Vicki James Creative Imagery Blog » Beach Wedding

Beautiful shells, natural colours, candles in rattan vases and Sirromet Perfect Day wine graced the tables of the Angourie Rainforest Resort. Matt and Dee had been planning their beach wedding from September last year and not one detail had been forgotten. They had Green Point picked as their ceremony location and we planned to take their photos on the beach.

Matt and Dee’s wedding they woke to find dark clouds and rain on their wedding day. They were ready to take it on and were extremely positive despite the incessant torrential rain.

Plan B for the ceremony was the Poolside Pergola at the resort. With Christine Preston as the celebrant, sincere and heartfelt vows were exchanged and I doubt there was a dry eye amongst their guests.

Matt and Dee were really keen to live out their dream and have their beach photos taken. The pouring rain on their wedding day is their story and we wanted to tell it like it was. We made mad dashes across rain soaked paths as they sheltered under umbrellas. You can see the rain in the shots!

The reception had been decorated by Fabulous Functions and Dee and her bridesmaids had provided some of the finishing touches. It was warm and inviting with a celebratory ambience, you couldn’t ask for more to top off Matt and Dee’s perfect day.

Rebecca and Leon {Angourie Rainforest Resort, Yamba Wedding}

Vicki James — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:43:25 +0000

The day threatened rain and hourly I checked the Bureau of Meteorology website to see what was in store for Rebecca and Leon’s wedding day. When I met them a year ago we had talked of soft winter sun, beautiful sunsets and mild days. Today looked nothing like our dreams. I just hoped that the rain would hold of so that Rebecca and Leon could have the beach side ceremony that they spent months planning.

Someone was watching over them that day and although we had periods of rain, we also had dry periods and all at the right time Then, amazingly, we were blessed with a spectacular sunset.

My day started with the girls at the Angourie Rainforest Resort. You just can’t go wrong there, beautiful locations for photos, lovely rooms and Danielle really looks after you. The ceremony was held on the grass above Main Beach Pool, Yamba with the backdrop being a vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. We were dodging showers during our location photos but found some protection from the rain at the Angourie Blue Pools. The raindrops sat like pearls on the spindly Casuarina leaves and glistened in the dappled light. After the Blue Pools we headed to Pilot Hill, Yamba to catch the last of the sun rays as they bounced off the clouds in vivid oranges and purples.

Rebecca and Leon were my last wedding couple for 2010-2011 wedding year and what a way to finish! My weddings start again on 27th August 2011 and I can’t wait see what this year brings me!

It’s always a pleasure to work with talented vendors. Here’s a list of the people who helped Rebecca and Leons day come together;

Marriage Celebrant: Christine Preston

Florist: Sandra Hart

Brides Hairstylist: Nadine Brown, Gosh Hair Salon

Make Up Artist: Endessas Beauty Spot

Caterer: Cunjevoi Restaurant, Angourie Rainforest Resort

Cake Designer: Jodie Brown 0423 774 588

Lindsay and Greyce {Back Beach, Angourie Wedding}

Vicki James — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:39:34 +0000

Back Beach Angourie provided a perfect backdrop for Lindsay and Greyce as they exchanged their wedding vows. The ceremony was held on the whale watching platform above Back Beach and it was the perfect size for an intimate wedding. Yamba Wedding Celebrant Christine Preston did a wonderful job of officiating the ceremony.

The first time I met Lindsay was at the very first wedding I photographed. He was the groomsman for his Dads’ wedding. To say I was nervous was an understatement. I couldn’t agree more when Lindsay’ Dad said to me, “I think you were more nervous than us!”

Lindsay is the Chef at the Frangipan Restaurant in Angourie. I have photographed a few weddings at the Frangipan and I know my brides and grooms have always been happy with it as a venue. If you ever up this way, it is well worth a visit. Mmmmm, now I’m thinking of their warm soft centred molten truffle cake with vanilla ice cream and hazelnut praline. I’m easily distracted!

I hope you enjoy their photos.

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Sheree and Daniel {Yamba Wedding}

Vicki James — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:53:25 +0000

Sheree and Daniels wedding day was not going to be dampened by the rain and howling winds that whipped around. It didn’t matter what the weather bought, they were getting married! On top of Pilot hill, in front of friends and family, they exchanged rings and vows. The magic that a wedding brings was evident as as the sun broke through at just the right moment, illuminating them as they walked down the aisle as husband and wife. Congratulations!

I hope you enjoy the photos from their day.

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The Honour Roll:

Marriage Celebrant: Christine Preston

Florals: Flowers by Debbie May

Brides Hair: Marceena Wells

Make Up: Endessas Beauty Spot

Decorator: Fabulous Functions

Ceremony: Yamba Lighthouse

Reception: Yamba Surf Club

Caterer: Party Art

Entertainment: The Gap

Cars: Classic “57″ Chevys 02 6621 3497

Katie and Jonathon {Yamba Engagement Session}

Vicki James — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:20:30 +0000

I started talking with Katie in April this year. We didn’t meet face to face before they decided to book me, but I knew that I would just love them as her smile came through in everyone of her emails. Katie and Jonathon are getting married in November in Ballina and I am so looking forward to it. They have one of my favourite celebrants Dawn Shepherd officiating and my friend and up and coming wedding photographer Lee Pinwill will also be coming along to join me in capturing their day. I’m sure it’s going to be a great day all round.

Katie and Jonathon traveled down to Yamba for their engagement session and we decided to just ‘wing it’. I love ‘winging it’! It allows me to drive around with my clients and we just choose locations as we feel fit. I tried out some new locations and returned to some old favourites. I hope you enjoy the photos from their session.

I hope you enjoy the photos from their session!

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Sophie and Blake {Green Point, Yamba Wedding}

Vicki James — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:48:26 +0000

Green Point was cool and blustery the day Sophie and Blake married, but it didn’t stop most of the village showing up to witness their vows. The prayer flags fluttered above as Blake and Sophie held each other tight and exchanged their vows.

I hope you enjoy the photos of their day.

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The Honour Roll:

Marriage Celebrant: Doreen Scales

Brides Hair: Kaylene, Zig Zag, Yamba

Make Up: Kayla Wolfe

Decorator: Fabulous Functions

Ceremony: Green Point, Angourie

Reception: Yamba Surf Club

Caterer: The Angourie Store