Manly Wedding: Chris + Hayley

You know that feeling you have when you’re around those friends you’ve known for years and you feel as though all is right with the world because the laughter never stops and the love they give is spread on thick? That’s what it was like to be around Chris & Hayley, which I find quite amazing since I was just the photographer! I can only imagine what it was like for their close family and friends that came to be a part of their beautiful day.

From offering me breakfast at the start of the day, to practically dragging me onto the dance floor by the end, if I didn’t have a camera in my hand I could have promised you I was just a guest at that wedding. Chris and Hayley, you two are some of the most loveliest and warmest people I have met. Your day was just the same. Thank you for inviting me in and trusting me to capture such an occasion!

Wedding Dress - The Bare Faced Bride
Groom’s Suit and Shoes - Institchu
Engagement Ring & Wedding Bands - Michael Hill
HMUA - Jen Kilpatrick
Celebrant - Celebrations With Meaning
Entertainment - Mary Cowell Band
Cottages/Ceremony/Reception/Caterers - Q Station

Lavender Bay Wedding: Geelong + Jenny

When I first met Geelong + Jenny about a year prior to their wedding it was at a coffee shop that was close by to all of us — turns out we’re essentially neighbours! We sat down for chai lattes and hit it off quite quickly. I don’t know if it was because they told me their dog, Miso would be a large part of the wedding or maybe because they’re both kind and chill people or maybe it was a combination of everything. Either way getting to know them a bit more made me feel like I was a friend getting excited for their wedding rather than just their photographer.

Come the actual wedding day, as most of the warmer Summer months were behind us and the forecast actually called for rain that day, it was a nice surprise to have the sun shine through the clouds its warm rays on Geelong + Jenny’s wedding. And wow! You couldn’t ask for better timing as they recited their personal vows to each other in the middle of Sydney’s Lavender Bay. It was so beautiful and so was the entire day after as we moseyed through the park, walked by the water and then ended the day with multiple course late-lunch from Bei Amici.

And yes, Miso was with us through it all.

Wedding Dress - Oleg Cassini
Bride’s Shoes - Asos
Groom’s Suit and Shoes - Politix
Engagement Ring & Wedding Bands - Michael Hill
Bouquets, Flower Confetti & Petals - Elope To Sydney
HMUA - Rachelle Facelo
Celebrant - Mary Anderson
Ceremony - Clark Park, Lavender Bay
Reception/Caterers - Bei Amici

Kiama Wedding: Matt + Steff

This love affair isn’t the stuff that fairytales and rom-coms are made of - it’s so much better. It’s authentic, laid-back and real. Photographing Matt & Steff’s wedding day was just that too. From the morning mimosas as the bridal party got ready all the way until the laughter (and tear) filled speeaches at the end… I’ve never seen a couple joyfully welcome terrential rain and be so accepting of last-minute schedule changes.
Through it all they made everyone feel like family and every moment feel like magic. What else is there to say about or to them other than congratulations!
Matt & Steff, here’s to your special day and all the very, many ones to follow!

Wedding Dress - Tara Lauren from Love Marie Bridal Boutique
Shoes - Nine West
Headpiece - Love Marie Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaids' dress designer - Rodeo Show
Bridesmaids' robes - Boohoo
Groom’s Tux - Peter Jackson
Shoes - Julius Marlow
Groom’s Men- Roger David
Wedding Ring/Groom’s Band - Meakins Jewellers
Bouquets - Leah Mitchell Florist
HMUA- Gather and Stitch Beauty // Hair by Kirsten Ward // Backstage Salon
Ceremony - Ss Peter and Paul Parish, Kiama 
Reception/Caterers - The Grange Golf Club, Kembla Grange
Dessert - Gelato Messina
Stationery - Minted

Sydney CBD Intimate Wedding Ceremony: Eric + Julia

Eric and Julia chose to have their intimate ceremony at the Handpicked Cellar Door, a venue with a name that seemed like the perfect testament to who they are as a couple. In my time spent with them it was so visible that this was more than just a ceremony but a confirmation of the bond between two beautiful souls. When he moved, so would she and vice vera. If she smiled it was because of him and vice versa. 
Although they were surrounded by just a few friends and family, there was more than enough love and warmth to fill up the room more than ten times over.

It was such an honour to be counted amongst the privileged few who got to bear witness to your wedding. May you both live out the rest of your lifetimes together with love, joy and so, so much laughter. 

Darlinghurst Wedding: Thomas + Ruth

I believe that marriage is more than just a bond between two people but a connection made between two families, communities and cultures. Tom and Ruth's beautiful ceremony proved to be just that. To see their love on display for each other was inspiring but to see their love on display for all the ones that came to join in their day was something else. 

The weather report called for heavy rain all throughout that Saturday but thankfully the skies cleared up to let the sun shine through and we were blessed with nothing but perfect wedding weather and the most gorgeous light to produce the beautiful images you see before you. 

Tom and Ruth, a warm congratulations goes out to the both of you. I wish you nothing but love and laughter for all your years to come!

Wedding Dress & Veil - Amarage Bridal Leichardt
Shoes - Kurt Geiger
Headpiece - Anna Marguerite
Bridesmaids' dress designer - Shona Joy from The Iconic
Bridesmaids' robes - Cotton On Body
Groom’s Tux - The Suit Shop
Groom’s Cufflinks - Rembrandt
Shoes - Aquilla
Groom’s Men - Institchu
Engagement Ring - Courtesy of the Artist
Wedding Ring/Groom’s Band - House of K’dor
Bouquets - Crazy About Flowers
Men’s Flowers - Rembrandt
HMUA - Rumbie & Co. // Makeup by Mimi
Ceremony - C3 Darlinghurst
Reception - Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf