The Wedding of Elyse & Jared

Sep 14, 2025

1 min read

Updated: Sep 29

26 April 2023

Groom kisses smiling bride on the forehead outdoors, holding a bouquet of peach and red roses in a grassy field.

Elyse & Jared gathered loved ones from Western Australia and New Zealand to celebrate at Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat. Their day reflected what mattered most to them, from skipping a wedding cake to sharing an impromptu salsa. As the valley lit up in a glowing April sunset, the celebration felt bold, joyful, and entirely their own.

All photographs by Lucy from Translucent Photography.

In their own words:

"We can't believe it's already been over a week since our magical day.

We wanted to send through a massive thank you to Maddy and Niall for having us at the Bush Retreat and making our day run so smoothly. They were both a joy to work with and we felt so comfortable knowing that we could rely on them both if needed. The Bush Retreat is such a stunning venue and all of our guests were in awe. Their management of the venue is absolutely flawless."

Pre-ceremony - getting ready.

Ceremony

Portraits

Reception & Celebration

Elyse and Jared’s wedding offers another view of how KVBR’s bushland setting becomes part of the celebration itself. Explore the full wedding venue, read our Outdoor, Nature & Wilderness Weddings guide, or see more Real Weddings at KVBR.