Cristal + Troy | Christchurch and Forrest Centre Wedding

Cristal and Troy’s love story is so perfectly romantic, it could be straight out of a movie! They met each other at Benny’s, a bar in Fremantle when Troy was dragged in there by a friend for “just one drink”. Meanwhile Cristal was on stage, singing in the band that was playing that night. No long after Troy walked in, their eyes locked across the room and they proceeded to stare at each other the entire night, both too shy to approach one another. Troy’s friend asked him why he hadn’t gone over and talk to Cristal, Troy replied “because, If I talk to that girl, I’ll marry her”. Eventually, when Cristal was on her final break, Troy’s friend pushed him into the crowd towards her. They started talking and well, the rest is history…

Troy’s proposal was also super thoughtful and romantic! Early in their relationship Cristal had told Troy that when she was a little girl she used to love hunting for snails in her grandparents backyard. So, on their anniversary, Troy gave Cristal a wooden snail which he had hand-carved himself. As Cristal looked at all the intricate detailing on the shell, Troy told her “the shell comes off”. Cristal pulled the shell off, and sitting inside the shell was a shiny engagement ring. Then (amidst Cristal’s gasping) Troy got down on one knee and proposed. See, how romantic is that!

Now I do find that interesting because not only did the lovely couple find each other with love at first sight, that’s how Cristal found us too… she has seen us photographing another wedding and had sent a friend out to get our details. :)

Their wedding day was romantically sweet, fun and perfect! Their ceremony was held at Christchurch, where they exchanged their vows in front of a packed church. After the ceremony we has a few stops along Mounts bay Road as we headed to the reception at the Forrest
Centre in the CBD. Before their grand entrance we wandered to Saint Georges Square, and then up to the freeway overpass for sunset photos and managed to sneak in a few with the city lights.

A big thank you to Troy and Cristal for having us part of your fun day :)

