Summergrove Wedding Catherine & Nick
Photographed by
Brisbane Wedding Photographer Ben Clark
Saturday’s weather started a little average with a few showers but as the day progressed the weather improved and by the time the ceremony was upon us it was pretty much perfect !
Date: 13 February 2016
Theme if any: Vintage
Tell us how you met
Nick was down in Sydney for the annual work awards function. We hit it off and for the next two years we did long distance.
The proposal
We were down in Sydney and Nick wanted to take some early morning sunrise shots at Long Reef Headland. Turns out his intentions were not the sunrise shots but to make me his wife.
The Details
Ceremony location: Summergrove Estate – Reception location: Summergrove Estate
Gown: Dahlia by Karen Willis Holmes – Shoes: Kurt Geiger
Wedding bands and engagement rings: Diamonds International and wedding bands from Argyle Jewellers
Celebrant – Tarnya Bennett – I Do For You – Wedding Coordinator: Zoe Nichol (Summergrove Estate)
Decorator: A Little Vintage Bliss – Hair: Styled by Rachael, Freelance Hairstylist
Hair piece/fascinator: Shut the Front Door
Bridal party attire: Wendy Ann from Sofia Bridal, Accessories – Samantha Willis and Mimco. Groomsman: Calvin Klein and Calibre, Accessories – Wewood watches
Make-up: Makeup by Bexi – Flowers: The Petal Bar – Stationery: Britnee Morrissey (Bridesmaid)
Cake: Sweet Melissa’s Cakes and Cupcakes – Music: Signature Music Duo
Transport: Surfers Paradise Coaches
Honeymoon: Snowboarding in Niesko and Nozawa Onsen
Funniest Moment: People hiding behind the black curtain in the photo booth and appearing in the photos.
Favourite Wedding Day moment: Seeing each other for the first time.
Special thanks to: All our suppliers that pulled our vision together and our family and friends for making our day so special and fun.
What did you value most about using Ben Clark Photography ?
Ben was just so easy going from the moment we met him. On the day he was great fading into the background and doing his thing .
The photos are amazing and no one ever felt like he ever intruded .
Advice for other brides-to-be ?
Try not to stress over the things that you can’t control.
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