Colleen and Callum's Winter Wedding

One of the things that drew Colleen and Callum to Cupitt's was that we're a working winery that also hosts weddings, rather than a traditional wedding venue.

They loved the idea of celebrating somewhere that already had its own character, with beautiful surroundings, good food and wine at the heart of the experience.

Colleen even remembers asking our wedding coordinator, Clare, what the vines looked like throughout the different seasons during their very first phone call.

Choosing an August wedding meant embracing the South Coast in winter, and the result was a celebration full of warmth, personality and some beautiful seasonal moments.

One of the things Colleen and Callum did a little differently was to have most of their wedding photographs taken before the ceremony.

Rather than disappearing for an extended photo session after saying their vows, they were able to spend the entire canapé hour celebrating with their family and friends, enjoying a drink, sharing a few laughs and soaking up those first moments as newlyweds.

They still made time for a handful of photographs later in the day, including some beautiful fireside shots and a wander down towards the vineyard.

It was a thoughtful way to plan their day, making sure they had plenty of beautiful photographs to look back on without missing out on the celebration happening around them.

There were so many thoughtful details throughout Colleen and Callum's wedding, and many of them were created by the couple themselves.

Colleen designed their menus and seating chart, with the menus featuring beautiful hand-drawn details. In fact, she'd already started designing them before they'd even locked in their wedding venue.

Handmade keepsakes added another personal touch, while cocktails named after the happy couple gave guests something special to enjoy during the celebration.

None of these details felt overcomplicated or overly formal. They were simply little ways of bringing the couple's personalities into their wedding day.

And that's what we love about weddings at Cupitt's. Every couple brings something different, and it's often those personal touches that make a celebration so memorable.

For Colleen and Callum, sharing good food and wine with their favourite people was always going to be an important part of their wedding.

Their reception featured a shared feast, bringing everyone together around the table to enjoy a meal and celebrate.

Outside, the fire pits added to the winter atmosphere, giving guests a cosy place to gather with a glass of wine and catch up throughout the evening.

With the celebration taking place at a working winery, food and wine weren't simply part of the wedding package. They were part of the experience Colleen and Callum had chosen for themselves.

After the wedding, Colleen shared that it had been the best day of their lives and that they wouldn't change a single moment.

She also spoke warmly about the experience of planning their wedding with Clare and how well looked after their family and friends felt on the day.

For us, that's one of the nicest things to hear. We want couples to feel comfortable making their wedding their own, knowing there's a team behind them to help bring it all together.

Colleen and Callum's wedding was a beautiful reminder that a celebration doesn't need to follow a particular formula. Sometimes it's the thoughtful details, the time spent together and the simple pleasure of sharing good food and wine with your favourite people that make a day unforgettable.

Thank you, Colleen and Callum, for letting us be part of your wedding. We can't wait to welcome you back to Cupitt's for many anniversaries to come.