A Country Wedding in Braidwood
A Country Wedding in Braidwood: Luci & Suren’s Unforgettable Day
There’s something magical about a country wedding—and Luci & Suren’s celebration in Braidwood on March 15, 2025, was nothing short of extraordinary. Nestled in the heart of the Southern Tablelands, this wedding unfolded across two iconic venues: the historic Bedervale Homestead and the charming Old Anglican Hall in Braidwood’s town centre.
Braidwood at its finest
The day began at Bedervale, a picturesque estate with timeless country elegance, where Luci & Suren exchanged vows under the soft glow of the afternoon sun. Guests were welcomed with chilled Aperol Spritz and Lychee Martinis as the beautiful voice of Nicki filled the garden with music. Canapés were served on the lawn: delicate zucchini flowers, buckwheat blinis with salmon roe, BBQ prawns, and crisp mushroom arancini—all hand-prepared and passed with care. Each bite captured the relaxed refinement the couple envisioned.
As the sun dipped low, the celebration moved to the Old Anglican Hall—a beloved Braidwood landmark transformed for the evening with elegant tablescapes and soft lighting. Guests were welcomed with tray-served drinks before taking their seats for a memorable dinner service.
Entrées were served alternate-style: seared scallops with green olive salsa, hand-folded chicken and ricotta ravioli in a spring green broth, and a vegetarian option of burrata with heirloom tomato, radicchio, basil, and house-made pesto on grilled sourdough.
After heartfelt speeches from family and the newlyweds themselves, the mains followed—succulent grilled lemon pork with roasted garlic and salsa salmoriglio, wagyu beef fillet with gratin and seasonal greens, and comforting spinach and ricotta cannelloni for vegetarian guests.
Then came the cake—handmade by David himself. A stunning naked layer cake of spiced carrot and vanilla bean, crowned with florals from the day’s florist, was sliced and served as guests gathered for the first dance. It was the perfect sweet note to carry the evening into celebration, laughter, and dancing under the stars.
With dietary needs thoughtfully catered for—including coeliac, vegetarian, dairy-free, and seafood-free options—every guest was well cared for, from the children’s cheeseburgers to the final glass of Champagne.
Luci & Suren’s wedding was more than just a meal and a moment—it was a heartfelt gathering brought to life by thoughtful planning, incredible food, and the kind of service that lets love shine.
For every bride and groom we try to make it as easy and a complete experience, below is a copy of our run sheet for the event
Our Final Run Sheet
Client: Luci & Suren - Wedding 15th March, 2025
$750+gst service fee / $28/person bar service fee / Welcome cocktails package $18+gst/person
Cake - $280
Date: Sat 15th March, 2025
Guests: 31 guests $170 plus 2 children $30 and 1 Vendor Meal $70 (entree/main) $750+gst service fee Cake $280
Ceremony -Bedervale Historic Homestead - 1A Monkittee St, Braidwood NSW 2622
Reception -Old Anglican Hall - 68 Wilson St, Braidwood NSW 2622
Dietary Requirements: 1 x Ceoliac 5 x vegetarian 1 x no dairy or refined sugar, 2 x no seafood
Time:
1.00/1.30pm Arrival at anglican hall to unpack and prep
3.30pm Staff arrive at Bedervale
4.00pm Guests arrive @ Bedervale
4.30pm Bride arrives
4.35pm Ceremony starts
5.00pm Ceremony concludes
5.00pm Post ceremony drinks and canapes, Nicki sings
Drinks - Aperol Spritz, Lychee Martini, Champagne, (6 bottles) Beer (1 case) Wine (3 of each) Soft drinks
Canape -
Zucchini Flowers
Buckwheat blini with salmon roe
BBQ prawns
Mushroom Arancini
Carpaccio beef crostini
5.30pm Nicki concludes to move to reception venue
6.00pm Helen leaves to get set up at the hall
6.30pm Post ceremony drinks and canapes conclude - Leonie and Sienna to stay back and pack down
7.00pm Reception @ Anglican Hall starts
7.15pm Bride & Groom arrive, MC to get everyone standing, entry song plays, and everyone
gets up to dance. Tray service of drinks (will there be enough glassware for this?)
7.30pm Entrée served (Children's meals to be served 2 x cheese burger & salad)
Alternate Service
Seared scallop served with green olive salsa
Chicken and ricotta ravioli, with chicken broth and spring greens
Veg:Burrata, heirloom tomato, radicchio, homemade pesto, basil with grilled sourdough
7.50pm Champagne poured for speeches
8.00pm Father of the bride speech
8.05pm Father of the groom speech
8.10pm Bride & Groom speech
8.15pm Mains served
Alternate Service
Grilled lemon pork fillet with roasted garlic, carrots and potato, salsa salmorilligio
Wagyu beef fillet with potato gratin, grilled mushrooms, seasonal green and jus
Veg: Cannelloni
9.00pm Cake Cutting into first dance, everyone stands around dancefloor to watch then join
9.15pm Cake served on platters (made by david - Naked cake -bottom tier carrot cake, tier two vanilla bean vanilla cake. Also can we have vanilla bean buttercream icing.) Florist will provide flower topper.
11.30pm Bride & Groom leave, sparklers & exit song plays
