I'm baaa-ack! I spent last weekend away shadowing the truly wonderful and awesomely talented Jessie Broome of Melbourne's J Studios. Jessie is pretty much the nicest person ever and she is a really brilliant photographer. I assisted her at Sarah and Dan's wedding on Saturday, which was a blast, and I even got some time to take a photograph or ten, too.
Sarah and Dan were super sweet and fa-habulous! They married last Saturday in a gorgeous, laid back affair at the Grange in Victoria's beautiful Yarra Valley. It was an absolute pleasure to be present at their wedding and the experience definitely fuelled my love for wedding photography.
Sarah wore a gorgeous silk Mariana Hardwick gown in the palest shade of blush. It was fierce and sweet all at the same time. And let's not even start talking about how hot her shoes were! I am a sucker for bows (and Vera Wang Princess scent!).
Sarah look ah-mah-zing in her dress. The colour was almost imperceptible and yet added such a sweetness to her ensemble. Just love it.
Dan and Sarah opted for a First Look. I am certainly not the first photographer to say this, nor the last, and I am sure I will repeat it: First Looks are awesome. It is an intimate and lovely way to see each other for the first time as bride and groom. I think it adds to the anticipation of the ceremony, personally. Just a little note, Sarah's dad drove past during the first look on this gorgeous tree lined driveway into the venue and was so cute trying to avoid seeing her. Unlike Dan, he was determined not to see her all scrubbed up until he was just about to escort her down the aisle!
Time to pop the Moet! And sip it from Vera Wang toasting glasses, natch. I had to pass the cork popping duties to someone else, I was so nervous about accidentally somehow getting it near Sarah's dress!
The lovely ceremony was held down by the Yarra River bank. The decor was so fresh and lovely, with a last minute rush to get those roses tucked into chairs!
The ceremony was lovely and heartfelt. They were troopers in the positively searing heat, even though it was five thirty in the evening!
Refreshments down by the riverbank. I have to say it again, aren't her shoes fabulous?
In to the cocktail reception to cool down and to start celebrating!
The truly amazing and super tasty lolly bar. It was indescribable. Sarah insisted that we take some lollies, making me say for the first time but certainly not the last that photography is the most awesome job for so many reasons, but I didn't realise endless sweets was one of them!
The delicious cupcakes, aren't they just the sweetest (pun intended) little cakes you ever have seen? In addition to endless lollies, Sarah insisted we take a cake each too. Awesomest (yes, I can invent words) bride ever. Awesomest cakes ever.
Cakes and kisses. This is why I love love love weddings.
I so enjoyed my time at this wedding. Thanks to Dan and Sarah for being so kind and lovely on this biggest of days. Your grace and humour was reflected in your approach to each other and to your lovely wedding. '
Thanks again to Jessie, you rock the casbah, lady!
