Sydney's Lauriston House Wedding Photography for Glenn & Kim

We here at J’adore love our Sydney weddings, being one of our favourite city’s the team & I were very excited to have the opportunity to be heading back to such a gorgeous location.

Ramsey & I started with the groomsman, despite Glenn trying to send us straight off to the ladies we got some great images which I am certain looking back he will be glad we stayed. Kim did give us fair warning he may have tried to pull a fast one on us so we were will prepared to take on the challenge. Once we had explained to him that it wouldn’t take long & after taking a few shots he was well on board. Shooting the guys getting ready was quite enjoyable for myself & the team, hearing them cracking jokes & reminiscing about a crazy buck’s party & plotting their revenge against the groomsman who had put it all together. We love to see this kind of happiness amongst our clients, a huge part of why we do what we do here at J’adore. & Before Glen knew it we were done & left them to continue getting ready & bonding over memories they had all shared together.

Not long after we arrived at the Merriton in Parramatta to a stunning modern suit, with the ladies pouring Champaign accompanying the bride in the hair & makeup chair looking as gorgeous as ever. Kim looked stunning wearing her white camisole with a beautiful white throw over dressing gown with gorgeous lace details. As soon as we saw this we knew we had the perfect setting to get some great shots of Kim & the girls putting her garter on.

The room we had to shoot in was nice & tidy, with beautifully fragranced flowers along with all of her accessories needed already placed on the bed ready for our arrival. Her gorgeous dress hanging up on the lamp in the corner of the room with some beautiful light coming through the windows behind we instantly felt very confident that we would be creating some stunning images. Having this all arranged prior to our arrival made it much easier for us to get in & get the job done allowing us a little more time to get those perfect images. Instantly we got to work displaying everything so we could really capture how perfect this day was about to be.

As Kim’s kombi van had arrived to collect the beautiful bride & her bridesmaid’s we all made our way over to the magnificent all in one venue Lauriston House in Dundas Valley.

The ceremony took place outside under a gorgeous gazebo located at Lauriston house with all of their nearest & dearest in attendance soaking up the beautiful weather whilst watching this perfect moment unfold of Kim & Glen becoming Husband & wife.

After the ceremony we took some group & family photos before whisking the happy newly weds off in their gorgeous classic cars for some photos nearby Parramatta lake. This being a location Kim had previously selected & I might I just add it was stunning, the team & I were very impressed. It really was the perfect location. Whilst the couple was enjoying their first moments being Mr & Mrs you could really see the newly wed sparkle in their eyes as we began to snap away, capturing those precious interactions of them both effortlessly laughing & smiling at one another.

As they entreated the reception back at Lauriston house to the raw applause of family & friends the band began to play. Food & drinks coming out not long after the night begun without a hitch moving onto some dancing and celebratory drinking a great night was had by all.

By Jessica McGuiness

 

Wishes Events Styling at Marriott Surfers Paradise Wedding Photography & Video Gold Coast

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I was recently invited to the Marriot Surfers Paradise to take some images as well as video’s of the setup wishes events had created. It is always such a pleasure to be able to work with these guys. I love working with Cindy, Kim & the rest of the committed Wishes crew.

Wishes had provided us with some information on one of our amazing brides who had celebrated her special day at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa recently accompanied by Gold Coast’s premiere Wedding Stylists whom had the honour of turning her vision into reality.

This bespoke wedding was created from a colour palette the bride chosen, and highlighted by the creativity and uniqueness of the Wishes Events team. With custom floral decorations, a backdrop the entire width of a ballroom and crystals as far as the eye could see, this wedding was truly a spectacular event for this couple and for all who were lucky enough to bare whiteness.

The Wishes Events team come from a diverse background including gorgeous wedding’s, event & conference sales at many five star international hotels.  This experience working with world class brands has put them in great stead to deliver the highest quality standard of wedding styling.
For further information, visit their website www.wishesevents.com.au or search for ‘Wishes Events’ on Facebook.

Here is some more information about Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, Whether you dream of hosting a grand formal evening or a small intimate gathering, choosing the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa means you can experience 5‐star hospitality in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Discover the perfect backdrop to an elegant day surrounded by family & friends.

Set the stage for romance with a beautiful Gold Coast wedding. The elegant venues at Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa are well suited to both intimate cocktail receptions & magnificent banquets, accompanied by our experienced staff whom are dedicated to making your day truly special.

