Rachel & Derek in love

I realised yesterday that I've never actually shared any of my engagement sessions on my blog ... so here are some from Rachel & Derek - you can tell from these shots they are simply the BEST of friends !

Their facebook album from their wedding last week is also up here.

Part I ... Samantha & Steve - I love a short Wedding Dress !

Last Thursday I gave you a sneak peek at Samantha & Dave's simply gorgeous wedding from early January... well a sneak peak at the Bride :-) Today I am sharing some bride prep shots and ceremony.

Stay tuned in a few days for their location shoot - it's my favourite so far this year. Below are some details for future brides to drool over !

Did your wedding have a particular theme or a particular style?:
Not really - we wanted the day to feel like a wedding but we didn't necessarily want to do it "by the book". I wanted to incorporate some of my favourite things so there were lots of blue-and-white stripes and big fluffy hydrangeas.

Describe how you wore your hair:
I wore it in big loose curls. Amelia from Agency Hair & Makeup who did my hair and make-up for the day was amazing! Nerida Winter in Double Bay made me a beautiful birdcage veil and also the flower that was on my dress.

Describe your shoes in detail:
I wore white Christian Louboutin slingbacks with a half a large bow on each.


Describe your dress & name the designer:
My dress was a silk faille Oscar de la Renta dress with a V-neck, a big flower at the bottom of the V and of course it fell only to the knees. I loved it instantly and nothing else looked right after I first tried it on.

Describe your bridesmaids/flowergirls dresses:
My matron of honour wore a navy and white striped Diane von Furstenberg dress.

Ceremony: Aria Restaurant Sydney - Terrace


Describe your bridal bouquet:
My bouquet was white hydrangeas, David Austin roses, lissianthus and snow berries.

Staff Christmas Lunch in January :-)

Karina and I had our belated Christmas lunch today.

December was soooooo busy for us we decided to wait until the new year when we could relax and enjoy - Icebergs Restaurant was the perfect place to be in the world today ... we think :-)

Excuse the quality of the photos they are from iPhone ...

Nerida x

Sneak Peek at Samantha & Steve's Wedding

These 2 shots are from earlier this month of the ever lovely bride Samantha - what a stunner !

Those Christian Louboutin shoes had me in love all day :-)

I've asked Samantha to share the rest of her wedding with us ... all the suppliers and her inspiration so stay tuned.

Nerida x

Bride to Be EDITORIAL

Today, one of my favourite magazines goes on sale ... the Bride To Be, Your Day Annual edition.

I have one coming to me in the post and can't wait to tear it open when it arrives and pour over all the beautiful real weddings .... not to mention 2 of mine !

Below is a sneak peak for Jenny & Aaron and Vida & Nigel's weddings that they are featuring - I suggest going and buying a copy RIGHT NOW :-0

Thanks for letting me submit your pics guys :-)

Happy New Year everyone !

Nerida x

It's time for time off :-)

Well happy holidays everyone - we are closing the studio from today till January 4th 2010 for some much deserved time off :-)

I'm looking forward to spending lazy days with family ... especially my Mum & Dad.

I think they are 2 of the cutest people around.

Here is a photo from their wedding day in 1972 !

Till next year everyone,

Take care,

Nerida x

Blogged on Polka Dot Bride !

I was chuffed when Ms Polka wanted to showcase Lauren & Nathan's Wedding last week on her amazing blog Polka Dot Bride here and here !