Intercontinental Ceremony & The Links Hope Island Wedding Photography & Video, Sam & Anna

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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Gold Coast Styled Bridal Photoshoot with Begitta Bridal & Couture, Wishes Events & J'adore Weddings

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." 

Begitta crafts gowns that are one-of-a-kind with her signature of hand-draping, hand-beading and applique.

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:

Peony Bodice

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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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.