Hotel Realm Canberra Wedding Photo & Video, Jason & Gabrielle

Jason and Gabrielle’s wedding was like the picturesque movie, right out of Hollywood. With the beautiful quaint chapel, the mesmerising dress that Gabrielle had worn, & her adorable little daughter done up to perfection wearing an equally as perfect dress. What was even more perfect was the gorgeous bride & groom coming together to join & become an official family.

With a full day out at Canberra the elements were panning out to be what we at J’adore would classify to be the perfect wedding day weather. As we were doing our 10-hour package of both photography & videography this was exactly what we had hoped for.

Arriving at Gabrielle’s preparation location situated at Hotel Realm we were lucky enough to be provided with wide open spaces, enough to cater for the video & photo crew. And due to this spacious area we had the perfect opportunity to play around with the lighting capturing some great images. Gabrielle’s makeup was done beautifully, effortlessly enhancing her elegance, accompanied by her long dark hair she looked just like a real life princess alongside her beautiful little angel.

The chapel Jason & Gabrielle had chosen was stunning, with fairy tale like feel to it it couldn’t have suited the gorgeous couple more. The ceremony was short & sweet, before we knew it we were off to our picture locations.

We were lucky enough to go into the beautiful hinterland of Canberra, capturing the beauty of this Amazing place out in the open this made for excellent photography and videography. As we had a wide array of colours schemes to play with this made it especially fun for us to play with. What made this exit extra special was the vehicle’s used, & I’m sure you’ll get a sneak speak of these beauties by looking at our highlights video, or scrolling down to view the edited images below. 

We ended up going to an array of locations like, Botanical Gardens a renowned place known as The Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) includes the Australian National Herbarium. These are jointly managed by CSIRO and the Director of National Parks with strong links to the Australian National Botanic Gardens. The Herbarium, with over 1.2 million specimens, is responsible for the scientific integrity of the Gardens' plant labelling & manages the national plant name lists for Australia's botanical community. We got to play with a lot of lighting at this location in particular & get a lot of group shots, as well as those intimate moments in between. 

The next location we went to was to the Old Parliament House, along the pavilion & gardens.  The Old Parliament House Gardens are located in the heart of the Parliamentary Zone on either side of Old Parliament House. The Gardens have been restored to their former glory, enhanced with the introduction of features such as seating pavilions, pergolas, rose arbours, pathways, gateways as well as the refurbishment of the tennis courts & bowling green.

Heading off to the reception area, on arrival we were greeted with the most respectable customer service at hotel Realm. This five Star Canberra wedding venue is the perfect reception for all places. Hotel Realm offers five-star luxury in a modern, sophisticated yet effortlessly beautiful environment. At the destination’s precinct, we had restaurants, bars, hair salons & various other facilities have cemented us as a preferred locale for discerning Canberra’s and visitors. Hotel realm has described themselves as being ‘A hotel that combines the finesse and flair of a boutique establishment with the capacity and professionalism of a large chain: that is the unique aesthetic they have effortlessly achieved. Located in Barton in Canberra’s beautifully planned and superbly maintained Parliamentary Zone, we are truly at the heart of the city & yet we present a wedding reception venue that can emanate a senses of intimacy and privacy.’

When the bride & groom finally arrived and were ready to make their entrance, they were granted with an applause worthy of an amazing couple!! The speeches from both sides of the both bride & groom shared were warm words of wisdom and love that you could really tell came straight from the heart. Before the formalities had been finalised, we were also presented with a speech from both the Jason & Gabrielle separately both expressing how devoted & involve they are to one another. Hearing just how much they truly loved one another brought a tear to not only my eyes, but the whole team.  

It’s a wonderful thing seeing this type of love come together, as it’s two families sharing a same goal, a great future, together. Jason & Gabrielle were a great couple to work with and so down to earth, from the shooting process, right down to the editing. We here at J’adore know they will continue to share more AMAZING moments throughout there lives just like they did on their wedding day & we are very thankful to have shared in this experience with them. 

 

 

 

St Christopher’s Cathedral, Canberra - Wedding

We always love going back to Canberra for weddings getting to explore more of this beautiful state is always a pleasure & as staying with the amazing parents of our first-ever Canberra wedding Matt & Margarita who over the years have become like family to us to the point we actually call them Mum & Dad.

