AND WE'RE BACK

JAC & MATT

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy.

I was so bloody excited to shoot this Elopement/Micro Wedding.
It was my first wedding back since March - thanks to that 2020 C-word - and it was such a cracker to get things rolling with.
A little ceremony not far from my hood - down at Sandringham Beach - with their nearest and dearest close by. Jac and Matt were definitely 'on point' and looked absolutely flipping amazing.
We'd had a lot of banter over the months - trying to work out the best time to postpone their original plans to and to what it was going to look like. I feel like this day just helped to solidify our already blossoming friendship.
And to top it all off, my brother brought down his 85 year old @lambrettaaustralia - its Italian heritage well and truly appreciated by this über cool couple.

Celebrant: the ever so lovely @marrymetee
Dress: @duchessboutiqueaustralia
Suit: @prinzicollections
Shoes (both): @ferragamo
HMUA: one of my absolute faves @thehouseoflane

Jo & Stan

This is Tuka.
He watched his humans walk down the aisle and marry each other.
He was a very big part of the wedding!
And not just because of his size - all 72kg of him!
He watched dutifully as Jo walked down the aisle to Stan.
He was the ring bearer.
He was giver of much slobber & slime.
He is Tuka.
Give me all the doggos at all the weddings please!!
Any shape, any size - I'm a big fan.
With a Newfoundland at home, I'm not much fazed by any dog!!

Jo & Stan had an A-team of vendors on board who all 100% ‘brought it’ to the game.

Ceremony Venue: @glasshausdesign

Celebrant: @natsproal.melbournecelebrant
Vid: @directorsedge
Florals (ZOMGGGG) @northst
Dress: @raffaeleciucabridal
Suit: @peterjacksonau
After party: @strayneighbour
DJ: @obliveusdj (get him on your wed team!)

Mel & Dave

So many feels from this day… it’s hard to put into words.
I will be forever grateful to Mel and Dave for picking me as their wedding photographer.
I am one lucky girl.

Celebrant: Klara @thefunkycelebrant
Venue: @the_budgie_smuggler
Dave’s hair: @franckprovostaus
Mel’s hair: @ellasbridalhair
Make up: @makeupby.amandarose
Video: @andersashby
Stylist: @littlebirdyevents
Donuts: @krispykreme
Ice cream truck: @biancolattemelbourne
Transport: @limozone
Bagpiper: Ross Bates

Kate & Gaby

Oh. My. Goodness.

This is the Elopement of Kate & Gaby.

There were alpacas courtesy of my Uncle & Aunts farm (which is where we all were) , a bonfire ceremony, incredible lighting, Dark Mofo vibes, beautiful florals, delectable delights for consuming, a kick-arse cake, 2 gorgeous brides donning incredible gowns and a group of vendors who certainly know how to deliver the goods.

This is the third ‘elopement giveaway’ I’ve been involved in, and none of them would have been possible without some truly amazingly talented and generous people in the wedding industry. And what is just as important is finding a couple who are willing to let us get our ‘creative on’ and embrace the opportunity before them.

This is exactly what Kate and Gaby did.
Their application was the first to land in our inbox and although we had many other amazing applications come in, it was hard to move past their glorious story and clear passion for life and each other.
And what came across on paper, was even more apparent in real life.
Two of the most gorgeous mind, body and souls I ever did meet.
And I feel like we (the vendors) all came away with 2 new besties.

I have so much love for this day and ALL these people, it’s been very difficult to find ‘big enough’ words to portray that love.
This day, and these people have moved me to the core.

Legends involved

Celebrant: @zenalythgo.celebrant
Video: @bottlebrushfilms
Styling & Furniture: @gooddayclub_au
Cutlery, Crockery & Small Things: @thesmallthingsco
Linen: @kipandco
Catering: @fatandskinnycatering
Catering: @plategotate
Cake: @torte_by_mirjana
Wedding Rings: @estherweinbergjewellery
Dresses: @gingerandgoldbridal
HMUA: @thedistinctivedame
Flowers: @flos.botanical.studio
Coats: @yarnyarns

PS - special shout out to John & Sue (my Uncle and Aunt) who allowed their Alpaca Farm to be inundated with a bunch of crazy, sometimes slightly hyperactive, walkie-talkie wheeling creatives. You were the perfect amount ‘there’ and I’m so chuffed that you were able to be Kate & Gaby’s witnesses!!

