Hi, Im Kate Branch founder of Mosman Bride.
I started Mosman Bride to celebrate Mosman as one of Sydney's most beautiful places to marry, and to share the stories that make it a true wedding destination. Mosman Bride is a media company that connects couples with the local industry, spotlighting venues, creatives, and service providers so that every celebration reflects the couple while championing the businesses that bring it to life.
The very first Mosman Bride was Miss Brenda Pike, who wore a magnolia satin gown designed with soft Grecian lines. It featured an unusual Chantilly lace yoke, beautifully moulded to her figure and flowing into a long, elegant train, as recorded by The Daily Telegraph on 8 February 1934.
Nearly a century later, Mosman Bride carries on that same tradition, sharing the stories of the brides who continue to make this suburb one of Sydney's most beautiful places to marry.
My beautiful Nana, Peggy Riley (right), pictured with her twin sister and their mother, Eva Frances Riley.
For me, Mosman has always been personal. My beautiful Nana grew up on Shadforth Street, and I work in Mosman today.
A few fun facts: many years ago I was a wedding photographer (Hasselblads and film!), and I was married right here in Mosman in 2010. Cue: disposable cameras scattered across every table, not in an ironic way, and a newspaper announcement, because Instagram wasn't launched for another eight months.
I was married right here in Mosman in 2010. This is our newspaper announcement, because Instagram wasn't launched for another eight months. Filed under: pre-Instagram proof this actually happened.
Mosman Bride is supported by The Albert Mosman, where, as I mentioned, I am Chief Marketing Officer. The belief behind it is simple: a wedding day isn't just about the ceremony. It begins in those quiet, meaningful moments getting ready with your people, and ends in the comfort and calm of a beautiful place to land. We're here to be part of both.
Kate Branch xx