Sian & Anthony’s wedding at Sergeants Mess

Sian & Anthony’s wedding was all held at Sergeant’s Mess (aside from the getting ready of course) – so the ceremony had the backdrop of Sydney Harbour with gorgeous pastel blue skies and water and their reception in the plush grand room of the main dining hall.

Sian’s incredible gown was from Caroline Herrera, her shoes from Nat Sui, pretty blooms from Avalon Floral Art, and her hair and makeup by the talented Sandra Wograndl.

I do spend a lot of time at Sergeant’s Mess and Chowder Bay and I simply couldn’t be luckier to shoot in such gorgeous spaces – I’m always happy to go back.

With love,
Nerida

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heidi & Christians wedding at St Charles & Dockside

Some of you may know I’m a sucker for lace – simply makes me drool and I also have a fetish for Mantilla Veils.

I was very excited then when I saw Heidi’s outfit for her wedding day.

I did an engagement shoot of Heidi & Christian at a beach last year which was showcased on Polka Dot Bride a little while ago.

It was great to get to know them as a couple and for them to know how I like to work on location – it was especially good because on their wedding day the location was cut a little short so they were prepared when I was giving direction and we worked quickly together.

Enough of my rambling – there were many unique aspects of their wedding which you can see in the pictures, especially the reception and some Filipino traditions at the ceremony – so enjoy  these pics!

Nerida x

 

Jennifer & David’s wedding at Sergeant’s Mess

Jenny & Dave came to see me with their divine curly topped little boy in tow.  They are both super down to earth and Dave is a big joker – he got me a few times on the wedding day, he is sharp as a tack !

Jenny wore one of Jennifer Regan’s creations who I can highly recommend – but with that figure let’s face it Jenny could have worn a rag and looked a million bucks !  It was great to see Bonita Chan in action again – Bonita did the makeup for my own engagement party and does really lovely work.

There is something really special about a wedding with two people who have already had children.  I can’t explain it, but there just seemed to be even more love in the air than usual – because of the kids.  They were an integral and very special part of the day for Jenny & Dave and it felt like the wedding was really completing the family as a unit.

The great thing about a lunchtime wedding with an outdoor ceremony at Sergeant’s Mess is the colour of the sky and water – a rich and vivid blue.  The afternoon ceremonies have a completely different colour – a muted blue with sunset tones which is just as pretty but different.   So our location photography was short and sweet prior to the reception – it was all about the people and the party for these guys and they had a ball.

I hope you’re all gearing up for a nice break over the festive season and are enjoying the wedding planning!
With love,
Nerida x