Michael & Olivia’s Gold Coast wedding at the Sheraton Grand Mirage was a heartfelt, vibrant celebration filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable moments captured in cinematic style.
Read MoreWe are always keen to see which location will be our next in Brisbane as it’s one of our more popular destinations aside from our home on the Gold coast. On April 1st 2016 it was Lennon and Emma’s grand day. As relatives from all over the world ranging from Nigeria to the uk ventured to Australia to be here, nerves and excitement was in the air.
Our first location in Brisbane was the Grooms apartment, we turned up fully packed from head to toe in photography/videography gear as one of Lennon’s groomsmen lead us into the lounge room. Quickly setting up our equipment, Sunny the main photographer of the day launched into action to get some pre detailed shots of the rings/ accessories. Lennon had such a cheeky smile as he emerged from the room, ready to get the show on the road. As all of his groomsmen took turns in helping him put on his black and white suits, we were finished in no time, and off to our next location; the lovely bride to be Emma.
Helping Emma prepare for her day was her two bridesmaids and maid of honour, her sister. Accompanying her was her immediate family joining in on the festivities. We arrived at the location Emma was getting ready at in no time. Just as she was finishing getting her make up, we jumped into action, getting some great video shots, for their long/short version. After the make up artist was finished we took all of the girls into a room and had a bit of fun mucking around with some games, which created a break out of laughter perfect for video/ photos.
Now it was time for the show to start moving, and this meant it was time for Emma to slip on her dress/shoes. With a dress made of lace with an open back, she looked simply radiant, not a veil on her head but an accessory still to feature, suited Emma's feature's well, as her smile came out.
The ceremony was held at the Trinity Church in fortitude valley, with the style of the building resembling an early english gothic tone; the gable roof and arched doorways collaborate with our keen eye of taking the best creative shots. On the interior an arcade of cast iron pillars define the edges of the nave and suppose the clerestory walls and roof. This quaint yet beautiful church was perfect for Emma and Lennon as it sufficiently housed all of their guests without being in the way of our camera and video crew.
The reception/ photo section was being held in a completely different place. Located on the side of Kangaroo point Cliff and the other side you're looking at the stunning river city views. The Sunset Marquee is the perfect venue to hold an amazing venue. Spacious and fully closable, we enjoyed a spectacular sunset over the city, as the photos illustrated a 'Golden Twilight'. Poised on a rustic sandstone plinth, the venue's distinct differentiation and appreciation was themes tied in well with Lennon and Emma's rustic theme
One of the more surprising details was the fact that this was the first wedding in Emma’s family, to make matters better; the whole entire family was there to support her, and you could feel the liven the air.
One of the main speeches that stuck with me was the brother of Lennon’s. He was soo happy that they had another female in the family, aside from that he was genuinely ecstatic at his brother Lennon, finally finding happiness, finding this person that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Lennon shed a few tears between speeches and you couldn’t help but shed them with him.
Boyce Avenue seemed to be a favourite for the couple as this was the first dance song played. It was full of infectious laughter and smiles, rather than tears per say, and this didn't stop the couple from breaking out right away. The guests surrounding the dance floor was all the more eager to get out their and have their own turn getting down on the dance floor. So much great footage was shot, as all the hands clapped in the air and the music progressed on throughout the night.
It was a pleasure shooting for Lennon and Emma, this is the couple that managed to find each other, but also worked exceedingly hard to stay together no matter what was thrown in their way. From Lennon having to work free manual labour just to stay in Australia, to Emma making the decision to move over to England, I see this couple going for, and from J'adore we wish them the best life possible.
Natarlie Weller
As we are slowly heading into winter the days are getting colder, but that didn’t stop Marina and Sandi from getting married on the 14th of May 2016. Getting ready at the same place, it was a lot easier for our crew to capture every single detail. While Rob and and I went to Sandi and the boys first, Sunny our other videographer head straight for Marina.
We spent a bit of time alternating between the bride and groom, not missing a detail, but getting different view points. From Sunny's shooting up close to get Marina’s best make up shots, to Rob going wide to get Sandi’s sister Cindy putting Marina’s veil. With pearls going from the top of the bodice in lines straight down, Marina’s was a vision to see. Accessorising with her look was pale white roses that collaborated with three brides maids dresses she’d picked out. All three girls, with there hair out and curled to the side made a an excellent composition.
