the blog.
Stalk some weddings I’ve shot, get inspo for your own day, and get a vibe of what your wedding photos could look like if you book with me. Enjoy the rabbit hole of weddings I have below, but don’t forget to come up for air and eat dinner later, and maybe take the trash out, it’s probably bin day.
I just want to look at pretty pictures, yeah same bro.
Francesca & Campbell
When Francesca and Campbell got engaged in Tasmania they had no idea Covid was just around the corner waiting to eff up all their wedding plans! Here’s how it went down.
💍 Jan 2020 Got engaged!
🥂 April 2020 Engagement Party CANCELLED 🦠
👰🤵 September 2020 Wedding CANCELLED 🦠
👰🤵 August 2021 Wedding went ahead but had to downscale to 20 guests and Reception was CANCELLED 🦠
💃🕺 Feb 2022 Reception originally wanted to have on the farm but BAM restrictions came in and had to do a mad dash to Port Neill Golf Club and finally celebrated with family and friends (YAY!)
Here’s a few of the legends who made it happen for these guys:
Photographer - Bec Smart Photography
Videographer - Lightwise (scroll to the end to see some footage!)
Hair - Platinum FX Cummins
Makeup - Sarah Dickinson Specialist Makeup + Beauty Therapy
Celebrant - Amanda Puckridge
Catering - Del Giornos
Dress - Erin Clare custom made from The Vintage Bride Boutique
Bridesmaids dresses - Chancery
Brides and Bridesmaids earrings - Peggy & Twig
Groom, Groomsmen & Pageboy - Joseph Uzumcu
Rings - Pedemonte
Decor - EP Function Hire
Flowers - Golden Sable Florist
Cake - Sugar Daisy Cakes
Marquee - Open Eyre Events
Drinks Van - Grain & Vesper
Videography by Lightwise
Luke & Jenna
They don’t come more down to earth than Luke & Jenna. These two spent their wedding day walking the grounds of the picture perfect Bungaree Station just north of Clare S.A. Dancing the night away with music from the hugely talented Ash Gale to top off what was a fantastic day!
Location - Bungaree Station Homestead
Dress - Enzoani from Jenny & Gerry’s
Makeup - Jenna Kleinig
Hair - Lou from Vivid Vixen
Rings - Offe Jewellers
Flowers - Michelle from Flower Girls
Cake - Sweet Nostalgia
Music - Ash Gale
Decor - Mid North Party Hire & Made With Grace
Videographer - Lonely Pine Weddings
Photographer - Bec Smart Photography
Kayla & Bryce
The locals of Coffin Bay are no strangers to emus and kangaroos roaming the streets with little care in the world, so it was no surprise to see a few emus arrive on the beach to watch Bryce marry Kayla. The sand was so hot Kayla almost had to run down the aisle! There was so many little details which I loved about their wedding, little Hangover Kits, a welcoming surf board, donut wall were just a few of them, but my absolute favourite part of their wedding was an emotional Bryce watching as his gorgeous Kayla walk down the aisle towards him.
Hair & Makeup - Hairworx
Dress - Grace Loves Lace
Rings - Oceannia Jewels
Decor - Bryce & Kayla
Flowers - Golden Sable Florist
Catering - 34 Degrees South
Cake - Cake Dreams By Wendy
Entertainment - Max Fredericks
Celebrant - Nicole Hancox
Photographer - Bec Smart Photography
Dani & Lucas
Danielle and Lucas made the trek down from Tennant Creek N.T. for their wedding on the beach at South Australia’s Port Neill, about 80kms north east of Port Lincoln. One of my favourite places to be and somewhere I’ve photographed more families than I can count. For good reason, white sands, blue waters, it really is a gorgeous place.
Here are some of the team that made their day possible.
Reception Location - Port Neill Golf Club
Hair - Amy from Indalo Hair
Makeup - Leila Gobin Makeup
Celebrant - Ngahuia from Mana Ceremonies
Dress - Grace Loves Lace
Flowers - Golden Sable Florist
Catering and Cake - Head Catering Whyalla
Rings - Danielle’s - James Allen NYC. Lucas’s - Infinity Rings
Decor - EP Function Hire
Photographer - Bec Smart Photography
Luke & Makenzie
Waddikee S.A. population 29. After a recent summer downpour in the area, with some places reaching 160mm of rain in 24 hours, there was plenty of water around making this tiny town in the outback even more picturesque for Makenzie and Luke’s surprise wedding! Under the guise of an Engagement Party, guests were for the most part amazed when it was announced that they were there for something much more important.
Surprise it’s a wedding!
Hair - Whyalla Hair Lair
Makeup - Leila Gobin Makeup
Celebrant - Kiah Wicks
Videographer - Kinship Videography
Dress - Jenny and Gerry’s
Makenzie’s Hat - Will & Bear
Catering - Grocke’s
Entertainment - Jack Spurling
Flowers - Makenzie
Wedding Cake - Penny
Check out Makenzie & Luke’s short film by the talented Astyn from Kinship Weddings below.