Cristal and Troy lean on a bench by the water beneath a dramatic blue sky as her long veil sweeps in the wind
A damask wedding invitation tied with black ribbon sits beside crystal teardrop earrings on piano keys
A makeup artist works on the bride amid balloons while hairspray mist drifts through the morning light
Cream satin peep-toe heels pictured from front and back, their stiletto heels glittering, in soft window light
A posy of blush roses studded with crystal pins rests on a sill in glowing backlight
Four emerald bridesmaid dresses hang around Cristal's white gown beneath a burgundy drape
The bride laughs on a lounge with four friends in pyjamas against a teal wall before the ceremony
Hairspray mist catches the light over a bridesmaid with dark curls during morning preparations
The bride touches her crystal hairpiece while checking her reflection in a bright mirror
Cristal stands ready in her beaded gown as her bridesmaids in green turn to take in the reveal
A bridesmaid in emerald adjusts the bride's dress before purple bokeh lights and timber doors
Troy's parents beam at the camera in the lounge, his father in a navy suit and bow tie
Troy fastens his collar and buttons his grey waistcoat in twin getting-ready portraits by soft daylight
Troy hunches on an ottoman fastening a brown lace-up dress shoe beside a bright window
A bridesmaid in dark green straps silver heels while seated on a purple lounge before the ceremony
A groomsman's hands cradle an engraved stainless steel groomsmen flask against his navy suit
Troy and his groomsmen laugh beside a white stretch limousine under a big cloudy suburban sky
Cristal fastens a diamond earring in twin portraits, cherry blossoms glowing pink behind her
Cristal shows off her full train by the doorway as a bridesmaid adjusts her lace straps
A bridesmaid in green slides the bride's shoe on as Cristal laughs on the purple lounge
Cristal smiles over her shoulder in twin beauty portraits against a deep red wall
Cristal peeks through her beaded-edged veil, hands raised, in a softly lit close-up
Cristal wears her sheer veil in two side-by-side portraits, glancing down then smiling up
Cristal waves from the limousine seat beside her father in a white jacket and blue bow tie
Guests gather at the arched doorway of the historic limestone church beneath a bright blue sky
Bride Cristal smiles from a white limousine, veil and crystal headpiece catching the daylight.
Bridesmaids in long green gowns gather on a suburban footpath as the bride steps from a stretch limousine.
Bride with a white rose bouquet is greeted at the church door by her father in a grey suit and a robed priest.
Bride and her father arrive at the stone church doorway before she walks the aisle past standing guests.
Teary bride walks arm in arm with her father down the church aisle, holding white roses.
Wide view of the ceremony beneath the timber vaulted ceiling of the stone church, party facing the altar.
Guests pack the pews of the heritage church as the couple exchange vows beside the stained glass windows.
Groom Troy grins in a dark suit beside his laughing bride, green-gowned bridesmaids behind them in the church.
The couple join hands before the priest beneath the crucifix, then smile from ceremonial chairs in church.
Bridesmaids in dark green hold white bouquets along the church aisle beneath the stone arches.
Troy wipes away a tear beside his serene bride, shot through soft candlelight bokeh inside the church.
Bridesmaids in emerald gowns sit with white bouquets as the groom and bride wait near the candle stand.
Close-up of the bride sliding a wedding ring onto Troy's finger, beaded bodice and bracelet in focus.
Priest blesses the couple beneath the golden crucifix, then watches their shared candle in stained light.
Cristal and Troy share their first kiss at the altar, veil trailing, crucifix and stained glass behind them.
Newlyweds greet guests with a raised hand and a laugh as they turn from the altar, lace detail in view.
A witness signs the register at the lectern while the couple and family wait by the pink chapel door.
Diptych of the bride embracing her father at the doorway, then gazing back at her smiling groom.
Troy kisses his bride's temple as she beams at the camera in soft window light after the ceremony.
A reader speaks at the wooden lectern, then the beaming couple walk hand in hand back down the aisle.
Troy shakes hands with a congratulating elder as he and Cristal leave the church to warm applause.
Smiling newlyweds walk hand in hand out of the timber church doors, white bouquet in hand.
White stretch limousines wait under a blue sky outside the historic stone church tower in Christchurch.
Three bridesmaids in green gowns laugh on the kerb beside the open door of the white limousine.
Cristal greets a crowd of family and friends spilling across the paved courtyard outside the church.
A grinning guest in a navy blazer greets the veiled bride amid golden autumn light outside the church.
Troy shakes hands with a friend as the bride joins them on a tree-lined city street in autumn sun.
Large wedding group posed under a golden-leafed tree, the couple kissing at the centre of smiling relatives.
Cristal and Troy stand front and centre of a big family group shot beneath autumn leaves and city buildings.
Bride holds her white bouquet while Troy lifts a small boy in a checked shirt under golden autumn trees.
Close-up of a curly-haired boy in a checked shirt gazing at the camera during the outdoor family gathering.
Diptych of the couple nose to nose under golden leaves, then their long shadows cast across autumn pavement.
Cristal and Troy gaze at each other beneath golden foliage, city buildings blurred behind them.
Bride walking hand in hand with her mother in a blue lace dress, then the groom kissing his mother's cheek.
Diptych portrait of Cristal and Troy embracing beneath autumn leaves, her lace-backed gown catching the sun.
Bride in white flanked by five bridesmaids in dark green gowns holding white rose bouquets under autumn trees.
Full bridal party lined up outside the historic stone church, suits on the left and green gowns on the right.
Diptych of Cristal and Troy walking hand in hand toward the arched wooden doors of the limestone church.
The newlyweds embrace below the stone bell tower, then kiss by the church's timber doors in bright sun.
Diptych of the couple by the church's arched timber doorway, her gown train pooling on the brick paving.
Reflection of the embracing couple and the stone church tower caught in the polished flank of the limousine.
The couple framed leaving through dark doors, then set against the limestone tower under a deep blue sky.
Diptych of Cristal and Troy laughing beside the white limousine, then strolling with groomsmen under blue sky.
The couple embrace beside the white wedding car near the Swan River, palm and blue boathouse behind them.
