Hot Air Balloon Surprise Proposal Cunungra Gold Coast

I was excited from the very first moment I spoke to Brenton about doing video for his proposal. I love capturing people's emotions with my and enjoyed the prospect of being able to tell a love story like this from the start.

So when he told me the plan was to do it after a hot air balloon ride, I got even more excited. They where heading to the Gold Coast on holiday from Canada so via email we started to talk about ideas, songs as well as our back story on how to make my attendance believable to his partner and soon to be fiancé Tasha.

Hot Air was the company Brenton decided to go with and they where amazing and where happy to go along with us and we decided the best plan of attack was to say that I was doing a promotional video for Hot Air.

So the big day arrived and I set my alarm for 3.30am as it was a early start to head out to the location, We jumped on the bus and headed out to Canungra where we where told the pilots where trying to find a suitable spot for take of but would have to head out to Beaudesert  as winds where high.

Sadly enough we arrived to see the winds had not laid up and not before long where told that today wasn't going to be our day and that we had the option to either get a refund or try again at another time, so we decided to try again the following day.

Again we arrived at Canungra to hear the pilots plans, with rain in the air I expected to be told that we would have to return again the following day. Instead we where told that the pilots had a spot for take of and all was good to go.

We arrived to see the balloons up and before long we where up in the air. It was such a AMAZING experience I got some great footage of the scenery and the couple. We had to land earlier then planned as there was still some rain around but we spent 40min up in the air which I think we where all happy after a landing I quickly got things setup as we decided Brenton would propose down on the ground. The moment really was perfect!!!

We then headed off to O'Reillys for a champagne breakfast and then went for a stroll around the vineyard. Which I think was a really nice way to finish of the video.

I really hope with all my heart I was able to tell the story via the video of this amazing couple and their special morning. I got to editing straight away as they decided to make the announcement with the video so we couple up a few time over the following wee, Brenton understandably wanted to keep an eye on his project and together I think we achieved the Magic we where looking for.

We are so excited to announce after being apart of this special moment with this fantastic couple they have asked us here at Jadore Weddings to be apart of there weddings day in Costa Rica on November 2nd so stay tuned for another adventure.

I would love to do some more of this sort of work I feel like when you experience something like this with a couple it really does connect us and I have told them to book my flights for the wedding and I will be there to shot that as well and continue the story. Contact Me now if you are thinking about your proposal and lets create some MAGIC!!

RACV Royal Pines Wedding Venue.

We've been lucky enough to score a few weddings at this amazing location. Not only does it provide both a ceremony and reception venue, but it also caters to a wide range of locations for the photo section.

For your big wedding day, you want to be close by for the ceremony, as every bride never wants to be late on their wedding day. Because of this 5-minute walk from the resort, it's PERFECT! and who wouldn't want to stay in the heart of the Gold Coast looking over a variety of sceneries ranging between mountain top views, coastal, and parkland views.

Nestled into the lush landscape is the resort's wedding chapel. Complete from Australian/Italian timber and marble floors, and stained glass windows that reflect natural light, this romantic ceremony comfortably seats 100 guests. What's even better is the places to put our cameras for the ceremony. It's always a difficult decision deciding where to put the tripods as we always run the risk of any parties moving out of the shot; but with four tripods set up around the foyer, this chapel creates an effectively beautiful wedding video in the making already.

There are a variety of picturesque areas surrounding RACV Royal Pines resort. whether you want a candid creation or something more creative, the elements we get to surround ourselves with at the Royal Pines resort will always test our skills.

If you want to add something a little extra to the special night, the venue provides a couple of options in regards to a lavish or sentimental wedding cake. Additional themed accessories can be provided at the reception if the LOVE bold sign is something of your taste, one of the more popular choices is the wishing well that can come in different objects.

RACV Royal Pines Wedding Venue Styled by Wishes Events

We were invited by Wishes Events ( now known as W Events ) to one of our favourite and most popular wedding venues on the Gold Coast—RACV Royal Pines. As a refreshing change from the usual chapel ceremony, we found ourselves at the front of the chapel for a beautifully styled setup that we absolutely loved.