We arrived at the Boy's nice & early ready to kick start this magical wedding. The boys helped Marko get into his suit with Dad close by to help by bringing out a bottle of Whisky he had been saving for this very moment, Marko's groomsmen were very happy & enjoyed the very expensive and smooth gift. As Mum comes in & starts fussing over her beautiful boy the family pulls him outside to have a drink to congratulate him on his stunning soon-to-be bride.

When we arrived for the bride prep Jessica had picked the Barton Room at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra, she had chosen this location because of the amazing floor-to-ceiling windows to let in amazing natural light for us photographers. Which might I add is one of our favourite things! Now that’s what I call thoughtful, & just to top it off she even had a mannequin for her dress which made for some breathtaking images. Jess didn't even mind when I went in and re-decorated her room by moving all the furniture around & out of the way so we could make the most of everything this stunning room & dress had to offer.

St Christopher’s Cathedral was absolutely amazing, we have shot there before for Daniel and Angela's wedding & as I remember was just as perfect. As the ceremony went through all the traditions & readings the beautiful catholic ceremony rich with tradition & hymns ended, and the church bells rang out as the couple left hand in hand filled with their bridal party & all their closest family & friends.

As the guest came up to the newly married couple you could see in the faces of their nearest & dearest that they where so happy for this beautiful couple & there were a few cracks from the mother of the bride & groom for them to hurry up & start getting that baby making underway which as you could imagine made this blushing bride blush a little harder.

For their photo section, we had plenty of time, long enough in fact to take a much-deserved lunch break for the bridal party & their high heal wearing feet. This also gave the newlywed couple time to let everything that just happened sink & appreciate this precious moment in time.

I have to admit what we did next was by far one of my favourite video moments of my career so far, getting to do the mannequin challenge in their beautiful room, We had ideas of what we should do for this great new video faze that had come out & after talking it through with the others we put our ideas into action. I’ve added the video below I hope you like our little viral sensation.

Reception starts & the formality kicks in, food comes out and the speeches begin with some amazingly funny, meaningful yet sweet words from their closest friends & family. To the point where a beautiful first dance by the newlyweds, is the perfect way to kick start a night full of dancing & celebration for the wonderful couples love, starting their first night at Mr & Mrs.

By Jessica McGuiness 

Newcastle Wedding Photography & Video, Weinmmannia & Talia

Hi all, I just wanted to start this one off by saying how appreciative I am being able to attend this wedding down in Newcastle. As previously…almost a year ago now, we got the privilege of working with Sila & Sarah on their big day, so we were extremely excited to catch up with the couple to see how everything was going along. But first we had a new Bride and Groom to be excited for, Sila's cousin Weinmmannia & his soon to be bride Talia were getting married at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Newcastle having their reception at the magical Fort Scratchley.

When we had arrived at the girl’s house, Talia was attending to her 2 beautiful children Cherish & Eddie while the girls took turns getting their hair and make up done. We got straight into setting up the dress, shoes & accessories, having 2 hours for getting ready shots was amazing for us. We love being able to take the time to get things as perfect as we can, priding ourselves in the quality of the work we do & provide to all of our couples.  The girls had a great time having a few drinks whilst getting their hair & make up done all morning, fussing over the beautiful bride & dancing around the living room with the 2 beautiful children.

The 5 bride’s maids wearing soft purple dresses, Talia with a gorgeous flower crown in her hair to match the bridesmaid dresses. The weather today was just perfect! A beautiful sunny day, it couldn’t get any better for this beautiful wedding. 

Mannia & the boy’s preparation went smoothly as well, jumping in the stretched hummer limo they began their journey to the ceremony. Mania celebrated & commemorated his family by wearing badges on his shirt of the people that have passed to keep them close by.

The ceremony was great to be apart of with a great balance of fun moments as well as a few emotional. The location was a great spot for wedding photography & video, the crew and I enjoyed the scenery a lot! especially on such a beautiful day it doesn’t get much better than this.

The beautiful wedding photos on top of the hill which made the dress blow out and looked amazing! This being where he first asked her out, looking over the ocean this was a very special moment in time for the both of them.

Moving onto the reception after entry we noticed a beautiful sunset outside so we quickly snuck them away for  a short while to get a little bit more footage & some effortlessly gorgeous photos.

At the reception the 5-layer cake as well as separate cakes for the people that had to get them by tradition the preast, both families of the bride & groom. The night was filled with fun on the dance floor, these guys really new how to party this made for some great atmosphere.

Thanks for taking the time to have a read.

Jessica Mcguiness