Lavender Bay Wedding: Geelong + Jenny

When I first met Geelong + Jenny about a year prior to their wedding it was at a coffee shop that was close by to all of us — turns out we’re essentially neighbours! We sat down for chai lattes and hit it off quite quickly. I don’t know if it was because they told me their dog, Miso would be a large part of the wedding or maybe because they’re both kind and chill people or maybe it was a combination of everything. Either way getting to know them a bit more made me feel like I was a friend getting excited for their wedding rather than just their photographer.

Come the actual wedding day, as most of the warmer Summer months were behind us and the forecast actually called for rain that day, it was a nice surprise to have the sun shine through the clouds its warm rays on Geelong + Jenny’s wedding. And wow! You couldn’t ask for better timing as they recited their personal vows to each other in the middle of Sydney’s Lavender Bay. It was so beautiful and so was the entire day after as we moseyed through the park, walked by the water and then ended the day with multiple course late-lunch from Bei Amici.

And yes, Miso was with us through it all.

Wedding Dress - Oleg Cassini
Bride’s Shoes - Asos
Groom’s Suit and Shoes - Politix
Engagement Ring & Wedding Bands - Michael Hill
Bouquets, Flower Confetti & Petals - Elope To Sydney
HMUA - Rachelle Facelo
Celebrant - Mary Anderson
Ceremony - Clark Park, Lavender Bay
Reception/Caterers - Bei Amici

Sydney CBD Intimate Wedding Ceremony: Eric + Julia

Eric and Julia chose to have their intimate ceremony at the Handpicked Cellar Door, a venue with a name that seemed like the perfect testament to who they are as a couple. In my time spent with them it was so visible that this was more than just a ceremony but a confirmation of the bond between two beautiful souls. When he moved, so would she and vice vera. If she smiled it was because of him and vice versa. 
Although they were surrounded by just a few friends and family, there was more than enough love and warmth to fill up the room more than ten times over.

It was such an honour to be counted amongst the privileged few who got to bear witness to your wedding. May you both live out the rest of your lifetimes together with love, joy and so, so much laughter. 

Darlinghurst Wedding: Thomas + Ruth

I believe that marriage is more than just a bond between two people but a connection made between two families, communities and cultures. Tom and Ruth's beautiful ceremony proved to be just that. To see their love on display for each other was inspiring but to see their love on display for all the ones that came to join in their day was something else. 

The weather report called for heavy rain all throughout that Saturday but thankfully the skies cleared up to let the sun shine through and we were blessed with nothing but perfect wedding weather and the most gorgeous light to produce the beautiful images you see before you. 

Tom and Ruth, a warm congratulations goes out to the both of you. I wish you nothing but love and laughter for all your years to come!

Wedding Dress & Veil - Amarage Bridal Leichardt
Shoes - Kurt Geiger
Headpiece - Anna Marguerite
Bridesmaids' dress designer - Shona Joy from The Iconic
Bridesmaids' robes - Cotton On Body
Groom’s Tux - The Suit Shop
Groom’s Cufflinks - Rembrandt
Shoes - Aquilla
Groom’s Men - Institchu
Engagement Ring - Courtesy of the Artist
Wedding Ring/Groom’s Band - House of K’dor
Bouquets - Crazy About Flowers
Men’s Flowers - Rembrandt
HMUA - Rumbie & Co. // Makeup by Mimi
Ceremony - C3 Darlinghurst
Reception - Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf

#HitchingTheHams

Can we just talk about how amazing Zach and Katie Hamilton's wedding was?! How beautiful it was and how every inch of it was covered in such great love?!  With every progressing stage of my own life I find myself marveling at the new capacity of love my heart can hold, my eyes can see, and that I experience. I always think that there couldn't possibly be more levels of love until God shows up and outdoes Himself yet again. During the month of August I was honored and blessed to be a part of my dear friend, Katie's wedding as she married (her now husband) Zach. I can't go into full detail because it was honestly something you had to be here for. However, let me say this, EVERYTHING - from meeting the other people in the bridal party, setting up, rehearsal, to getting all gussied up for the big day - was perfectly done and done in love. Everything. You see, if you don't know my friends Zach and Katie, know this: they are love personified. Forgiving, kind, patient, grateful, caring and amongst many others, godly people. In all things I've seen them do it's in a way that never is self-seeking but for the benefit of everyone around them. I remember every day leading up to the wedding and even on the day of they would remind us all how blessed they were to have 240 of the best people in the world show up at their wedding. Every day they would make us feel as though we were the cause for celebration and not them.

Zach and Katie, you two honestly deserve all the happiness in the world.

"Give and it shall be given on to you. A good amount will be poured into your lap. It will be pressed down, shaken together, and running over. The same amount you give will be measured out to you."

- Luke 6:38

All that you have given, shared, and done so selflessly will come back to you both. In this time and  generation you both are breath of fresh air and a truthful reminder of the good that's more than attainable. In the glum of darkness it's uplifting to know that love is not only out there  but it's ours for the taking if only we're willing to seek it and keep it by continuously sharing it with everyone.

Photo Credit: Mary Gowen