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Taryn + Michael | Melbourne Wedding Photography

Kristen — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 04:27:26 +0000

“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides”.
– David Viscott

Taryn and Michael’s Dream Team
Ceremony Location: St Michaels Uniting Church, Melbourne
Reception Location: Langham Hotel, Melbourne
Bridal Gown: Connie Simonetti
Groom’s Attire: Hugo Boss
Flowers: Flowers of Canterbury
Makeup: Ellie Makeup
Invitations: Deciduous Press

Jess + Jason | Carousel Wedding Photography

Kristen — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:30:53 +0000

“Kiss me and you will see stars;
Love me and I will give them to you.”

~ unknown

Jess and Jace’s Dream Team:
Ceremony Location: Carousel, Albert Park Lake
Reception Location: Carousel, Albert Park Lake
Bridal Gown: Amaline Vitale
Groom’s Attire: Ted Baker
Bridesmaids: Swish Clothing
Accessories: Mocha
Shoes: Tony Bianco
Cake: Fantasy Cakes

Laura + Andrew | Melbourne wedding photographer

Kristen — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:11:23 +0000

They are self-confessed opposites.
Yet their respect and love for one another couldn’t be more compatible.
This is the true story of how opposites attract.
In the most extraordinary, tender and radiant way.
A connected and present truth bonded by the beautiful differences that made them see the world in a new light.
Yes friends, this is their story.

Laura + Andrew’s Dream Team:
Ceremony Location: Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne
Reception Location: Comme
Ceremony Officiant: Margaret Murray
Bridal Gown: Tania Stokes
Groom’s Attire: Soho Workshop, Declic, Cubec
Makeup/Hair: Cynthia/Chris Dunkley, Meddlers
Jewellery: Charles Rose, Swarovski
Cake: Babycakes By Design
Music: Angela Librandi
Cars: Triple R Luxury Car Hire

Elspeth + Alex | Yarra Valley Wedding Photography

Kristen — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:33:59 +0000

Elspeth and Alex.
A couple so completely adorable I wished I could fit them into my pocket and take them home.
In fact, I probably said this many times to them on their wedding day.
I’m absolutely not ashamed to admit it.
Their day was about love.
Radiant, glorious, delicate and delicious love.
Celebrated on the precious day they chose to become one.

Elspeth + Alex’s Dream Team:
Ceremony Location: St Johns Church, Toorak
Reception Location: Vue on Halcyon, Yarra Valley
Ceremony Officiant: Revd Hilary Roath
Bridal Gown: Raffaele Ciuca
Makeup: Belle Lueur / Amazing Face
Flowers: Debbie O’Neill
Cake: Friend
Music: Baker Boys Band
Cars: Classique Occasions

Laura + Jake | Daylesford Wedding Photography

Kristen — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:24:19 +0000

Two very special people said some very special words this day.
Beautiful moments were shared amongst beautiful surroundings this day.
This day, became the first day.
This day began possibilities anew.

Laura + Jake’s Dream Team:
Location: Lake House, Daylesford
Ceremony Officiant: Kate Worsfold
Bridal Gown: Mariana Hardwick
Groom’s attire: David Marc’s
Bridesmaids: Anna Campbell
Shoes: Peeptoe
Makeup / Hair: Femme Fatale / Leanne Stahl
Flowers: Denise @ The Lake House
Cake: La Tropezienne
Music: Baker Boys
Bonbonniere: Alpine Berry Farm
Invitations: Ella’s Paper

Anna + Luke | Wedding photography, Melbourne

Kristen — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:31:28 +0000

Just family.
Just friends.
Just warmth.
Just truth.
Just laughter.
Just celebration.
Just reality.
Just love.

Anna and Luke’s Dream Team:
Location: Skipping Girl Apartments, Melbourne
Ceremony Officiant: Peta Finn
Bridal Gown: Fleur Wood
Groom’s attire: Oxford
Shoes: Alannah Hill
Jewellery: Rutherford
Cake: The French Lettuce

Yvonne + John | Wedding photography, Melbourne

Kristen — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:41:29 +0000

Yvonne and John.
Two of the most beautiful of beautiful souls I have ever had the good fortune to meet.
Not only was I grateful to have met them, I was also chosen to document their magnificent celebration of love.
I feel so much for them, and those that love them.
It was so evident on this day.
A day comprised of infinite tenderness and a giving, nurturing respect that I will soon not forget.

