Kate and Jarad have been together for almost 7 years and they are such a good couple and mummy and daddy to Jake and Hayden. Kate is my husband’s sister so this wedding was extra special and there were more tears than usual (from me). The wedding and picnic reception was at Nurragingy Reserve and their boys had teddy bears with the rings attached – so cute! Kate’s friends Amanda and Sarah did an amazing job setting up and decorating the picnic shed. The wedding was relaxed and everyone had a great time – I highly recommend picnic receptions. I even got changed after the location photos into a dress and heels!!

And me and my in laws – thanks to cousin Kelly for taking this for us

Pink wedding dresses are in!! Rachael was stunning in her traditional but light pink princess dress! I just loved looking at Mark’s face when he was watching (drooling) her come down the ailse. Thank you to you both and your great bridal party for an awesome day! You may notice Rachael has a thing for gumboots…we did a session in the last few weeks with gumboots, an umbrella and a kayak – you can see it here.

Doedie Fatt and team from the Wahroonga Seventh-Day Adventist Church catered the reception and the profits made were donated to Aid projects overseas.

Ceremony Venue – Eryldene Historic House, Gordon.

Celebrant – Pastor, Peter Cousins.

Reception Venue – Fox Valley Community Centre.

Decorations from the Reception Venue – Poppy Events.

Hair and Makeup – Nicolle of Reel EFX.

Dress is by Sugar and Spice.

Flowers were arranged by Mark’s talented mother Beryl, sister Rochelle and friend Rhonda.

Polka Dot Gumboots from Kmart and pink flat shoes by Giovanna.

Cake was made by friend Sharlene. Decorated by bridesmaid Alison Howard.

What an incredible wedding with incredible locations – I loved how Camelot looked like it was out of the English countryside! Kim and Jarrad have a beautiful little family and I felt so privileged to capture their day. The reception was held at Menangle House and I can’t recommend it enough, the service and the food – all top quality and very welcoming. Some highlights from the day – the kisses from Charlotte and her loving words to Kim, the kid’s activity books and personalised gingerbread people from the reception and very heartfelt speeches by Kim, Jarrad and their mothers.

Tonia and John wanted to find a location in Sydney for their portraits that was different and not the cliche eastern suburbs beach, harbour bridge type location. When I told them Madeleine and Marc suggested Cockatoo Island they were sold! Tonia and John had the sunset shift so we had a lot of fun with the low light and the sun shining through the crane structures.