Sammy & Brett
Married in “3 Gum Paddock” says it all about Bretto & Sammy. In the middle of borders opening and closing, this Broken Hill couple finally made it happen, on a farm at Yeelanna, just north of Cummins, South Australia. On possibly one of the windiest days Eyre Peninsula has ever seen, but they didn’t let that stop them.
Hair - Lisa Mannion Pinned Up Hairdressing
Makeup - Sarah Dickinson
Reverend - David Shrimpson “The Flying Padre”
Catering - Damian Mrdjen
Cake - Amy Maddern
Suits - Taro Cash
Dress - Madi Lane Bridal
Flowers - The Little Bloom Studio
Sarah & Luke
Married at the Peter Teakle Winery on top of the hill overlooking vineyards and the beautiful Port Lincoln, this gorgeous couple held an intimate wedding ceremony surrounded by their closest family and friends. The reception was held at the Line & Label Restaurant at the same location where Sarah and Luke announced a sneaky and fantastic surprise that they were expecting a baby!
Hair - Ashleigh Henley
Make Up - Leila Gobin Make Up
Celebrant - Kiah Wicks
Ceremony - Peter Teakle Winery
Reception - Line & Label Restaurant
Entertainment - ChrissyK & da Greek
Dress - Connie Simmonetti
Suits - American Tailors
Rings - Ralf Fisch
Decor - Ultimate Celebrations
Flowers - Golden Sable
Cake - Sugar Daisy Cakes
Photography - Bec Smart Photography
Emily & Patrick
Clare Valley played host to Emily and Patrick’s Wedding 2.0 (first wedding date postponed due to Covid!). They were so lucky to have the most amazingly beautiful day topped off with the most spectacular sunset I’ve ever seen! They were just about to do their first dance inside when I whispered for them to come outside and check out the sunset, a perfect backdrop for their first dance together as Mr and Mrs Thomas.
Hair - Elle Marshall Hair
Makeup - Kelsey Alyse Makeup
Celebrant - Amanda Schenk
Entertainment - Ollie Sharp
Catering - Watervale General Store
Rings - Emily’s from Massucchellis, Patrick’s from Michael Hill
Decor - Mid North Party Hire, Made With Grace Event Hire
Ceremony - Heritage Garden
Reception - Clare Showground
Lucy & Kevin
Lucy & Kevin were married on Lucy's family farm at Booborowie, a small farming community located 200 km north of Adelaide. This is the first wedding I've shot where the bride and groom's first dance was secretly choreographed. Safe to say we were all impressed by their dance floor performance! Lucy says "We didn’t want the day to end!! We weren’t ready to go home. But just so ecstatic that the day went so well and we were actually married. We had such a fun day!"
The shots we got after climbing to the top of a massive hill and overlooking the countryside were so awesome and one of my favourite parts of the day. I also loved all the little touches at the reception, tractor eskies, wedding arch made by Kevin, signing table by Lucy's dad using wood from the farm, wedding cake by Granny! It was such a family affair and the perfect wedding for Lucy being a country kid. Growing up on a farm myself I felt right at home with Lucy, Kevin and their families and friends.
"Bec was amazing. We have very little experience in front of the camera so she was so patient and friendly. She made us feel so comfortable. And she helped direct us with ideas and spots for photos with good light and made amazing suggestions. Her eye for shots is amazing. She even went and did a lap of our block to find good lighting for the girls pre wedding photos! She worked really well with our videographer as well. Not to mention her communication throughout the whole wedding organising process was amazing: before, during and after. We would highly recommend her for anyone!! We cannot thank her enough for capturing our day so well. And she was so prompt with getting the photo to us. Thank you Bec, from the bottom of our hearts!" - Lucy & Kevin
Dress: Adelaide bridal emporium (including alterations)
Suits: Peter Shearer Rundle mall
Videographer: Gurr Media
Hair and make up: Chloe Ellouise.
Boys Styling: Head of Hair
Celebrant: Patrick Frost.
Hire Company: Mid North Party Hire (equipment, tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery, sound and lighting)
Flowers: (including grooms bullet cases, table runners, bouquets, decorations and arch flowers): Lenice Pearce and Heather Davy (local women)
Caterer: Kindaruar Catering
Cake: Brides granny: Colleen Woodgate
Venue: Lucerne Park: Brides family farm
Bus company: Fidges Bus Service
Wedding arbor: Kevin Hood: groom.
Signing table: John Affolter brides dad.
Games/activities Brides family.
Rings: Class A Jewellers
Grooms watch also from Class A Jewellers
Wedding Invites: Nicole Shattock (bridesmaid)
Alcohol: Booze Brothers Stepney; Paulette Winery (red wine)
Plot twist…
You book me and everything works out hunky dory ;)