Karissa & Joel

I had tingles up the back of my neck when Joel played his devotional song to Karissa as part of his vows. He said the song encapsulated a core value around which they wish to build their lives – acceptance.

Acceptance that life need only be about togetherness, no matter what happens.

There is a place
Where we can be free of the shadows
Oh where we can be still
Oh the shame and disgrace
that have been our barrow
let’s push it
out into space
because
We don’t need to do it perfectly
Because our escape
Is an escape from perfection…

Here is a portrait of their day and all the people that are dear to them both.

For more details about their wedding head over to The Lane as they are being featured there today.

Vendor details:

CEREMONY VENUE: Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens | RECEPTION VENUE: Brookfield Hall | BRIDE’S DRESS: Juli Grbac | GROOM’S ATTIRE: ZZegna | BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES: Juli Grbac | MAKE-UP by Karissa herself | HAIR: Kai Wong | FLOWERS: DIY | Celebrant: Penelope Pascoe | Caterer: Brisbane BBQ’s to Banquets | Stationer: Penelope and Pip