Having three Groomsmen and one ‘Mario’ the brother of the bride, everything seemed to be running smoothly. And they were all full of smiles. One of the more sophisticated suits, Sandi had collaborated his plane black tuxedo with her crisp white shirt and bow tie to match the cheeky smile on his face. All four boys managed to get ready quickly, and we shared a few laughs as the nerves were starting to set in.
Before Sandi ventured off to the ceremony. Marina had a few perfect/different idea’s for her photos. Grabbing Sandi’s hand gently from the other side of the door. it was cheeky as they both glanced at the door, an object parting them away, you could just feel the tension.
Yet another one of Marina’s quirky idea’s was tying a tie gently around Sandi’s face as she cups his cheeks and rests her head against his. They both have infectious smiles that it was hard not to not get caught up in the moment with the both of them.
Turning up at the ceremony, we were fortunate enough to be shooting at Cloud land in fortitude valley Brisbane. Cloudland is a spectacular venue designed with luxury interiors on a scale unrivalled in Brisbane. Its unique style makes it more than just a venue, uplifting guests to a world of glamour, elegance and imagination. Once the top floor of the heritage Empire Hotel – a beautiful old grand dame of Fortitude Valley’s most treasured historic buildings – the Moon Room features the charm of massive floor to ceiling windows, private bar, ornamental wrought iron façade with balconies and ample natural light.
During the ceremony, before it ended they had both written each other personal letters only to be read if the couple was in a time of great difficulty, this beautiful gesture was sealed with a case of wine. and the couple was off to start their married life together.
For the photo section we ventured to a near by park close to Fortitude valley. The park featured a wide open area, so it was a lot easier/safer for our videographer Rob to get out the drone and have a bit of fun with the bridal party.
Turning back up to Cloud land in Fortitude valley, we came upon the discovery that the reception was being held in a completely seperate part of the venue. The Heritage Room offers an elegantly refined yet commanding presence to your function, reception or conference. With frames lining the wall and chandeliers dotted along the ceiling, the Heritage Room is elegant and refined. Whether you are holding a business conference, a wedding reception or cocktail function, this space is set to impress. The Heritage Room can hold 120 people banquet style and 300 people cocktail style.
Later on at the reception, when the speeches were starting to be conducted, Marina’s father had brought a special present ‘her dummy’. This little notion was cute and personal. There was plenty of people that got up and wanted to say their praise to the happy couple, and each and every individual had their own personal story to tell. when the first dance came, it was a completely different song, that we'd not encountered yet. 'Close to you' a slow version by Calvin Harris featured in their night, and their first dance was beautiful. As the song was nearing I could tell that Marina was starting to tear up a little. After the legalities had finished it was time to start partying!
Their night was full of everyone belting out their favourite lyrics to a particular song, the photo booth was a great hit, as it always is, with all of the family members giving it a go. One of the best things about being apart of this job, is getting to be apart of the different cultured weddings. We are always open to friendly people, and when we see a whole crew letting lose, it amazing to watch and just be apart of.
On the 23th of April 2016 we were setting out on a beachside wedding surrounded by the lush GoldCoast lifestyle and under the natural light.
As we were turning up to Skye’s location in Molendinar, one of her bridesmaids were already in the midst of preparing breakfast for the famished bride. Between that and finding the jar full of little notes from all of their closest friends, we decided to play a little game; where Skye would read out some of her heartfelt notes. Getting to hear all of the little sentimental messages, gave us a sense already as to who Skye was, a gentle yet loveable person that seemed to be cherished. As we managed to find our way into the room where the dresses were located, to the side was her sparkly high heels that completed her beautiful mermaid white gown.
As we rounded to the boys, we knew we were in for an interesting ride. One of the greatest added benefits of getting ready next to the ceremony, is the free time you have, this relieves stress and gives you more time to be relaxed before the ceremony.
