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Macedonian Wedding Traditions Alive And Well In Perth
Wow and OMG what a day, Macedonian's sure know how to party!! What a thrill to be involved in the celebrations that surrounded Angela and Zivko on their wedding day. By the time we arrived at Angela's home at 9.00am we could barely find a parking spot, the cars of friends and relatives had already filled her street. Angela was tucked up in the main bedroom not being allowed in view until Zivkos's … [Read More...]
South West Eco Wedding Makes For Magic Wedding Photography
When Gosia and Tom planned their wedding in the beautiful South West it was done with a sense of honesty and integrity. A smallish wedding with around 100 guests and no bridal party was arranged under the peppermint trees on Geograph Bay in Dunsborough. Every venue was with in easy walking distance, from the villa where Gosia prepared and dressed, to the ceremony, to the wedding photographs on the … [Read More...]
Elegant Perth Wedding
Federica was running to schedule when we arrived at her Subiaco home, - just as we'd expect with her back ground as trouble shooter at her family's restaurant, Perugino, in Subiaco. Her hair was styled by Lisa Emery and the finishing touches to her make up were being done by Heidi. Federica's dress from Elle Boutuque was stylish, elegant and simply amazing! The bridesmaid wore white gowns with a … [Read More...]
Bollywood Comes To Perth Weddings
Cottesloe Civic Centre and The WA Maritime Museum were the fabulous venue choices made by Shagun and Kylie for their December Perth wedding. We started the day meeting with Kylie, her bridesmaids and her mum while the makeup artist (Renae Huntley) and hairdresser (Trish Crisa from Bridal Classic's) were putting the finishing touches to the girls lips and curls! The flowers from Flowers by Michelle … [Read More...]
Perth’s New Years Eve Wedding
What better way to celebrate the beginnings of a marriage than to mark the occasion on the beginning of a New Year. This is just what Cat and Guy did! Cat having travelled from New Zealand to work in London and Guy having traveled from WA to work in London, miraculously came across each other while Guy was working on "things IT" under Cat's work desk. Guy must have done the job well as it was the … [Read More...]
A Perth Summer Wedding
Christmas and the New Year is always a time for family and friends to get together, so what better time to plan a Perth wedding especially if you have family interstate. Rihana and Shaun chose December 30 for their wedding. Rihana's immediate family of six arrived from Tasmania just after Christmas and other relatives joined them soon after. So with the addition of bridesmaids and … [Read More...]
Friends And Family Come To Perth And the Outback for A Summer Wedding
Naomi, a girl from Bruce Rock in WA met her husband Nick from London and they brought his family to Perth for their fabulous Perth wedding. But before the wedding day they gave their visitors a taste of the "outback" by celebrating New Years Eve at Bruce Rock. The visitors loved the experience and thought they were getting a true taste of the Australian outback. Campbell, Naomi's dad was quick to … [Read More...]
Planning A Long Distance Wedding Around Perth And The South West
A destination wedding can be a truly festive occasion with friends and relatives arriving a few days before to share in the excitement and festivities in the lead up to the wedding day. If you’re having a destination wedding, getting married out of town or coming home to get married, planning can be a little more challenging than with a local wedding. Read on for some helpful tips to make your … [Read More...]
Choosing A Celebrant For Your Wedding In Perth or the South West
Hiring a wedding celebrant for a wedding in Perth or the South West is necessary when you’re not getting married either in a church or a registry office. There are many reasons why people might choose a celebrant. Perhaps you’re having a destination wedding or want something that isn’t faith-based. Here is some helpful information that may make the job of choosing a celebrant for your … [Read More...]
Bartering For Your Bride!
The long time Chinese wedding tradition of the groom bartering with the bride's family in order that they allow her to go live with the groom and his family is still alive and well in Perth. Although in Perth in 2011 the bartering is probably just a little less serious, although having seen the bridesmaids at work I was beginning to feel some sympathy for the groom. Yati and Gordon chose to … [Read More...]
Perth Wedding Takes on a Country Feel
It was important to Keryn and Adrian that their wedding day in Perth had a relaxed, fun atmosphere, a feeling of a great get together with family and friends. Having a property in Gidgegannup also had some influence on the feel of Keryn and Adrian's wedding, (as you will see from their wedding photos below) giving it a bit of a country feel. They also took a very practical view to arrangements, … [Read More...]
Should We Include Kids In Our Wedding?
