Teresa and Ben’s wedding was a simple and elegant affair. It was touching, intimate, funny, and most importantly very personal. I had the best time ever and it was held at my favourite location. A beautiful autumn afternoon down at Bowral, Southern Highlands spent with a wonderful couple - what more can you ask for.

Thank you for having me.

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When Tracey and Michael asked me to photograph their wedding at the Hunter Valley Gardens, I was really excited about the idea and have been looking forward to their wedding for more than 9 months. I am pretty sure I was one of the first people to have visited the Hunter Valley Gardens when it opened in 2001 and it still captures my heart to this day. I truely believe it hosts the most beautiful gardens in Australia.

Earlier in the week, it was pouring down and I can tell you I was just as concerned about the rain as Tracey was. But, as it turned out, it was a gorgeous wedding day which suits Tracey and Michael perfectly. They are just one sweet gorgeous couple.

I started off at the boys and they were conveniently getting ready just 100 meters from the girls:

Seeing the girls getting ready was so much fun:

The flower girls were so cute and captured everyone’s attention:

Tracey and Michael departed in the very classy way:

The reception was held at the hunter valley icon, Hungerford Hill

Thank you so much for sharing your big day with me.

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I was invited to the “Marry me” showcase at the Ivy and it was delightful to see all the very best in the wedding industry coming together to display all things gorgeous. From invitations to floral arrangements, from bridal fashion to themed styling - discovering the most chic and style centric suppliers this lovely place has to offer. Of course, I was trilled to be invited to this very special event. I love styling and pretty things.

My favourite had to be the visit to the Sunroom - it’s like a rainforest in the middle of the concrete jungle that we are surrounded by in Sydney. A very refreshing change from the traditional city hotel reception that you so often see. The styling was by the uber awesome Alicia from Form over Function. The end result is as far from the done-to-death wedding themes as you could possibly imagined. Inspired by the widely appreciated motto of bringing the outdoor in, the Sunroom was styled with creativity, elegance combined with a touch of outdoor country charm.

Here’s just a sneak peek.

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Shae & Donny are the kind of people who make you feel as if you’re their friend immediately, so walking into Shae’s getting ready room was both comfortable and easy from the start! The girls were relaxed and having a great time the moment I walked in.

Here’s the thing about Shae & Donny’s weddings that makes it so special. The relationship between a couple who has waited 11 years to get married. The friends and family who have taken the time and considerable effort to be there to support the couple, traveling from far and aboard. The laugh that rumbles and spills over from the father of the bride as he tells stories from the childhood of his baby girl, and the love that a mother has for her son and the new daughter she is about to have.

And it was beautiful.

As a wedding photographer, this is one of the moments that I know I will treasure for a long time to come. For one weekend, I got to be a part of their life. And all of those things make it possible for me to see more of the pieces that make up a couple that is so special.

We had the best day ever - you really couldn’t ask for more:

The wedding was held at Villa Vivante which provided the most beautiful setting… and.. did I mention we had the best day ever.

I really like the simplicity of this dress - inspired by Reem Acra Spring collection:

There were lots of laughters…

And there was some quiet moments as well:

Shae is such an elegant bride that everything she does looks great.

Meanwhile, the boys were busy getting ready:

Donny’s nephews were just so cute and adorable.

The boys

and Donny

Villa Vivante is situated at the top of the Ulidarra National Park overlooking the ocean. This is certainly one of the highlights of the property and view you can never get sick of.

I really like this photo and decided to give it a bit of vintage feel to it.

Thank you for welcoming me to be part of you for one weekend.

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