As Nick had three Groomsmen helping him on the day, these three individuals had managed to stay close friends for over a decade. Through all of the hilarious stories yet to be explained, they’re a funny crew to work with. When it was time for Nick to start getting ready, dark navy blue pants tied in really well with his grey tie and crisp white shirt.
Even after getting ready though, their journeys had not been complete yet, as they both had presented each other a gift before they both set off to the ceremony. As Skye described her decision about meeting back up with Nick after years out of school it was a tough choice between being a ‘nana’ or going out and hitting the town in Fortitude valley to start drinking. This decision quickly became one of the best choices of her life, as it led her to that exact moment. A sentimental watch was then presented before his eyes, and it became one of his something ‘new’ gifts.
"Love and laughter, hugs and kisses, now and forever Mr and Mrs" that's how Nicks letter to skye started. He starts off by saying that he can't wait to marry his best friend, the person that he's shared soo many memories with. Between wishing for the most perfect day to come, and reassuring her that there's nothing to worry about, she closed the card and the water works erupted. This is one of the best parts about being apart of this job, it's the feel our clients give us as we begin to understand more on who they are as individuals and why these two people want to come together, forever. This was inexplicably obvious with the exchanging of gifts and personal letters.
As the ceremony was being held out under the sun at the Pacific surf club Palm beach, it was a close journey between Molendinar, but we managed to effectively set up all our gear, finding the best positions for the ceremony parts. We were in a bit of a battle against the natural elements like the wind, but luckily everything was on our side.
The ceremony outside was done up exquisitely, with small crystallised balls hanging in a line straight down the centre of the walkway leading up to Nick, a red carpet making her dress pop, and chandelier hanging at the front under the curtains of the archway. As the ceremony was starting, some could say that it was quite a public affair, but as they both stipulated, everyone that had been invited came, and they felt soo cherished and grateful for the response.
Another quirky tradition that both Nick and skye had put in their ceremony was the Love letter and wine box ceremony. A love letter exchange is a romantic ceremony that will serve as a lasting reminder of the commitments made to one another. Heartfelt letters, encapsulating your thoughts and feelings are locked away in a wine box to be revealed several years into the marriage or when such difficult times arise.
Usually a bottled beverage is placed in the box with two cups to signify a lasting union no matter how bad the times are. Bubbles were filling the air as the ceremony was set to finish with a walk down the aisle down by our latest happy couple.
With all of our crew set to emerge on the beach, we knew we were in for an amazing afternoon jam packed with the beach as our backdrop. We were really fortunate with the afternoon setting out to have one of those rare but beautiful sunrises.
As we flash forwards to the reception, the guests of the day found it easy as the function was held above in the function room. This stunning beachfront location is a great location! As the Surf club provides you with amazing customer service, the gourmet food as well did not disappointment.
When we get to the speeches, it's always another one of our favourite things. As all of the stories from a kid emerging into an adult come out, it's always amazing yet different to hear what each client gets up to. without a doubt the best man speech was quite hilarious yet notably ended with everyone prominently seeing that even at one of his most intoxicated moments the cricket, the only thing he was worried about was Skye. This brought a few tears to my eyes.
With a live band playing all of the upbeat tunes, the night continued to progress along in the best way for Nicholas and Skye, the night didn't die down as the both of them could be seen either on the dance floor or catching up with old friends. We hope they live a happy and fulfilled life together, and from what we've seen we know they will.
Please enjoy the images that we feel tell the story the best from there day. We will be post the video soon so stay tuned.
On the 6th of May 2016, Jadore was lucky enough to take our vehicle’s up the hill, surrounding ourselves with the beauty of Tamborine mountain. Located in the hinterland of the Gold coast, this place is perfect for your wedding venue if you're wanting a more intimate and private affair, while also getting the added benefits of a tranquil scenery.
While the boys were getting their suits on down the road, the girls were lucky enough to have everything specifically organised at the Reception/ceremony. Quickly getting some great video snaps of her dress that had diamanties accentuated around the bodice, we were set upon the journey of creating the best day possible for our latest clients.
Our other two employee's took charge by heading to Keith's getting ready location, and was pleasantly at ease with Keith straight away. His loving smile, and easy going nature made our jobs on the day so much better. An added bonus was the cream vests and white shirts that made the brown accessories he used pop out more in photos, for that rustic look.
