The wedding of Samantha & Stephen at the wonderful Beachside Dojo in Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches was absolutely stunning, and the couple wanted to do something a little different... We did their bridal portraits before the ceremony due to timings and because there was gale force winds on the day I found a great park in the middle of Manly that we could use and still be protected from the weather. Sam & Stephen also wanted to use this opportunity to read their vows in private to each other instead of during the ceremony. I really loved this idea and hope to see it used by many more couples in the future - It was a wonderfully special moment, just for the two of them.

Big thanks to Claire Belford for celebrating their marriage, Beachside Dojo for hosting the do, Little Lane for their styling, and everyone else that helped make this day everything that Samantha & Stephen wanted it to be. For those wondering about the designer of Sam’s incredible gown - it was the one and only Grace Loves Lace :)