The Sunshine Coast turned on absolutely perfect weather for Julie and Simon's gorgeous wedding day.
Simon and his groomsmen got ready at The Sebel in Maroochydore. The views were breathtaking. The boys were loads of fun. Simon is one very awesome human. Kindness exudes constantly from him through his ever-ready smile.
Julie and her bridesmaids, flower girls and page boy preened themselves at the beautiful rustic Arabella Guesthouse on Buderim. Julie and one half of our photographer duo Jesse, attended senior high school in Nambour together. Julie is still a laugh a minute. She is always laughing, always vibrant and one of the most delightful souls you could hope to meet.
All of the bride and groom's family and friends gathered at AnnaBella Wedding Chapel in Ilkley to watch them wed and make their vows to love, honour and obey each other before God, forever. Simon's reactions and emotions throughout the ceremony were so wonderfully candid and honest and so refreshing to see in a groom. Julie was a picture of absolute class and so ready at all times for a good laugh, which comes so naturally to her.
After the heartfelt ceremony the bride, groom and their bridal party took a walk with us around the lush semi-tropical grounds of AnnaBella Wedding Chapel (this is one of the most STUNNING venues to get married in on the Sunshine Coast or in Brisbane). This group of guys and gals were such a great reflection of the bride and groom - big hearts and always ready to laugh!
Julie and Simon's wedding reception was hosted by Harry's Restaurant on Buderim. The food was DIVINE. There is a reason why Harry's is one of the most loved restaurants on the Sunshine Coast - WOW. There is rustic charm around every corner at Harry's and with no other buildings or houses within a couple hundred metres of it, this is the epitome of privacy and exclusivity to top off your wedding day. The groom, best man, maid of honour and father-of-the-bride speeches were some of the best we've witnessed - full of belly laughs! The bride and groom clearly had the time of their lives.
We look forward to seeing what adventures Julie and Simon find themselves on in this exciting new chapter of their lives.
Big Love special ones X
Jesse & Mikala
Best of 2015 - Australian Wedding Photographer
What a year it has been! We have worked with so many beautiful couples and heard the most heartwarming and inspiring stories along the way. We've had the privilege of photographing stunning Australian weddings from The Sunshine Coast (Queensland) to Byron Bay (New South Wales) to Melbourne (Victoria).
Some of our favourite wedding moments from 2015 are below. 2016 is looking to be an amazing year of weddings. We're starting the new year photographing a Sunshine Coast Hinterland wedding in Maleny and on Queenland's gorgeous Fraser Island!
We hope you all enjoy many happy moments and continue to learn, love and laugh as much as possible next year.
All the very best in 2016!
Big Love,
Jesse & Mikala X
BEST OF 2016 - SUNSHINE COAST PHOTOGRAPHER
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Wedding - Brisbane, Australian Photographer
This is a love story that was many years in the making. Thankfully the stars aligned for this gorgeous Brisbane couple!
And now this pair are Mr and Mrs living their happily ever after as each of these beautiful souls so deserve.
Sufers Paradise on the Gold Coast delivered an epic and absolutely stunning wedding day weather for Ilena and Jason (Brisbane). The Watermark Hotel presented a touch of elegance to their ceremony and a perfect position to make the most of the amazing Surfers city and beach surrounds for their couple portraits.
This was an Australian destination wedding that dreams are made of.
A perfect wedding day for a delightful couple from Brisbane.
Enjoy X
SUNSHINE COAST BASED
DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS
A Brisbane Couple's Bangalow, Byron Bay Hinterland Wedding - Australian Photographer
As photographers, we love to travel to any destination worldwide to shoot a wedding. In saying that, we do have some of the best wedding destinations right in our Australian backyard. One of these is without a doubt Bangalow, near Byron Bay (3 hours drive from the Sunshine Coast).
Bangalow is blanketed with open rolling green hills, lush subtropical Australian rainforest and beaming sunshiny days.
Bonnie & Patrick's (Brisbane based) Bangalow wedding encapsulated all of what makes up this beautiful area just minutes from Byron Bay, without the Byron crowds. The sun shone the entire day. Smiles were plastered across the guests faces from start to end.
This was a magical wedding day in the Byron Bay Hinterland - a top Australian wedding destination.
Enjoy...
Jesse & Mikala X