If you're planning a wedding in Perth or the South West you might be considering including a flower girl and a ring bearer There are pros and cons to having kids in the bridal party. Some couples are undecided about how to approach including children in the wedding party and in the wedding celebration. If you’ve got kids, this will most likely be an easy choice, you'll probably want them to be … [Read More...]
Get Me To The Wedding!
If you’re planning a wedding in Perth or the South West, transportation is an element you’ll want to consider. You’ll want transportation to take you to the church, the park, the beach or to wherever you’ve chosen to have your wedding as well as the photo-shoot location, reception and finally to your honeymoon suite or the airport after the big day is done. There is a variety of … [Read More...]
A “United Nations” Perth Wedding
When I arrived at the Perth wedding reception of Sunday's Macedonian-Australian-Hungarian wedding, the father of the groom proudly described his family as the "united nations of marriages". He being Australian had married a Hungarian woman, they'd had a son and a daughter, their daughter married a Jewish boy and their son married a Macedonian girl. With such a bend of cultures it sounds like a … [Read More...]
A Perth Wedding Amongst the Flowers
Priscilla and Royce are a happy, easy going couple and of course their wedding day in Perth was planned in just that style. The only demand they put on us was to make sure we got photos of their babies, a puppy pomeranian cross and a pomeranian. Which of course we made sure was "in the bag" before we left Priscilla's home. When we arrived, Priscilla was looking relaxed and ready to step in to her … [Read More...]
A Spring Perth Wedding
When we met up with Laura and Michael a few weeks prior to their wedding it was obvious family played a big part in their lives and it was important to them that this was captured in their wedding photographs. It was one of Perth's first warm days of Spring when we arrived at Laura's family home to photograph all the fussing and fluffing that goes into getting a bride ready on her wedding day. … [Read More...]
Should You Write Your Own Wedding Vows?
Do you find it romantic to write your own vows? Many couples do, it's a way of ensuring you have the opportunity to say exactly how you feel in your own words. If you're getting married in Perth or the South West we have some helpful information and some important considerations for those thinking about customised wedding vows. Remembering Your Vows Many wedding officiants, wedding … [Read More...]
Perth Weddings – Superstitions and Traditions Part 2
If you've recently become engaged you've probably already been warned of wedding superstitions and told about any traditions you should be following. We recently covered a few wedding superstitions here on our Peter Edwards Wedding Photography blog. In Part 2 of Superstitions and Traditions we've focus on some the the traditions and the meanings behind these traditions that we see in this … [Read More...]
Perth Weddings – Superstitions and Traditions Part 1
Once you start planning your wedding, it’s fun to research various wedding traditions and superstitions from around the world. Maybe you want a ceremony that matches your culture or the culture of your spouse-to-be. Perth is such a cosmopolitan city and we have a wonderful mix of cultures here on which we can draw inspiration. Maybe you want to integrate some fun and interesting elements into … [Read More...]
Perth Wedding Photography – Choosing The Right Flowers For Your Wedding Day. Part 2
In Part 1, we talked about the choice and the hows and wheres of incorporating wedding flowers into your Perth wedding day. Here’s some more info to help you with choosing the right size bouquet for you and some of the history and symbolism behind the choice of wedding flowers. Beyond flowers being nice to look at, a fabulous accessory and a great backdrop for wedding photos, there are some … [Read More...]
Perth Wedding Photography – Choosing The Right Flowers For Your Wedding Day. Part 1
There are a lot of choices to think about for your wedding day. When and where it’ll take place, what sort of wedding photographs you want, what you’ll both wear, and so on. Flowers are another consideration that can really add to the beauty of the day. Your choice of flower and how many you require will determine the final cost. Will you have real or artificial flowers? What colour flowers … [Read More...]
Eco Friendly Ideas For Weddings In Perth And The South West
Are you interested in learning more about a green wedding or maybe even just a wedding with a “green” hue to it? If you're having a Perth wedding or a wedding in the South West here are some eco friendly wedding ideas for you to consider: Give Green Party Favours Wondering what sort of wedding favours to give out? Instead of candy, a book of personalised matches, or other cliché item to … [Read More...]
Winter Wedding In Perth – Fabulous For Photography
Jain and Peter were married in the Trinity College Chapel on a very crisp Perth winter morning. Like many couples of Asian background Jain and Peter chose to make their wedding an all day celebration, with their ceremony starting at 10.30am and their reception starting at 6.30pm. Although this seems like a long day when you consider Jain and her bridesmaid would have been up before dawn to meet … [Read More...]
