Whilst rain had been forecast, it ended up being a very warm, beautiful sunny day for A & D’s wedding. This beautiful couple have asked for privacy, so whilst there will be no photographs of them or their guests, they have graciously permitted me to to share some décor and location shots of their amazing wedding! A & D chose Deckhouse to celebrate their wedding. Located in the Sydney suburb of Woolwich right on the foreshore at Woolwich Dock, Deckhouse has a lovely setting, is tranquil and hidden but with spectacular views up the harbour to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the city skyline.
The wedding was filled with plenty of smiles and laughs for many reasons, but mainly because A & D are a fantastically cool couple with beautiful friends and family. There were tears, there was laughter, there was dancing, there was fun and there was the odd beverage. What else can I say about their day? It was a great wedding with a great couple.
A + D thank you for giving me the utmost honour of investing your trust in me as your Wedding MC Sydney & Wedding DJ Sydney. It was such a pleasure to be a part of your day and I enjoyed all our telephone conversations, our meetings and helping you both create your wonderful wedding day. I feel blessed to have witnessed a love that is deep, meaningful and honest; to have witnessed a family that loves you both and will be there if you ever happen to need them. Love is the strongest power…. It has the potential to make impossible possible… My wish for you both is that you are blessed with the power of love for life and always enjoy happiness and togetherness in your life. May, love, laughter and music fill your lives forever!!!
Photography by DJ:Plus! Entertainment
Songs selected by Bride & Groom;
Wedding Party Entry: “Home” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Bride & Bride Entry: “Home” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Cake Cutting: “Let’s Stay Together” by Duan & Only
First Dance: “Thank You” by Chris Cornell/”Cheek To Cheek” by Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald
Bouquet Toss: “Man! I Feel like a Woman” by Shania Twain
Farewell Dance: “I’ve Had The Time Of My Life” by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
Cortney and Hil’s first encounter occurred in 2011, but it was not until 2012 that they started to interact more and a relationship began to develop. Cortney and Hil are a beautiful couple and their wedding celebration was full of family love, warmth and many emotions.
Following their ceremony earlier in the day at Barker College, Hornsby, they chose to celebrate at the Tea Room in the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney. With the room looking stunning, thanks to the lovely ladies from Decorations By Jelena, the fantastic wedding cake by Pretty Parties and the photographic and videographic skills of the team from Hugo Photography & Film, it was such a great celebration. Surrounded by family and friends, we were so privileged to witness a deep tender love that has grown despite the difficulties that these two have faced due to distance, as one was studying in Townville, Queensland and the other in Melbourne, Victoria over the past four years.
From our first meeting in the first week of this year, I could see that Hil totally and utterly adores Cortney, the way he always has his arm around her, the way he looks at her with loving eyes, she is his angel and he treats as such. Just as equally Cortney adores Hil. When they are together, they are rarely separated and Cortney just radiates joy. Together they are an awesome couple who are very deeply in love and work hard to ensure it remains that way.
During the reception there were many emotional moments for both Cortney, Hil, their respective parents, siblings and those nearest and dearest. All the speeches throughout the evening were meaningful as well as entertaining and was enjoyed by all the guests.
Around five weeks before the wedding I received an email from Hil with the subject of “Secret Song”. As nearly all my dealings in regards to the wedding had been with Cortney and her mum, Jeanie, the fact that I was receiving an email from Hil and that subject line had me more than a little curious. On opening the email, I discovered that Hil was planning to surprise Cortney by singing her a song during the wedding reception. It also asked whether I was able to provide two wireless microphones, patch in a guitar and requesting suggestions as to when would be best to sing the song. I replied with all the information he needed and asked that he confirm certain details. As I subsequently learnt during the best man’s speech, Hil is not one for returning texts and if he does, they tend to be very, very brief. This also appears to apply to emails, or so it seems – as when I did receive a response about five days prior to the wedding, it did not contain enough information for me to ensure that I was up to speed on the finer details of exactly how this was going to executed.
On the day of the wedding I came prepared with everything I could think I needed to pull this off, but was not even sure if it was going ahead – until minutes before the doors were to open to commence seating the guests, when in strolls a gentleman with a guitar. Quick patch in, tune, determine the levels and we were set. During the evening, in those rare moments when Cortney was not by his side, he was frantically going over the lyrics to the song and then following the cutting of the cake it was time for him to sing. Personally, I thought it was a beautiful moment, there are some photographs below that I managed to capture, but take a listen yourself to Hil singing Ed Sheeran’s “Tenerife Sea” to Cortney, aided by his friend, whose name I unfortunately didn’t get, on guitar and the best man, Gideon on backup vocals. The applause at the end of the song certainly verifies that it was quite a performance and a special moment.
