The story behind this shoot was beautifully written by Tyneale Hahn of Tyneale Hahn Makeup Artist:

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Ballet.

Is there anything more graceful than a ballerina? Effortless beauty as if dancing on a cloud!

For model bride, Bella - a real ballerina herself, a love affair with dancing started as a little girl at the age of 4. After many years of full-time training dedicated to her craft, she now dances & trains with the elite at Queensland National Ballet School - in addition, teaching some classes. Bella entrusted the dream team to create her vision - Tyneale & Emily, lead by Nadja of Le Sans Souci.

On this particular day, our bridal muse, Bella, featured special moments with her mum, Debbie Dargusch. The pink reference branched much further & is profoundly sentimental: her mother - the beautiful smiling and strong woman - is a real-life breast cancer survivor. Therefore, the pink is a nod to Debbie's journey and happens to be both of their favourite colour! Take note of the sweet pink surprise, too - A Box of Sweets. Yes, both share a love for the sweetest things in life!

Combine this elegance with all things pastel pink-inspired and can you just imagine the resulting mother & daughter bridal? Surrounded by the beautiful drapping sleeve and flowing train created by Sew Master Fashions (complete with a pastel pink veil), Nadja from Le Sans Souci added the perfect finishing touch: a hand-stitched bodice of dried blooms.

On the picturesque grounds of Gabbinbar Homstead, Bride and Mother prepared for the day in the Bridal Retreat, indulged in a sweet morning tea together in the Conservatory (later to be set for the Reception), and shared afternoon delights with guests on the Governor’s Lawn post-Ceremony.

There were so many moments of magic to retell. The ‘Alice in Wonderland’ moment of upside floating blooms - peonies & tulips - that was suspended above the mini celebration cake & the wedding cake. In addition, the cascading silks & butterflies that descended from the central chandelier. Stylist and florist, Nadja, featured an incredible collection of roses - Pure Bliss, Fine Silk, Prix de L’Amour, Yours Truly, Perfume de Grande, Vintage Blush, Unforgettable, Cottage Charm, Victorian Pearl, and Moonstone Gem. Nadja dreams up the most gorgeous floral recipes and is truly the Queen of Flowers.

The bridal look was flawless and detailed with the softness of pinks. The hair style chosen was a textured inspiration of the ballerina bun - complete with fresh roses pinned into the style. The look was created by artist Tyneale.

The stationery suite included a heartfelt letter from Bride to Mother and was handcrafted by Martha Scribes. The crystal-encrusted pointe shoes were meticulously decorated by Milibelle. Matching earrings were created by Kailie Peters for both Mother & Daughter.

The delicious morning tea featured Amour Platters' delicacies and Cracked Lustre's cupcakes. Cake artist Jillicious created a beautiful mini celebration cake for Mother & Bride to cut, as well as the wedding cake.

Emily, of Poppy & Sage Photography, enjoyed every minute of capturing all these precious moments. It is a theme close to her heart - her young daughter, Chloe, is an aspiring ballerina.

Please enjoy the moments of this wonderful day!

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Credit list:

Photographer: @poppyandsagephotography

Florist/Stylist/Concept: @le_sans_souci_flowers

Hair/Makeup/Submission: @tynealehahnmakeupartist

Venue: @gabbinbarhomestead

Gown: @sewmasterfashions

Cake Artist: @jilliciouscakes

Platters: @amour.platters

Stationery: @marthascribes

En Point shoes: @milibelledance