Weddings ~ Katrina & Martin

The love story of today’s couple is an inspiring one; A relationship that was almost separated by distance, between countries (America and Australia), but all it took was commitment from both sides and eventually something beautiful blossomed.

Today, I present to you Katrina and Martin’s wedding.

That Saturday was forecasted to rain, but the weather remained beautiful throughout, Sydney weather sucks does it not?

The day began with getting ready at Katrina’s family home, which housed a great collection of her parent’s keepsakes from over the years and beautiful flower arrangements put together by Katrina’s mother.

Katrina’s beautiful Salvatore Feregamo flats – totally loving the grey/purple colour!

She got her wedding gown custom made, the top made from beautiful French chantilly lace. I love the soft boat neckline created by the lace (you will see what I mean below!)

The wedding reception too place at Athol Hall in Mosman. The place was beautifully made over by Form over Function, who took care of every little detail!

Katrina put together a song for Martin which was based on the ‘Yellow Submarine’ tune. So much fun and catchy! I can still replay the song in my head right now :P

Party! Party! Party!

We stayed till the end of the wedding and saw the newly weds leave in ‘style’ ;)

Was so fortunate to be part of another beautiful, heartfelt wedding, thank you to Bailie for asking me along!

x Clarissa

Weddings ~ Deborah & Azwan

I got the chance to second shoot at this beautiful winter wedding one lovely weekend in May. Deborah & Azwan’s wedding.

They had already been married the week before with a cultural celebration (and lots of partying I heard!), and a week later (you are about to find below!) was their official wedding day, a more ‘western’ wedding. Blush pink, fur, David Austin roses. graffiti and beautiful light were some elements of the day.

Their wedding day started a little differently than usual; Morning preparation then followed by wedding location shoots in beautiful locations.. including a run down tram yard with a lot of graffiti! Then a late ceremony at Little Bay Chapel ; that is overlooking the water!… and the night ended with a formal dinner and more partying at the QVB Tea Room.

The amazing Vendors included; Custom desiged Wedding gown by Steven Khalil, Cake by Faye Cahill, Flowers by Form over Function, Candy Buffet by Candy Buffet Company,  Photography by Bailie Photography (whom I second shot for!)

The style of Deborah’s wedding gown is absolutely gorgeous; I particularly loved the train how it flows out at the back. Totally flattering!

Faye Cahill cakes look amazing!!

Wedding season is just about to start! So I will have more weddings + engagements to come on the blog!

Stayyy tuned!

x Clarissa

Weddings ~ Wendy & Reynard

Gday readers!

I’ve been MIA for the past month ish as I’ve been travelling overseas (China!) – although I’ve been back for about 3-4 weeks now, I’ve been busy catching up with ‘life’! … Oh I miss traveling … cheap shopping and reaaaal cantonese food – I feel so cheated living in Australia haha.

Anyways, I’m still trying to back blog wedding photos from earlier in the year such as these from Wendy and Reynard’s wedding!

I’ve known Wendy since I was probably a toddler, and I went to primary school with her brothers, so it was a privilege that she asked me to photograph her wedding day!

It was an intimate wedding with close family and friends, and it was the first Chinese traditional wedding that I’ve been to in a while (about 12 yrs??). I love details in cultural weddings :)

I loveeeed Wendy’s choice of fresh red roses to match the traditional chinese dress :)

The fun part of chinese weddings – challenging games for the groom, before being allowed to see the bride :) Games for the day included push ups, and singing “Just the way you are”, topped off with red pockets for the “sisters” at the door!

When Reynard started singing…

The tea ceremony begins, followed by gifts and red pockets

Now for the Western styled wedding!

Wendy’s proud grandma, 2 thumbs up for the newly weds!

It was a long day 7:30am – about 10pm! but was indeed fun, and being part of a friend’s big day :)

Thank you again Wendy & Reynard for asking us!

I’ve got another wedding to blog about, and have a few weddings and pre-wedding shoots coming up in the next 2 months.. wedding season is just around the corner afterall! More ‘love’ coming to the blog soon :)

x Clarissa