The time was ticking down as the ceremony was set to be conducted soon. Amiria was lucky enough to have three bridesmaids helping her on the day, and time flew by quickly without any of us realising. The room while full of people, it was bubbling with energy that was nervousness and excitement all at once.
The ceremony, was an intimate and private affair, but that didn’t stop anyone from shedding a tear or two, and you could see the the tears being shed from both sides with emotional vows that got us all on a rollercoaster.
After the readings were conducted and the formalities had been concluded, it was time to celebrate with platters of delicious seafoods, and canapés that all of the guests could enjoy outside under the natural light. This is perfect for photos, as natural lighting is some of our favourite photos.
When we reached the photo section, we were overjoyed by the extra set of company we were provided, two dogs, one gigantic, to the point where if he barrelled us down the hill, we’d keep rolling, and a cute shitsu with an outfit to match it's personality. Keith, Amiria and the whole bridal party was exceptional to work with, while also having a few laughs to themselves, they were relaxed and open to any idea’s we gave them. We trialled quite a few locations, and it wouldn’t have been easy on Amiria’s feet in Mt Tamborine with heels, but she managed without any hassle.
One of the unique personal touches Amiria had situated around her reception was the cute treats for her guests. From the personalised caramel popcorn to the little olive glass containers, each little gift to the side had their own personal touch added to it's elements. Their cake had simple touches with a saying "All you need is love" lightly placed on the top of the white cake with a creamish/brown ribbon wrapped around.
I always love seeing what song our clients will pick for their first dance song, as I believe it reflects on their love and the journey they went through to get to this final stage. 'Given the chance' by the Kite string tangle was beautiful, their first dance wasn't a choreographed set up, but more so soft intimate swaying that eventually led into the party getting started with the more techno beats as everyone stated to expel their energy.
To tie this beautiful event together perfectly, Keith and Amiria had rented out a photo booth completely covered with every prop imaginable and the guests were sure to use it. All up it was a great day! From getting to see the lovely views of Tamborine mountain to being able to fly our drone over the hills perfect for such an event like this wedding.
Natarlie Weller
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Straight from the first time I spoke to Will on the phone I knew we where going to get along I answered the phone and asked him how his day was going and he said bloody fantastic!! From there we started to talk about what time the guys & girls would be getting ready but overall had a great chat, immediately he made me look forward to the road trip out to Gladstone. A few hours later Will contacted me again, this time he had an idea. He said me & a few of the boys are going to go ride our dirt bikes in the morning before we get ready is this something you would be interested in filming; I was going to be making the trip up with Sunny & both of us loved the idea so we started brainstorming straight away.
Sunny & I jumped in one of the boy’s utes, I nominated Sunny to film from the tray as the bikes trailed behind us on our steady cam. The boys went crazy & was not long at all before we had our 1st and the 2nd stack with in a matter of minutes which was also followed by one of the boys breaking of their front breaks and having to zip tie it to the bike. Both times the guys jumped straight up rearing to go for more. We then went to a section where they could do a few jumps & then a road where they could cruise while I got the drone up. Not something I would recommend for everybody but Will was obviously a pretty skilled rider & didn't push it to far. Sunny & I had an absolute ball, we felt just like one of the boys.
Jumping to the reception we had a bit of a break after the entry until the speeches, I couldn't wait to view the footage from the bikes so I pulled it up on the laptop which I always have with me. I then showed a few of the lads especially the one clip where one of the boys got cut of and went over at speed. Will asked me if I was able to put a quick edit together and we could play it later at the reception. I agreed & started chipping away immediately.
Below you will find the dirt bike video, I hope you enjoy watching it as much as we do. Will pretty much stopped the reception to give us the biggest of compliments which left us both feeling satisfied as well as thinking we would love to catch up with not just the guys but Jess & the girls. They all seem like a tight group that like to get the most out of life.
Moving on from our morning adventure I left sunny with the boys to take some footage of them getting ready & I made my way to meet Jess & the girls. One of my favourite parts of the video was when she walked from the bedroom & the girls in the lounge room got to see her in her dress for the first time, these moments are what makes my job so enjoyable.
