When “just have fun” becomes the wedding plan…
Not every wedding starts with Pinterest boards, elaborate styling concepts or a perfectly choreographed timeline.
For Brodie and Brian, who married at Eleven Eighty in March 2026, the vision was refreshingly simple.
Good food. (Thank you Rabbit and Co)
Good drinks. (Thank you Eleven Eighty)
Good music. (Thank you Ben Fox Band)
The people they love.
Everything else was just the backdrop.
As locals from Berry, they chose our Midweek Day Hire package, as they didn’t need the accommodation for visiting guests. However, they did add on our cottage for the day for the Groomsmen to get ready in and as a refuge for anyone who needed a break through the day. Instead, they invested in the things that mattered most to them—including one addition that would become the talking point of the entire day… A jumping castle.
Well we are the Venue with a Twist after all!
A wedding that didn’t follow the rule book
Life doesn’t always follow the romantic script.
After losing her father just months before, Brodie and Brian’s engagement happened quietly on the couch while watching a movie.
No elaborate proposal.
No flash mob.
No mountaintop.
Just the right person, at the right time.
Somehow, it perfectly reflected the couple they’d continue to be throughout their wedding planning—choosing what felt right rather than what tradition expected.
Making the venue work for them
One of the reasons Brodie and Brian chose Eleven Eighty was the flexibility.
“We chose Eleven Eighty because it allowed us to create a bespoke experience. The variety of spaces and the large grassed area opened our imagination for what was possible.”
Rather than racing off-site for photographs, they were able to stay with their guests while still capturing beautiful images throughout the property.
It’s something we hear often from couples—the venue becomes more than somewhere to hold a ceremony and reception. It becomes part of the story.
Rustic, relaxed and uncomplicated
Brodie and Brian didn’t try to compete with the venue.
Instead, they embraced it.
Simple table runners.
Bud vases.
A few flowers.
Draping around the arbour.
That’s it.
They let the heritage buildings, mature gardens and marquee do most of the talking.
Their florist leaned into earthy colours and rustic textures that felt completely at home at Eleven Eighty.
Sometimes less really is more.
The unexpected star of the day…
This deserves its own section.
Let’s be honest.
You probably weren’t expecting us to say the jumping castle.
Neither were most of the guests.
It entertained the kids.
It entertained the adults.
And it created unique photo opps
As Brodie commented, “None of our guests had been to a wedding with a jumping castle before. Everyone loved it.”
These are exactly the kinds of ideas we love. Not because they’re extravagant, but because they’re memorable. Eleven Eighty was created for couples who want to do things their own way – where convention can take a back seat, personalities shine through, and every wedding becomes the beginning of a story that’s unmistakably theirs.
Advice from Brodie and Brian
Their biggest recommendation?
If you’re considering a Day Hire wedding, hiring the cottage the night before is worth it.
Although they didn’t need accommodation, having a private space for getting ready, storing belongings and giving young children somewhere quiet to escape during the day made everything run more smoothly.
Their other piece of advice might be our favourite.
“I think we needed to trust the process a little more.” Every couple worries about the tiny details leading up to the day. Almost every couple tells us afterwards they wish they’d worried less.
Brodie and Brian proved that you don’t need an enormous guest list or elaborate styling to create an unforgettable wedding.
Forty-two adults.
Fourteen children.
A relaxed atmosphere.
A venue full of character.
And yes…
A jumping castle.
It was uniquely theirs.
And that’s exactly how weddings should be.
Photography courtesy of Better Together Photography
Jumping Castle supplied by Colourful Castles
