What a gorgeous thing an elopement is! A small and perfectly intimate wedding ceremony that allows your to marry the love of your life with only your closest family and/or friends by your side. Ellen & Dylan pulled off the perfect elopement, and with a backyard party to follow the next day, they did not miss out on a thing!

When I watch Ella and Sam look at each other I see true love and affection. Just look at that photo above, and you'll see exactly what I mean! I had such a great time capturing some family photos for them in lieu of an engagement session in May last year, and ever since have been looking forward to capturing more love and smile filled photos for them on their wedding day.

I've been looking forward to the wedding of these two since their epic and adventurous engagement session in December. The day was just as beautiful as I imagined, elegantly relaxed and so much fun! The preparations for the day were full of smiles, hot chips and excitement. With a wedding ceremony that was full of love, laughter and even a gecko (those present will know what I'm talking about). :)

Maria and her family had been planning on getting some beautiful, professional family photos done for a little while. And I was so glad to be able to capture some gorgeous beach portraits at sunset with her immediate family on the weekend. With her two children, parents, brother, sister in law and two nephews it was a wonderful opportunity to capture some beautiful photos for the whole family!

The time between Frances & David’s engagement session in June last year and their wedding this Saturday gone just flew by! From the very start they had fallen in love with the private property at Kuitpo Forest, famous for a large, old tree. Both being very involved in the scouts, they wanted to do justice to the natural setting whilst bringing in touches from the scout hall. Such as the chairs and benches that perfectly blended in with the rustic setting of their ceremony.

What a beautiful day this was! A wedding ceremony so intimate that the only witnesses were myself and the celebrants husband, just the right amount required to legally marry. <3 It was a very special day to be a part of, and in my mind the perfect South Australian Country elopement. Rachel & Leigh kept things simple, but perfectly sweet. With lovely coloured ribbons hanging from a tree making the backdrop for the ceremony. A beautifully bright bouquet, stunning boutique wedding dress and the Australian countryside complimenting the rustic setting of the Battunga Bed & Breakfast.

Chanel & Dale are good friends of one of my awesome couples, and I have no hesitation in saying now that they are also ranked up amongst my faves! Laid back but with awesome style, their wedding at Barrister's Block Winery was so so good. The boys had a morning mixed with laughter, beer and last minute ironing overlooking an amazing Blackwood view. And the girls prepared in the gorgeous onsite accommodation at Barrister's Block, with live music ringing out from their balcony and little ones running under foot.

On Sunday I went for a lovely drive to capture a lovely wedding at historic Murray Bridge. The day was beautifully warm, and their ceremony location the Wharf Hill Rotunda had a gorgeous view over the lake. As guests arrived the quiet view took on a joyous ambience with laughter ringing out from happy family and friends.

Jen & Trent are such a sweet couple, and their wedding on Saturday was a great reflection of them! Relaxed, fun and not-fussy, but also real and beautiful. As a lover of golf, the Grange Golf Club was the perfect wedding venue for Trent. The classic and elegant style of the club also beautifully complimented Jen's colour scheme of blue, grey and silver. I also can't help but mention how amazingly green and trim the grass was, like lush carpet. A beautiful spot for a wedding ceremony, overlooked by tall trees and cool shade.

One word popped to mind first when it came for me to describe Jas & Matthew, and that is awesome. They are both so laid back, adventurous, kind and loving. From each meeting with them leading up to their wedding to the day itself, every moment spent in their company was a joy. The emotion and energy as they got ready for their special wedding day, through to the moment just before they saw each other was truly palpable. As much as I love weddings, connections and love I think I hold myself together pretty well at wedding ceremonies. But these guys nearly had me in tears.