There was something distinctly special about Rebecca and Nigel from the very first email that they ever sent us. The groom had done most of the scouting at these early stages, and his witty tone was quite the welcome amusement just as the new year’s break had clocked over and everyone was back to the grind. We are so very very proud to have had the opportunity to shoot Rebecca and Nigel’s wedding. We get the distinct feeling that they have touched the lives of everyone around them and are hence so very privileged to have met in this lifetime. Nigel’s mum isn’t here today to have seen her son’s big day, but we are certain she would have been immensely proud of him, and we took every photo opportunity to make sure that a little part of her was always included.

It was held at Hunter Valley Gardens, and for all intents and purposes, was a little bit motley in theme. First there was Guitar Hero, a tribute to Movember, a giant deck of cards, and a mad hatter’s tea party. And that’s just for starters.

It was just shy of two weeks to the day when Connie and Darryl first came to see us about their wedding photography. Remarkably calm and collected, we were probably more panicked than they were the day the was drawing to such a quick close. Darryl is a Joey’s Old Boy, and the ceremony was held at the Chapel within the St. Joseph’s College grounds. The reception afterwards was at the elegant Miramare Gardens, amongst the manicured lawns, wine cellar and cigar bar.

Iris is the consummate wedding planner, and despite being supremely capable of pulling all the bits and pieces together on her own, also hired a team of wedding co-ordinators to help her share the load. Highly detailed and with military precision, the day was so intricately prepared that when she ran a few minutes late for the ceremony, Andrew found himself feeling very anxious indeed. Sweet man!

It was a classic case of opposites attract. She is steadfast and resolute, while he is more relaxed and laid back. His role in their relationship, he says in his speech that night, is to ‘calm her down when she feels stressed.’ Twenty minutes on and still poached behind the lectern with a firm grasp of the mike, Iris (who had only allotted five minutes to his speech), has no choice but to look on and absorb the endless words of love he had to share! 

We’ve known Shabnam and James for a while, and after having shot two weddings previously with James as a groomsman, it was rightfully so that it should now be his turn.

The day was held at Cockle Bay House, a little luxury retreat on the Central Coast. A country manor with all the adornments of an exclusive hideaway - the perfect backdrop for a warm and intimate wedding.

Here’s the perfect cure for that bout of Mondayitis. Featuring Mona and Jansen who are just the most charming bride and groom, and were deservingly blessed with glorious weather on their wedding day during this not-so-Spring-like season. The day could not have gone any better.

We started the day at their home to capture their preparation and were greeted by such glorious afternoon light that any other photographer would have been seriously envious. Cause for even greater envy is the good lookin’ bride and groom (you reading this Jansen!?) – lovely in their own right, and striking when together. See for yourself below.

A wonderfully sun-drenched ceremony at Rocky Point Island, followed immediately by lots of love and laughs over a cocktail reception at Bathers’ Pavilion.