Where do I start with Sarah and Will?

They are just perfect for each other, they met at University about 9 years ago – and they are amazing clients.  Sarah booked me via email (before she even  met me, she said she knew I was the photographer for her – how cool is that!)… I posted her my slideshow so they could see my work and this is what she replied with….

Thank you so much for sending your DVD - we received it yesterday and watched it as soon as we both got home from work.

Your photos gave us both goosebumps and I had tears in my eyes throughout it!  We would be thrilled if we could please book you for our wedding!

I was so honoured to be chosen as Sarah and Will’s photographer.

Sarah and Will live in Emerald (Central Queensland) where Will is a school teacher and Sarah is a Manager of a store (and they have the cutest puppy too).

I finally got to meet Sarah about 2 weeks before the wedding and I just knew their wedding day was going to be one that went as planned, no detail missed but I also knew they were going to be great fun!

So Michelle (my 2nd shooter – thanks Michelle!) and I drove to The Glades to meet Sarah and her wonderful bridesmaids, who had also driven down from Brisbane after getting their hair and make up done.

And did I mention the weather was perfect??

The Glades is an amazing venue!  Very professional, the staff were so helpful – Lauren the wedding co-ordinator is brilliant, and they have wonderful locations to have photos taken!  Check them out here http://www.glades.com.au/weddings/index.html

Here’s some details of Will and Sarah’s Wedding

REAL LIFE WEDDING

Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Glades Golf Course & Spa, Robina, Gold Coast

Co-ordinator: Lauren Buggy, The Glades

Dress: Brides of Brisbane

Florist: Lush Lilly, Garden City

Cake: Katie Young Cakes, Ipswich  katieyoungscakes@hotmail.com

Stationary: Etsy

Celebrant: Clare Lee   http://www.clareleecelebrations.com/main.html

Photobooth: In the Booth

Rings: Crown Family Jewellers (Indooroopilly store)

Hair: Wallace Hairdressing (Doreen Wallace)

Make Up: Melissa Le Poidevin

Bridal Party Attire: Bridesmaid Dresses: Etsy Seller – Sixtwentyfour,  Grooms & Groomsmen Suits: Roger David (Indooroopilly Store)

Music: Ronwyn Walker (and yep he was amazing!)

Proposal story:

Will and I had packed our entire house for the move to Emerald.  The movers came to help and will took off for the day (i.e. to pick up the ring).  We were staying at the Sofitel in Brisbane as we were homeless and Will secretly had us upgraded with champagne and roses waiting for us when we came into the room. He gave me a story that a friends husband works there and upgraded us for free.  After drinking the whole bottle of champagne by myself, we went to dinner where the conversation was very awkward (apparently Will was nervous). With the affects of champagne kicking in, we decided to order room service for dessert.  Will met the waiter at the door then wheeled in the tray himself. He lifted the lid and there was my beautiful ring along with “Will you marry me?” written on a piece of chocolate. We couldn’t tell anyone for a week that we were engaged though as this all happened the night before the Brisbane floods and we along with many friends were flooded in!

Funniest Moment: It’s a tie between when Will pointed out half way through the ceremony that I had bugs stuck between the layers of tulle in my dress; and when Will attempted the worm at the reception. It was more like a push up with flicking of the legs!

Special Memory: Seeing each other for the first time at the aisle was amazing, but what really stood out for both of us was our dad’s speeches. Both of them had us in tears with their love and wonderful words of support for us as we start our life as husband and wife.

Special Thanks: To our parents, without their love and support the day wouldn’t have been as amazing as it was. To all of our friends and family, we are so blessed to be surrounded by such beautiful people. And a special thank you to all of our suppliers, even though I’m sure they deal with a million brides, each of them treated us like we were their only clients.

A thank you to Lisa and Michelle from Ben Clark Photography who made us feel like celebrities on the day and were so easy to deal with and helped us create the most amazing memories of our day.

Advice for other brides to be:  As hectic and stressful as it can be, don’t lose sight of the fact that the most amazing part of the day is the fact that you get to go home married to the man of your dreams.

This moment was hilarious!  Will was trying to open the Champagne and just couldn’t pop that cork!!  It took him about 2 minutes to do it (well it felt like 2 minutes!)…hint to Will, MUST buy more champagne for your wife!

Oh and how’s this, Will is taking Sarah away to a secret honeymoon destination in September, but he won’t tell her where they are going – apparently Will is going to give Sarah a clue every month leading up to their honeymoon – aaaawwwwwww.

Sarah and Will, thank you for choosing me to capture your wonderful wedding day, and I know you will both have an amazing life together, especially with wonderful family, friends and of course the bridal party by your side.

Best Wishes

Lisa & Michelle

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