Beautiful weather, awesome location, beautiful bride, what else does a photographer need???
As usual the 'girls zone' was a flurry of activity and last minute jobs. I had mum finishing off the dress (which she made herself!), the bridesmaids fine tuning the speeches and dad running round like a mad man with his son-in-laws (or as this family prefer-sils) doing all the manly odd jobs. Crazy town!!!
Katie made a very beautiful bride! She was a picture of grace in the gown her mother made. Along with her three bridesmaids, who also happen to be her sisters, I was in heaven! The four of them are just so beautiful; it was impossible to take a bad photograph of them!
The ceremony & reception was held in a gorgeous spot in Tucabia call the squatters rest. Under the shade of lovely leafy trees, surrounded by about 100 of their closest friends and relos, Katie and Joe tied the knot. No sign of tears from Katie or Joe, but bridesmaid (and sister) Hayley did all the crying for them. It was very sweet.
An so comes my favourite part of the day-the location shots!!! And I was so lucky to have an adventurous bride! We had driven around the previous day and found some really amazing spots. The first location was behind a family friends home and could have come right out of a scene in twighlight (hence we dubbed this spot twighlight). And Katie and Joe really gave Bella and Edward a run for their money! (Sorry Jess I stole your joke!)
The next spot was right next door to the girl’s parents place and I was so excited I could have wet myself! A field full of gorgeous long grass and the light was to die for! Again, Katie was such a trooper pushing her way through the grass carrying her dress behind her! It was so worth it though! Last spot was on a property with an awesome long dirt driveway and beautiful big trees lining it the whole way. We could have been in the English countryside. And again the light was just magic.
Back to the outdoor reception with a gorgeous rustic theme. I don’t think I have ever been to an outdoor reception before? It was so lovely and romantic, with fairy light and candles everywhere. Even old oil lamps were placed on the tables from Katie's grandmother’s personal collection. Lovely!
Time for some lovely heart felt speeches and even a song from Joe dedicated to Katie. Needless to say many tears were shed. I love emotion shown at a wedding, it was so lovely to feel the love that this family has for each other.
Big congratulations to Katie and Joe! Thank you for being such good sports and not being afraid to get adventurous! I think the photographs will prove it was well worth it! I hope you treasure these images more and more as the years go by and remember what a truly special day it was....
