Debbie & Josh – Como Treasury Wedding Perth

Oct 1, 2019 | Norman Yap, Wedding

So I have Yulie to thank for this one; she essentially orchestrated this opportunity between Debbie, Josh and myself. To be quite honest, we clicked the moment we met. Yulie and I were colleagues back when she was practicing as a Paramedic. I can’t speak highly enough about Debbie and Josh because they truly are very special people. They are both doctors. They are both incredibly kind, loving and just fun to be around. They had this special bond between them, something ethereal, something truly special. Needless to say, when I heard from Debbie and Josh that they wanted me to be their photographer, I was over the moon.

Debbie and Josh’s wedding had so much character. For one, they picked the most charming hotel, COMO the Treasury, a newly revitalised historic heart dating from the mid 19^th Century. Black, white, glass, antique lamps, and pleasant momentous architecture; it ticked all the right boxes for me!

Let’s not forget Debbie and Josh’s first dance. Let’s just say it left everyone in awe. I knew it the moment they took their first steps on the dance floor that we were in for something special, I mean look at the photos, they say it all! Overall, I could not have asked for a better couple or wedding. Thank you Yulie, Debbie and Josh for the opportunity. The wedding was totally amazing!

Written by Norman Yap

Photographed by Norman Yap
Venue: COMO the Treasury
Reception: West Australian Rowing Club

Debbie Josh Como Treasury Wedding Perth

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Curtis & Tamara – Aravina Estate Wedding

Mar 20, 2019 | Jason Tey, Norman Yap, Wedding

Tam and Curt’s big day was our first Aravina Estate Wedding down in Yallingup. Yallingup is a small coastal tourist town about 30mins North of Margaret River’s central township and it was a major highlight of 2018 for us. We’ve shot at numerous wedding venues in the Southwest but I’d have to say that Aravina Estate is one of the very best. They have the best natural backdrop with the vines in the distance visible from the wedding arbour. The food is also incredible so all the guests were delighted…

Their wedding was years in the making as I first met Tam and Curt 6 years ago at one of my earliest weddings. I photographed Tam’s older sister Natasha’s wedding in the beginning of 2013. That was back in the early days when were were trying to establish ourselves in the local wedding scene. It’s one of my most memorable weddings and the whole family has become near and dear to me. Tam was a bridesmaid back then. She and Curt were together even then and they danced like nobody was watching (I have proof!)

Not much has changed as you’re going to see but Oh how far we’ve come! Their relationship blossomed and we’ve moved up many many notches on the photography belt so I can’t wait to show you this entry!

You can’t have asked for a better setting than what we have in the Southwest. That amazing cliff-lined coast never gets old. Normally we’re trying to hide the outdoors when shooting inside but here, we’re letting in as much as possible!

Photographed by: Jason Tey & Norman Yap
Venue: Aravina Estate Margaret River (Yallingup)
Videography: Brett from Different Suns Films

Aravina Estate Wedding Yallingup

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Mark & Kate – Chapel Farm Wedding

Dec 3, 2017 | Jason Tey, Norman Yap, Wedding

Mark and Kate were married at Chapel Farm in Swan Valley. It’s no secret that this is a favourite venue for me in the valley. I’m not often booked to shoot rustic-type weddings and of all the venues in Perth, I’d say Chapel Farm fits that rustic charm just perfectly. So my modern moment-driven style doesn’t often meet rustic venues but for some reason I get booked to shoot here over and over. Hey I love it so keep them coming!

Mark and Kate are from the UK and many of their guests came all the way to Australia to see them get hitched. Their wedding was about as Australian as it gets. We were threatened by rain all morning but when it came time for the ceremony and photos we were gifted with an incredible sunset.

If you’re a bride and you’ve come to this page by searching “Chapel Farm Wedding” then here’s something for you. Belinda who manages the functions runs a seamless venue so you’ll love her. I don’t usually get to know any of the culinary team at any venue but Chapel Farm is an exception. Amy (head chef) has really upped the game and I’ve heard many compliments on the food from all my couples since she’s come back and taken control of the kitchen. If your gut (pardon the pun) is telling you to book this venue, you really should. You’ll love it.

There are two more vendors I wanted to mention… The ceremony was conducted by a friend of mine, Dilhari Gustavino from Kiss Me You Fool. When you look through our photos you’ll notice how much fun Mark and Kate are having during the ceremony. That’s all to Dilhari’s credit. Ceremonies can be pretty run-of-the-mill and I’m noticing a new breed of celebrant, people like Dilhari that are modernising ceremonies. She transforms what was traditionally boring into something fun, making everyone (even herself) laugh out loud!

Finally something has to be said of the wedding singer Joe Boshell. This was my first time meeting Joe and we always hope the entertainer/DJ can do a good job because the craziness of our dance floor photos rests on their shoulders. Usually with a one-man band you wonder if they can hold the floor and Joe killed it. Not only were Mark and Kate’s guests dancing the night away, his vocal abilities and musicianship really stood out (and we see a LOT of wedding singers!).

Here is a collection of our favourite images from the day.

Photos by JASON TEY and NORMAN YAP
Venue: Chapel Farm
Celebrant: Dilhari – Kiss Me You Fool
Entertainment/DJ/Wedding Singer: Joe Boshell

Chapel Farm Wedding Chapel Farm Bush Shack