Mills & Seb

So many amazing firsts for me at this one... - the dress, - a wedding clump (as opposed to a wedding party), - working with the gorgeous @zenalythgo.celebrant (even though the ceremony was predominantly run by their close friend @lucygladewright who did an amazing job btw)
- fully grown flower girls
- many many tears of absolute joy
- streamers instead of confetti
- yellow @newbalance dance floor trainers for the bride
- shooting at @gatherandtailor - take me back already.

So yeah - it was all kinds of special.

Venue: @gatherandtailor
Celebrant: the lovely Lucy (@lucygladewright) & @zenalythgo.celebrant
Dress: @rachelgilbertau
Shoes: @stuartweitzman
Hair: @natalievirgona
Makeup: @candiceseptember
Suit: @suitshop
Shoes: @crockettandJones_official
Flowers: @pompandsplendour
Furniture: @peppersprouthire
Catering: @potandpanmelbourne

Abby & Chris

A sweet af example of two baben McBabes doing their own thang... I use the term 'one of my favourite' a LOT. And probably, if you looked back, you'd be within your right to call me out and say 'but you call every couple ONE OF YOUR FAVES'... and it's true. Every couple I work with ARE one of my faves. It's like asking me who my favourite child is... I just don't have one - although my children would beg to differ I'm sure - but I tend to fall in love with every one of my awesome couples and it makes me feel so bloody lucky to have these people in my life - albeit for just one day that flies by waaaaay too quickly.
What a lucky girl I am.

HMUA: @thehouseoflane
Abby's skirt & top: @shopalexiamaria
Abby's Pants: @michelinepitt
Abby's shoes: @oscardelarenta
Chris' Jacket: @ydaustralia
Chris' Jeans: @ksubi
Tie: @jacklondon_official
Pre-dinner drinks Venue: @romeolane

Rose & Stefano

Another day, another wet wedding.
This is my 3rd wet shoot in a row, with my 3rd super awesome couple ready to brave the elements and embrace the rain. I'd say that's a pretty bloody awesome hat trick!! Not only that, I love that Rose is holding the umbrella while Stefano holds the flowers. These guys nailed it today. Can't wait to catch up with these two legends tomorrow for the PART-AY bit of their celebration..
Oh yeah and I'm slightly obsessed with Rose's top and skirt combo...

These guys did things a little bit differently too.
The ceremony was on the Friday - just an intimate affair and then a humdinger of party on the Saturday with the rest of the crew.

Dress - Lover @lover
Venue (Sat): @glasshausdesign
Catering: @fatandskinnycatering
Music: @onemoresongentertainment
Venue (Fri): @entrecotemelbourne

Peter & Dinali

Celebrant: @elisawesteincelebrant
Dress: @cathleen_jia
Suit: @briggins_clothiers
Bow tie/pocket square: @otaa.australia
Florist: @flowersbybrettmatthewjohn
Catering @ Reception: @theterracerbg
Hair & Makeup: @makeupjane_
Brides engagement ring & wedding band: @larsenjewellery
Grooms Ring: @shjewellery
Furniture Hire: @weddingsofdistinction& @harrythehirer
DJ: DJ Reeva from @melbentco

Jac & Nick

Yes, I KNOW!!! The coolest of cats with the chillest of attitudes - all my favourite things at a wedding - doing their own thang, their own way with good people, good cheese and good wine AND some serious shape throwing on the D-FLOOR. YEAH BABY YEAH.
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Dress - Lover @lover
Tinsel jacket - Rachel Burke @imakestagram
Jac's shoes - Funkis @funkis
Jac's hair & makeup - Laura Dunstan @lauradunstan_hmua
Nick's suit - Oscar Hunt @oscarhunttailors
Celebrant - JVG @jonvongoes
DJ - DJ Relaxative @djrelaxative
Venue - Noisy Ritual @noisyritual
Caterer - Firecracker @firecrackerevent
Flowers - North St @northst
Design - Simon Bent @studio__io
Rings (all) - Kim Victoria @kimvictoria

