Fiona and Steve decided a surprise was the way to go, and to tell only a few of their closest friends. Everyone else thought tthey were going to an engagement party, until they were informed it was in fact a wedding celebration. Shock horror, tears, and smiles. A very different wedding in more ways than one!

Jacqueline and Paul are embarking on a new business venture here in Maleny. They are busy putting together promotional amd marketing material for their company, ‘Classsic Car Rides’. We went on a photo shoot for one of their cars, a beautiful Graham Paige, which will be in great demand with wedding couples. Our afternoon took in some of the prime wedding venues in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland – The little White Wedding Church, The House of Laurels, Clovelly Estate and Flaxton Gardens. Look out for their website in the near future.

Mike and Lauren are locals here in Maleny, and chose the  delightful Solothurn Chapel for their ceremony as well as the reception. It was a very happy day with plenty of laughter.

Ben and Larissa had high hopes of wonderful location shots in a few of the choice locations around Maleny, but the weather was against them and it poured for much of the day. Fortunately the owners of Maleny Lodge came to their aid, and we were able to spend time enjoying the inside of their beautiful Queenslander, with the log fire roaring, and the champagne flowing, a potential disaster was averted.     

Darran and Aggie were blessed with great weather, and a fabulous venue for their wedding on the Channer property. I just loved being part of it, there was so much fun going on.

‘Jambo’ Penny,
I just wanted to say thank you for all the photos you have given us we have looked through them and they are amazing…!  We have had numerous viewings.  We would really like to thank you for a job well done.
Please enjoy your Easter weekend with the family and you will be highly recommend to any and all of our friends.  Please feel free to use my email as a reference for potential clients if you ever feel so inclined.
Many thanks again from both of us. Daz and Ags.

Kirstian and Melissa decided to have thier ceremony out in the open, amongst the trees of Mary Cairncross Park, rather a gamble with the wet weather Maleny has been subject to, but it paid off. The ceremony took place in the dry, and it remained so until we were in the paddock overlooking the Glasshouse Mountains. It was here we eventually had to make a run for the cars as the heavens opened and the rain came down yet again.

Time has run away with me again, and we are now in the middle of February – Valentine’s Day just around the corner. The Christmas period is normally fairly quiet where weddings are concerned, but not so this year. I haven’t even had time to get my Christmas letter out! Here are a few of the favourite weddings I was fortunate enough to play a part in.

GRAEME AND KATE: THE HOUSE OF LAURELS

STUART AND LAURA

Unfortunately the ceremony never took place under the Fig Tree as planned, due to torrential rain – but we went back later and took these photos.

DAVID AND CHRISTINA:  THE LITTLE WHITE WEDDING CHURCH & THE KEY BAR

Daniel and Phillipa married in Phillipa’s parents property, with beautiful views towards the Sunshine Coast. Their children could have stolen the show, by they were no match for their handsome parents.

“Hi Penny, I want to say a very big thankyou , I have looked at the photos on your website and they are wonderful thanks for all your help and for taking such beautiful photos” .

 Troy and Amy began their day at Coolum beach for a ceremony overlooking the crystal blue seas. Then it was a race up the Blackall Range to get to the Glasshouse Mountains paddock to catch the last of the sun’s rays. Finally we headed for Clois for the reception. No hanging around for these two!

This was a real beach wedding set at Marcoola. The day was glorious, the couple delightful. Everything was just right…

“Thank you so so very much Penny!
They are amazing!!!! Now the problem is which to choose!
Thank you so very much for everything, we both really appreciate it! Thanks again for beautiful shots!”