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

Mike & Jerome

I feel sooooo bloody lucky to have been a part of Mike and Jerome's very special elopement... the day filled my heart with so many different emotions - mostly love, joy, admiration, excitement... it certainly was a day of all the feels. A truly international wedding - Mike is an American who has been living in Pakistan & Jerome is a frenchmen who has been living in Thailand, their guests flew in from Spain, France & Thailand.

These two gorgeous humans eloped at the magical Erskine Falls ..... just after we walked down to the falls, and just moments before the ceremony started it absolutely bucketed down with rain - but these adventurous boys ( and their 6 guests) took it all in their stride and saw only the beauty in what was about to happen. I LOVE a couple who embraces the rain - any time, any place.
Such a gorgeous ceremony... with the equally gorgeous @zenalythgo.celebrant at the helm - to whom we are also grateful for planting this watery seed in the minds of these two elopers...

Mel & Bren

These two beautiful souls got themselves hitched in front of some more beautiful souls....in their very own backyard wedding. It was such an honour being a part of their day. I laughed, I cried and I danced my arse off to some sweet sweet tunes provided by some exceedingly talented music folk. I also ate some very very good food.
It all kicked off with my good friend @natsproal.melbournecelebrant doing a masterful job at the helm.

Having their wedding in their very own backyard was the perfect way to make sure that their wedding was truly about ‘them’ - how I love a couple, doing their own thing, their own way. They were super relaxed on the day, with nothing but excited nerves for the day ahead. They’d put in the time, had everything prepared and were smart enough to delegate things that needed delegating.

Celebrant: @natsproal.melbournecelebrant
HMU: @bridgetsophiestudio
Caterers: @monsieurpierrekyneton
Band: @themadhatterssoundsystem
Flowers: @flowersinavase1
Cakes: @blackbirdcakes
Bren's Suit: @oscarhunttailors
Marquee hire: @celebratepartyhire
Rings: @melanie_katsalidis & @carlnoonanjewellery

Alice & Ben

Alice and Ben had a beautifully relaxed wedding in the backyard of a family holiday home.
It was a pretty windy day, but the sun was shining and the good vibes were a plenty.
Give me all the messy windy hair days for portraits.
Embrace the wind.
Embrace your love.
Like these two did.
I had THE best time with these two.
AND their people.
You'll hear me bang on about that too - the most important thing about your wedding is the two of you and the people you have around you. THAT's what makes an awesome wedding.
That AND some kick arse vendors of course!!! ;)
Dress: @wearyourlovexo
Celebrant: @marrymeabbey.au
Flowers & Arbour styling: @jasminemcclellanddesign
Tipi: @Tipikata
Pizza: @primostreetpizza ( sooooo gooood!)
Cakes: @beatrixbakes

Casey & Harrison

Oh. My. Giddy. Aunt.
Casey & Harrison are absolutely the best humans out there. Not knowing what the other was going to be wearing, they are clearly a match made in fashion heaven and nailed their wedding outfits. What a treat for my first same-sex wedding in Melbourne.
The bar has been set very high!
I got to spend the day with these two gorgeous humans.
I laughed. I cried (with actual tears almost to the point of sobbing). I was blown away by the amount of love there was in the room and surrounding them at all times.
I am in awe (and not just a little bit jealous) of the amount of style these two have.
I would like to do this day all over again. And again. And again.
I can't thank you enough, @caseyscottflawless & @harrison_jack for having me along for the ride.

Celebrant - OMG the amazing @preciouscelebrations
Catering & Venue: @eastelevation
Gorgeous Florals: @mittooblooms
DJ: @tanzertanzertanzer
Jewellery: @abbymade & @tessa_blazey
HMU/Grooming: @marz_mua
Cake: @cherrycakesblog

Teagan & Sam

A New Year’s Eve wedding at Quat Quatta and a quick trip to the beach…. is a truly beautiful thing.

What better way to spend NYE than with some babes like this, at one of my favourite venues, and then escape to the beach for 20 mins. Nope - it doesn’t get much better.

Sam and Teagan had styled the shit out of their wedding - with some of the most legendary vendors around. It was pretty awesome and I continually feel so bloody luck to be a part of these wonderful days. One of the most notable styling success was the fact that they got all their guests to wear white and they were the ones who wore the colour.
Pure Genius!

Venue:@quatquatta (always so well looked after by Dan 😍)
MUA: @jackcail
Hair: @uvasalon
Celebrant: the lovely @georgiacelebrant
Furniture Hire: @danneventhire @harrythehirer @thesmallthingsco @lunatwelve.
Flowers: @candy_mt_
Acoustic: the ever so talented @jamesmarris_
DJ: @ben_aharfi
Dress: @taniastokesdesign 😍

Lauren & Mark

A beautiful Tanglewood Estate wedding/elopement. Laura and Mark married amongst the trees at Tanglewood with just their parents as guests - oh and a heap of flipping awesome vendors to boot.
One of the things I love about these kind of elopements is that generally the couple get ready together. I love that they’re starting their married life, as they mean to go on…. together.
We had a lot of lol’s with these two and they were such great sports - even when it was less than balmy conditions!

And the venue. Well. Tanglewood Estate is truly a magical place - I would love to live there permanently if I could - look out Tanglewood… you might just find me setting up camp!

Celebrant: @natsproal.melbournecelebrant
Styling & Furniture hire: @gooddayrentals_vintage
Video: @oneheart_studios
Flowers: @littleladyblooms
Makeup: @sallykutermakeup
Hair: @uyennytran
Dress: @moonstruckbride
Arbour: @thearbourists
Catering: @farmcafeweddings
Hangings: @banginhangins
Venue: @tanglewoodestate
Cake: @missladybirdcakes
Music: @fidelandsarah

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