Bec & Michael

I had such an amazing day with these guys.
They have some bloody brilliant people in their lives - who certainly know how to cut loose on the dance floor! Scroll through for the epicness that is this wedding. How I love a good confetti shot.
Even better when that confetti is eco-bloody-friendly and will wash into nothingness with the next downpour (or hose-pour).
And it's very handy when your couple chooses a lane with a takeaway only dispensary and there are multiple delivery drivers you can hijack to provide some back light!!

Celebrant: the ever so lovely @marrymedee
Dress: Maya (through @asos_au
Venue and most delicious catering & cocktails: @misterminhmelbourne
Bek's Hair: @yiannidrak at @frankiesalon
Makeup – Sarah Tripp @sarahcatherinetripp
Music - Issac Main @main_entertainment @issacmain

Sarah & Cal

Dress: @jasongrech
Suit: @tomford
Bride's shoes: @aquazzura
Make up: @amykennymakeup
Hair: @uvasalon, Hair by Caroline
Flowers: @helloblossomsweddings
Cake: @missladybirdcakes
Giant Letter: @giantlettercompany
Venue: @jackalopehotels (who looked after me so bloody well)
Band: The Mad Hatters

Addie & Drew

A sudden downpour interrupted Drew and Addie's wedding ceremony at Butler Lane.

But just like the true legends they are, they took it all in their stride, popped up some umbrellas and when it was clear what Mother Nature intended, we just went inside. Too easy.

And it was thanks to the people that Drew & Addie had surrounded themselves with, that made it so easy.... nobody panicked... they were all clearly 'walkers in rain' (as opposed to 'just getting wet' ) kind of people - which are definitely my kind of people. And inside we went.

The staff at Butler's Lane were amazing - also keeping their cool, and many of the guests took it upon themselves to brave the elements and help bring things, such as the florals, inside.

All in all it was a bloody lovely way to spend my birthday... celebrating with some pretty special people on their very special day.

Celebrant: @celebrant_jam
Venue & Catering: Butler Lane @peterrowlandau
Bride's Bridal Dress: @kwhbridal
Bride's Party Dress: @rachelgilbertau
Hair: @candi58cambridge
Makeup: @dannimcdowell
Suit: @oscarhunttailors
Bride's shoes: @baredfootwear & @asos_au
Rings: @simonwestfinejewellery
Earrings: @samanthawillsofficial
Cheese: @the_brunswick_whey

SNOWY ELOPEMENT

I had a dream.
I wanted to do a shoot amongst the Snow Gums.
I’m a big fan of trees and Snow Gums fascinate me.
Then I thought - well, if I’m going to go to the trouble of finding a couple to do a shoot with - let’s make it special - let’s make it real.
Let’s find someone who would actually elope.
And oh yeah, let’s find someone who would do this in the winter, with snow… I LOVE the snow.
OK - and what would they wear… ooooohhh my Mum had a winter wedding - her dress is beautiful.
Yes, IS beautiful.
She still has it.
From 1971.

And that’s how it began.
It was a beautiful thing.
With a beautiful couple.
With some kick arse fucking amazing vendors.

Styling, furniture + props - @gooddayrentals_vintage⠀⠀
Florist - @poppysgettingmarried⠀⠀
Makeup - @ashleyhopkinsmakeupartist⠀⠀
Hair - @janeyumback⠀⠀
Celebrant - @raiseyourglassceremonies
Musicians - @fidelandsarah⠀⠀
Cake - @missladybirdcakes⠀⠀
Catering - @mrhall.cateringco
Ceremony - @lakemountainresort