Fiona & Steward were married on the 5th of December in very emotional ceremony at the Bendigo Town Hall, with a reception that evening at The Conservatory. This gorgeous couple actually live in Queensland, but decided to come back to Fiona’s home town of Bendigo for their special day. Because they had booked me to photograph their wedding over the phone I didn’t actually meet them until a few days before the wedding, when we had our first interview to discuss all the details, create a schedule for their photography and get to know each other a little better. I immediately liked Fiona & Steward, and loved their level of excitement and enthusiasm about their wedding. They certainly had a fantastic day, and everything was absolutely beautiful.
Fiona got ready at her parent’s house, with 3 lovely bridesmaids to help with her preparations. The house had such a happy vibe, and everyone was buzzing with excitement. I’ll begin with some photographs of Fiona’s accessories, including a gorgeous old marcasite watch that had belonged to her Grandmother, and chocolates with custom designed wrappers to give to their guests.
Time to get Fiona into her exquisite Elizabeth de Varga wedding gown.
This divine antique mirror had also belonged to Fiona’s Grandmother. How very special!
Fiona looked absolutely amazing! Such a beautiful bride. Sigh….
I love all the brilliant colour combinations that I see at the weddings I photograph, and this one was particularly striking. Charcoal satin bridesmaids dresses and orange orchids in the bouquets. Really fantastic colours girls, and you all looked stunning.
Fiona had a feature wall in her bedroom that I loved, and was very keen to use as a background. The paint was metallic, with mottled brushstrokes of different colours. I just love the way it looks in this gorgeous image of Fiona.
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Now some images of Steward and his groomsmen, taken at the All Seasons Hotel. I had no problem at all getting this group to smile or laugh. In fact the trouble was trying not to laugh! These guys were really fun!
A couple of very cool shots of the guys in the corridor.
One more photograph of Steward, looking extremely handsome. Almost time to get married!
After the ceremony and family photographs inside the Town Hall we spent some time outside this gorgeous historical building, and took some great photographs of the couple and their wedding party. I just love Bendigo’s beautiful old buildings.
A peaceful, intimate photograph of Fiona & Steward, married at last.
Just behind Fiona’s parent’s house, the home that she grew up in, there’s an amazing little empty cottage, which is very old. Fiona had told me all about it when we met before the wedding, and said it was such a nostalgic part of her childhood, playing around the cottage with her brother and friends when they were all kids. I really love old historical buildings, and leap at the opportunity to include personal and sentimental items or locations in a couple’s wedding photographs. I decided to drive over there the day before to go and have a look at it with her and Steward. I was thrilled with it, but disappointed that it was all locked up. If only we could get inside! It turned out that Fiona’s parents managed to get in touch with the owner, who gave us his permission to go inside on the wedding day, and left us a key.
Fiona & Steward were very keen for some fun shots, so when I saw the old teacups and saucers on the mantlepiece, I knew just what to do.
Here’s ya dinner love! Ha ha ha… awesome!
I had a fantastic time photographing your beautiful wedding day Fiona & Steward. You were such a pleasure to work with, and your wedding party were so much fun. You do both realise that I cried in your ceremony don’t you? Like REAL tears streaming down my cheeks. Need I say more. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your very special day, and trusting me to capture your memories.
by Annie Warren
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