A private but personal wedding..

Michelle and Raymond were married at the Registry Office in the City surrounded by their immediate family and close friends. I'm such a sucker for weddings that even when photographing them, I still have to fight back tears - thankful that I have a camera covering my face ;) 

Dodging a few showers on a rainy Friday we ventured down to the local gardens to celebrate and capture this beautiful couple on their day. I absolutely loved photographing these two and it's easy to see why! Happy, relaxed, fun and in love xxx

"I've never met anyone like that...." {Brisbane Portrait Photographer}

I am WAY behind in my blogging! Sorry, it always seems the more behind I get the harder it is to find the time to even attempt to get up to date. But on this rainy Brisbane day (at the time of typing) I've found some time! Even though I was tempted to say 'lets just start from my current sessions' I wanted to show you all the amazing people I've been lucky enough to work with over the past few months.

The couple below you may remember from the first image I posted on my Facebook Page a while back. These images were from their engagement session earlier this year (the wedding blog with images from their beautiful day is still to come!). So thankful that I have met this couple, beautiful people (along with their super adorable daughter) with an extended family that are just as special xx

The quote on the first image is a direct quote from Kristy when asked one of the things she loves most about Dan. I think the image says it all......

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Gerard & Jen's Engagement {Brisbane Event Photography}

When one half of a couple celebrating their engagement is a chief, you know the food is going to be fabulous at the party! This bride-to-be certainly didn't disappoint with so much attention to detail it was amazing. Printed personalised menus and a dessert table that had everyone (including myself) drooling all night.... Jen and Gerard had decided to have a big engagement party and a small intimate wedding so friends and family gathered to celebrate and I have to say both families were adorable. It was touching to see them both welcome the other partner and families literally with open arms. It was one of those events where I truly enjoyed being a part of the occasion. Jen called just a few weeks after their engagement party to say they had decided that they couldn't wait until the new year to get married and they were bringing their wedding forward to December. I was thrilled to be asked if I would be a part of their day. It was a huge compliment however I had to regretfully decline as I'm going to be overseas at the time of their wedding. I'm sure it will be another touching event for all involved and I look forward to hearing all about it.

Kara & Andrew's Surprise Wedding {Brisbane Wedding Photographer}

Never before have I been to a wedding where the Bride & Groom (and the rest of the family) are so relaxed throughout the entire day..... until I met Kara & Andrew. After 8 years together they were married last month aboard a 76ft yacht off the Gold Coast. Now even though the day, location and boat plans all had hiccups and last minutes changes Kara & Andrew were as calm as they could be, realising as many of us don't on their 'big' day, that the little details don't matter. All that matters is that they were doing things their way, stress free and with their nearest and dearest.

Their nearest and dearest were the only ones who knew they were getting married that day, the rest of their family and friends were preparing for their Engagement Party at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron later that night (coincidentally the Marriage Celebrant and myself also had our Wedding Receptions here!).

After a week of nothing but rain, the clouds cleared and the Gold Coast put on a beautiful day, a perfect day to be out on a boat. After a cruise around the Spit the anchor was dropped and the ceremony began. Even at this time there were no sign of nerves or stress from either Kara or Andrew. Following a simple but touching ceremony the official announcement was made and sealed with a kiss that knocked the brides veil off - literally. An impromptu 'high five' finished off the occasion and everyone settled down to enjoy the cruise around the Gold Coast canals for the next few hours. Once docked back at the Marina everyone headed back to Brisbane where Kara & Andrew surprised their Engagement Party guests with the news that they were actually already married! A big surprise for even the most skeptic of guests who were predicting they were getting married that night.....

I left them later than night as the party was well into way and all I can say is what a way to get married! Calm, stress free, relaxed, perfect. Congratulations Kara & Andrew, wishing you all the very best in the years to come.

Venue: Circa Spirit Luxury Cruises & Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Civil Celebrant: Lisa Blackmore - I-Do Weddings