KHAILA & RHYS

Ooooo.. there's nothing I love more than being in on a "secret wedding"! These two country kids told NO ONE except their immediate families that they were planning on FINALLY tying the knot after nine years together.

Only myself and the gorgeous Celebrant, Kathy from Just Love and Scribbles were "in the know"!

And will you check out how stunning Khalia looked - having only had Jayden weeks before!! I remember not being fit for public consumption that close after the arrival of my first-born, let alone a wedding! Khalia - kudos to you!!!!

Bride in vintage-style lace dress holds vibrant native flower bouquet in outdoor setting.
Stunning native Australian wedding bouquet featuring red proteas and local greenery.
Groom in classic black suit with white boutonniere poses in natural outdoor setting.

Khalia shared some words with us about their stunning farm wedding.

How did you two meet?

Rhys proposed at 5am in bed on the morning of my 28th birthday in 2019. We met at a motorbike race in 2011. I had gone to watch my dad and brother race. It’s great that Rhys, my dad & brother all have a common interest in motorbikes.

Tell us about your day.

Got married in bushland on the family farm near where we built our forever home and will spend our lives!
I recently lost 3 of my grandparents in the space of 6 months and Rhys lost his Nanna 2 years prior so it was important for us to acknowledge them all on our day by having their photos on display. This was our way of having them there.
Also I was given a ring by my mum which was given to her by her mum on her wedding day. The ring was pinned to my bouquet.


What was your most memorable moment of your wedding day?

Walking down the aisle to Jayden screaming.... it wasn’t ideal but we will never forget it!

Which was your favourite photo?

The photo of me kissing Jaydens head while Rhys touches his face.... it don’t think we knew the photo was being taken as it was so natural and is just us!
Also love the group photo as it shows just how happy everyone was!

Tell us about your honeymoon

Will take a few weeks away in June next year and head up to Alice Springs for the Finke Desert Race (motorbikes) with both our families.

What one wedding planning tip would you give other brides/couples?

Don't worry about what other people may think about how you’ve done things! It’s your day, so do what makes you happy!
Rustic wooden benches arranged outdoors in a grassy field with mountains visible in the distance.
Memorial display with framed photos arranged in a curved wooden barrel at an outdoor event.
Outdoor seating arrangement with wooden benches and guests at a countryside venue.
Panoramic landscape view of Australian countryside with eucalyptus trees and rolling fields.
Guests gathered under eucalyptus trees at an outdoor rural ceremony.
Parked vehicles and wedding guests gathered under trees at a rural outdoor venue.
Emotional moment at outdoor ceremony with bride in white lace dress.
Wedding ceremony participants in formal attire sharing a special moment outdoors.
Wedding party members in formal attire interacting during an outdoor ceremony.
Couple exchanging rings during outdoor wedding ceremony under eucalyptus trees.
A romantic moment between newlyweds in a white lace dress and navy suit standing among eucalyptus trees.
Intimate wedding photo of a couple sharing a kiss outdoors with gum trees in the background.
Wedding ceremony signing with guests gathered around a table in an outdoor Australian bush setting.
Newlyweds standing on rustic wine barrels during their outdoor countryside wedding celebration.
Joyful moment shared between wedding guests during an outdoor celebration.
Smiling baby wearing striped outfit lying on dark furniture.
Infant in striped onesie showing bright expression while resting on couch.
Panoramic landscape view of vast Australian outback plains under blue sky.