Category: <span>Destination Wedding</span>

Category Archives: Destination Wedding

Alana + Louis // An elopement – via helicopter – in Queenstown, New Zealand {A Heli-Wedding}

Being invited to capture an elopement is a special thing. Taking a helicopter to a 4000+ foot mountain peak – on a snowy, yet perfectly sunlit day – is another thing entirely.

Alana (a talented Perth-based wedding and commercial photographer) + Louis took Alastair and me (She Takes Pictures He Makes Films) on the adventure of their lives. Instead of throwing a huge wedding, they chose to make their vows with only their celebrant, Alastair and myself, the helicopter pilot, and the knockout grandeur of mother nature as their witnesses. What an honour it was for us all.

They returned from their dream-like ‘Heliwedding’ to a private, candlelit dining room at their hotel – the stunning Matakauri Lodge – where (they tell me) they continued pinch themselves throughout their meal… and for many days afterwards.

I’m thrilled to present my photos from the day, and Alastair’s gorgeous film (at the bottom of the post). The awesome soundtrack was kindly provided by Melbourne’s LANKS (our new favourite producer), and the title illustration is by artist Caro Facelli.

Full credits at the bottom of the post.

VENDOR CREDITS

Dress: Aelkemi
Louis’ suit: Politix
Louis shoes: Gingers
Alana’s shoes: Senso
Hair: Claire at Beautiful Bridal Hair
Makeup: Juliet at JET
Celebrant: Katherine Ormond
Helicopter: Over the Top
Rings: Kristian Fraurud
Earrings: Mania Mania
Fur: Lilya

– Now see Alastair’s film –

Lucy, the photos are breathtaking. I have no words. The way that you have captured our day and us is simply perfect. We are smiling from ear to ear and just can’t believe the moments you managed to capture on the day. You are a seriously talented lady – unbelievable. We are both in awe of your work and really can’t even begin to put into words what these photos mean to us.

Alastair, WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE the film of our wedding day – it is just beyond. The film is everything. Exceeds all of our expectations and is simply perfect. We can’t believe now that we even thought about not having a film of our day – what you have created for us is a masterpiece that we will treasure forever.

We are so so so thrilled and are in awe of you two and your incredible work!! THANK YOU so much for just being so awesome from start to finish – can’t thank you guys enough and we honestly couldn’t think of two better people to have with us on our wedding day. Thank you thank you thank you both from the bottom of our hearts!

– Alana + Louis

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Tiff + Terepai // Byron Bay Destination Wedding // She Takes Pictures He Makes Films

Tiff + Terepai chose the perfect location for their three days of wedding bliss; the beautiful Byron Bay. Sun, surf, crystals, tipis… drumming and dancing, feasts and ferns… laughter, love and the moon.

Alastair and I were invited as She Takes Pictures He Makes Films to capture their amazing family’s love story.

We joined Terepai, his oldest son Tainui and his mates on an early morning surf; visited the healing surrounds of Crystal Castle with Tiff, her besties and her adorable little gentlemen Rocket and Fin; partied and soaked in the sun throughout the wedding day at the stunning The Grove Byron Bay; and relaxed at a chilled recovery breakfast at Secret Garden the following morning.

The wedding celebrated their diverse heritage with a special Polynesian ceremony performed by Terepai’s mum, sister and Aunts, laying brightly-coloured traditional linens around the embracing family. After a sun-kissed golden hour portrait session with the beautiful couple, everyone ate, drank and danced into the night (with special drumming solos from Terepai and little rockstar Fin).

We were absolutely honoured to have been part of it, and to have had the chance to meet so many incredible, fun and talented people along the way.

Full credits at the bottom of the post.

♦ Featured in the Hello May Real Wedding Special.

– Surfing and Crystals // The Day Before –

– Gettin Hitched –

– Recovery Breakfast –

Wedding Venue: The Grove Byron Bay
Recovery Venue: Secret Garden
Tipis and furniture: SamiKata Tipi Events
Make up: Bronnie Jane @ Two Hearts Club
Hair: Wesley Mitton
Stationary: Kathryn Green Illustrations
Celebrant: Inner Circle Ceremonies
Catering: Eat Drink Catering
Florals: Bower Botanicals<
Props: Rust and Romance
Hire: Byron Bay Wedding and Party Hire, Frank & joy Hire
Dress: Anna Maurer Bridal Couture
Lighting: North Coast Events
Music and Dance: Fernando Aragones, Kamo’s Island dance group, Kooii
Photography and Videography: She Takes Pictures He Makes Films
Special thanks to Soph from us.

Posted in Destination Wedding + Wedding

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Lucinda + Ben // St Mary’s By The Sea, Port Douglas Destination Wedding

What better way to celebrate your love, than to escape the southern winter and head to glorious Far North Queensland? Lu + Ben and their awesome Adelaide peeps know what’s up.

After several lazy beachside days with their family and friends, this lovely twosome was hitched at the delightfully cute St Mary’s By The Sea, and partied through the night in the nearby Sugar Wharf – a rustic timber venue perched directly over the clear blue tropical waters. Bliss.

Alastair and I were stoked to be brought along as She Takes Pictures He Makes Films – sharing this adventure with all these excellent humans was an absolute honour.

Film soundtrack featuring original songs by Australia’s The Soorleys and The Honey Pies, and an illustration by Holly Connors.
Full wedding credits at the bottom of the post.