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Photographic Art – Gold Coast Wedding Photographers

How you met?

On the eighth of the eighth in 2010 at a place called Little Creatures in Fremantle, Perth. Sunday session was in full swing for the evening and the air was fairly crisp. Jen who lived on the Gold Coast at the time was in Perth for the first time with a work function. Rosco, who worked in the North West on construction sites, just happened to be having Sunday session on the way back from Margaret River. While Jen was going to the bar for the last drink, she was confronted by Rosco looking for a high-five. One high-five later and the rest is history…

How Rosco proposed?

We went on a two week holiday to Fiji in June last year and after roughing it on the outer islands; we decided to treat ourselves to the luxurious Tokoriki Island Resort for a few days. It was nearing sunset so I asked Jen if she wanted to go for a walk along the beach for some sunset photos, which wasn’t an unusual way to finish the day. I was just wearing my boardies, Jen in her bikini with a light dress and both barefoot. As Jen’s hair was a bit fizzy from the heat she decided to dip her hair in the water for the photos. As she waded out about knee deep, a wave knocked her over and she got drenched. As the sun was just starting to set, it seemed like the perfect time to drop to a knee and propose as Jen came out of the water. Of course, she never expected it and was a very fun moment!!

What did you think of your wedding day experience?

It was perfect, the weather was great, almost too good, it was a very warm Gold Coast day. Everything seemed to come together during the day with no dramas. We even had a spare half hour after photos to cruise around Burleigh in the Limo having a few wines before the reception.

What was your favourite part of the day?

It is hard to choose a favourite part of the day, the congratulations after ceremony was great when we got to see everyone who had travelled far and wide to be with us.

What have you thought of your photography experience with us?

It was a great experience; it was also a pleasure at both the planning stage of the wedding and post-wedding workshop developing our perfect album with our favourite photos. Kara and Chris were full of creative energy during the whole day of the wedding, which was infectious to all of us. Brad’s artistic skills on the computer have brought out the best of each photo and our album. We have some absolute amazing photos that will be up on the wall for the rest of our lives.

Any advice for other couples planning their wedding:

Develop your own checklist from the many versions on the Internet. The list will be very long and daunting to start with but you will be soon ticking items off. Family and friends want to help so don’t forget to let them take some weight off your shoulders.

Links to suppliers that you would like to mention:

Wedding Stationery: We made all our wedding stationery with supplies from Sabre, Southport (http://www.sarbe.com.au/) and Paper Annie P. Paperie, Perth (http://www.anniep.com.au/)

Wedding Ceremony Venue: Alawara Mansion, Tallai, Gold Coast (http://www.alawara.com.au/)

Wedding Celebrant: Benjamin Carlyle (https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.carlylecelebrant)

Wedding Music: Processional – Adele, One and Only; Singing the register – Jack Johnson, Better Together; Recessional, Plain white tees, Rhythm of love; Wedding dance – Midnight Youth, Golden Love.

Wedding Reception Venue: The beautiful Oskars Restaurant, Burleigh Heads (http://www.oskars.com.au/)

Wedding Styling: Style on Q (http://www.styleonq.com.au/)

Wedding Flowers: Aunty Sue and Style on Q (http://www.styleonq.com.au/)

Wedding Cake: Cakes Alouisa (http://www.cakesalouisa.com.au/)

Bridal Gown: Strictly Bridal (http://strictlybridal.com.au/)

Groom and Groomsmen Suits: Tailor made in Hong Kong

Wedding Shoes and Accessories: Shoes by Toni Bianco, Jewelry by Chrysalini

Wedding Hair and Makeup: Erin Gallienne (http://www.eringallienne.com/)

Wedding Transport: Royale Limousines (http://www.royalelimousines.com.au/index.aspx)

Honeymoon: North America – Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York and Mexico!

Photographic Art – Gold Coast Wedding Photographers

How did you meet:

Mitch and I actually went to highschool together, although we never spoke at school. Reason being Mitch was three grades above me and claims he thought I ‘looked nice’ but was too young for him at the time! Obviously we met up again after we had both finished school when it was more ‘age-appropriate’

How did Mitch propose:

Mitch proposed while we were on holiday with my Dad and Stepmum in beautiful Broome in North WA. He waited until we were a few days in to our stay and then took me on a sunset picnic at Cable Beach. At the time I wondered why he was insisting on carrying our heavy esky right up to the top of the sand dune! He again waited a couple of hours until the sun was setting over the ocean and then asked me to pour him a drink. As I turned around with his drink there he was, on bended knee with the engagement ring of my dreams! It made it more special that we could then go and celebrate with my family. My idea of the perfect proposal!

What did you think of your wedding day experience:

We had an amazing wedding day experience! Celebrating the most special time of our lives so far with a great venue, great suppliers, great food and wine, and getting to enjoy all of this with our loved ones – it was everything we wanted and had imagined plus so much more!

What was your favourite part of the day:

Interestingly enough, the ceremony. We had envisaged it to be the recption while we enjoyed celebrating with all of our guests, howevever, after experiencing the day nothing beats watching each other as the the bride walks down the aisle and whilst we said all of those special words to each other in the ceremony.

What have you thought of your photography experience with us:

We have had a perfect experience with Photographic Art. Truly, there is nothing we would change about the photographers we chose. Photographic Art demonstrated experience, professionalism and excellence the whole step of the way. Brad and Kara are also very genuine and likable, making us feel comfortable throughout the whole wedding photography journey. The photos are exceptional… and everyone else who has veiwed them has enthusiastically agreed. We can’t wait until our beautiful album arrives!

Any Advice for other Couples planning their wedding:

Don’t discount the importance of quality memorabilia from the day (e.g. photos, videos, guest book etc). It may seem overwhelming during the planning stage when you have so many other things to organise, however, once the day is over all you want to do is relive it, and without tangible memories of your day it will be much easier to forget all the details!

A Note From Photographic Art :

Hanna and Mitch, may we say how much fun we had spending the day with you. Your bridal party was an absolute pleasure and we must admit, you were all just loving the camera, particularly the girliesWe loved the thought you put into the styling of your day and the fact that you chose fantastic people for us to work with among our industry. We wish you both the most amazing journey through your lives together. xo Brad & Kara