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Julia and Ged’s Emu Bottom Homestead Wedding

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

Julia and Ged’s Emu Bottom Wedding

It’s not every day we get to shoot a wedding where the groomsmen rock bright blue suits and the bride willingly sports a set of Groucho glasses. But that’s exactly what happened at Julia and Ged’s adorable wedding at the Emu Bottom Homestead in Sunbury. The vintage-inspired affair was relaxed and rustic — not to mention pure fun.

Julia was nervous when she arrived at Emu Bottom, but as soon as she saw her sister and four bridesmaids — all decked out in fashionable pink frocks — the fear seemed to melt away. Ged’s aunty Mary Anne Egan officiated, and the ceremony was full of sweet stories about how the couple met.

Julia scoured wedding blogs like Polka Dot Bride and Style Me Pretty for wedding-planning inspiration, and there were DIY touches and a subtle book theme throughout (Julia’s a bit of a bookworm). “I worked really hard and stressed a lot coming up to the wedding but it all came together in the most amazing way,” she told us after the big day. “We had some really great family and friends helping us and everyone seemed to have had a great time. Ged and I have talked about nothing else since! I think everything we feel for each other came out in the wedding, making it just a huge celebration with a great feeling.” We couldn’t agree more.

We had a blast working with Julia and Ged, and we’re so happy they felt the same way. Julia had this to say: “They made everything so easy for everyone. They were super-organised (especially with the family photos — this helped immensely!) and just genuinely excited and enthused about the day. I never felt like any of the shots were staged and from the little I have already seen, they’ve captured exactly what I wanted: relaxed, candid, and beautiful photos. I would be so thrilled to recommend Lizzy to everyone I know because I know that they would always be in great hands!”

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Wedding location: Emu Bottom Homestead
Ceremony Official: Civil Marriage Celebrant: Mary Anne Egan
Bridal gown: Mariana Hardwick
Grooms attire: Jack London
Groomsmen: Jack London
Bridesmaids: Alice & Olivia, Zimmerman, Topshop, Life With Bird.
Shoes: Tony Bianco
Makeup/hair: Elite Hair & Make Up
Flowers: Muesli & Yoghurt
Jewellery: Tiffany & Co.
Cars: borrowed from a friend.
Cake: made by Ged’s Aunty
Music: Baker Boys Band
Invitations: made by Ged’s cousin
Honeymoon: New York

A little New York inspiration for you Julia and Ged http://www.lizzyc.com.au/2011/06/new-york-new-york/

Vey and Kim’s Cambodian Wedding

Thursday, December 27th, 2012

I arrived at Kim’s family home to a flurry of activity. There were people everywhere; preparing food and getting ready. We were at Kim’s house for a traditional Cambodian wedding ceremony, which was fascinating to see unfold. There was so much colour and tradition, with many details that were significant in Cambodian culture. Kim and Vey looked so amazing in their traditional Cambodian dress. Sometimes I had to pinch myself as I didn’t feel like I was still in suburban Melbourne. Looking at them I felt like I was documenting royalty, as they looked so regal in their attire.

Another standout highlight was Kim and Vey’s spectacular bridal dance, which was followed by Vey and the boys performing a surprise dance routine for Kim. It was absolutely brilliant and very cleverly choreographed. They obviously put a lot of time and thought into it, and Kim could not have been more impressed. it was like something you’d expect to go viral all over YouTube! Actually I should go check; it possibly has!

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A Culturally Rich Melbourne Wedding at Merrimu

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

I travel a lot. In fact, I spend more of winter overseas then in Australia, just to escape the cold! But one of the things I love most coming home to is multicultural Melbourne. Recently I was away in the US, and do you know what I craved? What I realised that I couldn’t do without? Thai food! And, funnily enough, you don’t get much good Thai food in Utah.

Getting to my point, when I first met with Hong and John I listened with fascination to the story of their backgrounds and families. Different stories, perhaps, but stories that had brought them together. Hong’s family is Vietnamese, but she was born in Hong Kong. John’s background is Chinese and Russian. They brought their cultures and families together on their special day by including many traditions; some Chinese, some Vietnamese and, of course, some Australian.

I feel privileged that in my home town of Melbourne I can be a part of a wedding between two lovely people that includes so much rich culture and diversity. That’s also what I love about weddings. They bring it all together: the people, the families and the culture.

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A Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens & Terrace Wedding

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

I think Jessie summed up her and Rhys’s wedding day perfectly when she said “oh boy, what a great day it was”.

I’d also like to add relaxed, happy and picture-perfect. Jessie had a great vision for their wedding day; working in her own wedding styling business helped it all come together perfectly. She sure is creative; all the details were stunning, even though they were eclectic in nature (excuse the pun!). The colours just popped out and helped create the beautifully relaxed vibe of the day.