No. 10. Preparation And Timing For Your Perth Or South West Wedding
Are you super organised? Or are you terribly disarrayed? Regardless of your personality type, there are some smart ideas for preparation and timing of your wedding, whether it be in Perth or the South West. The right preparation will ensure that problems are kept to a minimum --- reducing stress for everyone involved. Here are some tips: A Planner Keep everything organised. Make lists, use … [Read More...]
No. 9. Can I Get My Wedding Photographs On A DVD?
Can I get my wedding photos on a DVD? In todays world of do-it-yourself technology, make your own invites, design your own service booklets, print your own photographs; this is a frequently asked question of professional wedding photographers. It may be in the name of saving a few dollars here and there in this climate of global uncertainty, or in the belief that the result will be just as good … [Read More...]
Fabulous Freo Wedding
When we arrived at Courtney's home on May 14th, there was quite a buzz! Courtney was well organised and her hair and make up had been completed. For her wedding day she made sure she was in fine hands with her friend Kiara Dougan styling her hair and Barbara Mordini creating a sensational look with makeup. Rebecca from Pick Me Flowers worked wonders with the bouquets. Courtney and her parents made … [Read More...]
A Bride’s Makeup Is An Important Part Of Having Great Wedding Photos
When planning your wedding, you’re probably focusing on your dress, the food, the ceremony location, the flowers, and the entertainment. But it’s important to remember that your wedding day makeup is just as important as all of the other larger details. Every bride wants great wedding photos taken, and the makeup of the bride and bridesmaids can take the photos from great to spectacular. A … [Read More...]
Don’t Forget the Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Murphy’s Law often happens on the most important days, doesn’t it? Be prepared on your wedding day with an emergency wedding kit so that you’re ready for those little things that always tend to happen. Here are some things you’ll want to include in your wedding emergency kit. A Sewing Kit A sewing kit is going to be important if a button comes off or you need a nip and a tuck of … [Read More...]
Tips For Your Wedding Day Hair
How many times have you looked at someone’s wedding photos and known instantly what year they got married? Mullet, beehive 60's, big 80’s hair, or another dated hairstyle? Here are some helpful wedding day hair tips so you can love your hair all day long and 20 years from now instead of taking the wedding photo off the wall. Up or Down? Should you go with an up do or leave your hair down? … [Read More...]
Wedding Jewellery – Sometimes Less is More
The wedding day is filled with an abundance of things to think about and plan for. For the bride, the way you look is often the most important thing to you. You want to be able to look back at your wedding photos without embarrassment. Jewellery is an important aspect of the day. Sometimes less is more and you should always look at the jewelry and the bridal gown and determine whether or not they … [Read More...]
Wedding Day Shoes – What Are You Wearing?
Wedding shoes can make a difference to the look on your wedding day as well as making a difference to how much you enjoy yourself, - there's nothing worse than blisters and sore feet! A combination of comfort and style are ideal. Take the time to plan for footwear and you’ll be a happy and stylish bride or groom. How High is High Enough? Try on several different shoe heights with your wedding … [Read More...]
New Zealanders’ Are Treated To A Quality Perth Wedding
Tracey and Wayne certainly treated their New Zealand friends and relatives to an ideal Perth wedding on April 9. The unseasonably warm Autumn weather was enjoyed by the New Zealand visitors who had come from very chilly weather in the South Island. On the morning of the wedding Tracey and the girls moved out to a Subiaco apartment to prepare for the day, leaving Wayne his family and friends to … [Read More...]
No. 8. Whether Planning A Wedding in Perth Or The South West, Refer To The Wedding Specialists
When it’s time to plan your wedding, you probably have a million ideas floating around in your mind. Whether planning a Perth wedding or a wedding in the southwest or Margaret River, conferring with wedding specialists is the best way to ensure your ideas come to fruition and that your wedding day goes off without a hitch. Wedding specialists include florists, caterers, wedding photographers, … [Read More...]
Autumn Wedding in Kings Park, Perth
Hilary and Matthew are a discerning couple with an eye for detail, and this was very clear on their wedding day. The day flowed effortlessly, which only happens when attention to detail has been paid in the planning stages. We met with Hilary and Matthew about four weeks prior to their wedding day at Kings Park, the location chosen by them for their wedding ceremony and reception. Hilary had some … [Read More...]
