Lilyvale Royal National Park Wedding – Anna and Nick
This was definitely a wedding made with love. From Anna’s one-off gown selected from a humble Newtown dress shop, to the hand-made corsages with colourful buttons (according to Anna, “the glue gun is your friend”), to the dozens of hand-made pom-poms lining the reception pavilion, Anna and Nick’s wedding was saturated with personality and colour. They were married in the afternoon sun at Lilyvale, in the heart of Sydney’s Royal National Park, surrounded by close...
Read MoreFeatured in The Leader newspaper
Exciting news! Southern Light Photography (formerly Photos by Jay) has been featured in The Leader newspaper. We love that they have also talked about Indian weddings to give readers a bit of an insight into the traditions and culture.
Read MoreLe Montage Wedding – Bryony and Tony – St Thomas More Catholic Church, Cabarita Park
Bryony and Tony were all smiles for their big day, starting with a beautiful church ceremony at St Thomas More in Brighton Le Sands, followed by some sun-kissed photos by the beach at Cabarita Park. The wildest, rowdiest reception I’ve ever seen followed at the recently renovated and beautifully designed Marquee room at Le Montage. Bryony’s stunning gown was from Brides by Francesca. ...
Read MorePanorama House Bulli Tops Wedding – Anne and Mitch – St Catherine Laboure Catholic Church Gymea
Anne and Mitch were married in a traditional Catholic ceremony at St Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Gymea. Anne shares a close bond with her parents and grandparents; appreciative hugs and tears accentuated the preparations at home. Following the ceremony, I took the bridal party down to a secluded Cronulla beach for some fun and romantic photos. I could see that Anne and Mitch clearly love each other’s company and share a quiet and tender connection. A warm and intimate reception...
Read MoreSt George Motor Boat Club – Carly and Mark – St Andrews Anglican Church Sans Souci
Mark and Carly’s wedding was steeped in tradition and history: Mark’s family being of Scottish origin wore family tartan patterns on their kilts, and Mark wore his grandfather’s wedding band. The ceremony was held at St Andrews Anglican Church in Sans Souci, and following a relaxing boat ride around Kogarah Bay we got comfortable at the St George Motorboat Club for an evening of cigars, photo booths, fake mustaches, lolly tables and energetic live music. Carly’s gorgeous...
Read MoreRydges Cronulla Wedding – Tim and Heidi
It was a beautiful spring afternoon for Tim and Heidi’s wedding at the Rydges Hotel Cronulla. Tim and Heidi and their friends and family were filled with pride and joy, setting the scene for an enjoyable, relaxed and intimate outdoor wedding. Following some beautiful photos along the famous esplanade in Cronulla, the bridal party returned to the beautifully lit and decorated restaurant for a fun-filled reception. I love the yellow theme – perfect for a spring wedding: A little...
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