As mentioned above, it was truly a beautiful wedding and I enjoyed every moment of my involvement in it. Cortney and Hil, thank you so much for the trust you placed in me and the honour and privilege you gave me in allowing me to play a part in this very special day as your Wedding DJ Sydney and for part of the evening, your Wedding MC Sydney. I hope you enjoyed every moment of your amazing wedding day. Based on everything I learnt about the two of you in the lead up to your wedding, you are completely perfect for each other! Your love will continue to grow even stronger with each passing day and I see nothing but a life filled with love for the both of you. Have a fabulous time on your honeymoon in New Zealand!! May, love, laughter and music fill your lives forever!!!
Photography & Video by DJ:Plus! Entertainment
Songs selected by Bride & Groom;
Wedding Party Entry: “Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Bride & Bride Entry: “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
Cake Cutting: “Only You Can Love Me This Way” by Keith Urban
First Dance: “Unchained Melody” by Righteous Brothers
Parent Dance: “Annie’s Song” by John Denver
Bouquet Toss: “Dear Future Husband” by Meghan Trainor
Farewell Dance: “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson Feat. Bruno Mars
For the 16th consecutive year, DJ:Plus! Entertainment has been extremely proud and humbled to be nominated by the wonderful brides & grooms that decide to give me the ultimate privilege of placing their trust in me for their very special day. Looking back over these years, DJ:Plus! Entertainment is the only DJ to be a finalist or winner each year over this entire period (whilst MC services have always been provided, in the early days, it was not possible to be in two categories, but once again, has been in every year since possible). This on it’s own shows that the service delivered is consistently high and continuously being improved.
My couples mean the world to me and giving them the day of their dreams and a beautiful beginning to a life long loving marriage is what drives me. Their love for each other is the thing of the most importance. They allow me into their lives and permit me to get to know them a little better, they share their hopes and fears with me and in doing so they touch my heart and allows me to share the love amongst their family and friends and that makes me very happy!!
So it is with the sincerest gratitude and appreciation to all my couples who not only invest their trust in me and open their hearts, that they then take the time to provide feedback to ABIA as well. Thank you, it truly means the world to me!! ~ Serge
PRESS RELEASE 20th New South Wales Annual Bridal Industry Awards
It is said that creating a wedding is like producing a movie. The Motion Picture Academy Awards are acknowledged throughout the world as a means of determining the best leading lady and man (Bride and Groom/Director and Producer), the best supporting cast (the Bridal Party) and the best cast (the wedding Guests).
The Australian Bridal Industry Academy Awards are also acknowledged throughout Australia as a means of determining the best wedding crews, the people and businesses behind the scenes who bring one of the greatest events in a couple’s life to fruition.
On Tuesday the 6th of December 2016, the Australian Bridal Industry Academy hosted the 20th New South Wales Annual Bridal Industry Awards at the exquisite Dockside Cockle Bay as a means of determining the best wedding crews in New South Wales. A total of 37 categories were acknowledged for the contribution, which they make to the wedding industry.
A grand total of 6,416 New South Wales couples selected 423 nominees, 290 finalists and 37 winners. Representing location venues, camera people, beauty stylists, fashion designers, musicians and entertainers, transport, jewellery, set designers and stylists, food and catering, hire and special services for what was a spectacular showcase of New South Wales’ Best V.O.W.S. (Vendors Of Wedding Services).
The Chairman of ABIA, Mr John O’ Meara congratulated DJ:Plus! Entertainment as a Finalist of the Australian Bridal Industry Academy Award. Mr O’ Meara went onto say that it was businesses like DJ:Plus! Entertainment which enhanced and enriched the industry, through their tireless pursuit of excellence in Designing the Dream for each and every one of their unique wedding couples.
On behalf of all the New South Wales couples who tied the knot over 2015/2016, we say thank you DJ:Plus! Entertainment for the passion, pride and professionalism which you bring to the wedding industry and the assistance, advice and support which you bestow upon the future brides and grooms of New South Wales.
