40 degree day and we survived! Ceremony at Beecroft Anglican Church, Photos at Bennelong Park, Putney and Reception at the gorgeous Araluen at Epping.

Some awesome things to note from Pip and Gareth’s Wedding :
1. The bridesmaids had their own style of dresses and shoes
2. They had their own colour bouquet too!
3. Pip had pink tulle added to her beautiful princess skirt.
4. Pip had the coolest plait in her hair with her curls.
5. Pip’s mum claims not to like photos and hides but she gave me big smiles
6. Despite the 40 degree day, noone fainted during the 90 minute church service and it was hotter in the church than outside!
7. We were still able to get a lot of great shots despite only having 20 minutes for the formal location photos with a big bridal party.
8. With the threat of thunderstorms, it started to rain the minute we had to leave for the reception (perfect timing).
9. My assistant Renee anticipating what I needed each step of the way – you are a lifesaver, thank you!
10. I got these photos to Pip and Gareth 10 minutes before they had to board their plane for their honeymoon.

Thanks to my assistant Renee for the photo on the right

It is so lovely when you come to the wedding day and I am referred to as ‘Gemma’ rather than ‘the photographer.’ This is what I aim to do for each wedding, I want my clients to think of me as their friend, not just someone they are paying to provide a product to them. It is so much more than that, it is a service I provide, for them and their family to feel comfortable with with what I am doing and trust in my abilities to provide photos they will love!

Katie and Jono were married by Nathan Reid at Epping Baptist Church and the girls were made up by Hair We Go and Natalie Cummins Beauty Therapy at Normanhurst. The location photos were done at Macquarie University under what Katie calls the ‘kissing trees’ because it looks like they are leaning in to kiss and Muirfield Golf Club provided the reception (and 5 minutes with a golf cart).