
bridget & stu | a diy farm wedding
10/06/2016
Man. What a day. What a crazy, windy, wonderful day.
I had no real expectations of what it was going to be like – Bridge and Stu live in London, so we had only spoken on the phone briefly. I knew times and locations, and that there was going to be a LOT of family there, but nothing else.
They held their wedding out at Bridget’s nan’s farm. Used it as a reason to get the whole, far flung and far out clan together for a day. They spent two days scrubbing out the shearing shed, before they could even think about making it look pretty.
They put up a marquee for the oldies and the kids. And then they got married. To the strains of the Star Wars Theme. After the ceremony, the party got started. Well, after about twenty thousand family photos, every one with at least thirty people.
OK. I exaggerate. But not by much.
The weather was stinking hot. Super windy. I gave up trying to keep my gear clean and put my faith in Canon’s weatherproofing. Everyone pitched in – serving food, looking after kids, cleaning tables. You helped yourself to drinks. The afternoon stretched out into evening, then slowly became night. There were speeches and dancing. Dirty feet and cold beers. Not enough hats. Too much food – but ain’t that always the way at family gatherings? Four generations. And mums, in frocks, in utes.
It was a wedding completely without pretension. It was, really, a helluva day. Here it it. From first look to last light.
Beautiful nightshots!
Great work Darin, so varied!
Lovely work !
Gorgeous work. That light painting is amazing
Great work Darin - as close to perfect as I've seen - BRAVO
What a beautifully honest gorgeous set of photos. Absolutely love the legit story-telling - an of course your editing is on point (as always). Perfection! :)
I love those first look images - they have such big smiles!
This is incredibly beautiful. I love her dress, and the shot of the groom touching the bride's face during the ceremony. Amazing.
Such a personal, sweet, charming, joyous day, and you captured it lovingly!
Really like the mood in your images.
The tones and mood in your images are absolutely to die for. Great job!
Such a cute couple. Love the way he caresses her face during the ceremony!
This is the sweetest wedding ever. I adore the shot of the groom touching the tip of her nose during the ceremony. You told such a great story in these pictures.
Love, love, love that first dance photo.
Wow! Beautifully captured!