50's Themed Hen's Party by Adrian Tuazon

Today we are super excited to share with you what could very possibly be the most gorgeous gathering of friends to celebrate Nichola's Hen's Day. The 1950's style dresses and more is so wonderful. It just makes us smile!

A BIG thank you to the very talented Photographer Adrian Tuazon [a Portobello Bride Member] for sharing his wonderful photos.

To see more of the stunning images Adrian captured of Nichola's Hen's Party visit Adrian's Blog.

Getting to Know... Adrian Tuazon Photography

What’s your favourite part of your job?
Capturing the moments when people are at their happiest and sharing in that joy. I always shed a tear.

What are you reading at the moment?
Frankie Magazine

What are you lusting after at the moment?
A Leica M7 rangefinder camera and 50mm f0.95 Noctilux lens. It costs an arm and a leg and five world trips.

Top three songs on your play list?
Stillness of the Mind, Drowning and Snow - tracks from the motion picture soundtrack “A Single Man”. I listen to it while editing. Very emotive.

What is your favourite moment during a wedding?
The vows.

Who inspires you?
Artists and photographers - Rodney Smith, Erik Almas, Ozzy Garcia, Jose Villa. And those dear to my heart – my family.

Favourite Cocktail?
I don’t really drink cocktails. I’m straight up wine or beer.

What does it take to impress you?
Intelligent, simple, honest and soulful work is powerful.

What is the best piece of advice you were ever given?
To do your own thing and find your own vision.

Favourite way to spend a Sunday?
Sleep in, read the paper, have brunch with the family and coffee.

Black Tie or Casual? 
I can do both.

Your suggestion for a new name for ‘Hens party’:
A girlie affair.

Your favourite host gift to give?
A nice bottle of wine.

What’s the best gift you have ever received?
The birth of my son.

Three words that describe you best.
Detailed. Creative. Committed.

Thanks so much for sharing with us today Adrian. We are very much looking forward to having Adrian Tuazon Photography exhibiting at the Portobello Bride Boutique Wedding Market in Melbourne on March 26 and 27!

To find out even more about Adrian Tuazon Photography and see Adrian's work visit:
Website | Twitter | Blog
 

Adrian Tuazon Photography-Brooke & Liam Engaged

I fell in love with the natural energy of this engagement shoot by Adrian Tuazon Photography. 

Some E-sessions can look like two models posing for the camera, but Adrian really has captured Brooke and Liam sharing a moment in time together. 

I love the light and colour and Brooke's infectious smile. So Beautiful. I cant wait to see the wedding photos!

Thanks Adrian for sharing more of your beautiful work with us, and Brooke & Liam, enjoy the lead up to your big day, it really is a special time.

Portobello Bride Real Wedding - Renee & Erol

Renee and Erol planned a simple, classic wedding in Melbourne. Adrian Tuazon Photography, a Portobello Bride favourite, captured their wedding in his contemporary story telling style, perfectly. 

Renee and Erol were destined to be together. They had crossed paths many times over the years, from from mixing in similar circles of friends, to living close by to one another. Renee was even invited to Erol's 21st through a mutual friend. It wasn't until they met at work  eight years later, they finally fell in love.

The proposal was poetic, romantic, and so thoughtful. During an evening at St Jerome's Lane Way Bar in Melbourne, Erol scratched  'Erol loves Renee' into the lane way. Over a year had past and the couple returned to take a photo of the 'artwork'. Little did Renee know what Erol had planned. On their arrival, Renee found a 'Renee will you marry me?' as Erol had organised for the bar owner to scratch it into the same area for him. The photograph was then used for their wedding invitation.

The Botanic Gardens was the perfect place for the wedding. Erol had surprised Renee with a picnic there for their 6 month anniversary, so it always held a very  special place in the couples hearts.

It was important to Renee and Erol that their ceremony not only reflect their love for one another but also the importance of their family in their lives. Renee and Erol's mothers did the beautiful "loving hands" ritual during the ceremony. Many of Erols family traveled from Cypress for the special occasion and witnessed a moving ceremony that incorporated both cultural back grounds.

The reception was held at The Terrace. I absolutely love the styling for the celebration, and the wedding cake made by Renee's bridesmaid, Sarah Pope, is simple and elegant. 

Adrian Tuazon Photography captured these moments so beautifully, highlighting the love and joy the couple shared with their family and friends.

Thank you Renee and Erol for sharing your wedding day and love story with us. Adrian you have captured their wedding story perfectly, I am always excited to feature your work. 

Renee & Erol's Wedding Team

Wedding Dress: Luci Di Bella, Armadale 

Shoes: Xiomara, Woolhara

Jewellery: Renee's Earrings were a gift from her Mum.

 Erol's Wedding Band-Tiffany & Co

Renee's Wedding Band - Cerrone

Flowers: Bouquet of Melbourne. 

Ceremony flowers were freshly picked from Renee's Grandmothers garden. 

Beauty: Ellen Mugavin

Fragrance: Essence by Narsico Rodriguez

Grooms Attire: Hugo Boss

Styling: Bouquet of Melbourne

Ceremony Design: The Wedding Zone

Celebrant: Rita Cohen

Venue: The Terrace, Royal Botanic Gardens

Marquee Hire: Instant Shade

Stationer: Blue Cloud Design

Bonbonniere: In loving Memory of Erol's dad, 

Necat Bagdadi, the couple chose a donation to The Cancer Council. 

Photographer: Adrian Tuazon Photography

Cinematographer: Life in motion