Celebrating love at The Olive Grove Forresters Beach

Central Coast Wedding Photographer|The Olive Grove, Forresters Beach

Celebrating love at The Olive Grove Forresters Beach a stunning all-in-one destination for an unforgettable Central Coast wedding.

What a meaningful day for two people who have built a life together!

They have the house, two beautiful boys and on Saturday Emma finally got the same last name.

I met Emma at a Central Coast Expo last year and was absolutely thrilled when she booked me and videographer Bella for our photo and video package to capture her and Brenden’s special day. As a Central Coast wedding photographer, I always feel incredibly lucky to work with the most wonderful couples, and it has been an absolute pleasure to be part of Emma and Brenden’s wedding journey.

Their Olive Grove wedding was all kinds of wonderful and I love that it’s an all-in-one wedding destination.

Emma and Brenden both got ready at The Quarters, conveniently located at The Olive Grove, making it easy to move between them. Their boys, Liam and Dylan, looked so handsome and certainly stole the show at different moments throughout the day. Liam’s dance moves as he entered the reception and Dylan’s cheeky heckling during speeches kept everyone entertained. He was so proud of himself when everyone laughed at his antics.

There were so many heartfelt moments, from Emma’s sweet first look with her dad to Brenden’s special moment with his mum as she fastened his grandfather’s watch on his wrist. It’s moments like these that truly pay tribute to loved ones past.

In place of a flower girl, they had a beerman!

To kick off the ceremony, instead of a traditional flower girl, we had a ‘beer man’ scattering petals and delivering cold beers. Given the heat, the drinks were well deserved—along with a shot of something that certainly didn’t cool them down. Fireball anyone?

With thanks to their amazing celebrant, Kahlia Wilkin, who delivered a beautiful and heartfelt ceremony. Kahlia told the story of how these two found each other which lead to us all being there in that moment. After exchanging vows to each other and their boys and signing the papers—it was time to celebrate.

We ventured up to the lookout, a location Bella and I love shooting at for its stunning backlit trees. The bridal party arrived in style in the wedding cars, featuring a Mustang, and yes—true to form as us wedding photographers go, we had them trek through the bush in search of the perfect golden light!

A Reception to Remember at The Olive Grove Forresters Beach

A huge shoutout to Tim from Timeless Entertainment, who kept the night running seamlessly with his MC and DJ skills, creating the perfect vibe for an epic celebration. You know the party is in full swing when the bride and groom are up on shoulders and the boys are dancing with their pants around their ankles to Eagle Rock. Am I the only one who didn’t know this was a thing?!

Instead of a traditional bouquet toss, Emma chose to dedicate her beautiful bouquet—crafted by Silk Dreams Flowers—to her mum, a truly touching gesture.

Emma and Brenden, thank you so much for trusting Bella and me to capture all the incredible moments of your day. From your stunning Central Coast wedding at The Olive Grove to the love-filled moments and so many laughs shared with your bridal party, family, and friends, it was a day to remember and I’m so grateful I was there to capture it.

Venue: The Olive Grove, Forresters Beach

Accommodation: The Quarters, Forresters Beach

Celebrant: Kahlia Wilkin

Dress: Shazzam Toronto

Videographer: Bella Photo Art – Photo & Film

Hair: Kyah Louise Hair

Makeup: Alicia Anderson Makeup

Florals: Silk Dreams Flowers

DJ & MC: Timeless Wedding Entertainment

Cake: With Love and Sugar