Planning a Vineyard Wedding in the South West and Margaret River
It's not surprising many Perth couples are choosing South West and Margaret River Wineries for their weddings. The landscapes are beautiful and wine venues impeccable. Every girl thinks about her wedding from the time she’s small, and the elegance and fairytale atmosphere that most bride’s desire is easily attainable with a winery wedding in the south west. This type of wedding is so popular … [Read More...]
Choosing the Right Dress for Your Perth Wedding
One of the most exciting decisions a bride makes regarding her wedding day is the style of wedding dress she’ll wear when she walks down the isle. Your dress may be something “you’ve always dreamt of”, it may be a choice among many, or perhaps you’d like to be guided by a specialist bridal gown designer. Whichever way you go it’s important that the dress you choose is the right style … [Read More...]
Perth Wedding,- A True Family Affair
When Megan and Michael planned their Perth wedding day for the 6th March 2011, they planned on getting the family involved. Megan's father Doug Booth and Uncle Ken are both wedding celebrants. With the ceremony taking place in Perth's Queen's Gardens, Ken did a fabulous job of making all the guests welcome and the bridal party and their parents feel relaxed. Once the formalities of giving away … [Read More...]
No. 7. Wedding Photographers in Perth and the South West, – Are You Getting Value?
Value can mean different things to different people, to some it has purely a financial connotation with no emotional content, - an item's worth or what it costs. But there are some items which should never be decided upon, on cost alone. Some items have an intrinsic emotional value. For example the family home, the place where you spend time with and nurture the ones you love. Photographs of … [Read More...]
Exclusive Perth Wedding Photography At Saint Mary’s Cathedral
Jessica and Lucas were greeted with a traditional summers day in Perth for their wedding at the newly renovated Saint Mary's Cathedral on Saturday, February 19th. We captured exclusive wedding photographs in the streets of Perth as well as in and around the grounds of the Cathedral. Both Lucas and Jessica had put much time and effort into choosing venues and finishing touches to make their … [Read More...]
No. 6. Wedding Photography in Perth and the South West, – Emergency Tips!
Whether you're getting married in Perth, the south west or Margaret River, you don't wont to be snapped with red wine on your dress! Those of you who are responsible for house cleaning may be familiar with Shannon Lush, "the queen of clean" and author of "Spotless". It's thanks to her that I can pass on these words of wisdom about how to get out of those messy situations on your wedding day! On … [Read More...]
No. 5. Planning for Fabulous Wedding Photography in Perth and the South West
Continuing our theme of helpful hints when choosing a quality wedding photographer in Perth, I thought we'd offer some helpful hints in planning, to help you get the best out of your wedding photography. Whether you're getting married in Perth, the south west or Margaret River with 30 or 530 guests, a wedding is a an "event" in anyone's language and usually a corporate event would have a number of … [Read More...]
Perth’s Greek Wedding
Variety is what we love about wedding photography in Perth! One week we'll be in the South West taking exquisite wedding photographs along the fantastic coast line, the next in Perth photographing a Chinese Tea Ceremony, a month later we'll be among the vineyards for a Margaret River wedding and then in a magnificent Greek Orthodox Church. When we met up with Ereyan and Tim four weeks prior to … [Read More...]
No. 4. Price Differences for Perth Wedding Photography
If you're getting married in Perth, the South West or Margaret River and have started looking at wedding photography, you might of wondered, "why the huge price difference?" Why do some wedding photographers charge $500 and others charge $5000? There's no denying there is a huge difference in price range, but there is also a huge difference in service, quality of imagery, wedding albums and … [Read More...]
No. 3. Photo-speak, – Helping You Decipher What Wedding Photographers are Talking About!
If you've just starting looking for a professional wedding photographer to photograph your wedding in Perth or around the south west, no doubt you've heard many terms bandied about and wondered "just what are they talking about!!" If you're someone looking for quality wedding photography, today I hope to explain why it's important to know this information and clear up some of the photo-speak! … [Read More...]
Fun Filled Perth Wedding Captured with Quality Wedding Photography
With Amanda's bubbly personality there was never any doubt that Amanda and Leon's wedding day was going to be loads of fun. The bridal party had no trouble supporting Amanda and Leon in their mission to have a fun filled day and we had no trouble shooting wonderful wedding photographs that captured the excitement and emotion of the wedding day. We arrived at Leon's family home about 8.30am. … [Read More...]
No. 2. The Professional Photographer’s Equipment – Things Every Bride and Groom Should Know!
