I first met kristy about twelve months ago when she stumbled across my gallery while up here with her parents doing wedding research. I knew then that this was going to be an amazing wedding so really hoped that they would book me. They did 
. A year later the wedding has come and gone and I was right It really was an incredible day.
The day started with the men getting ready, a few shots of them putting on their suits and then down to Rex Smeal park for a few more, Justin and the boys were down to earth and confident, no worries here, lots of fun had by all.
Then out to Bali Hai to hang with the ladies. When I arrived the crew from Port Douglas Catering and Events were hard at work setting up for the Reception and Rachel Gregory was applying the finishing touches the girls make up. I went about my business getting some shots of Kristy’s wedding details. Bali Hai is a perfect venue to photograph in, it always has beautiful light and lots of warm timber and nice tonal and textured walls. I’ve shot quite a few weddings there now, it feels a bit like my third office ( Pretty Beach being my second )
Well Kristy got dressed and was picture perfect, a few more pics and then back to St Mary’s by the Sea for the ceremony.
The ceremony was beautiful.
Afterwards there was a flower shower, a group shot and some family portraits. Then while the rest of the guests enjoyed some bubbles by the sea, Kristy, Justin and I went for a stroll through the park for a few shots. We then gathered the bridal party and slowly made our way back to Bali Hai in Stretch Chrysler style, stopping and starting along the way for more pics.
Port Douglas Catering had done it yet again, the reception under the bamboo looked magical. Fantastic band, fire eaters and a song from the groom, what a great night.
So thanks very much guys for having me along to record this all for you. I had a great time.
Here’s some pic’s – Enjoy
Posts Tagged ‘st mary’s by the sea’
Kristy & Justin’s Port Douglas wedding.
Posted by Shaun on August 19th, 2010Yannick & Steven – Port Douglas Wedding
Posted by Shaun on July 13th, 2010Yannick and Steven had a lovely wedding ceremony in the iconic St Mary’s by the Sea on the 8th of May this year. The photo shoot was very nice with a relaxed little tour of the Mowbray Valley. We followed this with a sunset walk through Rex Smeal Park and then down past the Sugar Wharf before the reception at Harrisons. Lovely.
I find that this is the very reason most couples choose Port Douglas for their destination wedding. It’s beautiful, romantic and very laid back. It may be a little daunting to organize from a far but I’m yet too attend a wedding here that hasn’t been exactly what the couple wanted.
Enjoy the pics,
Port Douglas Weddings, The Sugar Wharf.
Posted by Shaun on September 2nd, 2009
The Historic Sugar Wharf, Port Douglas
Right behind St Mary’s by the Sea, is the historic Sugar Wharf which is quickly becoming a very popular spot for Port Douglas wedding receptions. It was once a working cargo wharf but at different stages has also been a shipwreck museum a restaurant and my mother used to also go to the Saturday night dance there over 40 years ago.
As a wedding venue it’s a fantastic choice. For starters it’s right on the water in the center of Port Douglas with incredible ocean and mountain views and a beach and beautiful park at the back. It has large indoor weather proof areas, enough for tables, dance floor, a band separate area for the caterers , pretty much whatever you might need. The outside boardwalk area is perfect for either a casual standing cocktail and canape reception or a beautifully themed outdoor seated reception. And aside from all of this it takes great photographs. Take a look
A wedding reception on the Sugar Wharf, Port douglas
Wedding reception on the Sugar Wharf, Port Douglas - pre dinner drinks.
Lou & Ryan arrive on the deck of the Port Douglas Sugar Wharf
Andalusian Horse & Carriage, wedding transport, Port Douglas
Posted by Shaun on August 26th, 2009If your looking for an ellegant way to arrive to your Port Douglas Wedding ceremony and some interesting post wedding photo opportunities then check out Andalusian Horse and Carriage. Derani ( driver/rider ?? ) and Thunder the big white horse will pick you up and deliver you in classic bridal style to your ceremony. Once the official stuff is out of the way we can get some great photographs. Heres a few.
Contact – Derani Zealand , www.horsesinport.com.au , ride@horsesinport.com.au , mobile – 0412772182
Classic Port Douglas Wedding Transport
Thunder the big white horse.
Derani and Thunder outside St Mary's by the sea, Port Douglas
Your Port Douglas Wedding, St Mary’s by the Sea.
Posted by Shaun on August 21st, 2009
Blythe & Brad, st Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas
So most of you guys are from somewhere other than Cairns or Port Douglas, infact about 95% of my brides and grooms are either interstate or international. Some of you have never even been to the area and won’t see it until you arrive just before your wedding. So I thought I’d be a good and helpful photographer and show you all around.
Probably the obvious place to start in regards to weddings would be St Mary’s by the Sea. This little historical non denominational chapel was first built in the 1880’s. It is an Icon of Port Douglas and is literally a husband and wife making machine. It’s sits perfectly in the beautiful Port Douglas parkland, at the mouth of the Dickson inlet with views looking north along the tropical coast towards Snapper Island and the Daintree rainforest and the amazing volcano like Thornton’s peak. (It’s not a Volcano but it looks like one).
The inside of the Chapel sits about 80-100 on beautiful silky oak pews has fantastic locally themed stain glass windows and an enormous glass altar window 
so you can be married overlooking the amazing coastal views I mentioned earlier. This window also gives THE BEST LIGHT at any chapel up here for wedding photography.
Anyway thats enough from me, Google it for more info’ here’s some images from the St Mary’s wedding ceremony of Blythe & Brad . If you have any questions please load them as a comment and I’ll get back to you .
AHEM… Best to check actual seating numbers with Rob or Jackie from ‘Port Douglas Weddings’ the chapels sole booking agents. They offer a bunch of packages with most things included that will suit just about everyone.. But you can still use Port Douglas Photography for your wedding images.
