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 now Mr & Mrs Eskinja 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, Jessica & I 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 Eskinja.
By Jessica McGuiness
