

Guests just don’t care.

Olga & Allan, a Sails on Lavender Bay wedding.

Megan & Jeff, a Wylie’s Baths wedding.

Angie & Ben, a Dunbar House wedding.

Working is easy when you’re with friends

Is trust free?

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