Olivia and Max | The Breakwater Hillarys

When Olivia decided to pack up her bags and moved overseas, Max wasn’t about to let her get away that easily, and he followed all the way from New Zealand to Perth. Not long after, Max romantically proposed by writing a note in Olivia’s birthday Card, and now has one less anniversary to remember! Their wedding was held at Hillarys, and had a beach theme, perfect for the 50 or so guests who had flown all the way from new Zealand for their wedding. And I must say I did learn a few new words like “jandles” and “Whānau” hehe I almost felt I was in New Zealand :)

We started the day at the Hillays apartments, where both Max and Olivia were getting ready, along with half their guests! Olivia and was in the bridal suite with triplet sisters Sophie and Fleur, and school friend Victoria, whilst the boys wandered around Hillarys for some photos on the way to their morning coffee. Before the ceremony, the bridal party and Olivia and Max snuck off to the Botanic Gardens in Wanneroo and the beach for some quick photos before their ceremony at the Amphitheater by Sorrento Beach.

Their reception was held at the Breakwater, Hillarys where the coordinator Nicola was a natural at wedding planning and Olivia would like to give an extra big thanks to! Hillarys is perfect for sunset photos and we borrowed Olivia and Max for some photos of the front of the Breakwater before returning to the nights festivities!

A big thank you Olivia and Max for having Chris and I at our wedding – thanks for a fun, photogenic day :)

Olivia reaches playfully for laughing Max on the Hillarys marina boardwalk amid golden dusk light.
Olivia peeks from her gown in a collage of Breakwater rooftops, her dress on a blue wall and sparkly heels.
Olivia and Max's October 2014 invitation, Max cradling his toddler, and the boy reaching for a tiny suit.
Groomsmen help Max with his cufflinks and collar in soft morning light before the Hillarys ceremony.
Groomsmen in paisley vests ruffle Max's hair while his toddler chews a finger below their polished shoes.
Max smiles on the couch with his two little boys snuggled close, quiet moment before dressing for the day.
A teddy-bear wedding card, pearl headpiece, blue heels and green-tinged bouquet readied for Olivia's day.
Hairspray mist drifts around Olivia's curls and tiara in her floral robe as final touches settle in.
Corset lacing detail beside bridesmaids in blue easing Olivia into her gown and arranging her veil.
Bridesmaids buckle Olivia's heels and fasten a sparkling bracelet on her wrist in warm room light.
Olivia laughs with her blue-gowned bridesmaids as the veil settles, then poses alone in her gown.
Groomsmen pin white rose boutonnieres and laugh together outside the brick Breakwater buildings.
Max leads groomsmen along the sunlit Hillarys boardwalk, moored boats and blue water behind them.
Olivia beams up at Max as they hold hands against the Breakwater's blue wall, close-ups of her tiara.
Olivia and Max embrace on a green lawn as veil flies and the barefoot bridal party lines up under blue sky.
Olivia and Max linger beside their black Hummer, yellow bouquets in hand, after park portraits.
Olivia holds Max close in dappled garden light, her veil sweeping wide as the couple gazes happily.
Olivia hugs Max from behind on a garden stairway, framed by palms and a stone bridge far above.
Olivia wraps her arms around Max's shoulders among sunlit palms as he draws her gently close.
Olivia and Max stroll a golden-lit lawn, posing by a lily pond and beneath towering gum trees.
Olivia and Max shelter by a timber hut under a palm before the bridal party jokes on a bench nearby.
Olivia and Max cross a coastal boardwalk above turquoise surf, Max hopping the railing nearby.
Olivia laughs with her blue-dressed bridesmaids in an alley, then a heart traced in wet beach sand.
White folding chairs face the turquoise ocean across a sandy aisle under a bright blue sky.
Max leads groomsmen down sunlit stone steps with his small son as a page boy in a dark suit.
Max waits with his son and groomsmen on the lawn, then Olivia descends the steps on her father's arm.
A celebrant speaks into a microphone as Olivia, Max and their page boy stand by the turquoise sea.
Olivia and Max marry on a lawn by the sea, bridesmaids in blue beside them before rings are placed.
Olivia and Max line up with their bridal party on the oceanfront lawn, rings then exchanged by hand.
Guests gather in a semicircle by the beach as a woman in a pink fascinator grins toward the couple.
Olivia and Max sign the marriage register with their sons beside them, a seagull perched close by.
Olivia and Max hold each other against the wind at a lookout, the bridal party posed on rocks below.
Olivia scrambles over beach rocks with Max, the bridal party laughing as wind whips her veil skyward.
Olivia and Max walk hand in hand over golden dunes, then pause together along the coastal scrub.
Olivia and Max stand close on stone beach steps as the setting sun flares over the sand dunes.
Olivia and Max embrace on a rocky outcrop beneath a vast blue sky, waves rolling behind them.
Olivia and Max pose on sunlit harbour rocks by the Hillarys marina, boat sheds and a lighthouse behind.
Olivia and Max walk hand in hand beneath the glowing Breakwater sign and down its warm-lit stairs.
Olivia and Max laugh on the Breakwater jetty as its sign glows gold over the dusk water.
Olivia and Max press foreheads together at the marina, silhouetted against a violet and orange dusk.
A seagull perches silhouetted before the lit Breakwater sign against a deep orange sunset sky.
A framed table chart welcomes guests as Olivia sweeps past Max in her billowing gown at night.
Crystal candle holders and teal florals dress the Breakwater tables against the sunset marina view.
Olivia and Max's diamond rings gleam on dark glass above the sparkling twilight marina reflection.
Groomsmen raise glasses as Olivia gestures mid-story, then the couple toasts champagne at dusk.
Best man and fathers give animated speeches while Olivia and Max laugh and guests raise their glasses.
Olivia and Max cut their three-tier black ribbon cake topped with sparkling OM monogram letters.
Olivia and Max share their first dance under chandeliers as guests watch from candlelit tables.
Olivia strikes a pose with six girlfriends in colourful dresses inside the evening reception room.
Olivia flexes with a big group of laughing guests in a playful pose at the reception.
Olivia and Max embrace under lights at The Breakwater Hillarys, then walk the boardwalk hand in hand.

Featuring
Ceremony venue: Amphitheater, Hillarys
Reception venue: The Breakwater
Hair Stylist: HAM Creative
Makeup Artist: Crystabella Beauty
Flowers: Flowers on a Budget
Wedding cake: Wedding Cakes from Heaven
Celebrant: Kevin Clune
DJ: Leighton Coslett from Dragon Discos and Entertainment
Cars: Mad Dog Limos Brides/ Bridesmaids dress: Bridal Obsessions Joondalup
Decor: The Breakwater
Stationary: Wholesale Wedding Supplies
Shoes: Betts
Jewellery: Wedding Emporium Ellenbrook
Rings: Michael Hill
Veil: Family Veil

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