Veiled Cristal leans on Troy's chest by the river, the blue boat house floating on the calm water behind.
Cristal lifts her gown laughing as she and Troy stroll along the river road beside the white limousine.
Hand in hand the newlyweds look out over the Swan River, palm fronds and the boat house framing them.
Wide scene of the couple on the long timber jetty reaching out to the blue boat house on the Swan River.
Troy holds Cristal's hand as she twirls her train on the jetty, the weathered blue boat house nearby.
Low-angle candid of the couple walking hand in hand under a bright blue sky with drifting clouds.
Cristal and Troy embrace on a timber jetty beneath drifting clouds beside the blue river boatshed.
Cristal and Troy line up with their full bridal party in emerald gowns and dark suits by the water.
The wedding party dissolves into laughter along the river foreshore as Troy grips Cristal's hand.
Cristal rests a hand on Troy's chest as the groomsmen gather close in dark suits and green ties.
Troy and his groomsmen stand shoulder to shoulder by the water, green ties against a summer sky.
Wind lifts Cristal's veil as her bridesmaids in emerald gowns gather on the grassy foreshore.
Cristal and Troy face each other in silhouette beneath dark branches against a fading blue dusk.
Cristal and Troy hold each other beside a white stretch limousine while guests linger in the shade.
A twin frame pairs the fig tree's wide canopy with the couple kissing against its buttressed roots.
The bridal party clambers over giant fig roots while Cristal perches on a root in her gown.
Cristal and Troy pose with their wedding party across the sprawling roots of a giant fig tree.
A twin frame joins the pair walking hand in hand through leaves with a forehead-to-forehead embrace.
Cristal and Troy walk hand in hand through scattered autumn leaves, hedgerows soft behind them.
Twin night frames find the newlyweds among clipped parterre hedges below a lamplit brick facade.
Troy gathers Cristal's train as she steps across the hedge-lined garden path at dusk.
The wedding party spreads through glowing parterre hedges at night behind the embracing newlyweds.
Twin night frames pair a street-crossing stroll with Troy lifting Cristal high on a city bridge.
Among glass towers after dark, Cristal and Troy share a gaze and then walk arm in arm.
Cristal and Troy embrace in a dark plaza, warm office lights glowing in the towers behind them.
Holding hands on night steps, Cristal smiles as the breeze whips her veil toward the city towers.
Cristal's veil streams sideways in the wind as Troy holds her above the glowing night traffic.
Twin bridge frames at night pair the couple's quiet embrace with the tall pylon rising behind.
Hand in hand through warm traffic glow, Cristal gathers her gown while Troy grins across at her.
Etched glass reading Forrest Centre Tavern reflects the lamplit heritage verandah behind it.
Round tables in white covers and candlelit centrepieces fill the courtyard before guests arrive.
Overhead, a candlelit manzanita centrepiece anchors white menus and bread plates at each place setting.
A twin frame pairs the fairy-lit canopy with a long table set with rolls and gleaming glassware.
Guests fill the lamp-lit banquet hall beneath the brick balcony as dinner service begins.
A groomsman sweeps a laughing bridesmaid in green off her feet, bouquet raised high in triumph.
Twin reception frames pair Cristal and Troy dancing arms aloft with a groomsman's microphone laughter.
Bridesmaids in emerald duck and laugh as bubbles drift through the fairy-lit courtyard air.
A bubble shower sends Cristal and her guests ducking and laughing across the courtyard floor.
Cristal ducks laughing as bubbles settle on the beaded lace back of her gown.
Cristal and Troy high-five over their lily-strewn sweetheart table amid sparkling blue lights.
The bridal table sits beneath floodlit trees and a curtain of stars at the courtyard reception.
Wedding guests crowd a table with tongues out and thumbs up beneath the courtyard trees.
Young friends strike exaggerated poses for the camera against a fairy-lit wall.
A guest in a floral dress delivers her speech beneath a canopy of blue fairy lights.
Wielding scissors and a small card, the speaker has the groom laughing along beside him.
A man in black tie gestures mid-story while holding the microphone under glowing lights.
Troy's arm circles Cristal behind a bank of white lilies, faces close beneath soft blue lights.
A guest in a grey suit and white rose laughs warmly during the reception speeches.
Cristal dabs a tear as Troy's arm settles around her shoulder during the speeches.
Troy wipes his eyes while Cristal fights tears beside him at the bridal table.
A twin frame pairs the best man's lectern speech with the newlyweds laughing beside him.
Cristal's hand presses against Troy's back as they turn to their guests, gown beaded and bare.
Microphone in hand, Cristal beams at the crowd while Troy waits beside her with her notes.
Nose to nose, Cristal and Troy share one microphone in the warm haze of their first dance.
A guest couple leans into a single microphone, laughing beneath the glittering blue canopy.
Twin frames pair hanging candle orbs on a white tree with the couple's monogrammed tiered cake.
Troy speaks into a microphone as Cristal giggles, then the pair slice their tiered cake at the reception
Close view of the couple's lace-patterned three-tier cake crowned with a sparkling C and T monogram topper
Cristal embraces her father beneath a willow tree wrapped in white fairy lights after the reception speeches
Cristal spins on the dance floor with an older gentleman while smiling guests look on around the courtyard
Cristal and Troy share their first dance beneath leafy trees while guests watch from candlelit tables
Cristal and Troy dance forehead to forehead as a backlit glow and lens flare wash the night courtyard
Troy grins over Cristal's sheer lace-backed gown during their first dance under blue-lit trees
Groomsmen kiss and embrace a laughing Cristal clutching champagne during the hens-style dance antics
Guests dance under party lights, a woman in maroon twirling with a man in a dark suit among fairy-lit trees
A bald guest in glasses dances wildly at the centre of a laughing crowd on the packed dance floor
Wedding guests crowd together for a playful group pose, flashing peace signs under the courtyard lights
Cristal dances with her celebratory groom in a silver vest as guests clap around the floor
Cristal and Troy stroll hand in hand past their reception tables beneath the glowing fairy-lit willow
Guests form a laughing tunnel of linked hands as Troy dances through with his friends
Cristal leads Troy down a dark city laneway, then Troy kisses her cheek against warm bokeh lights
Silhouetted at deep blue dusk, Cristal lifts her billowing veil as Troy leads her through the city plaza