The Wishes Events team was truly honoured to be part of this spectacular day for El & Mick. Every unique detail was carefully curated to bring their wedding vision to life, and these photos offer just a small glimpse into the stunning selections they made. Styled by one of the Gold Coast’s premier wedding stylists, Wishes Events has been crafting unforgettable designs since 2007. Director Cindy Paterson is well known for her distinctive style and creative flair, and her team is dedicated to bringing dream weddings to life with impeccable attention to detail. Wishes Events is all about celebrating life in style, designing décor that perfectly complements each couple’s vision and making every wedding stress-free, seamless, and breathtaking.

RACV Royal Pines Resort is the perfect venue to turn wedding dreams into reality. With its elegant on-site chapel, couples can exchange vows in a stunning, light-filled space before celebrating in one of the resort’s many reception areas. Whether it’s a grand ballroom reception, a romantic garden ceremony, or an intimate outdoor gathering, RACV Royal Pines offers multiple celebration spaces to suit every wedding style. Conveniently located between the golden beaches of Surfers Paradise and the serene rainforests of the hinterland, it’s the ideal setting for a truly unforgettable wedding experience.

For more details about their incredible styling, visit https://www.weventsgroup.com.au/w-events-group-launch/

For venue information, visit RACV Royal Pines Resort Weddings.

Wishes Events knows weddings—delivering stress-free creativity, on time, on budget, and beyond expectations!

Andrew & Emma's Redcliffe Wedding.

On the 23rd of July, the team at J'adore was booked, with two weddings going on at once in different place, we split up ready to take on the day. 

Rob and I were excited to be shooting in Red cliff, with the amazing views at our fingertips, it was a blessing that on this day the sun was and weather was playing in our favour compared to the last week her on the Gold coast being freezing! 

With the elements playing to our advantage and a full day photography package we turned up at Emma's family house. And Boy were we surprised to note that she was already getting on her wedding gown. As we never had, had a bride getting ready early before, we rushed in to discover Emma beaming and fall of smiles and excitement. Complete with creams and a pink head piece that matched her bouquet, I couldn't stop commenting on how her curled black hair twisted delicately up into the head piece.  With her best friend and sister by her side, there was no doubt that the day would turn perfectly! Emma chose  neutral floor length dresses for both of her bridesmaids, complete with a variety of pink roses to form their bouquet. 

Because of Emma's excitement with getting ready early, we were able to capture everything and more complete with a few portrait shots right at the end before we decided to take the extra time to go to Andrews apartments and take a few snaps. Andrew was smiling. The whole day, and the infectious smiles and laughter had us going right up until we had to depart them. 

As we turned up at the ceremony quickly as it was a five minute journey away from Andrews apartment, we realised that both the ceremony and reception would be held at The Golden Ox Restaurant  . The wedding ceremony was held in the gardens outside. With waterfalls cascading down in the background as you take your first steps over Monet's bridge and find yourself walking along the red carpet the leads to an open pavilion where the the formalities take place. As the rest of the guests began circling into the venue, we were keen to take snaps of every individual, to put in the memory bank for both Andrew & Emma. 

We only had a short amount of time to do the photos between the ceremony ending the the reception starting, so with Andrew & Emma's bridal party in the limo, we raced off down to the historical Redcliffe Jetty. Since being constructed in the early 1800s this historical place was perfect to get some creative snaps of everyone right before it was dark. 

One of the benefits like I always say in the blogs is when we have our PINTRIST BRIDES!!! it's great when both parties feel like the day is living up to its fullest potential. With Emma already sending Rob a few of the images she wanted before hand, we were easily able to set up the flash lights and take a variety of different shots held on the Jetty.

Turning back up at The Golden Ox Restaurant, we were led to the GRANDE Room that can comfortably hold over 100 guests. Everything was done to perfection.  With am inflatable Love sign draped above the bridal party table, the rest of the venue opened up to long tables leading to an open ballroom floor. What made this venue even more unique was the layer of mirrors held in a corner, this got both of us excited, as this was another way for us to test how creative we could get for Andrew and Emma's images.

When we go to a wedding, it's more than just taking the photos, and video's for the clients, as we are apart of one of the happiest day of their lives, we want to make it just as enjoyable. From our quirky colour game on the jetty to the unfortunate headless bride we want to make sure they remember all of the best moments of their day.  Both Emma and Andrew are going to live a brilliant life, sometimes you just know it with clients, from the way they look at each other, to the words of great praise friends and family.  

By Natarlie