Yvonne+ John’s Dream Team:
Location: Montsalvat, Eltham
Ceremony Officiant: Janet Hussey
Bridal Gown: Mariana Hardwick
Groom’s and groomsmen attire: Anderson’s Kilt Hire
Bridesmaids: Swish
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Flowers: A friend
Jewellery: Stephanie Browne
Cars: Always Classic Cars
Cake: A friend
Bonbonniere: Personalised Crown Larger and Sisko Chocolates

Rebecca + Benn | Wedding photographer, Melbourne

Kristen — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 03:20:23 +0000

Rebecca and Benn were married on a Sunday.
It was almost too perfect for words.
Rebecca wasn’t nervous or rushed.
She was calm, grounded and about to marry the man whom she described so perfectly as ‘generous and loving’.
She sipped champagne while Blanca finished her hair.
The girls laughed and thumbed through magazines.
When Rebecca finally slipped into her Alex Perry gown, there was a quiet in the room.
All of the planning, the effort and the preparation was all for the now, for this moment. It was a beautiful one.
As we drove to Stones of the Yarra Valley, my heart grew enormously in anticipation of what was to come.
They were married. There were smiles, laughter and tears.
We explored the breathless joy and precious celebration of love that unfolded that day.
The soulful, romantic, warm beauty of it all.
It was a beautiful day for a wedding.

Rebecca + Benn’s Dream Team:
Location: Stones of the Yarra Valley
Ceremony Officiant: Father Brian McDermott
Bridal Gown: Alex Perry
Groom’s attire: Hugo Boss
Groomsmen: Hugo Boss
Bridesmaids: Made by Anna Fkih
Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti
Makeup/Hair: Blanka Dudas
Flowers: Jaclyn Roma
Jewellery: Mimco/Secrets
Cars: Triple R luxury hire car
Cake: Made by my Nana and decorated by Heather Evans
Music: Combo Bombo Jazz ensemble
Bonbonniere: Sugared almonds
Invitations: Wisteria writings

Beloved | Wedding photography Melbourne

Kristen — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:20:00 +0000

Your heart
Your hands
Your eyes
Your dreams
Are beloved
- Amy Seeley, ‘Beloved’

(Thank you to the beautiful and amazing Trish for coming to play with me xx)

Lindsey + Fabien | Wedding photography, Melbourne

Kristen — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:10:30 +0000

My lovely friend Lana rang me a while ago and asked if I wanted to join her in photographing the beautiful celebration of love between Lindsey and Fabien. And such a celebration it was…

It always surprises me the effort and care that couples take when planning every single detail of their wedding. Lindsey’s extraordinary gown was handmade and even her dress maker was present on the day of the wedding to make sure it was fitted to perfection. The flowers… such beauty. I have never seen such an intricate, detailed and well made bouquet in my life. Honestly, these wedding suppliers were second to none. Lindsey and Fabien’s gorgeous girl Elodie walked down the aisle to the music from In the Night Garden and Lindsey entered to Bella’s Lullaby from Twilight – even their music choices were well thought through.

And the venue… Hopewood. I have nothing but fond things to say of this enchanting place. My heart felt instantly happy the second you started walking through the grounds. Such love, and so many beautiful things for eyes to feast upon. It suited Lindey’s French heritage to a tee.

Such beauty and joy…

And the attention to detail continued… right through to the cocktail style ’party’ section of the evening. The reception was divided between two rooms – one room with two long tables for guests to sit down and eat (Lindsey mentioned she wanted it to feel like it was everyone sitting down for a family dinner, and I truly was), and afterwards a gorgeous room completely interior designed by Lindsey right down to the square ottomons to sit on and these little floral arrangements on the tables. Each one was different, but oh so beautiful.

Thank you Lindsey and Fabien for sharing your beautiful love, and allowing Lana and I to document it for you.