If you are inspired by couples who create the details of their wedding themselves then you will be impressed by the effort of Bruce and Bederina. The placecards, invitations and other stationery items were designed and printed by Bruce. The planter boxes, the placecard holders and the wishing well were made by Bruce. The photobooth with family photo wall was another original creation. And the Krispy Kreme cake was put together on the day by the couple. I loved in particular the little ornaments of old cameras on tripods dressed up as bride and groom as their cake decorations. Bruce even went around at various times of the day with his video camera capturing moments!

You see, Bruce and Bederina LOVE photography and it is how they first met. They provided me with such a glorious location to photograph and also many very emotional and fun moments to capture. It has been a very tough time in the lead up to the wedding with family health and it was great to see that the wedding was a time to celebrate the love of two very special people. I wish you all the best for your married life together and I thank you for trusting in me to capture your day.

The Dress – Bernadette Doherty /    Hair and Make-up – Nicolle Adrichem of Reel EFX /   Cake – Krispy Kreme but set up by Bruce  /   Flowers – The Flower Bar, Westpoint Blacktown   /    Ceremony, Photos and Reception – Belgenny Farm /    Celebrant – Ross Wellings

Details created by Bruce and Bederina – Invitations, placecards, table numbers, Planter Boxes, placecard holders, Krispy Kreme cake, cake toppers, photo booth set up and frame/family photo wall, table decorations, lolly bar and wishing well.

Ribbon binding ceremony – Ribbon created by Bruce’s Mum.

 

 

We played chicken with the rain all day and won. Naomi and Nick got ready together and decided to have their location photos before the ceremony which proved to be the right decision because after the ceremony it did not stop raining! They successfully pulled off a relaxed celebration with close friends and family at Brought Mill farm B&B just outside of Berry. The South Coast of NSW has the most beautiful farmland and around Berry everything is green, green, green! Naomi and Nick chose to go with autumn themed colours with a focus on orange, brown and greens. Naomi wore a 50s inspired dress for the location photos and for the ceremony got changed into her mum’s wedding dress. As well as doing some fun photos at the farm we took a drive to Saddleback Mountain at the back of Kiama and took some shots whilst watching the massive rainstorm roll in. The darkening sky was maginificent to watch and we just made it in time back to the car before it started bucketing down. Naomi and Nick are now moving to England and will spend 3-4 months cycling across Europe for their honeymoon – a trip they have been dreaming about for a long time.

Dress – 1950s Vintage off Ebay and Naomi’s mother’s wedding dress from the 70s. / Ceremony and Reception Venue – Broughton Mill Farm B&B / Flowers – Always Flowers at Kiama / Pure Hair and Makeup (Pure Health) at Berry / Celebrant – Ritefully by Nicola Sinclair    /   Nick’s Suit – Russell Wade Clothing (custom suit)

 

 

 

 

 

Luke proposed on a romantic rainy Paris day at a restaurant during their big European holiday last year. Sarah contacted me while they were still on their trip asking about booking me! She was super excited and had followed my photos since she had seen her brother’s engagement photos earlier in the year. When they came back it was plan, plan, plan!! They were looking for a barn with fairy lights to have their big party but then stumbled across Sylvan Glen and decided that the barn could be passed in for lovely, accomodating owners and a venue with accomodation and a golf course. The main goal was to make sure their guests had a good time and as a witness I can say that was definitely achieved! The benefits of having a wedding all in one location!!

Sarah’s theme and focus was to have fun and then add dashes of colour. It is the Sylvan Glen owner’s style that is also shown throughout the venue – vintage, shabby chic and a love of the word LOVE and hearts – so beautiful! Sarah made the Bride and Groom seating titles and also sewed a little Charlotte’s Web charm onto her dress as she had read that it was good luck to find a spider in your dress on the wedding day. Please enjoy the great celebration of Sarah + Luke!  Congrats!

The great vendors from this wedding include:

Dress: Lu Elle Bridal Miranda

Flowers: Absolutely Flowers

Hair Artist: Amie and Makeup Artist: Mel Sharp

Celebrant: Beth Pidox

Getting Ready, Ceremony, Location Photos and Reception Venue: Sylvan Glen

Band at Reception: Reckless

Suits: Spurling

Bridesmaid Dresses: Myer

Invitation and Lolly bag stickers: Pretty Inviting

Cake: Luscious Creations

Jewels: Tiffany&Co Bracelet, Wedding Bands from Blas Pyrmont

Stunning bouquets by Absolutely Flowers – they specialise in the Southern Highlands area.

Bec and I went to East Hills Girls Technology High School and we spent time together in advanced maths class (Bec was a year below me so she was super advanced!). I remember her to be a mature, friendly and very giving person and nothing has changed – she was a stunning bride and I agree with what everyone said that makes her shine – her Million Dollar Smile! She has found her match in Ryan. I wish you all the best for your married life.

Please enjoy the gorgeous photos from the day but especially from the Sebel Resort and Spa in Windsor – one of my new favourite locations for photos! And thank you to my assistant Alex for capturing some of these great moments