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BillyB Photography uses over 17 years of Professional Photography experience to capture their subject at their best.

A photojournalism approach to Wedding photography, we capture the day in a relaxed, friendly environment so you can enjoy your special day. Our Wedding Photography options start at $1180.

Our Full service photography option covers your whole day, start to finish.  No “mock up” photos needed – We leave when the bride and groom leaves. We also don’t force expensive packages onto our couples and provide all clients with  with a DVD of all usable images – Professionally Edited, High resolution and ready to print or share. 

You tell us what you would like with many add-ons available such as Wedding albums and Enlargements. Free with every Full Service booking is a photo slide show presentation at the reception of a selection of images from the day.

For more information please see our website or facebook fan page

Meet Philip Greentree

Philip Greentree is Australia’s unique marriage celebrant; he performs the ceremonies the others don’t, won’t or can’t do! 

He dresses as a Scottish laird for Scottish weddings, in Druid robes for Celtic & earth-centred weddings, and, of course, a suit for everything else.  He even has a dinner suit for formal or after 5 weddings.  

Celtic Druid Robe

Celtic Ceremony

Scottish Ceremony

Philip is well known for his Orthodox (Greek, Serbian etc), Buddhist, Hindu Chinese, and spiritual weddings. His conventional weddings are truly memorable!

Orthodox handfasting

See more of Philip at www.greentree.com.au

Contact Philip via philip@greentree.com.au or by mobile 0429 471 202

Brides, take up the 6 week challenge with Contours Warners Bay now.

Cath Bailey is a local beautician providing treatments to ladies in her home.

Locate at Eleebana, Cath has some great special for you to take advantage of…

Special: July only  Brow Wax + Lash Tint for $15

Special: August only 1hr relax massage $30 or 30min relax massage for only $15

Check out her website at www.cathbailey.com. Appointment times are

Call Cath now for an appointment on 0448 211 105

Your Personalised Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Specialist, with over 12years experience, Trish Hollis now runs her own business with Travel Counsellors. No more 9-5 hours, Trish is available at a time that suits you, whether it is after hours, weekends, in your home or for a coffee, Trish is passionate about making your day memorable.

For every new booking not only will you be entitled to Honeymoon Cash Back Rewards, but Trish will also give you a free Bridal Registry, including invitations, bridal box, thank you cards, and also a free website to let all your guests know about your special day and where you are planning to go for your honeymoon.

• SPECIAL: up to $500 off your Honeymoon or Destination Wedding, when you use one of the services available on www.lakemacquarieweddings.com.au

All you need to do is call Trish and mention Lake Macquarie Weddings/Service being utilised.

Trish Hollis – Ph) 02 4392 8565 M) 0404 046 727 E) trish.hollis@travelcounsellors.com.au

This morning was about a little pampering for moi!

After being at the Lake Macquarie Wedding Expo with Selena from Grace Cosmetics, we met up for a chance to see what Grace is really about.

Selena was great. She explained to me where Grace has been built from, how the products work to help my skin and why it is important to keep up a skincare program. While I currently do a little cleansing and moisturising, I was not an avid user. My skin never has any major issues (I was lucky in my teens) and even today, except for a little blemish here and there, I never needed foundations or to stress about my skin.

Selena performed a mini facial with their 5 basics of Cleanser, Aloe pH Freshener, Aloe Hydrating  Gel, Aloe Eye Cream/Gel & Moisturiser. This was relaxing (even with my 3yr old son hanging out).

Next was the Face Lift Kit. Woo hoo, I feel like a new woman! (or at least my face does). While the mask dried Selena and my son, one hand each, gave me a mini hand massage just to top the great service off.

Grace Cosmetics also have a beautiful range of Jewellery that would be great for Brides, as well as the skin care and Bridal Makeup for your wedding day. Start your hens day or kitchen tea with a Grace Party Booking or as a trial for your wedding day makeup.

Contact Selena direct on 0404 492 652 or check out her store at www.justforher.promastore.com.au for more details.

Laura from LK Photography is base in Lake Macquarie on the NSW coast and offers professional photography for Sydney, Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter regions. With over 15yrs experience you will be guaranteed an awesome result.

Laura’s style is very customer focussed! Creative, classy, modern and romantic, fun, caring, natural, sexy, beautiful, photo-journalistic, professional, helpful, non-obtrusive and friendly.

LK Photography is the photographer that has supplier our website with our great main header photo and numerous pic through out.

Contact LK Photography via their website

SPECIAL: We have 5 vouchers from LK Photography to give away. Each voucher is worth $50 off your Wedding or Special Celebration Photography.

To have one voucher posted out email info@lakemacquarieweddings.com.au with your name and full postal address.

Voucher to be redeemed by June 30th 2010

This weekend Lake Macquarie will host it’s Inaugural Wedding Expo.

Hosting venue, Wangi District Workers Club (11-19 Market St, Wangi Wangi) will showcase it’s venue, set up, views and local wedding suppliers.

No matter where you are getting married on Lake Macquarie there will be supplier to help you out.

Brides are prompted to pre-register via Wedding Planning Workshops, to be in the draw to win one of 2 My Wed Organisers.

On the day brides will go into the draw to win one of the prizes up for grabs including a $3,000 Photography package from Bay Photography, A Wedding Gown from Ashley Grey , a DJ package from All Occasion DJ’s, 2hrs of Butler Service from Butlers in the Buff, a full head of Hair Extensions from Envy Extensions and more.

Don’t forget the workshops that will also take place to help Brides plan their weddings, including Digital Stationery, Pre-Nuptials, Makeup & Beauty, Photography and Getting Hitched!

Sunday 16th May, 2010 at Wangi District Workers Club from 10am – 3pm. Entry is free

Thanks to LK Photography for the above photo

Guest Blog by Lisa Lent from Lisa Lent Photography

I met Laura and Lee a little while back and as soon as I met them I knew they would be great to photograph. They were just so fun and so full of life and love for each other. They got married on Friday the 30th April at Rafferty’s Resort at Lake Macquarie surrounded by a small intimate group of family and friends. The weather wasnt the best but it didnt stop us venturing out to get some photos on the lovely wharf up there. Special thanks go to “the umbrella man Dale” for helping my camera gear stay dry by holding an umbrella above my gear while I shot.

Meet Lee the groom

Groom's preparation is as important as the Bride's

Meet Laura the Bride

Laura looking radiant

Here comes the bride

With this ring...

Rafferty's Resort Wharf on Lake Macquarie

Even on an overcast day, Lake Macquarie has given it’s all, with an awesome backdrop for Laura & Lee’s wedding photography. The soft, subtle backdrop of Lake Macquarie has provided Laura & Lee with everlasting memories.

Kiss the groom

Lee & Laura - Husband and Wife

Love by Lantern... Wow

Lake Macquarie closing with an awesome night

Check out more of Lisa’s photography at www.lisalent.com.au

• Happy Planning & Lots of Lovin on Lake Macquarie

MelRose Cakes is owned and run by Cake Designer Melissa Rose, based at Toronto on the gorgeous Lake Macquarie.

Specialiasing in Wedding Cakes, Melissa will sit down with every customer and help plan their cake for any occasion, believing that her customer’s needs are of the utmost importance.

Cupcakes from $3.00

MelRose Cupcakes

Black & White Bling

Stunning in Pink

Simple Elegance

15 Flavours to choose from

Your choices are endless, and your decision… the right one

Email Melissa today or visit her staff at the Lake Macquarie Wedding Expo, at Wangi District Workers Club on Sunday 16th May, 2010 for some great cake inspiration