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The next five days are going to be absolutely crazy so I thought I'd give this blog some love with a quick post before the mayhem. For all you brides out there with an eye out for invitations at the moment, this post is for you.
I was commissioned to take some photographs for a new invitation site Ooh-Aah! Invitations and they were so delightful I wanted to share them with you. Definitely not your typical wedding invite, these ones are hardcover, stylised and embossed with a range of themes and flourishes.
Here are some of my faves...
Check the full collection out and give Indri a buzz if you're interested, I'm sure she'd love to hear from you!
Hello Lovelies!
One of my dear friends and Dec 07 brides, Holly, has been nominated as a qualifier for this month's Bride of the Year, a competition run by Bride To Be magazine. I love her to bits not only because of the wonderful person she is, but also because she has been of such great support and encouragement with regard to my photography business - part of the reason why she entered this competition - to unashamedly give us both a plug (end of year winner will be featured in the magazine which is widely distributed), and also because I know her wedding and lifelong commitment to her sweetheart Daniel was one of the most treasured days in her life.
Since this competition runs on votes, we'd love it if you took a moment to vote for Holly and Daniel HERE, as long as you think she deserves it :P!!
You can view Holly's wedding on my main website (Love | Holly & Daniel) however I intend to put update a few of my favourites on this page tonight, in amongst packing for a ski week in New Zealand and catching up with the in-laws!
On that note - just a reminder to all my clients that I will be out of the country till Sep 8 so might not be able to attend to phone calls and emails as fast as usual - my apologies in advance for any inconvenience caused.
Hope you all have a lovely First of Spring...it's looking gorgeous already!
It was one of Sydney's crisp winter afternoons, sunkissed after a week of gloomy skies. I arrived at Rae's apartment to be met with the most relaxed bride I've ever seen - partly due to the fact she was doing an awesome job her own make-up in the peace and quiet of her room...
Hugo Boss gifts - XX for the girls, XY for the boys. And her gorgeous engagement ring pictured here.
Love the rust-red and cream combo of the bridesmaid's bouquets..
Oh and ladies, it might be old news to the rest of you, but did you know Satch sells shoes? These were hard to describe, but they definitely were something different, very versatile, and lined in very comfy looking soft leather.
Getting ready.....love these netted veils they always look so royal. Does anyone else think Rae channels Denmark's gorgeous Princess Mary?
Grand-Aunt getting ready with a little help form Lyndall. It was very special to have her make it as she made the effort from hospital that morning and you woudn't have been able to tell by the way she glowed! She was also the bearer of a baby-blue lace garter which she herself wore, and was passing on to Rae for the occasion.
The stunning bride...
Meanwhile, the boys were promptly dressed....
and off to relax at a bar!
Father & Son
A kiss for his little girl...
What stood out to me during the ceremony was their unique and sincere vows. Anyone who sneaks the words 'inca princess' into their lifelong promises has my respect!
And then a few quick snaps in the beautiful surrounds of the Chinese Friendship Gardens...
The light was beautiful this time of day, this time of year.
And off for another quick sip of champagne before the reception begins....
Loved the edgy warmth of the Argyle Cellars all cozy from the glow of candlelight...
The speeches were definitely one of a kind, those footy tips were very well presented boys!
And the band was definitely hot tamale!! Joel had been looking forward to a 'jazz band' that was to play, but this was even better! A spanish latino jazz band with awesome talent...definitely had that dance floor cranking!
And to end, one of the best bride and groom dances I've seen yet!
Congratulations Rae & Nick, we had such a fantastic time capturing these moments of your wedding day, thank you for trusting us to do this. I loved all the little things you did so different to the norm, everything was just spectacular! Hope you enjoy these, looking forward to meeting up to show you the rest!
The day couldn't have been sweeter, the weather any better, or the day more enjoyable! After quite a dramatic lead up to the wedding (the bride-to-be having fractured a knee and an elbow within a month of the wedding), everyone was hoping everything else would go incredibly smoothly...and it sure did! The months of planning definitely paid off, and I'm sure these newlyweds are still enjoying the fruits of their hard work while they honeymoon in the Carribean!
I was surprised to find out Amanda's dress was actually made by a milliner, who was obviously very talented as the dress suited Amanda perfectly.
All the anticipation was a little overwhelming in the morning....when you put on your dress, and everyone's ready to go, it suddenly all feels so....real! She did a very good job of keeping her make-up intact, technique as pictured:
These quasi-gloves were a great invention - classy meets practical!
Choice of flowers were just right to complement the outfits, white lisianthus bouquets (pictured here) and those beautiful David Austin roses.
Some quick family pics before the day starts rolling away...
....in a Rolls!
Meanwhile, the groom and his men wait patiently at the church...
The ceremony was short, sweet and set in the beautiful interiors of St Patrick's Catholic Church in the Rocks.
And you could literally see and feel their relief once all the formalities were over!
I love the casual photojournalistic feel of this next set captured as the mingling and congratulations began....and yes, I definitely have a soft spot for little ones!
And off we head for some one on one time with the bridal party...
I like the feel of this portrait, somewhat formal, yet still nice and relaxed...
This was a shot the girls asked for, having been lucky enough to find these shoes which matched their dresses perfectly.
Thumbs up for the new husband and wife!
A bit of bubbly, and then a trip to the Australian Hotel, one of Amanda and Paul's favourite haunts. Oh, and they do a mighty fine pizza I must say!
These next two are a couple of my faves...
And these colourful terraces were fun to play with too...
Then daylight slipped away and we made our way to the reception at Doltone House @ Pyrmont Point where everyone was very well taken care of.
Welcoming the beaming new couple who surprised us all with a passionate kiss upon entry!
Followed by speeches that made each one of them cringe in turn, and then in unison, like so....
Love this shot of the bride's father and grandmother having a dance...
and of course the couple enjoying their first dance.
Amanda and Paul, I'm going to sms you now as promised and hope you get the message if the Carribean allows! Thank you so much for letting me photograph your day and capture these beautiful moments as they unfolded. We had an awesome time having fun with you and your guests and we hope you love these images as much as we do.
TAKE CARE and come back safe, refreshed, and even more in love!