Wagstaffe Hall – Tori and Karen are married!

Wagstaffe Hall – Tori and Karen are married!

How did you meet each other? –  A mutual friend introduced us in 2014, we talked for a few weeks on the phone before we met in person. I was in the ‘friend-zone’ for Karen, but I made it clear that it was a date for me. Our first date was fun, we hung out for 10 hours!

Describe your ideal wedding day –  We both like simple. We’ve planned our day to be our closest family & friend, about 70 people, relaxed Sunday lunch by the water in a local community hall.

Who did you choose to marry you, and why?  – We chose Melissa Duane to marry us, she’s been friend of Tori’s family for over ten years.

Tell me about your venue? What was the deciding factor?  – Wagstaff Hall was built in the 1950’s by members of the local community. We’ve both visited many times for a day drive, fishing off the pier and ice creams on hot days. It’s peaceful and beautiful. It’s suitable for all weather, so our Spring Sunday wedding will go ahead rain hail or shine.

Why did you end up choosing Lisa Lent to shoot your day?  – A work colleague recommended Lisa to Karen. We both looked at Lisa’s website gallery and really liked her composition and artistry. We met for a coffee and had a lovely chat, hired her on the spot!

Which company is doing your hair and make up?  – Karen’s chosen Taylor Beck – Make Up Artist for the bridal party hair and makeup.

Are you having a DJ or live band? Who did you choose?  – Karen’s been pulling together Spotify play lists for the day, we will have all our favourite songs at our fingertips!

Who is doing your florals and your decorations?  – Celebration Setups is our decorator, they will be creating the atmosphere. Karen has made some of the decorations and we will be heading to the flower markets on the Friday before the wedding.

Name 2 things you want your guests to remember about your wedding?  – Welcoming and relaxed environment – The food!

What is your first dance song? – My Lover – Melissa Etheridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Somersby Gardens Estate wedding – Nicole and Luke

Somersby Gardens Estate wedding – Nicole and Luke

How did you meet each other?  Luke and I met through a mutual friend when were teenagers. After our first initial meeting, we continued to see each other at various gatherings where we actually ‘liked’ other people but we’re friends. After a while, where we kept seeing each other and chatting, Luke eventually asked me out and well the rest is history.

Describe your ideal wedding day – For our day to run smoothly; and for Luke and I to be able to take it all in, and enjoy ourselves and be able to spend time with our guests.

Who did you choose to marry you, and why? We chose Kerryn (Kez) from Wed by Kez. We initially found Kez through you and your recommendations! We ended up picking Kez because we got along with her so well; we actually have quite similar interests so Luke and I felt so at ease when talking with her.

Tell me about your venue? What was the deciding factor? –  Luke and I looked at so many venues across Sydney, the north and south coasts and even throughout the Hunter Valley, but just none of them made us both feel happy or relevant to who we are as people. We were always pretty set on having a venue that had both the ceremony and reception on the same property, that had a nice outdoor area. We stumble across Somersby Gardens Estate on Google and decided to check it out, when walking around Luke and I just fell in love with the property. It’s so pretty; and is surrounded by the bush that resonates with us both. We both felt so ‘at home’ and comfortable at Somersby so we just knew then there, this was the venue.

Why did you end up choosing Lisa Lent to shoot your day? – We picked you (like many of suppliers) because we just got along, you were so helpful and friendly from the start and through the whole last 18 months. You made Luke and I feel like we could trust and rely on you. Also I was just super impressed by how quickly you got back to my original enquiry it was crazy like 15 minutes! You really made a first impression that day 🙂

Which company is doing your hair and make up? –  Karen Dyer Make Up & Hair, and Cassandra Herrick Hair Artistry

Are you having a DJ or live band? Who did you choose? – A DJ – Magoos Party Hire

Where did you get your wedding day clothing from ? – Brides Dress – Brides of Sydney Brides Shoes – Steve Madden Bridesmaid Dresses – Oleg Cassini Bridesmaid Shoes – Billini Groom & Groomsen Outfits – YD

Who is doing your florals and your decorations? – Bec from Kurtzy Flowers is doing our flowers and most of our decorations. We are also DYIng parts of the centrepieces, we’ve purchased lanterns and my (Nicole’s) mum has made our candles 🙂

Name 2 things you want your guests to remember about your wedding –  We want our guests to remember how much they enjoy/ed themselves. We also want them to remember the scenery/theme and food (all of which tie into each other)

What is your first dance song? – Perfect – Ed Sheeran

 

Magenta Shores wedding – Lauren and Dennis

Magenta Shores wedding – Lauren and Dennis

How did you meet each other? We have been together since we were 16 (13 years now!), back in the days when the way you talked to each other was on MSN and MySpace! It’s hard to remember now when we actually met, but the first real memory we have of meeting is the time Dennis tagged along with a friend to a surprise party that was thrown for Lauren. We started talking from there and the rest is history!