The entire day seemed to fly by in a blur. It was nice to slow down and take a wander through the gardens, chatting and laughing with the bridal party, and capturing the mood and the lush foliage that engulfed us .

Jessie had some lovely stuff to say about us too and, well, I thought we may as well toot our own horns and share it with the world!

“Lizzy, you were a great calm to me on the day, I never felt that I had to do anything out of my comfort zone and I was able to enjoy every moment without feeling like ‘oh no, not another photo’, with you easy going and comical attitude you made the day fun for everyone within the bridal party or that met you.

Lizzy is extremely organized, relaxed and professional which I have to say ‘I dont know how she does it’, (especially when you have groomsmen disappearing to cater to another beverage during a group photo session of the bridal party). Lizzy’s assistant on the day, Clara, did a great job of rounding up all the friends and family for the photos, gee that girl can run!”

Thanks Jessie and Rhys!

Notice some familuar faces? A year prior I photographed Emma and Ben’s Wedding (Emma is Jessie’s sister) and you all loved her creative style. We love them both! Together Jessie and Emma are the creative duo behind the styling company “Courting Scarlett”

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The Wedding Details

Wedding location: Melbourne Botanic Gardens – Ceremony and Reception ~ Terrace Tea rooms in the gardens

Wedding Theme/Colours: Eclectic Botanical with a quirky twist; colours included colbalt blues, whites and rustic inspired tans.

Ceremony Official: Melissa Jacobs at “the ceremony store”
Bridal gown: Modified dress from Raffaele Ciuca
Shoes: Mui Mui
Jewellery: Mimco Earrings
Grooms attire: Mullers
Groomsmen: Mullers
Bridesmaids: GASP
Makeup/hair: Make up: Ash Cousins and Hair: Lisa Ann 0425 413 144
Flowers: Anouk Styling
Cars: Glamour Enterprises PTY LTD
Cake: Jo at Splendid Servings
Music: Ben at Dj Masters
Bonbonniere: Custom made through Courting Scarlett

www.courtingscarlett.com.au (under construction)
Jessie 0410494112 and Emma 0407446994

Invitations: Laura at “by invitation only ink” supplier found via Etsy.com
Wedding Rings: Private Jeweller
Bridal accessories: Bow Hair piece by Portobello.com via Etsy
Ceremony equipment: All seating and umbrella’s hired through Place Settings
Ceremony Performer: Buray via Instinct events and Entertainment
Table decorations/Reception details: All design and decoration’s of the venue and table decorations were put together by the bride through the bride’s business “Courting Scarlett” which she shares with her sister Emma scarlett Hunting.
Honeymoon: Bali, Indonesia

Autumn Fun!

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Today I thought I’d post a couple of pictures from Bonnie and Bill’s engagement session. I’ve included a little animation I put together of Bonnie and Bill frolicking in the autumn leaves. As you can see they got right into it. Nothing stops these guys having a bit of fun!

Bonnie and Bill are an absolutely lovely couple. I can’t wait to photograph their wedding later in the year!

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Chris and Dom~ An Eustathios Greek Orthodox Church and Port Melbourne Yacht Club Wedding

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Sometimes I find it really hard to write the words that I publish along with the photos I‘ve taken. As I am first and foremost a photographer, I tell stories with pictures, not words.

I think I find it hard because I need to find a way to express in words those moments each couple will never forget. How do I express the joy, the emotion and the fun in a way that captures all that I witnessed in one day?

I don’t think I can. But I hope the images can.

Having said that…

Some standout moments that I noticed, which will be etched into my memory from Chris and Dom’s wedding were…

Dominik’s dad standing proudly in the corner with a grin that stretched from ear to ear as he watched the boys going through the routine of preparing for the day, and struggling and debating over ties and cuff links.

The boys deciding that it was a good idea for Dominik’s mum to iron their shirts, and then lining up in succession to have their shirts ironed!

Chris comfortably switching between English and Greek as she conversed fondly with her grandmother.

Chris reverting to childhood innocence and excitement when she looked to her bridesmaids, when she was all dressed up.

The kiss, and the moment that Chris and Dom stole straight after the ceremony while waiting for the guests to come and offer their congratulations.

The tears in Chris’s mother’s eyes and her beaming smile during Chris’s speech.

The fantastic speech Dom made about their trials and tribulations learning the dance they’d bring to everyone that night. Including their discovery that their shared journey was much more important than the dance, which they took to with a vigorous light heartiness and performed to perfection!

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Chris and Dom got married at St Eustathios Greek Orthodox Church in South Melbourne and held their reception at Port Melbourne Yacht Club.

To see the photographic journey I took with Chris and Dom in it’s entirety their pre-wedding couples session photos can be seen here.

Chris and Dom, I hope you are having a fantastic time in Cuba and Mexico on your honeymoon! I hope you also know how jealous I am, right now! And that I expect to see lots of photos!