Heading of to the ceremony, I quickly got a park at the Gladstone Marina, made the mad dash & started to set up tripods, cameras & audio. For the bride’s arrival, they had a talented musician playing a few acoustic songs & Will's massive smile on show. Was a cute ceremony setup & in no time the ceremony was over, group & family photos then commenced.
For the photos section we went to the Gladstone Botanical Gardens with a great mix of greenery and a lake for us to work with we immediately got excited part of our job during this section is to let our couples be in the moment and fade into the background when we can & just let the real emotions of the day flow. That wasn't to hard with these guys as your really could see the love in their eyes for each other, It was also an opportunity for me to get the drone in the air and get some aerial footage.
Heading to the reception everybody was already relaxed and started to get into party mode, a few great speeches and some stories a great live band and lots of dancing the party had officially begun it was actually sad to eave these guys, I think we both would have loved to party on and see where the night goes, but as we had a bit of a drive ahead of us we decided to head home.
We loved our Gladstone adventure and we hope that you enjoy following their journey through our videos. Please share and comment!
Rob Bampton
This comic book love is like no other. Being apart of their day was a great expirence , we actually had the opportunity to get to know Luke & Carly before there wedding day, as we did there engagement photo shoot, We got along really well the banter started flowing so I knew we where going to have a great day being a part of their wedding day.
Heading to the boys place in the morning was no different, as we walked in the door the jokes where flowing and laughter a plenty especially as they rehearsed the rap that Carly had prepared for their entry to reception. Once Luke had his suit on, we headed over to shoot the final moments of the girls getting ready.
Carly's dress looked exquisite on her, starting from the hand sewn lace bodice,she accentuated her look with a lavish perl necklace, earrings and bracelet to match her dreamy look. With her hair done up, and the purple bouquet of flowers resting against her side, Carly was ready to finally take that next step forward.
Collaborating with the purple bouquet, Carly tied her theme well with her two out of three brides maids wearing a lavender long gown, and the other wearing a darker purple.
The ceremony was held at the National Botanical Gardens. This beautiful place is home to an array of native plants from all over Australia, and makes such a humbling place for a ceremony. I always love it when the bride and groom write their own vows, it's a sense of putting everything you have out their in the open for everyone to see. Luke & Carly didn't disappoint, from their explanations of loving each other more than Doctor who, to gathering each other more than cake. Apart from the beautiful yet comedic notions, It's such an enriching moment when both people start to get the hint of tears in their eyes.
We went to an array of locations when shooting the photo section. While getting to know Luke & Carly plus their bridal crew, it became clear that this group of fun loving individuals, were in for a day full of adventures, laughs, and inside jokes.
After trekking through the gardens The next location was the Rydges Capital Hill Canberra. Putting you in the heart of Australia’s thriving capital for the reception. We love hearing all the speeches from friends and family, Carly also did half of her speech in Japanese as she spent a few years over there and her host family had come to Australia for her wedding which you could tell meant alot.
When looking at the first dance, a lot of people think that its nothing more than just a tradition. This was anything but that, with this couple, as Resolution by Matt Corby play, Luke held onto Carly for dear life. The lighting was perfect as the ambience created a more toned down and intimate setting perfectly needed.
Please take a few minutes to watch their story on the video and view the images that we feel tell the story the best. Please feel free to share and leave a comment.
Getting the opportunity to travel all around the state with the J'adore team is the perfect job. Better yet, we meet these new and inspiring people, this was no different for our latest Byron bay wedding.The sun was high in the air and it seemed like everything was coming together perfectly for Jodie and Simon.
As Simon and his groomsmen party were leaving earlier in true Byron Bay style with a vintage Combie van, we arrived at our beachside destination, 'beach suites'. Just in time, our videographer and photographer 'Jess and Matt' were able to get some great exiting shots of the Grooms crew, right before they pulled out and drove to their next big adventure.