Describe your ideal wedding day – The sun is shining and the people are smiling! We just want our wedding day to be easy, fun and relaxed with everyone having a good time. A few laughs along the way too!

Who did you choose to marry you, and why? – Sarah Tolmie. She was the celebrant at Lauren’s brother’s wedding a few years ago and she did a really good job. We thought let’s meet with Sarah and have a chat and see how we go. She is such a lovely person who gets so excited about being involved in your special day. Once we had met with Sarah, we knew we didn’t need to consider anyone else to marry us.

Tell me about your venue? What was the deciding factor? Pullman Magenta Shores. We knew we wanted somewhere on the Central Coast and somewhere convenient for the majority of our guests to get to. We wanted the ceremony and reception space in the same location too.
We were interested in a cocktail style reception and Magenta offered this for a reasonable package. It was the only venue we went and looked and knew it would be great so we locked it in.

Why did you end up choosing Lisa Lent to shoot your day? – Lisa reached out to Lauren after Lauren’s sister in law (also Lauren!) commented on some of Lisa’s previous photos taken at Magenta Shores on Facebook. Right from the start Lisa was really friendly and helpful and her photos were beautiful. Lauren had heard good things about Lisa and she asked a couple of her friends who had Lisa shoot their weddings in the past and they had nothing but great things to say about her so the decision was made and we locked her in! There was no need to consider anyone else.

Which company is doing your hair and make up? –  Nicole, the owner of Final Touch Bridal, a wedding dress store in Somersby, is doing the hair and makeup. Nicole no longer takes bookings for hair and makeup as she is focusing on her increasingly busy store. Lauren managed to lock Nicole in for the day before stopped taking bookings for her hair and makeup business.

Are you having a DJ or live band? Who did you choose? – We are having a DJ from DJ Magoos. We were originally not going to have a DJ but then Lauren met with them at a wedding expo and knew that they would make the day even better!

Where did you get your wedding day clothing from? –  Lauren’s dress is from Shazzam Bridal and Formal at Toronto – it was the only store she went to and the first dress she tried on! The Bridemaid’s dresses are from The Bridal Outlet as Somersby. Dennis’ and the Groomsmen’s suits are from Tarocash.

Who is doing your florals and your decorations? –  GG Events are doing both the florals and the decorations.

Name 2 things you want your guests to remember about your wedding –  Hopefully good times on the dancefloor! The relaxed atmosphere of the cocktail style making it easy for everyone to talk to each other.

What is your first dance song? –  Perfect – Ed Sheeran

 

 

Wallalong house wedding – New testimony from Emma and Kim!

Wallalong house wedding – New testimony from Emma and Kim!

We are absolutely in awe of your amazing work Lisa. I knew way before we met that you would be the photographer I wanted for our wedding.

When we finally got to meet you and your beautiful personality we knew we chose the perfect person. You are so helpful and very responsive and you just made everything so easy.

You went above and beyond for us. Lisa, Kim and I cannot thank you enough for everything, you are so incredibly lovely, fun and chilled and you just made things happen.

We love you and cannot wait to see more photos

 

Wallalong House – Emma and Kim

Wallalong House – Emma and Kim

How did you meet each other? We met through a mutual friends engagment party in the Katherine (NT) It was a dress up party, I went as Pocahontas and Kim went as a cowboy with a inflatable steed and the rest is history.

Describe your ideal wedding day: To be surrounded by big beautiful trees with our favourite people whilst eating, drinking and dancing the night away.

Who did you choose to marry you, and why? Our celebrant Glenda is a very good family friend of Kim’s. We are absolutely honored that such a dear friend of the Sherman family will marry us.

Tell me about your venue? What was the deciding factor? Huge trees, green rolling hills,  a beautiful old homestead, it is perfection

Why did you end up choosing Lisa Lent to shoot your day? I have been following Lisa for years, her candid photos and the ability to capture moments (that arent staged) are second to none. Her loving nature and sense of humor put us completely at ease. I think your photos make the people viewing them feel like they were there.

Which company is doing your hair and make up? Stevi Hopkins – makeup, Chic Artistry for Hair

Are you having a DJ or live band? Who did you choose? Master Blaster

Where did you get your wedding day clothing from? Bride’s dress is from Marry me Bridal. Bridesmaids are from White runway, Suits are from Rundle Tailoring

Who is doing your florals and your decorations? Botanical Bird

Name 2 things you want your guests to remember about your wedding: Fun and Memorable

First Dance Song? – XO by Beyonce (played by the band)