Secret Garden
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Have you ever heard of a coffee shop so beautiful that people actually get married there? Well such a coffee shop exists and I have to say, it’s incredible. The Grounds of Alexandria is a coffee shop/restaurant/flower shop/farm/wedding venue/probably more located in the Alexandria neighborhood of Sydney. After receiving countless recommendations from friends who have visited Sydney and even a few who have lived there, this amazing coffee shop didn’t appear on one list. Which makes me feel like I got kind of the inside scoop.
My sister and I ventured out to Alexandria to meet with the photographer I worked with while in town, David. When he told me The Grounds of Alexandria was a popular coffee shop, I pictured an amped up Starbucks with some extra hipster elements. I was so off. When I walked up I immediately knew why he wanted to meet here and even better, I knew he got me and my aesthetic. We drank coffee, chatted, and finally set off for some photos.
This gorgeous fountain is located between the outdoor greenhouse sitting area and the pin where goats and other various animals are kept. I got to play by the fountain barefoot, shop for flowers, swing on a jumbo swing and chat with a parrot, all in the same place. I think the secret to Sydney is to get deep in the neighborhoods and out of the downtown CBD area. It certainly worked out in this case!
What’s your favorite coffee shop?
Photos by David of We Are Origami Photography.
March 1, 2017 @ 10:59 am
Wow. And your dress is gorgeous and fits so well.
March 1, 2017 @ 1:41 pm
Thanks lady! <3
March 1, 2017 @ 10:59 am
You’re looking adorable in this bright and Spring perfect dress!
https://lartoffashion.com/tropical-safari/
March 1, 2017 @ 1:42 pm
Thanks, Natali! It’s one of my favorites <3
March 1, 2017 @ 11:02 am
Oh my gosh, how beautiful!! Love your dress!!
Rachel / http://www.helloher.co
March 1, 2017 @ 1:42 pm
Thanks, Rachel! It was an insanely beautiful place!
March 2, 2017 @ 10:38 am
Absolutely beautiful shots & love the dress!
I wish there were more unique finds here in Memphis, Lol! <3
March 2, 2017 @ 8:38 pm
Lol! I’m sure there are plenty of gems! Thank you 🙂
March 3, 2017 @ 3:10 am
I wish they had a place like the Grounds of Alexandria here in Atlanta. It looks so pretty!
March 6, 2017 @ 9:38 am
Omg meee too!! It was amazing
March 3, 2017 @ 4:21 am
Ahhh what stunning images! The dress and the surroundings are the epitome of Spring!!! Loved it x
March 6, 2017 @ 9:38 am
Thank you! I thought so too! 🙂
March 3, 2017 @ 4:47 am
It really is stunning! I also really like your dress!
March 6, 2017 @ 9:39 am
It was incredible! Thanks, girl 🙂
March 3, 2017 @ 5:03 am
It looks great and i love the dress you are wearing too x
March 6, 2017 @ 9:39 am
Thanks, Hannah!
March 3, 2017 @ 9:06 am
So Beautiful
March 6, 2017 @ 9:40 am
Thanks! 🙂
March 3, 2017 @ 11:05 am
That is just lovely, like a hot climate Petersham Nurseries which is one of my favourite places in London to go have a wander and have coffee.
March 6, 2017 @ 9:40 am
Ooohh, I’m going to London in just a few days! I’ll have to remember that!
March 3, 2017 @ 11:11 am
Wow this looks stunning, I can understand why people would want to get married here x
March 6, 2017 @ 9:41 am
Me too! I think it would be the perfect venue.
March 3, 2017 @ 11:20 am
wow what a pretty and light weight looking dress perfect for the summer
March 6, 2017 @ 9:45 am
Thanks! It is so comfortable!
March 3, 2017 @ 3:52 pm
Lovely dress and great scenery! Wish more coffee shops looked like that 🙂
March 6, 2017 @ 9:45 am
Thanks, Jodie! Meee tooooo!
March 3, 2017 @ 3:54 pm
Oh my goodness what an enchanting place – I can’t believe it is a coffee shop!
March 6, 2017 @ 9:46 am
I know! I couldn’t believe it either. Such a beautiful place.
March 3, 2017 @ 4:24 pm
That is a seriously amazing coffee shop. I love your dress as well!
March 6, 2017 @ 9:46 am
It really was! Thank you 🙂
March 4, 2017 @ 7:50 am
What a beautiful coffee shop. Never seen any like it. Lovely dress here.
March 6, 2017 @ 9:46 am
Isn’t it? I’d never seen anything like it either! Thanks 🙂
March 4, 2017 @ 2:05 pm
This venue looks great and perfect for a photo op! Your outfit is absolutely gorgeous.
March 6, 2017 @ 9:47 am
Thank you! It was perfect <3
March 5, 2017 @ 12:09 pm
What a beautiful and enchanting place, I’d love to go and visit x
March 6, 2017 @ 9:47 am
It was incredible!
March 5, 2017 @ 1:09 pm
Oh my gosh how is that even a coffee shop!!! Amazing little gem to be in! You got some beautiful shots there too!!
March 6, 2017 @ 9:43 am
I know, right!?!? I couldn’t believe it! Unreal. Thanks lady!
March 5, 2017 @ 3:09 pm
The dress looks amazing on you! I don’t have a fave coffee shop as I don’t like coffee! xo
March 6, 2017 @ 9:43 am
What?! No way! I’m a coffee fanatic! :O Thank you <3
March 5, 2017 @ 3:17 pm
These photos are stunning, they’re making me excited for some sun! EEEKKK!
March 6, 2017 @ 9:42 am
Omg seriously!! This trip definitely got me in spring/summer mode!
March 5, 2017 @ 4:10 pm
That coffee shop sounds amazing! I love your dress, it looks so great on you.
March 6, 2017 @ 9:42 am
Thanks, Hayley! 🙂
March 6, 2017 @ 3:29 am
Wow, that’s lots of shops and venues in one – I love the idea!
March 6, 2017 @ 9:42 am
I know! It was so beautiful!
March 6, 2017 @ 7:40 am
I can see why people would choose to get married here. The setting is so perfect. Whimsical and natural and I love the country feel to the place. A really gorgeous location.
March 6, 2017 @ 9:41 am
Yes! It seriously would make the perfect venue!
March 6, 2017 @ 8:00 am
Wedding photo’s would be absolutely amazing there, such a lovely place.
March 6, 2017 @ 9:41 am
Wouldn’t they!? I agree!
March 6, 2017 @ 12:30 pm
Wow your dress is absolutely gorgeous! Makes me so excited for spring!
March 6, 2017 @ 3:09 pm
Thanks girl! Me too! 🙂
March 7, 2017 @ 5:30 am
What a beautiful setting for a photo shoot. I love the pattern on your dress too.
March 7, 2017 @ 6:34 pm
Thank you! It was perfection <3
March 7, 2017 @ 11:04 am
I don’t go to coffee shops enough. Although, there is a lovely little cafe in my home town that I always go to when I go out! They do the best sandwiches and hot chocolates! I love how beautiful this one is!
March 7, 2017 @ 6:32 pm
Mmmm..sounds delicious! It really was!
March 11, 2017 @ 1:08 pm
oh wow it really does look like a secret garden and what an amazing place to take pictures
March 13, 2017 @ 2:02 pm
It was incredible! I couldn’t get over how beautiful it was!
March 25, 2017 @ 5:46 am
The yellow Outfit suits you. Perfect click with the garden background.
March 26, 2017 @ 10:15 pm
Thank you! 🙂