Rhys and Dominique's Sydney Wedding

It was our absolute pleasure to be apart of Rhys and Dominique’s wedding at Lauriston House, Dundas Valley where they celebrated their love with family and friends. We started our day alternating between the bride and groom in Chatswood before heading off to the ceremony at St Mary’s Hunters Hill.

Despite the unfortunate weather, we were able to capture some beautiful moments when the rain settled. It was so beautiful to see the couple’s daughter Aria celebrating with her parents. Another awesome wedding for the season!

Worrowing Styled Shoot

One of the best things about working in the wedding industry is getting to work alongside other passionate creatives. Below are photos I took on a recent styled bridal shoot in Jervis Bay. The list of epic suppliers are listed below. 

Venue: Worrowing Jervis Bay
Furniture Hire: South Coast Party Hire
Mobile Bar: Kechua
Placecards and Table Numbers: Ashdown and Bee
Florist: Blooming Occasions
Hair: Holliewood Hair and Beauty
Makeup: Natalie Gauci Makeup
Gown: Alca Line Bride
Bride and Groom: Jayde and Rachel

Mitch and Madeleine's Wedding

I first met this couple late last year when I photographed their little family at Killalea State Park. Fast forward six months and I had the chance to catch up with them again, this time on their wedding day. The wedding ceremony was held at Rhododendron Gardens in Wollongong. I really like this spot for shooting because unlike similar locations there are many spots out of direct sunlight for taking wedding portraits. 

A big congratulations to Mitch and Madeleine on not only their marriage but also on the news that they will be welcoming another baby to the world soon! 

Michael and Paula's Wedding

Below are the photos from Michael and Paula's Southern Highlands wedding I captured a few weeks ago. The wedding was held at the Centennial Vineyards in Bowral and it truly was breathtaking. The thing I love about the Southern Highlands is every time I visit the colours in the trees are always so different. Although this wedding was shot on a cooler day there was such warmth in the vineyard. 

Lainee and Natasha get married

Lainee and Natasha got married on the day of Sydney Mardi Gras after meeting at the event 5 years earlier and what a way to celebrate their anniversary! The couple had a first look at the Wollongong Botanical Gardens followed by their ceremony and reception at The Grange, Port Kembla.

What's better than one beautiful bride? Two! 

Dallas and Jacqui's Wollongong Botanical Gardens Wedding

Dallas and Jacqui couldn't have picked a more beautiful location to have their wedding ceremony. The two tied the knot surrounded by flowers in the Rose Garden at the Wollongong Botanical Gardens. Their romantic wedding ceremony was followed by a traditional sit down reception at City Beach Function Centre. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this lovely bride and groom and wish them all the best for their future as husband and wife. 

Styled Shoot at Soul

Just shy of two weeks ago Natalie and I went to Soul of Gerringong to collaborate with other passionate wedding vendors to showcase each of our work. We were really excited about this one because we were shooting a real couple. You may know the bride and groom, Tom owns his own personal training business Tom Baker Health and Fitness and the two founded Tomorrow Activewear. 

In preparation for this editorial, we had a macrame especially made, a leather jacket embroidered and Natalie's father handmade the arbor out of copper.

We are looking forward to future opportunities to collaborate with other suppliers and have been noting the availability of everyone we have spoken to so far so we can line something up in the new year. 

If you like what you see below, follow each of the vendors listed to see more of this shoot as well as their other work.

Venue: Soul of Gerringong
Flowers: Blooming Occasions
Hair and Makeup: Tayla Jane Makeup
Gowns: Storybook Bridal
Models: Tom Baker and Maddi Cook

Melissa and Alex tie the knot

Melissa and Alex tied the knot a couple of weeks ago at Worrowing Estate in Jervis Bay. Their wedding was the perfect blend of rustic and romantic. Worrowing was such a great fit for their relaxed celebration with close friends and family. 

A little more about the big day from the bride Melissa
"Our wedding was rustic with a touch of boho! It was very relaxed. We used minimal plastic and recycled everything. Even burning our bamboo plates, bowls and cutlery at the end of the night by throwing them in the fire pit. We built, made and borrowed almost everything. And of course everything was vegan. It feels good knowing our environmental footprint was minimal and our entire wedding was cruelty free." 

Thank you Melissa and Alex for allowing me to celebrate your new marriage with you!

Bride and Groom: Alex and Melissa
Venue: Worrowing
Gown: Spell Bride
Flowers: Gypsy Carmen
Hair Stylist: Glasson Ali Hair Salon
Makeup Artist: Ella and Me The Makeup Collective