Tarmecca and Lee’s Wedding|Hillarys Breakwater Akoya Suite

As Tarmecca was getting ready, we looked out the window, and there were huge stormy grey clouds to the south. We reassured her that it was no problems since her wedding was being held in the opposite direction, and we were right, funnily enough it turned out the be one of the hottest, clear blue sky days of the year! Mother Nature was just testing :)

We started the morning with Lee and groomsmen Matt (who we photographed his wedding a while back), Dan, Ashley, and Callum as they got ready in between lots of laughter, height measuring and a beer or two.

Meanwhile Tarmecca and her sister Shaye-la and bridesmaids Hannah, Michelle and Sarah were busy getting ready at Tarmecca’s Aunt’s place. (Thank you for letting us rearrange all the furniture!) And wow, Tarmecca’s flower girls were so cute in the biggest, fluffiest dresses from Bubble Blossom that I have ever seen!!

Tarmecca and Lee’s romantic ceremony was held at the Amphitheater, Sir James Mccusker Park in Iluka. Afterwards we stopped past Illuka Beach on the way to their reception which was held upstairs in the Akoya Suite at the Breakwater, overlooking the Hillarys Marina. Their reception was action packed, complete with a wedding cake hand made by Tarmecca’s mum Vicki, some very funny speeches, giant LOVE letters, and plenty of crazy dancing.

A big thank you to Tarmecca and Lee for having us along for such a fun, and photogenic day :)

Tarmecca's square-cut diamond ring and Lee's matte black band gleam beside cufflinks in warm gold light.
Groomsmen wrestle navy and pink ties into knots, laughing over bottles of beer as they get ready.
A groomsman threads and knots a pink tie for a friend in a bright, sunlit white room.
Lee fastens his cufflinks and adjusts his navy tie by lamplight, quiet and composed before the ceremony.
Lee's groomsmen line up in crisp white shirts and pink ties beneath a vast, cloud-streaked sky.
Tarmecca's lace gown hangs among pink bridesmaid dresses, rose bouquets and sparkling silver heels.
Tarmecca sips champagne in a floral robe, hair curled and laughing with her bridesmaids on the bed.
Two little girls peek through pink curtains grinning as makeup and hair touch-ups finish nearby.
Bridesmaids in pink lace Tarmecca into her beaded gown, fastening buttons and arranging the lace train.
Tarmecca's daughters hold her veil to the light while her bulldog guards silver heels by the bed.
Tarmecca and her bridesmaids crowd a full-length mirror in pink gowns, laughing at her lace-gown reflection.
Tarmecca shares a hug with her father in white shirt and tie before a cufflink reads I'd rather be fishing.
Tarmecca buckles her silver heels beside flower girls in cloud-like tulle waiting on the bed.
Flower girls in blossom crowns pile onto Tarmecca's tulle skirt for a cuddle before a bracelet is clasped.
Tarmecca's bridesmaid lowers her veil as the bride gazes down serenely, eyes soft beneath the tulle.
Tarmecca poses with flower girls raising blossom-crowned arms, their tulle skirts filling the frame.
Veil draped overhead, Tarmecca's soft portrait is joined by her bridesmaids lined up in pink with bouquets.
Lamplight warms Tarmecca's portrait in her beaded lace gown, ringed hand resting on the ivory dress.
Tarmecca descends the stairs past tulle-clad flower girls before the party reaches a waiting white limousine.
Tarmecca's father hands her from the limousine into spring sunshine as bridesmaids and flower girls follow.
Lee waits with groomsmen in pink ties beneath a flowered arch as guests fill the tiered Hillarys amphitheatre.
Tarmecca walks the garden path with her father, bridesmaids and tulle-wrapped flower girls streaming behind.
Tarmecca and her father descend into the sunlit amphitheatre where guests rise for the ceremony.
Tarmecca and Lee join hands beneath the heart-shaped arch as bridesmaids, groomsmen and guests look on.
An officiant reads as Lee and Tarmecca face one another under the white rose arch in the park.
Collage of Tarmecca and Lee's outdoor ceremony: a teary bridesmaid, seated guests and their first kiss
Wedding day highlights for Tarmecca and Lee: flower girls on the path, vows and the register signing
Flower girls twirl in tulle as the couple signs the register among pink roses and a pastel bridal party
Sunlit amphitheatre ceremony at Hillarys as Tarmecca and Lee kiss before guests and their flower girl
Tarmecca embraces smiling guests beneath golden willows after the ceremony, her veil catching the light
Tarmecca and Lee's full guest list lines the foreshore paths in sun while family groups pose below
Four bridesmaids in blush pink dresses hold white rose bouquets under golden willow light
Tarmecca and Lee laugh nose to nose in golden light while their bridal party clowns for the camera
Lee laughs back his head as Tarmecca gazes at him, plus bouquet locket and linked hands in golden light
Tarmecca and Lee walk hand in hand over a timber ocean bridge with their bridal party on the coastal path
Bridal portraits on the Hillarys dunes: the couple against deep blue sky and groomsmen in sunglasses
Tarmecca rests a hand on Lee's chest as sunlight glitters across the ocean behind them
Bridal party gathered on a timber ocean deck while Tarmecca poses on the lawn and with Lee at the rail
Tarmecca and Lee kiss on wave-washed rocks, walk the coastal path and pose beneath a deep blue sky
Blush bridesmaid gowns swirl in the sea breeze as Tarmecca and Lee pose on the sand and timber bridge
Tarmecca and Lee stroll a coastal path above the ocean, the afternoon sun throwing long shadows
Tarmecca lifts her lace gown as Lee leads her down beach rocks and a timber stairway above turquoise water
Lee presses his forehead to Tarmecca's as she cradles his face against a fading blue sky
Tarmecca and Lee embrace at dusk beneath the glowing Breakwater sign, marina lights sparkling behind
Twilight collages at Hillarys Boat Harbour: the couple and blush bridesmaids beneath the Breakwater sign
Tarmecca touches Lee's chest under warm night lights, then the pair hold hands in marina twilight
Tarmecca rests her hand on Lee's chest as warm bokeh glows around the evening harbour
Sunset silhouettes the couple forehead to forehead as masts fade behind them at Hillarys marina
Dusk scenes at Hillarys: yacht masts, the Breakwater facade at sunset and a glowing LOVE sign
Pink rose tiered cake tower with cupcakes beside reception details: place cards, gift table and candelabra
Wedding party processions at the Akoya Suite as Tarmecca and Lee enter hand in hand to applause
A lit LOVE sign and candelabra centrepiece frame a crate of thongs for guests' dancing feet
A groomsman raises his toast while Tarmecca and Lee laugh, then kiss beside giant LOVE letters
Reception toasts at the Akoya Suite: family embraces, speeches at the mic and a full bridal table laughing
Tarmecca and Lee cut their pink rose cake as close-ups show the sugar flowers and cupcake tiers
First dances in the chandelier-lit ballroom: Tarmecca spins solo and sways with Lee past glowing LOVE letters
Packed dance floor under party lights as guests twirl, piggyback and laugh at the Akoya Suite reception
A bow-tied guest throws his arms up under disco lights as the crowd cheers around the dance floor
Groomsmen cram into a rowdy group shot while the couple pose by LOVE letters and dessert arrives
Guests mug for the camera and dip each other on the dance floor beneath the ballroom's chandeliers
Friends strike poses with cocktails under party lights as the Akoya Suite dance floor hits full swing
Nose to nose in the harbour night, Tarmecca's ring hand on Lee's chest amid warm orange lights