Spotlight on GumBowie Garden: Stunning Serenity for the Micro Wedding of Your Dreams

As a Launceston elopement photographer, I have seen with my very own eyes (and lens) that a small wedding can have a big spirit, and be responsible for some amazing memories.

One of the newest venues for Tassie elopements is GumBowie Garden, and I am so excited for the opportunity to showcase this stunning spot.

First things first, you may be wondering, what exactly is a micro wedding?

It’s no secret that planning a wedding can be an enormous task, and as equally as expensive. If you’ve been going back and forth on just whether or not having a wedding is worth it, there may just be some middle ground that is worth exploring.

With the average Australian wedding spend exceeding $30,000, and guest lists blowing out of control, it can feel like it’s just all too much. If you’ve found yourself “joking” with your partner about eloping a little too often, then why not consider a micro wedding?

A micro wedding is a cosy, intimate ceremony, with the true definition of your nearest and dearest. They still feature all of the best parts and traditions that make a wedding (if that’s your vibe), just on a smaller scale.

What are some things to consider when hosting a micro wedding?

Whilst you may just be tempted to hotfoot it down to the registry office, if deep down you really want to celebrate with the people that mean the most to you, then you should know that it can be done on a limited guest list and a savvy budget. Here are some things to consider when throwing a micro wedding.

Choose a venue that feels right for you

If you’re looking to tie the knot on a small scale, and are looking for a Tasmanian micro-wedding venue, then look no further than our friends at GumBowie Garden.

Say ‘I do’ among the awe-inspiring gardens filled with camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, proteas, hydrangeas, roses, and more. And don’t forget about the beautiful ornamental trees, including weeping cherry blossoms and maples.

You will even find amazing lawns and garden beds that set the scene, reminiscent of the grounds of Lanarch Castle in Dunedin, NZ. A more spectacular location to exchange vows and have your wedding photos taken, you’ll be hard-pressed to find.

Be sure to cover the basics

Regardless of whether your wedding is a micro wedding or a ballroom bash, there are some essentials you don’t want to pass up - food, music, and alcohol.

Make it a personalised experience

Your wedding day is all about you, your partner, and your love story. Whilst other people’s opinions shouldn’t matter, it’s common for well-intentioned loved ones to throw in their two cents when it comes to your wedding. With a micro wedding, thankfully fewer people mean fewer opinions.

Hire a photographer that can perfectly capture your micro wedding

For a beautiful wedding at a location like GumBowie Garden, what you need is a Tasmanian elopement photographer who is skilled at capturing the perfect moments from your special day.

At Meghann Maguire Photography, you can rest assured that telling your love story in the most magical way is my top priority. Please reach out to me to discuss what I can do for you. If you’d like to deep dive into some handy hints that can help in the lead-up to your wedding, be sure to check out my blog.