Clair and James on the beach at Burleigh Heads with the Gold Coast skyline behind them
GOLD COAST WEDDING

Clair & JamesRick Shores wedding, Burleigh Heads

A relaxed day with family and friends, right on the water at Burleigh — good food, plenty of drinks, and two best friends getting married.

Clair & James were married at Rick Shores at Burleigh, on the Gold Coast. A relaxed day with family and friends. Good food and plenty of drinks. Classic and fun. Two best friends getting married.

The ocean and empty sand at Burleigh Heads on the morning of the wedding
James fastening his cufflinks before the wedding, Burleigh Heads
The groomsmen getting ready in the kitchen, Burleigh Heads
A groomsman helping James with his bow tie, Burleigh Heads
The bag of shoes and ties, and James sitting to dress, Burleigh Heads
James reading a letter from Clair before the ceremony
James showing the groomsmen a photo on his phone before the wedding
James and a groomsman laughing with drinks in hand, Burleigh Heads
The groomsmen opening a bottle in the kitchen, Burleigh Heads
Groomsmen drinking and joking before the ceremony, Burleigh Heads
Three of the groomsmen laughing together before the wedding
The groomsmen with beers before heading to the ceremony, Burleigh Heads
The beach house where the bridal party got ready, Burleigh Heads
Clair and her bridesmaids on the couch before getting dressed
The bridesmaids laughing together in their robes, Burleigh Heads
Clair’s gown hanging in the window above the beach, Burleigh Heads
The two dachshunds in bow ties on the floorboards, Burleigh Heads
Clair stepping into her gown with the bridesmaids helping
The bridesmaids arranging Clair’s train, with a dachshund underfoot
Clair and her bridesmaids toasting on the balcony, Burleigh Heads
Clair and the bridesmaids together before leaving for the ceremony
Guests arriving and greeting each other before the ceremony
James and a groomsman waiting by the water at Burleigh Heads
The groomsmen lined up along the canal before the ceremony
Guests gathering under the palms for the ceremony, Burleigh Heads
Clair and her father in the car on the way to the ceremony
Clair and her father in the back of the car, Burleigh Heads
Guests standing as the ceremony begins, Burleigh Heads
A page boy walking to the ceremony, Burleigh Heads
The flower girls and page boy at the top of the aisle
The bridesmaids walking down the aisle one by one, Burleigh Heads
Family watching Clair come down the aisle, Burleigh Heads
The bridesmaids standing with their bouquets by the water
Clair walking down the aisle with her father, Burleigh Heads
James waiting at the arbour as Clair arrives on her father’s arm
Guests watching the ceremony from the water’s edge, Burleigh Heads
The ceremony beneath the palm tree by the canal, Burleigh Heads
Guests seated for the ceremony in the sun, Burleigh Heads
Clair and James at the circular arbour during the ceremony
Guests laughing during the ceremony, Burleigh Heads
Clair listening during the ceremony, Burleigh Heads
The ceremony at the round floral arch by the water, Burleigh Heads
James reading his vows, Burleigh Heads
Clair and James holding hands during the ceremony, Burleigh Heads
Guests and the two dachshunds watching the ceremony, Burleigh Heads
James crouching to greet the dogs as Clair leans in, Burleigh Heads
Clair and James walking back down the aisle, Burleigh Heads
The first kiss beneath the circular arbour, Burleigh Heads
Clair and James kissing on the bench after the ceremony
Clair and James sitting together after the ceremony, Burleigh Heads
The recessional through cheering guests, Burleigh Heads
Clair and James walking out hand in hand after the ceremony
Hugs and congratulations after the ceremony, Burleigh Heads
Guests congratulating Clair and James after the ceremony
Embraces after the ceremony, Burleigh Heads
The bridal party on the road beneath the paperbarks, Burleigh Heads
The bridal party walking the tree-lined road, Burleigh Heads
Clair and James walking the road together after the ceremony
Clair and James on the road beneath the trees, Burleigh Heads
Clair lifting her dress as they walk the road, Burleigh Heads
The bridesmaids together among the trees, Burleigh Heads
The full bridal party in the paperbark grove, Burleigh Heads
Clair and James walking away hand in hand, Burleigh Heads
Clair and James together in the trees after the ceremony
A quiet moment between Clair and James in the grove
James watching Clair as she turns in her dress, Burleigh Heads
The groomsmen together among the trees, Burleigh Heads
Clair and James kissing, and a detail of her dress on the grass
The reception table, the wine and the seating plan at Rick Shores
Oysters and canapés being served at Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
The dining room at Rick Shores before the guests arrive
The Rick Shores sign on the wall at Burleigh Heads
Clair and James arriving to cheers at Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
The tables set with flowers and glassware at Rick Shores
Rice paper rolls and bao being served at Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
Swimmers in the water at Burleigh with the Surfers skyline behind
Rick Shores seen from the rocks at Burleigh Heads
A Rick Shores card resting in a bowl, Burleigh Heads
The Gold Coast skyline at dusk through the restaurant window
Clair and James on the beach at golden hour, Burleigh Heads
Clair and James walking the beach at dusk, Burleigh Heads
Clair and James dancing on the sand at Burleigh Heads
Clair and James kissing on the beach at sunset, Burleigh Heads
Clair and James walking the sand with the skyline behind
A detail of Clair’s dress, and the two of them kissing on the beach
Clair and James on the beach in the last of the light, Burleigh Heads
Rick Shores at dusk from the beach, Burleigh Heads
Waves washing over the rocks at Burleigh Heads
The speeches beginning at the long table, Rick Shores
Reflections in the restaurant windows during the speeches
Guests listening to the speeches at Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
Clair speaking to the room at Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
Guests listening at the table during the speeches, Rick Shores
Laughter around the table during the speeches, Rick Shores
Guests watching the speeches, Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
James giving his speech at Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
Clair and James kissing in the dark by the window, Rick Shores
Plates being carried out to the table at Rick Shores
Clair and James cutting the cake at Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
The first dance at Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
Clair’s dress spinning during the first dance, Rick Shores
Clair and James dancing with guests around them, Rick Shores
Clair and James dancing at the reception, Rick Shores
Dancing in front of the band at Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
The dance floor filling up at Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
Guests dancing late into the night, Rick Shores
Arms up on the dance floor at Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
The party in full swing at Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
Guests dancing at the reception, Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads
Clair dancing with her arms above her head, Rick Shores
THE TEAM
Venue — Rick Shores
Celebrant — Peter Bray
Video — Michael Kelly Films
Makeup — Sasha Maree Make Up
Dress — Luv Bridal
Suits — Clay Rondo
Jewellery — Mestige
Florist — Leilani Ross
Music — HueyBlueMoon
Editing — Wildernis.co
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