On a sheep farm in the small Tasmanian town of Buckland, Zoe and Clint said their vows surrounded by just eight guests and their greyhound, Pearl. Twamley Farm provided the perfect backdrop for their wedding, which Zoe describes as “vintage with a modern twist, with a sprinkle of Mexican fiesta vibes.”
Rather than adhering to tradition, Zoe and Clint planned a wedding that reflected their shared love for mid-century style and bold colours, and only invited the people they hold closest. “We wanted to include elements that felt traditional but still reflected our personal style,” Zoe explained. “We had no family (with the exception of my brother who was my witness) only friends. Our favourite feedback from the day was that it was 100% us.”
The ceremony took place beneath two sprawling oak trees, over 100 years old, in front of the farm’s homestead. What began as a calm, idyllic setting quickly transformed into a memorable moment when a gusty windstorm swept through mid-vows! Clint was in the middle of sharing his promises when the wind picked up, prompting a quick location change. “We just rolled with it,” Zoe laughed. “Everyone grabbed something—flowers, disco balls, chairs—and we made a run for it.”
Despite the weather, the ceremony was filled with laughter and love. Zoe walked down the aisle with Pearl to The Girl by City and Colour, played by a close friend, Avril, on guitar. Their celebrant, Emma, a longtime friend, told the story of their relationship.
Following the ceremony, the group gathered for drinks and canapés by the fire near the barn accommodations. Later, they moved to a sandstone dining room for dinner. Their guests presented them with a gift they’d all contributed to: a wooden penis-shaped money box filled with gold coins. “It was perfectly on theme for our wedding date—6/9!” Zoe laughed.
The couple’s took a hands-on approach to the decor with Zoe making the streamer backdrop, painting napkin rings and arranging the flowers. She even made a bright pink bow for Pearl’s tail. Meanwhile, Clint brought his design expertise to the laser cut invitations, lightening bolts for the boutonnieres, table name cards and menus.
These DIY elements weren’t just about saving money though. “Everyone contributed,” Zoe said. “The girls helped decorate the cake while the boys set up the ceremony. It felt like a team effort.”
Zoe and Clint’s advice for other engaged couples? Stay true to yourselves. “Don’t be afraid to make your wedding a reflection of who you are,” Zoe concluded. “One big challenge we had was choosing to not invite family. We had some unexpected big reactions to us having an intimate wedding which led us to not disclosing the wedding date to people who weren’t attending as there were some threats of just turning up! In the end it worked out perfectly though and the people who did attended really respected us for being authentic.”
