Previously I remember seeing Jacob & Nastassja come into the office to talk to rob about the Video/Photo arrangements coming up for their wedding in August. We were so excited to be shooting this massive wedding with 250 guests, as it featured so many cultural dance routines and lets not forget to mention we LOVE shooting at The Sanctuary Cove Chapel.
Hi everybody Rob here, Drew & Kacee's wedding was great to be apart of and as mentioned in the title their where some very special moments, Including when Kacee's dad walked up the stairs for the first time with firstly her father crying which then triggered the bride and the bridesmaids to follow, This was at the end of a great morning at the bride prep and before the we also captured the groom prep. With all going to plan including a trip to the barber.
The ceremony location was Sirromet which is truely one of the best in the Gold Coast and Brisbane area, it's named The Laguna, Hold your ceremony within the surrounds of a natural lagoon with water lilies and natural bushland, it is a little tight down the isle which is why it's so important to have a wedding photo and video team that work together as we do so that everybody knows exactly where they are supposed to be and when. The ceremony was a great mix of emotion and fun in conclusion we got our group and family photos.
Following that we had a chance to get creative with the bridal party we got some images in the ceremony location then went and made use of the stunning car they had hired. We then had some time with just the bride and groom which is always great to really try and get some connection with the footage and images because there is nobody else around I often encourage our couples to really take it all in and sometimes it doesn't actually sync in until there have a few quiet moments.
The reception at Sirromet was beautiful with custom theme and table settings, Sirromet’s Barrel Hall features authentic wine barrels, high ceilings and brick arches, giving you that warm cellar feel. Speeches where very entertaining and it didn't take long before our bride and groom followed by father of the bride then the whole crew hit the dance floor and they weren't holding back.
It was a great day with amazing people at a beautiful venue, we at J'adore feel so blessed to be part of days like this. Your comments mean the world to us so let us know what your fav pic is or what you think about the video.
Surrounded by rolling vines and breathtaking scenery, Sirromet Winery promises a truly spectacular ceremony site, a magical reception venue and limitless photo opportunities. At Sirromet, we offer the complete package; Unique settings with three picturesque ceremony locations, exclusive individual reception areas, exceptional photo locations
Rob Bampton
Welcome to the blog, my name is Rob & I will be giving you an inside view into the wedding of Sam & Anna's luxurious wedding. First off let me start by saying this wedding was just fantastic to be apart of. Starting the day with Sam & the guys, Sam had a lot of nervous energy & you could really sense how much this day & Anna really meant to him. Every part of the day had been thought out & planned for beautifully, as well as all of Sam's accessories which might I add were very impressive.
Both our bride & groom where staying at the Intercontinental Sanctuary Cove, we recently created a video with the best of our footage from 2016 if you are interested in checking it out please follow this link. Anna was getting ready in the Manor Suite, this room is my favourite bride preparation location as it's perfect to capture these special moments on photo & video with a luxury feel accompanied by some great window light.
As we arrived to meet Anna she was presented with a few gifts which the ladies opened together, as you could imagine this got the emotions flowing quite rapidly. Thus prompting me to ask the girls how much Anna means to them while I was filming away, we got some beautiful reactions showcasing that raw emotion we love to capture. Moving on to one of the most important moments for every bride is the moment she puts on her dress and see’s herself for the first time on her weddings day. Anna's accessories were also impressive & as you can see from watching the video she really did look amazing, thoughts in which Anna's dad exemplified as he entered the room.
Heading over to the gorgeous & very popular sanctuary cove glass chapel featuring a tremendous floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Coomera River, and boasts a mezzanine floor for unique wedding videography & photography opportunities. I arrived to see Sam pacing nervously as the groomsman where trying to keep things light with a few jokes. The bridesmaids arrived & then Anna followed, it was a great ceremony with one of our favourite celebrants Tanya Bennett from I Do For You guiding proceedings.
A group & some family images were taken before the bridal party & our team started on trip around the grounds at the Intercontinental, providing us with a good variety of locations Including a chance to get the drone up, which has really been a hit with our couples in 2016.
We were welcomed out the front of the resort by the crew from Two Wheel Escorts , escorting the bridal party to the Reception location in Harley Davidson's & custom Choppers as well as guys from Brisbane Luxury Rides, this can also be viewed in the video.
After arriving at The Links Hope Island we set of around the Golf Course for some more images which included a beautiful sunset moment, which for me was the most memorable moment for the day. I took the moment to sit back & take in just how lucky we are at J'adore to be part of these special moments.
We walked in to the reception & were blown away by how truly elegant the venue looked with a featured ice sculpture featuring a fountain in the middle of the room. Our bridal party made a grand entrance with dry ice being poured into the fountain which made it even more spectacular.
Our final scene in the video was of our couples first dance which again looked amazing with dry ice covering the dance floor.
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Here at J'adore we recently teamed up with Begitta - Bridal & Couture alongside Wishes Events for a styled bridal photo shoot. We classify ourselves as one of the highest quality wedding photographer & videographer establishments here on the Gold Coast, in saying this we were extremely happy to team up with two other amazing brands.
Begitta describe their label as "Unapologetically feminine, the Begitta Bride adores glamorous styling and dramatic silhouettes. Gowns that are classic with a rich, modern twist, as divine as they are memorable and utterly unique."
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We believe that it is an absolute honour to create a special piece for an exceptional occasion and ensure that each client’s experience is just as wonderful as it is unforgettable. Our gowns will make any woman feel as though she has stepped into a dreamy yet ever-so-chic fairy-tale!
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Styled by Wishes Events using a pop of colour to compliment the sophisticated chic look of the Gold and Pink elements. This elegant theme is a beautiful way to also incorporate the stunning bridal colours into the venue theming, and have the overall impression of that dream wedding. A modern bridal bouquet was created to showcase some seasonal flowers, bright colours whilst still working well with the colour palette & theme.
The details for this Gown are:
Strapless Bodice with beautiful bra-cup detail, each bodice is completely covered with layers of beautiful French corded lace that have been lovingly hand appliqued on in individual sections meaning no two bodices are alike. With gorgeous peplum adorned with ruffle upon ruffle of beautiful blush tulle. Can be worn over its full length matching skirt or added over one of our slim line skirts for a quick change.
Peony Skirt
Stunning circle cut tulle skirt adorned in hand sewn ruffles of tulle along the base to create a dramatic and oh-so divine entrance.
A huge Thankyou to Bianca for being apart of this styled shoot, & also a big Thankyou to Dave for letting us use his gorgeous home supplying us with some spectacular views.
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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
