Our Story – Charming Carriages

Charming Carriages began in 2009 with a dream, a Shire horse named Bob, and our first carriage. Both travelled all the way from Victoria to Western Australia, and marked the start of our magical journey.

Now, 17 years later, we’re proud to still be going strong. We’ve had the joy of being part of over 400 weddings and special events, and we’ve grown so much along the way. From those early, nervous first events, to today—when we feel 100% confident in our service, our horses, and what we do—we’ve truly come a long way.

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A Family Business Built on Love

In 2016, my parents, Peter & Alida, purchased Swan Valley Wagon Tours, bringing new horses into our family — Toffee, Johnny, and June. Together, we operated as sister businesses, sharing horses and supporting each other through every event.

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Over nearly a decade, our draft horses became part of countless memories. We welcomed Major & Percy to the team along the way, and they were cherished at weddings and Swan Valley Wagon Tours alike. Sharing these beautiful horses with so many people has been one of our greatest joys.

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Remembering Those We’ve Lost

Owning animals brings incredible highs, but it also comes with heartbreak. We have sadly lost some of our beloved horses over the years, and we honour them with love and gratitude.

Bob, Major, June, and Toffee will always remain in our hearts and the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure of meeting them.

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A New Chapter

We welcomed a new member to our team — Lady. She brings us hope, new adventures, and the promise of continuing the legacy of those who came before her.

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In late 2023, my husband George and I found the perfect little farm just east of Denmark, WA. We fell in love with it instantly, moved our family south, and prepared the property for the arrival of Lady & Percy.

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Now we’re nearly settled, and the journey continues.

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Charming Carriages Today

My parents, Alida and Peter, continue to operate Charming Carriages in Perth, with Violet, Johnny & Bradly, while I focus on building our presence in the Great Southern Region.

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Being part of the wedding industry as a small family business brings us so much happiness. Seeing the joy on people’s faces, and sharing the wonder of our beautiful draft horses, is a privilege we hold close to our hearts.

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Thank You

We are deeply grateful to all the wonderful couples and families who have welcomed Charming Carriages into their weddings and special events.

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And thank you to my beautiful family and friends for supporting us every step of the way.

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With love,
Sorrell xx