“I’m not worried about today at all” said Sheila, in response to me asking if she was nervous. “It’s the next 50 years that are going to be important”.
She was so right.
I told her it was one of the most honest statements a bride has ever said to me on their wedding day.
Family was paramount to them – to be surrounded by those who loved them was far more important than anything else at their wedding. These two have amazing hearts. They even arranged for all of their guests to stay a couple of nights at the Langham Hotel as part of their wedding experience – no detail was left out. The sincere and heartfelt gratitude that their guests felt as a result was amazing. There were tears, laughs – but most of all, there was joy. Joy for these two amazing souls who in the words of James’ mum “were meant to be together”. For a couple who love each other’s family as their own, it was only fitting to have an intimate affair catered just to their needs (38 people in total… completely gorgeous) and desires.
Heartfelt. Connected. Thoughful. Perfect.
Sheila kept saying how she wasn’t used to having her photo taken in public (who does!) but I tell you… these two worked it like you wouldn’t believe. I love, love, love post-ceremony love buzz.
Have so many more I would love to share, but I will leave those for the gorgeous Sheila and James to savour in their own time.
My gorgeous friend Lana flew in from Brisbane to join me for this wedding, has also blogged some images so please have a peek at those too (and for those in Brisbane looking for a wedding photographer… contact this girl!)
Sheila + James’ Dream Team
Ceremony Location: Langham Hotel
Reception Location: Langham Hotel
Celebrant: Denise Martin
Bridal Gown: Karen Willis Holmes
Groom’s attire: Simon Carter
Shoes: Tony Bianco
Jewellery: Tiffany & Co
Flowers: Flower Temple
Bonbonniere: Hermes and MOR
Videographers: Living Lens
14 Comments
We had such a lovely time – esp the twins and their baby brother! Thanks Kristen for your beautiful encapsulation of the day. Your understanding of Sheila and James shows in every pic. I love all your work. Best Grace
Stunning as always, you are the master of weddings and newborns. I’m convinced.
Wow the photo’s are amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!!
We had so much fun being posers and the results are beautiful, as promised!
Thanks so much Kristen & Lana xxx
beautiful wedding Kristen! Love, love, love.
gorgeous wedding. love the detail shots
Just beautiful – really truly
Another superb wedding, beautiful detail shots, and love the series in the park. A beautiful couple perfectly captured
oh dearie me. these are so so so beautiful. love your clean, crisp, consistently beautiful style, k.
Simply stunning Kristen!
“WOW” Kristen your work is simply beautiful, you have captured the love Sheila- my gorgeous daughter-in-law and James-my amazing son have for eachother – and you were just the perfect lovely person to have with us doing what you do so thoughtfully and pleasantly with a gorgeous smile and sense of humour so thankyou from all 38 of us – can’t wait to see the rest…………x x
Thankyou soooo much Kristen from all 38 of us , the stunning photo’s of Sheila my beautiful daughter-in-law and James my drop dead gorgeous son are so amazing, you captured the love they feel for eachother, can’t wait to see more……….
Wow, these are amazing. Some of the best Aussie Wedding shots I’ve seen in a while. Breathe of fresh air! Great set, Kristen.
Beautiful shots! And they look genuinely happy. I love the bride’s dress. And the bride is right, it’s the next 50 years she should be worried about. HeHe. Congratz to the bride and groom.
These are some of the most amazing and beautiful wedding photos I have seen. James you look so much more handsome than you do at work in your high viz orange shirts, I nearly did not recognize you!! Boy are you the lucky one to have found such a beautiful and obviously doting partner for the rest of your life, my heartfelt congratulations to both of you.
Kristen you are an amazing photographer, I can’t wait to see more of your work.