I was super excited to hear from Nikki and Ben for two reasons. Firstly, because I instantly clicked with them and their wedding sounded right up my alley – and secondly, because they were from Bellingen, the gorgeous little town that I am very soon to call home!

I met up with them in Bello on a sleepy Saturday afternoon. We sipped chai at the Black Bear Cafe, and wandered past Cedar Bar – their reception venue – to have a sneaky peek at another wedding in progress. We then jumped in the car and drove down the winding tree-lined streets out to Brierfield and Kalang, and then back down to the banks of the Bellinger River. Ben didn’t push Nikki in the river.. but he tried.

I will officially be based out of Bellingen, NSW as of January 2018, so if you’re a couple crazy in love based on the North Coast – get in touch! I’d love to capture your rad love for you. Can’t wait to be there when these two get hitched in April!

Nicola Bodle is an Australian destination wedding photographer. She captures weddings, engagements and elopements throughout Australia and the world. Based on the Mid-North Coast of NSW, she specialises in bold, honest and emotive imagery for adventurous couples and romantic souls.