Walking into the stylish boutique studio, our latest bride Jodie was wearing a mermaid style themed gown which complimented the jewel encrusted embroidery on the bodice of her exquisite dress. This was complemented perfectly with her brown hair down in soft curls, and there was no denying that Jodie, looked beautiful. . The smiles of her and her brides maids filled the air, as her prepossessing smile brightened up the Byron bay hotel. accentuating Jodie's Bridal theme, the bouquet was strewn with pale pink and cream roses.
Just as we were getting the last of our shots with the oceanic backdrop before the Jodie went off in her stretch hummer; two tourist double decker buses pulled up right out the front. Courtesy of The Magic Bus Company, the stylish bus didn't disappoint as the guest bus was filled with hoots and laughter as the guests tried to capture a glimpse of Jodie before they continued on to the ceremony.
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The ceremony was held an hour away in the hinterlands away from Byron bay, we continued our journey to the rustic themed venue called Down Convery's lane. The wedding venue provided the perfect rustic theme as the 5 acred place surrounds itself with lush rainforests and 100 year old fig trees. As everything was out in the open under the tree top canopies, this brought our everyone laid back nature as live music prepared the guests for the what was to happen next. Still nervous tension bubbled around, while Simon stood under the picturesque arch way.
As apart of every wedding day, Jodie and Simon got creative for the photo section and the team travelled to an abandoned park where both the tourist Byron bay double decker bus and the hummer could meet together and transition into a beautiful picture. Working with the Bridal party was a joy and entertaining. From getting those cute/ funny shots on the colourful bus, to taking Simon and Jodie aside to create a more intimate moment; It was hard to put the camera down when infectious smiles were spread across everyone's faces.
Leading back to the reception, the lights were coming on and the sun was setting. The live music was playing but over shadowed by the laughter that followed the venue around by the guests. A three course meal was prepared and presented beautifully with a variety of meats and a deliciously herbed beetroot salad. The night further progressed with hilarious and heartfelt speeches.
Towards the end of the night, everything was winding down but the people weren't. It's interesting how easily people let go, how quickly they lose touch at what surrounds them as the atmosphere is full of positivity. The best shots are always those that are found when no one is looking at night on the dance floor.
As it reached 11pm, it was clear that everyone had, had the most perfect time. We ask ourselves at the end of the night what the most memorable parts of the day was? Without a doubt, from the moment we got to finally meet Simon and Jodie; to the good byes at the end. The whole day was filled with hilarious moments (including speeches).
Chris and I are long time friends so even though Chris was determined to try and make sure I relaxed and enjoyed being of of the guests, which I did but at the same time it was also great to be part of the guys getting ready and their photos section and do some video work aswell as getting the drone up in the air, The very talented Sunny was the other videographer for the day. Chris and Jarooni chose Braeside chapel on the Gold Coast as there venue. One of the reasons I love this venue is that everything is in one location. They have chapel for your ceremony, Just enough land to be able to get a few different locations for the photos and the undercover reception area. It makes doing Photography and Video so much easier as there is plenty of time to setup and plan things, They also had a rehersal which is always good because it gives me a chance to go through the motions of the ceremony as every ceremony is different and its best to be as prepared as possible, also to do things like check audio levels and outputs aswell as have a chat to the celebrant. A few things I like to talk the couple through are things like how to put your rings on while still facing your hand to the front so everybody and also the cameras can see. One of the other points I generally bring up at a rehersal is for the celebrant to move out of the way before the kiss, I learnt early that having a celebrants head directly behond 2 people kissing isn't a good look. Always have a few other small bits and pieces like the celebrant announcing the couple will be walking straight back down the isle it's amazing how many times uncle John in the 5th row will jump out in front of them and stop them to congratulate them on there was back down the isle if it's not formally announced.
Jarooni & Chris just seem to fit, right since the start Chris knew that Jarooni was going to be his wife one day. Seeing how they interact and treat each other is a inspiration to all around them. Something that Jarooni mentioned in the ceremony which I included in the highlights is that Chris holds Jaroonis hand every night when she falls asleep, I think that sums it up really.
I hope you enjoyed the video massive thanks to Chris & Jarooni for letting me be part of your amazing wedding day and look forward to many more catch ups. Please leave a comment and let us know what you honk of the video.
Rob Bampton
