Em and Nev holding each other on the dance floor at night, guests circling them with sparklers under strings of fairy lights
BYRON BAY WEDDING

Em & NevFig Tree Restaurant wedding, Byron Bay

An intimate wedding at an iconic venue, with views over Byron, the lighthouse and the Pacific.

Em & Nev were hitched at the iconic Fig Tree Restaurant, Byron Bay.

We are coastal people, and have lived in Perth, Western Australia for many years. Nev and I first came to Byron Bay shortly after we got engaged. We instantly fell in love with Byron Bay's charm, beaches, laid back lifestyle and (for Nev) the number of surfboard shops around town. We had agreed that we wanted a small wedding, outside under a tree, witnessed by our closest family and friends. Fig Tree Restaurant was the perfect and obvious choice for us.

An epic wedding at an iconic venue. With views overlooking Byron, the lighthouse and the Pacific, Fig Tree Restaurant never fails to deliver!

A vintage nautical chart of Byron Bay showing Julian Rocks, The Pass and Wategos
Nev and a mate on the sand at Byron with their surfboards
Surfing at Byron Bay on the morning of the wedding
Riding a wave at Byron Bay, black and white
A round rattan wall clock in the house where the boys got ready, Byron Bay
Nev buttoning his shirt before the wedding, Byron Bay
Nev in the hallway with his tie undone, Byron Bay
Nev doing up his bow tie by the window, Byron Bay
A groomsman helping Nev with his cufflinks, Byron Bay
Nev straightening his tie against the greenery, Byron Bay
The groomsmen opening cans in the kitchen before the ceremony
The groomsmen having a drink together before the wedding, Byron Bay
The boys laughing together in the kitchen, Byron Bay
Nev checking his watch in the doorway, black and white, Byron Bay
Em’s gown hanging in the doorway, and her studded heels on a cushion
Em and a bridesmaid taking a selfie in matching pyjamas, Byron Bay
Em in her gown reflected in the leaning mirror, Byron Bay
Em and her bridesmaids getting ready in the room, Byron Bay
Em sitting on the bed in her gown, and a detail of the lace bodice
Em sitting on the bed in her gown, black and white, Byron Bay
A bridesmaid fastening Em’s shoes before the ceremony, Byron Bay
Em with her four bridesmaids before leaving for the ceremony
A buttonhole being pinned on, and Nev greeting a guest, Byron Bay
Nev and the groomsmen greeting guests before the ceremony, Byron Bay
Silver foliage, the welcome sign on its easel, and a planter at the Fig Tree
Nev and the groomsmen waiting at the top of the aisle, Fig Tree Restaurant
Em walking down the aisle with her father, frame by frame, Byron Bay
Nev laughing as Em comes down the aisle, Fig Tree Restaurant
Em’s father giving her a kiss before handing her over, Byron Bay
The ceremony beneath the fig tree with the circular arbour, Byron Bay
Guests watching the ceremony in the sunshine, Fig Tree Restaurant
A page boy delivering the rings during the ceremony, Byron Bay
Em laughing during the ceremony as Nev holds her hands, Byron Bay
Palm fronds, the couple at the arbour, and succulents at the Fig Tree
Nev punching the air as they walk back down the aisle, Byron Bay
Confetti on the recessional, black and white, Fig Tree Restaurant
Guests throwing petals as Em and Nev walk out, Byron Bay
Nev greeting guests after the ceremony, Fig Tree Restaurant
Em talking with a guest after the ceremony, Byron Bay
Guests mingling on the lawn after the ceremony, Fig Tree Restaurant
Em and Nev building the champagne tower together, Byron Bay
Jeté bottles on ice, and Em pouring the champagne tower, Byron Bay
The long tables set up inside the Fig Tree Restaurant, Byron Bay
Guests under the vine-covered pergola at the Fig Tree, Byron Bay
The grazing table — figs, dragonfruit, citrus and cheeses, Byron Bay
Nev laughing with a groomsman during canapés, black and white
Canapés being passed, and a bowl of dip with corn chips, Byron Bay
Guests gathered by the pond at the Fig Tree Restaurant, Byron Bay
Em and Nev sitting together among the palms, Byron Bay
Em laughing with her bridesmaids, bouquets in hand, Byron Bay
The full bridal party in the garden at the Fig Tree, Byron Bay
The bridesmaids around Em with their bouquets, Byron Bay
Em and her bridesmaids lined up in the garden, Byron Bay
The bridesmaids from behind, and laughing together, Byron Bay
The whole bridal party along the hedge at the Fig Tree, Byron Bay
The groomsmen with ties loosened, black and white, Byron Bay
Nev pulling Em in for a kiss beside the hedge, Byron Bay
Em and Nev walking beneath the fig trees, Byron Bay
Em and Nev in the trees at dusk, black and white, Byron Bay
Em and Nev almost kissing, backlit by the last of the sun
A close kiss, and Em’s veil blowing out behind her, black and white
Nev carrying Em along the road, Byron Bay
Em and Nev walking the tree-lined road together, Byron Bay
Em and Nev under the fig canopy at dusk, black and white
Em and Nev standing together on the road, Byron Bay
Nev holding Em’s hand, her wedding ring just visible, Byron Bay
Em and Nev arriving at the reception through the doors, Byron Bay
Em and Nev entering the reception to cheers, Fig Tree Restaurant
A toast around the table at the Fig Tree Restaurant, Byron Bay
Laughter at the table during the reception, Byron Bay
Guests watching the speeches at the Fig Tree, Byron Bay
Em speaking to the room, black and white, Fig Tree Restaurant
Em and Nev listening to the speeches, Byron Bay
Nev reading his speech with Em beside him, Fig Tree Restaurant
Guests listening during the speeches, black and white, Byron Bay
A guest wiping away tears during the speeches, Byron Bay
Speech notes held in front of a microphone, black and white
The plated courses at the Fig Tree Restaurant — flowers, greens and seafood
Em and Nev kissing on the dance floor under festoon lights, Byron Bay
The first dance, black and white, Fig Tree Restaurant
Em hugging a guest on the dance floor, Byron Bay
Dancing late into the night, black and white, Fig Tree Restaurant
THE TEAM
Venue — Fig Tree Restaurant
Planner — Byron Bay Weddings
Dress — Anna Campbell, Amelie
Veil — Harriette Gordon
Florist — Beautiflora
Video — Woven Motion
Music — Dan McGowan Music
Stationery — Sketch and Etch
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