Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Our Huge Weekend - Wedding Two - Stacey and Chris, 8th May

While Alex was in Brisbane shooting the three day wedding, I was flown to Canberra for the wedding of Stacey and Chris. From the moment I saw Stacey's smiling face at the airport I knew I was going to have a great weekend.

I arrived on the Thursday before her wedding and the first thing we did was head to a shopping center to buy me a decent jacket. Canberra was cold! I was expecting that, but being a Queenslander I don't own a lot of gear that's suited to very chilly temperatures. I found a jacket and Stacey then took me on a bit of a drive around to show me the sites and run a few last minute errands. Stacey talks... a lot. I got to hear all about the plans, the family, her gorgeous dogs Orson and Oi, her shoes, Chris's cufflinks that still hadn't arrived, her flowers... I loved it. Her excitement was contagious and I was just wanting to get into the job of shooting! It was all sounding like Stacey and Chris's day was coming together so perfectly.

That night, Stacey and Chris took me out for Kevin's Chinese - I was a little dubious heading into a place named, "Kevin's" to eat Chinese food but I shouldn't have been worried. I recommend the duck. The dinner was a good chance for me to sit down and chat to Chris and meet him properly and over dinner I got to see such a cute connection between Stacey and Chris and it was really heart warming. It's definitely a dinner I won't forget in a hurry.

The next day was full of errands for Stacey and I accompanied her on the trip (and the cufflinks arrived! Yay!). It was the first chance for me to get a look at the reception venue, Poacher's Pantry. On the drive out there I was getting excited at the gorgeous countryside we were driving through. I knew that I had to find a way to shoot out there because it was so beautiful and the autumn colours were magnificent. That night I dined with Stacey's mother, sister and partner, a couple of their very good friends and of course, Stacey. Another night of meeting wonderful people and having a great time out.

The wedding day started early as I arrived at Stacey's hotel just after breakfast to capture the first of the traditional ceremonies. The mother of the bride brushes the brides hair and prepares her for the day ahead. A short time later the hairdresser and make-up artists arrived and so did Robyn Geering who is a fab Canberra photographer who was helping me out for the day.

There were just so much that happened on this wedding day and amazingly, it all went off without a hitch! There was a Chinese tea ceremony, Stacey and Chris's dogs as ring-bearers, amazing scenery and delicious lighting conditions, an athletic Chinese lion dance, great food and lovely people.

Really, what more can a wedding photographer ask for?

Thank you so much Stacey, Chris and family for making me feel so welcome during my time in Canberra. I had a great time and I loved every minute of my stay and congratulations on your marriage.

Another big thank you to Robyn for heading out with me and doing a stellar job (particularly on all the detail photos) - you rocked it!

14 comments:

  1. Your detail shots are killer. So are your black and whites. You just did everything right. :-)

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  2. Stunning as always Alicia. You guys always do such an amazing job with weddings.

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  3. wow, I can hear Stacey's gorgeous laugh through all of these images. Such a gorgeous day. I had sooo much fun. Thankyou for the wonderful opportunity.

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  4. A huge thank you to Alicia for agreeing to come to Canberra for our wedding - it was just a dream come true!!!!!!! Also a big thank you to Robyn for being part of Chris and my special day. Thank you for taking such incredible and breathtaking photos! Everyone I have shown them to thinks they're just stunning - all the moments captured so well!!!

    It was very surprising the day went so well considering the day Alicia and I had the day before ( Friday)....I was driving around everywhere picking up friends from the airport, picking up flowers, dropping decorations off at the reception, picking up wedding dress, checking into hotel, getting hair and nails done, mum setting up my bed, buying a mother's day present etc etc. Alicia, thank you so much for being the calming force! I would have gone insane I reckon!!!!! LOL

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  5. Beautiful! Fantastic work!

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  6. Beautifully captured - well done!

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  7. These are awesome. I always love looking at your work!!

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  8. Alicia, I love the storytelling in these images. Your use of light throughout the set is absolutely brilliant as well.

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  9. Alicia, wow! This is beautifully captured, from the detail shots through to the bride & groom portraits, and what an awesome ceremony!

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  10. Really enjoyed looking through these, they're all so beautiful and colourful. The portraits are just stunning!

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  11. Stacey and Chris couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. You've captured them both just right! I can see the joy in both their faces and the love they have for each other has been captured to the tee. Well done, great job! Congrats to Stacey and Chris and may they have a lifetime of happiness ahead of them.

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