I’ve got to admit I loooooove a Hillstone wedding! And not just because it’s only 10 minutes drive from home! I’d met Fran the previous year when she was a bridesmaid at another wedding I photographed. She was so smiley, happy and easy-going that as soon as she contacted me I knew we’d be a good fit.
Both the wedding parties got ready in really nice light filled hotel rooms in the city which made for great getting ready photos. Off to Hillstone we went for a gorgeous ceremony in the courtyard surrounded by hedges. Elliott cried so much when Fran walked down the aisle which got me tearing up too! Fran didn’t want photos that looked too much like a golf club so had arranged for us to go to UQ for the wedding party photos. It’s such a beautiful option to have so close to Hillstone and is completely unique in Brisbane.
When we got back to Hillstone into The Rosewood Room for the reception, there was already the biggest party atmosphere in the room! I’ve never witnessed anything like it. The energy was electric when Fran & Elliott made their entrance! The evening continued with the most beautiful speeches (yep, I was crying again!) and plenty of laughs before heading down stairs for the first dance. Everyone was very merry when I left at 10pm and from what I heard the night continued to be one hell of a great party!
Vendors that made this Hillstone wedding so fabulous:
Venue: Hillstone St Lucia // Wedding gown: Wendy Makin Bridal Designs // Hair & Makeup: Vanessa Baratella Hair & Makeup Groom’s Suit: Urbbana // Florist: Northside Flower Market // Cake: Cake That // Celebrant: Geoff Mazlin
