Byron Bay Wedding Fair Info & Video by Jadore Weddings

The team from Jadore Weddings got was approached to be one of Byron Bay Premium Wedding Suppliers for the  Byron Bay Wedding Fair this year, we jumped at the opportunity as we would love to do more wedding photography as well as our wedding videos in this beautiful part of Australia. 

The Byron Bay Wedding Fair is a unique event to the Byron region, which aims to assist couples looking to get married in the area find both heir perfect wedding venue, as well as the suppliers with the skills and talents to help bring their Byron Bay wedding dreams to life!

Day one we were stationed at The Fig Tree which was a converted farmhouse it offers stunning views over Byron Bay all set under a huge fig tree. We got told that the very popular Fig tree host over a 100 weddings a year. The staff where very friendly and we can't wait to shoot our 1st Fig Tree Wedding.

Day two we were set up at Graciosa an Iconic farmhouse set on 79 acre farm set on a beautiful hill thats overlooking rolling green fields and Bangalow town, its grand and luxurious yet with a relaxed and rustic feel. Its only a new view but seems to have a lot of interest.

After we were set up at Graciosa for the day we decided to get in the car and go have a look at a few of the other venues the Wedding Fair had to offer, which included Byron View Farm, Horizons and Secret Garden. Rob takes his camera & Gimbal everywhere and got some footage of the venues, as a bit of a after thought we decided to make into a little video to show you a small insight into what beautiful Byron Bay has to offer.

First up was Horizons which is an ideal wedding venue for someone wanting a more private indoor or outdoor ceremonies in a luxurious, scenic location. Horizon allows you to hold your ceremony, reception, accommodation and a relaxing weekend all at the one luxurious location.

Next on our map of paces to go was Byron View Farm the original 100 year old farm house is complemented by a cosy cottage which is private and secluded, luxuriously appointed and fully self contained. Byron View Farm commands the highest property in the Byron Shire with almost 360 degree uninterrupted sweeping ocean to mountain views, and only 10 minutes to the beach. 

Last but not least before we decided to crash for the night was Secret Garden which is just as the name suggests - a private oasis in the heart of Byron Bay. This stunning landscaped wonderland is filled with hidden treasures including a variety of sculptures, a vintage school bus hand painted by Australian artist David Bromley and other painted outdoor artworks.

Please check out the video and let us know what you think and also which 1 is your favourite venue. 

Rob also did a photography blog about the early morning sunrise photo shoot and 4k timelapse that we did up at the Byron Bay Lighthouse follow the link if you want to check it out!!

Wawrick Wedding Video Adventure

When I first touched base with Kylie I could just tell that her wedding video was one that I really wanted to do, Firstly I love traveling for weddings it feels like each one is a new adventure which so far has taken me all over Australia and brought some amazing adventures. 

So after Kylie & Simon had seen some of my other videos and we had a chat in the phone things where locked in fairly quickly. The quote was just for myself for the day but as I had recently been working with another great wedding photographer Adam who was interested in doing some video I asked him if he wanted to join me for the day on my adventure to Warick and he was more then happy to accept. So we both got up at 6am to start the track out to Warwick to arrive around 930 and get straight into it, getting a few nice dress and detail shots followed by some hair and make up footage along with some fun footage, we then decided to head of to the boys place which as expected where typically laid back with 2 of the groomsmen still not there yet we did some details shots and a mock getting ready of Simon then once the rest if the crew arrived did some casual shots out by the BBQ 

Back to the girls to get the final putting on of the dress and and skylines AMAZING departure in the horse and carriage I really lived that and I think have added it to my list of must have for my wedding one day. We then raced ahead to the church which breathtaking as you will be able to tell from the video, the ceremony went pretty fast as I tried to get all angles covered including a upstairs area which was a great vantage point. After that we set of with the bridal party for photos and they really where full of fun and laughter we let the photographer Natalie guide things and just had the odd bit of input here and there she was great to work with and can't wait to see her images. We then set of to the reception which was in the big town hall another amazing venue, there where some great speeches and lots of dancing and love in the air. 

I hope you LOVE the video as much as I do. We would love to hear your feedback

Rob Bampton

Wedding Video & Photography Combo

I first met with James & Mandy last year, I felt like there was a great connection from the start and that there wedding really did sound AMAZING with a really cute little venue for the ceremony to a great spot for the reception which was the new shopping area at emerald lakes, I hadn't been there yet so I decided to check out the area and do a model shoot there just to get accustomed to the area. I generally try to do this as it gives me a good feel for new areas that u haven't shot in yet. I assembled the team which included Tim who u flew up from Melbourne who has a very unique intimate candid style which lots of clients love and Dwayne who is a seasoned wedding photographer bit just on the Gold Coast and Brisbane but had shot a lot in Sydney aswell he uses a lot of flash and makes some really wow images. There styles are very different which is why I love putting them together and for the video I had Matt with me as usual when ever he isn't tavelling the world I love working with him his style is very creative and brings a fresh attitude to wedding videos. Below is the final result if the video We would all love to head from you in the comments section.

As for the photography I have some images from both Dwayne and a black & white slideshow that time prepared for the clients. There where lots of tears shed on the day firstly by James mums & dad when reading a letter that Mandy had written to them and then when Mandy was reading her letter from James, We then hit the ceremony where Mandy's emotional vows not only brought her to tears but sadly enough Tim and I both later admitted to following her lead, she really is very passionate and they are such a great match for each other with James being her rock. As usual we had a lot of fun spending the day with James, Mandy and there friends and family it really is the best job in the world, The other new thing we brought in for this wedding was the photobooth I have also written a blog about this to click here if you would like to know more, Finally we are excited to see them all again soon as we are also doing the photo and video for James's brothers wedding Lewis with his partner Natasha. Thanks for reading I look forward to chatting again soon.

Melbourne Wedding Photography & Videography Package

At the start of the year we decided to push for more weddings all over Australia combine our passion for travel and adventure with out love for wedding photography and Video, I am excited to say things have started to take shape in Melbourne nicely with Tim one of the team members living fairly close to the center of town is definitely a bonus, with 3 Melbourne bookings coming in last week it certainly looks line we are well on track to reaching our goal. Tim's unique candid style along with some of my latest videos really have people getting excited. I look forward to reporting from Melbourne soon.

Mount Tamborine Wedding Video

Yesterday I had a chance to head up to Mount Tamborine to shoot a wedding video. The location was at Tamborine Gardens, We where lucky enough to get a early checkin so came up in the morning, unfortunately as we arrived the rain started falling, I though about Holly & Gerard straight away although the ceremony was in a chapel so mainly with the bridal party photo session in mind, things cleared up just before the ceremony started which was great but surely enough it started raining soon after which made for some interesting family photos. After a little bit of a break the rain changed to more of a sprinkle and we decided to brave it and try for the photo session. The bridal party where lots of fun and made for some great video and through in a few special moments for the couple. I am looking forward to sorting through the footage for the couple this week. This morning I woke up early to get some sunrise photos of the venue we are staying at Bungunyah Manor Resort and was lucky enough to get a tour from Herman who works here who saw me taking photos and told me to jump in his truck and he would show me the best the mountain has to offer, it's pretty rare to see people so kind and friendly especially at 6am, it was great to get a chance to chat to him and learn a bit more about the place. So for the rest of the day it is a chance for us to check out the rest of the mountain all the shops and some of the other mt Tamborine wedding venues, I am really hoping to get my foot in the door and do a some wedding photography aswell as videography thanks for reading our blog as always.

Rob Bampton