Archive for the “Weddings” Category

Chinese Garden and L’Aqua again The girls got ready at the Radisson Hotel and we walked to the Chinese Garden for the civil ceremony. The ceremony was in the Water Pavillion. After the ceremony we captured some simple informals around the garden. We caught the scenic mini trains from the Chinese Garden to L’Aqua at Cockle Bay.

Civil Marriage Celebrant :: Kris Kimpton

Makeup Design :: Karyn Lee

Hair Art :: Rosetta Chidiac (0416 026 135)

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Tiny details

Bridal makeup

Girls

Boys

Kiss

Husband & Wife

I love the bamboo

Relaxed Portrait

The bridal party

I like this one - traveling in style

…until a flat tyre

Cake- love the cake toppers

Best man speech

First dance - love the backlite created by someones camera

Garter throw - I love it

I captured a beautiful wedding today. The B&G booked me 12 months ago. Bride is from California and Groom is an aussie The day started at Cremorne for the preparation, followed by a ceremony at The Hall of Longevity at the Chinese Gardens. We captured some simple and relaxed formal around the Chinese Gardens and also at a private house at Vaucluse. The reception was at the very popular Dockside venue, L’Aqua at Darling Harbour. Hair and Makeup was by Leah Ruddy from cheekmakeup. The ceremony was conducted by civil marriage celebrant Ethnee Brooks. The cars was from Luxury Car Hire at Willoughby.

Documentary Wedding :: Vincent Lai @ www.vincentlai.com.au

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Preparation

I like this one

Bride and Dad

Nice - bride and mum

Groom and mum

The ceremony - lovely background

Bride is gorgeous

The view from a private house at Vaucluse - AWESOME !

We captured some relaxed images there…..

I love this one

and this one

We even drop by Macquarie Light House

The wedding cake

The speech by best man

Bridal dance

My first Monday wedding This wedding is simple and relaxed,  they wanted the day documented as is with a few formals - my style. The bridal party was getting ready at The Urban Hotel at St Leonards. Professionl hair styling was by the lovely Martha from www.dmakeupstation.com. The civil ceremony was at the Rotunda at Balmoral beach, I love this location. The civil marriage celebrant was Vanessa Sciacca. After the ceremony we headed to a private resident at Greenwich for a catered reception. Music at the reception was by Raffaele & Janet Agostino, check them out @ www.agostinomusic.com.au.

Documentary Wedding :: Vincent Lai @ www.vincentlai.com.au

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Prep - hair styling

I like - race to the opposite room for the makeup

Makeup

The boys

Putting on the veil

Nice natural lighting

100% real

Bridal party - not sure what the groom was up too

Relaxed portrait

I love the colour of the sky

The million dollar view house at Greenwich - you can see the Harbour Bridge and the city, can I drop by for NYE ?

Must be something very funny

Cup cake wedding cake

I feel hungry just looking at this image

Grandma

The couple today is a referral from a uni/work friend, thank you Roy & Jaime ! We started at Castle Hill for the hair and makeup preparations. The ceremony was at the lovely Rose Garden located inside Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens. The garden civil ceremony was conducted by marriage celebrant Philip John Grace. After the ceremony we captured some relaxed formals around the gardens and also the CBD. The reception was at Le Montage located at Lilyfield over looking Iron Cove Bay. It was also great working with videographer Jarek Lawonski.

Documentary Wedding :: Vincent Lai @ www.vincentlai.com.au

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Lovely flowers

Captured with my new lens

Detail candid

On the way to the Rose Garden

Dad and Bride

B & G - light was harsh at the garden

Joining hands with a ribbon

Husband and Wife - relaxed formals

I like this image - my style

Bridal Party

Wedding Cake

Bridal waltz

Relaxed portrait in the dark

I captured the pre-wedding session in August for the couple today - you can see it here, the images was used to make a “guest book”. Another raining wedding today, but it did stop during parts of the day for some relaxed portraits The day started with 2 Chinese tea ceremonies with the B&G in there tradition gowns. After the tea ceremonies the B&G changed into there western suites and wedding gown before heading to Woolwich @ Clarkes Point Reserve for an outdoor wedding under a large marquee. We captured some formals around the area and also in the cbd after the ceremony. The reception was at Zilver Chinese Restaurant in Chinatown. The dancing and music was awesome !!!! Thank you for the great food guys !

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Life has its moments…make them unforgettable - Vincent Lai @ www.vincentlai.com.au

Detail candid It is all about the Tea Ceremony at a Chinese Wedding

The bride, bridesmaids and flower girls.

Groom has to pass a few test before he can enter the house

Not sure what he was eating, must be yummy

I love this image

Tea ceremony with grandma

A quick change of gowns - I also like this one

I love the Rolls Royce - you can hire them at Elite Bridal Cars

The wedding ceremony under a marquee at Clarkes Point

The groom….more on the groom this week, since we all know how gorgeous the bride is already from looking at the prewedding images

Lovely bridal party - the rain stopped and we got some lovely image with the soft light

Husband & Wife

I like

The night ended at midnight with some crazy dancing by the groom

Troy from EncoreMedia has just uploaded the video trailer for the wedding on Sunday 28th Sept 2008. Check it out ! Also make sure you checkout his blog.

Hair & Makeup - Louise McLoughlin

Videography - Troy from EncoreMedia

Ceremony decorations - Events By Nadia

Marriage Celebrant - Wendy Bull

Ceremony music - Sydney Ensemble

Reception - Doltone House

It was like summer today, it was very hot.  The day started at Kellyville Ridge for the preparations. We went into The Rocks Area and Chinese Gardens for some formals before we heading to Pyrmont Point Park for the official ceremony. After the ceremony we headed across to Doltone House at Jones Bay Wharf for the reception.

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Vincent Lai @ www.vincentlai.com.au

Beautiful bride

The bride and groom meet each other before the ceremony

The bridal party

Relaxed formals

The Chinese Gardens at Darling Harbour is great for photos

Informals

Troy from EncoreMedia at work

I love the bridal bouquet

The ceremony - dad & bride

Great fisheye view

The kiss - it was very windy too

Husband & Wife

Wedding cake

Fantastic simple informal relaxed documentary wedding - my style It is all about the lovely colours today and the real emotions, real love and real moments. The day started at The Observatory Hotel capturing the preparation, we just walked to the Observatory Hill Rotunda when it was time for the wedding ceremony. After the ceremony we headed back to the Hotel for a quick change and then we walked to Circular Quay to board a Vagabond Cruise for a relaxing afternoon lunch reception. Hair & Makeup was by Nicolle Adrichem and Videography was by Tony.

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Documentary Wedding :: Vincent Lai

Simple details - I should use my macro lens more often

Love the colourful Indian Saree

The radiant bride

Is my teeth clean ?

The combination of tradition and western ceremony at The Observatory Hill Rotunda

Real love

Father of Bride - joining the couples hands together

Detail candids

Real moments

On the way to Circular Quay to board the Vagabond Cruise

Real love

Real emotions

The bridal dance

A new demo book - Classic Art Book

I love the simplicity

I love simplicity - images, books and designs