wedding on a boat

Dan and Joe decided to have a party on a boat for their wedding. FANTASTIC! I have missed being on boats since coming to Melbourne, and was thrilled to have the opportunity to get my 'sea legs' back.

How wonderful is it to have a gorgeous reminder like a carafe of sand to look back on and know that with each colour comes not only acceptance, respect, love, equality, congratulations, delight and well wishes, but also the memories of your awesome wedding day.

Wedding attire and formal shoes laid out neatly on hotel bed with matching floral dresses.
Wedding rings with diamond details photographed with dramatic lighting and reflection.
Two people in white robes sharing a moment by a high-rise window.
Two identical sets of formal wear with blue jackets and gray pants displayed above dress shoes.
Two people in white robes having conversation by window with city view.
Person in white robe laughing while holding champagne glass near window.
Makeup artist applying cosmetics to client during wedding preparation.
Wedding party in white robes relaxing together on hotel bed.
Close-up of someone putting on earrings while getting ready for special event.
Two men in suits adjusting a tie in a high-rise building with city skyline in background.
Three people in formal attire posing together on a couch with floral print dresses.
Two men in gray blazers and khaki pants standing in front of modern city buildings.
Group photo with modern waterfront skyline and buildings in background.
Wedding party seated around a table on a boat with city views.
Wedding party seated in a boat interior with water views through windows.

getting ready

Of course, the day didn't START on the wonderfully restored former Sydney Ferry. Both Grooms and their children chose the Pan Pacific Hotel and booked a suite for the preparations, which included hair and makeup by my friend Alice who does an incredible job, I am sure you will agree. Then it was into a water taxi and out to Star, where all their family and friends had boarded and were waiting, what a GREAT way to arrive!

Couple in formal attire leaning on boat railing during sunset.
Groom in navy suit with red beard looking out over waterfront cityscape.
Couple sharing intimate moment on boat deck with cityscape backdrop.
Two men in matching navy suits standing on boat deck with marina view.
Wedding ceremony on boat deck with officiant reading from book against harbor backdrop.
Two men in blue suits share emotional moment during boat wedding ceremony.
Officiant in beige jacket reading from ceremony book on boat with marina background.
Two people in blue suits stand on a boat deck with city skyline and water in the background.
Two people in matching blue suits shake hands during waterfront ceremony with cityscape behind them.
Close-up view of hands clasped together with blue suit jackets visible.
Wedding ceremony participants in blue suits standing on a boat deck.
Close up of hands exchanging rings during ceremony on boat deck.
Wedding guests enjoying a celebration aboard a boat named Victoria.
A waterfront wedding ceremony taking place with a harbor backdrop.
Person in blue suit speaking into microphone during waterfront ceremony.

party all night long

One of the awesome parts of a wedding on a boat is that the party is SO big.. it just moves around from deck to deck, and everyone gets caught up in the wonderful atmosphere.

So, party pictures next! And CAKE! Incredible cake!

People dancing at a boat party under yellow lighting with DJ equipment visible.
Two men in casual attire holding drinks while standing on boat deck during celebration.
Two women share a moment of laughter at an evening reception table.
A person dances energetically under green party lights on a boat's dance floor.
Guests socializing at a boat reception with string lights and warm lighting.
Wedding guests dancing in line formation on a boat's red-carpeted dance floor.
Blurred motion shot of people dancing at a boat party with purple lighting effects.
Colorful dance party at a wedding reception with festive lighting and people celebrating on the dance floor.
Wedding reception dance floor illuminated with green ambient lighting and a crowd enjoying the party.
Lively wedding celebration with guests dancing under fluorescent lights in an indoor venue.
Wedding guests enjoying conversations and drinks in a venue with decorative string lights.
Dance party with colorful pink lighting effects creating a festive atmosphere.
Wedding reception dance floor filled with guests under purple and blue mood lighting.
Groomsmen in grey suits socializing at a bar during wedding reception.
Wedding party members in formal attire gathering for drinks at the venue bar.

the newlyweds

Of course, you can't dance ALL night long (or can you?!), so eventually, as the sun set over Port Phillip Bay, the happy couple snuck away for some quiet time, and some photos with their HILARIOUS and loving families.

THEN more dancing, until, finally, time for the boat to dock and the honeymoon to start.

Rainbow pride flag waves against a sunset skyline.
Friends enjoying sunset views together on a waterfront deck.
Friends gathering and celebrating at a casual indoor party.
Two people sharing an emotional embrace while one holds a bottle at sunset.
Decorative glass bottle filled with layered rainbow colored sand next to a white note card.
Two people in blue suits with boutonnieres smiling during sunset.
Person in blue suit looking out over harbor at sunset.
Two people in matching blue suits holding wine glasses at sunset.
Two people in blue suits sharing drinks and conversation by the water.
Two people in matching navy suits sharing an intimate moment while holding drinks.
City skyline silhouetted against a pink and purple sunset sky over water.
Two people sharing a joyful moment at dusk near the water.
Two people in matching suits sharing an intimate moment at sunset.
Couples enjoying a sunset boat cruise with drinks in hand against an orange sky.
Group celebrating on a boat deck with ocean views at sunset.