The forecast for rain, rain and more rain was not so welcome at this bride and groom's Fraser Island destination wedding. Nevertheless the emotion of Emily and Tom's wedding rendered the weather forecast meaningless. Tom's reaction to his bride walking down the isle was without a doubt one of the most openly heartfelt moments we've witnessed at a wedding.
Thankfully the rain subsided just after their ceremony finished so the bride and groom and all their guests could head to the beach for some portraits. The wind died down enough to bring out our trusty drone for some aerial photography before heading into the lush bushland surrounding Kingfisher Bay Resort.
The deck reception looked so stunning! There were loads of games like giant jenga, twister, giant pickup sticks, giant snakes and ladders - SO. MUCH. FUN. Oh and instead of a sweet wedding cake this awesome bride and groom chose to have a layered cake made with all kinds of cheeses. Brilliant.
Despite the rain we don't believe Emily and Tom could have hoped for a better wedding day.
We wish you both all the very best and the happiest of days, weeks and years together!
Enjoy...
Jesse & Mikala X
Our Favourite Wedding Photos of 2016 - The Sunshine Coast & Beyond!
2016 has been a HUGE year of wedding photography for us! We've explored some gorgeous cities, venues and properties for the weddings we photographed from Fraser Island & Stradbroke Island to The Sunshine Coast to Brisbane, Toowoomba, The Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Bangalow and beyond.
The love stories we have witnessed between the couples we've worked with have been nothing short of uplifting, moving, gut-wrenching and inspiring.
Mikala and I often say to each other after finishing a wedding that we feel like part of the bride's and groom's families - creepy but true :) We always get swept up in the relationships and emotions of what is one of the absolute most important days of their lives.
We really have met, worked and bonded with some extraordinarily loving souls this year. If we happen to bump into any of you (brides and grooms) post wedding, we're not stalking you just because we miss you and want to hang out with you some more - promise :)
The happiest of new years and a prosperous 2017 to all of you and to the amazing duo's we framed throughout 2016 in our camera lenses. Keep on loving each other just like the day you were married and we'll see some of you when we're the photographers at your friend's weddings soon!
Enjoy the year that was...
Jesse & Mikala X
Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Queensland
Australian Destination Wedding Photographers
A Dream Wedding in Hidden Grove, Noosa, Sunshine Coast Photographers
Mikala and I knew this was going to be a special wedding when the bride and groom said "We can't tell you how excited we are to have you photograph our wedding." We felt exactly the same after meeting with Amy and Josh - so privileged to play such an important role in their wedding. This beautiful couple are young, committed and focused individuals that are full of love, light and laughter.
Their ceremony was held at one of the Sunshine Coast's best, Noosa's Hidden Grove, was full of both spirituality and enchantment. The kindness and love they both shared with eachother, they also gave so generously to their friends and family who surrounded them.
The arbour that Amy and Josh wed beneath was the epitomy of boho chic and oh so unique. The gorgeous details and design of this wedding were a perfect refelection of this awesome couple.
The Queensland sun shone brightly for the family and bridal party portraits after the ceremony. We had so much fun with this fantastic bunch exploring the natural surroundings of Noosa Main Beach and the lush tropical bushland around it.
Amy and Josh's reception was held at the picturesque Noosa Boat House. The night was topped off with delicous food, hilarious and emotional speeches and some crazy fun dancing between Amy and her twin brother (Josh's Groomsman).
Enjoy this very special wedding day...
Jesse & Mikala X
Australian Wedding Photographers
