Megan & Rory

Megan got ready at the hotel in a beautiful dress from Bijoux Bridal, with make-up by Sharon at Lustre Bridal and hair by Nicole at NC Hair. Those last few minutes before the ceremony always give us so much: finishing touches, proud faces and a good hug before heading downstairs.

It was a lovely ceremony, with Megan and Rory surrounded by their family and friends. The white flowers framed them beautifully, but it’s the faces I keep coming back to in these photographs: the smiles between the two of them and the reactions around the room.

And the ring security! Sunglasses on, case in hand and taking the job seriously. What an entrance.

There was plenty of chilled time to catch up, have a laugh and enjoy being together. We gathered everyone for a few group photographs, then left room for the bits you can’t plan: hugs, kids twirling and guests making each other laugh.

With the wind doing its thing outside, we also made the most of the hotel interiors for a few quieter portraits of Megan and Rory together.

The speeches gave us plenty to photograph, from the people on the microphone to the reactions all around the room. I love those moments when you look across a table and everyone is laughing at once.

It was a fantastic team to work alongside, with Vivid Digital Weddings capturing the film, Lauren from Something Blue on content, Cameron Young bringing the magic and James Harvey on acoustic music.

We didn’t make it onto the beach: it was simply too windy. Instead, after dinner we jumped out for some portraits in the wee gardens and beside the town hall. A little change of scene, a few minutes together and a lovely green backdrop without needing to head down onto the shore.

That’s my top tip if you’re thinking about Brisbane House. Keep those gardens in mind. You can still have beautiful outdoor portraits when the beach isn’t the right option on the day.

This was the first time I’d seen Here We Joe here, and honestly: party, party, party. Unbelievable. He is some guy.

Hands in the air, glow sticks everywhere and a crowd right up for it. After such a lovely, relaxed day, the evening went to another level. These are exactly the photographs that make staying for the dancing worthwhile.