Lana and Drew’s wedding was at the Luxurious Sunshine Coast boating venue, Pier 33 and what an amazing day it was.
This awesome bride and groom spent the getting ready part of their wedding day in the same house (Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast) but different sections of it so they didn’t see each other before the ceremony. The house was an architect and art lover’s dream featuring a light-filled loft, a magazine cover worthy pool and a beautiful piece of art by Jai Vasicek.
Drew and his groomsmen enjoyed a very cruisy pre-ceremony together with some beers and plenty of laughs.
Lana and her bridesmaids barely stopped laughing the entire time we were there documenting their getting ready events. The champagne was flowing, spirits were high and good vibes inevitable in anticipation of the impending wedding.
The bride and her tribe we transported to the wedding venue in a close friend’s boat along the Mooloolaba River to Pier 33. When the boat arrived, all the wedding guests were asked to turn the opposite way to the bride so no one saw her before walking down the isle. This was so well orchestrated by Danielle, the celebrant.
It was a beautiful moment when Lana walked down her wedding isle towards her groom looking absolutely stunning! The ceremony was so lovely and naturally for this couple, full of loads of smiles and laughter. Their love, undeniable.
Post wedding we whisked the bride and groom and their bridal party down to the docks for some shots amongst the boats. Meanwhile, I (Jesse) nearly lost my drone due to the gale force winds that suddenly appeared!
We then headed down to the beach where the wind was furious but the happiness and lightheartedness of the bride, groom and their bridal party rose well above the weather conditions. Oh and do take note of Drew, the groom, literally chopping of the top of a champagne bottle with a knife!
The bride and groom enjoyed a rapturous reception entrance into Pier 33 by their family and friends. There were speeches throughout the night that were a-laugh-a-second along with not just gourmet but SERIOUSLY gourmet food by the Pier 33 chefs. Drew also wanted a magician at his wedding so that’s what he got - Nickleby. He was such a major highlight of this wedding reception. The guests were in stiches as well as in complete disbelief at the tricks Nickleby was performing. Highly recommend him!
To round the night off there was a cutting of the cake, first dance then some dancefloor shenanigans.
What a day and what a night for these two fantastic humans!
Congratulations again Lana and Drew, we wish you all the love, laughter and happiness in the world!
Enjoy…
Jesse & Mikala X
Fraser Island Wedding at Kingfisher Bay Resort - Sunshine Coast Wedding Photographers - Emily & Matt
It may have been rainy but Emily and Matt’s Fraser Island (Kingfisher Bay Resort) wedding was absolutely beautiful. This dedicated, happy and positive bride and groom celebrated in an epic fashion with all of their nearest and dearest wedding guests.
Emily got ready with her 3 bridesmaids while Matt prepped himself with his 6 groomsmen. We do love a photography challenge with uneven bridal party numbers!
The stunning bride had a very moving first look with her Dad. What an absolutely amazing moment this was for this gorgeous daughter and father.
Matt was highly emotional when he finally got to see his stunning bride walking down the isle. It was a super special reunion for them both in front of all their family and friends. The confidence of this bride and groom and their love for each other was wonderful to witness. Their smiles and laughter did not stop throughout their wedding ceremony.
After the wedding, the rain stopped long enough for us to whisk the bridal party and the newly wedded bride and groom out to the Kingfisher Bay Resort pier for some portraits. We even got the chance to fly the drone for some aerial wedding photos, rain-free!
Emily and Matt were uproariously welcomed into their wedding reception by their guests. The night was filled with emotional speeches accented with tears, enthusiastic bouquet and garter tosses finishing with some enviable dance moves from some of the bridal party and the guests. What a day. What a night!
Congratulations Matt & Emily! We wish you all the love in the world!
Enjoy…
Jesse & Mikala X
Fraser Island, Kingfisher Bay Resort,
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australian,
Destination Wedding Photographer
Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island Wedding - Sunshine Coast Destination Photographer - Angela & Taidgh
Angela and Taidgh held their wedding on gorgeous Fraser Island, at Kingfisher Bay Resort. This multi award winning destination eco wedding resort created the perfect backdrop for these two adventurous, outdoor lovers to tie the knot.
The bride and groom both got ready in different locations to leave the big wedding dress reveal until Angela was walking down the isle.
The gorgeous bride looked breathtaking walking down the natural path to Sunset Beach (a must visit when on Fraser Island - what a destination!) where her groom was waiting in anticipation. Their wedding ceremony was so beautiful, marked by lovely vows and plenty of laughs!
Sealed with a kiss and signing of the marriage papers and certificate, this awesome bride and groom walked back down the isle and were showered by VERY enthusiastic petal throwers!
Post wedding ceremony we whisked the bridal party away after their group and family photos to various locations around Kingfisher Bay Resort. One location the newly married couple wanted to take photos at was on the pier. They got a member of their bridal party to drive the beloved jeep onto the end of the pier where we captured some beautiful, epic and spontaneous moments, with the moon too!
Laughter was a staple at this bride and groom’s wedding reception, held at the Dingo Den just down by the water. The speeches were hilarious and heartwarming all at the same time. The cake was definitely not your ordinary wedding cake. Wait until you see the photos of this beauty! Oh and the bouquet toss was nothing short of epic - what a BATTLE.
This was one very special and epic, fun-filled day for Angela and Taidgh - two very special people who are so very in love.
Congratulations again guys. We wish you all the love and happiness in the world!
Enjoy…
Jesse and Mikala X
Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australian
Destination Wedding Photographers
Gunabul Homestead, Gympie Wedding - Sunshine Coast Photographers - Clare & Nathan
Clare and Nathan married at the gorgeous Gunabul Homestead in Gympie (1 hour north of the Sunshine Coast) on one of the most stunning days of the year and on a very memorable date - 20-02-20. You should be able to remember that one Nathan!
This awesome bride and groom had the sun shining on them the entire day. This perfectly matched the sunflower theme for their beautiful wedding.
Clare and Nathan were surrounded by their friends and family from near and far at their very special wedding ceremony held under the spectacularly giant tree beside Gunabul Homestead. This was a wonderfully relaxed ceremony marked by a unique ritual of passing the bride and groom’s wedding rings between the hands of all of their guests. After the newly wed couple’s romantic kiss and a perfect registry signing setup the bride and groom were hugged, kissed and congratulated by all of their loved ones.
Post family photos, we took the bride, groom and their lovely bridal party to a rustic railway station for some portrait photos. After the sunset we journeyed back to Gunabul Homestead for some night portraits before the bridal party entered the reception.
Gunabul Homestead delivered some delicious food for all of the wedding guests. There were some great speeches by the bride and groom’s nearest and dearest family. The bride’s sister and the bride could not look at each other as both knew if they did they would burst into tears simultaneously. Now that’s sisterly love at it’s finest!
Clare and Nathan then had an epic donut infused cake to cut - so much donutty goodness! The newly weds first dance was just lovely and then everyone made the rounds dancing with each other and having a super fun night together.
Congratulations Clare and Nathan on your marriage!
We wish you all the love, happiness and health in the world!
Enjoy…
Jesse & Mikala X