On your wedding day, do you really want to risk it?? On your wedding day you want to know that your specialist wedding photographer is prepared for anything and everything. You won't want to hear "err sorry guys my camera just won't fire" or "err sorry my lens just... or my memory card is corrupted." A professional wedding photographer may in fact have those things happen, but you'll never know, … [Read More...]
Perfect Perth Wedding
Perth turned on another fabulous day on October 16th when John and Neda celebrated their wedding at the Matilda Bay Sailing Club. They arrived from Sydney the week prior to their wedding, so John's mother had done a fabulous job of helping Neda and John with the wedding plans and organising the day. In fact their wedding day turned into a wedding festival lasting a week with Neda’s friends and … [Read More...]
Whirlwind Perth Wedding
October 9th saw the whirlwind wedding of Lauren and James, arriving in Perth from Brisbane just the Wednesday prior! Lauren's highly organised yet very easy going nature had the wedding day running like clock work and absolutely hassle free. As always with clients from interstate or overseas there are lots of emails "to-ing and fro-ing". Timing for the wedding day is discussed, going over just … [Read More...]
Quality Wedding Photographs in Perth
The 10th of the 10th 2010 must have been the most popular wedding date for 2010! Brie and Mark booked this date after Brie had a dream telling her this was the date to choose! If Italian folk law is anything to go by Mark and Brie will be blessed with "wedded bliss". It not only rained on their wedding day, but also on the day we met with them for the pre-wedding shoot and when we met with them to … [Read More...]
No. 1. What is a Specialist Wedding Photographer?
If this happens to be the first time you've clicked onto our blog, welcome, - you're just in time! This is the first blog in a series that will help you know what to look for and what to ask when you are looking for a professional wedding photographer. There is a huge range of competency in wedding photography in Perth and the south west. We hope the information provided will help you find a … [Read More...]
A New Series – How to Find a Quality Wedding Photographer in Perth and the South West
Over the next couple of months we'll be writing a series of informative blogs for those of you trying to sort your way through the mine field of perth wedding photographers. We hope to be able to make your task of finding a quality wedding photographer in Perth and the south west much easier. We'll be discussing issues such as: What makes a specialist wedding photographer? What equipment do the … [Read More...]
October Perth Weddings
October is a favourite month for getting married amoung Perth couples', and 2010 was no exception. Megan and Nick celebrated with style and elegance and getting quality wedding photography was a high priority for the two of them. As most couples who have planned a wedding would know great weddings and fabulous wedding photographs don't just happen by accident. Great events take great … [Read More...]
Chinese Tradition in Perth Weddings
A Chinese wedding is a whole day celebration, which from a professional photographers point of view means lots of opportunity for wonderful wedding photographs telling the wedding story. In September we were lucky enough to be chosen by Linda and Chun to photograph their wedding day and all the traditional Chinese celebrations that involves. The tradition is for the groom to "earn his right to … [Read More...]
What’s New This Wedding Season
Our quiet time is well and truly over, although we weren't shooting too many Perth weddings over the winter months we were busy up dating our website and developing a blog. Our blog will be featuring a few of our favourite images from the weddings we shoot and a bit of info about the wedding day. We'll be including Perth weddings, south west weddings, Margaret River weddings, actually pretty … [Read More...]
Exclusive Wedding Photography in Margaret River
May was chosen for the south west wedding of Evan and Carmel because of the the wonderful autumn colours in the vineyards. The vines autumn leaves were a reminder of the vineyards of France, where Carmel and Evan decided to get married. As so often happens with the weddings in the south west, the wedding day turns into a week long wedding festival. Carmel and Even's wedding was a celebration in … [Read More...]
Margaret River Wedding Photography – Voyager Estate
Voyager Estate in Margaret River was the location for the October wedding of Kathryn and Martin. It's always a fabulous experience to photograph weddings in Margaret River, such a wonderful variety of locations with out too much traveling. The guests always seem to be in holiday mood when they travel to the south west for a wedding, - I guess taking a few days extra off work to make the occasion a … [Read More...]
We Love Shooting Margaret River Weddings – Amberley Winery Wedding
In October 2009 we were lucky enough to photograph two weddings in the one weekend in the Margaret River region. Being specialists in wedding photography we always like to arrive the day before we shoot a wedding. This way we can check out the locations we'll be using and be sure we wont be arriving to any "nasty surprises" on the wedding day! Nothing would be worse that arriving to a wonderful … [Read More...]
