Call it what you want – wedding, commitment ceremony, a celebration of love – but I’m sure guests will agree Robyn and Georgina’s big day was a beautiful example of love, respect and courage. Their families and friends came from all over to show their support for this union. Their ceremony and reception was at Deckhouse in Woolwich, Sydney on an, unfortunately, wet autumn day.
Robyn and Georgina’s guests arrived by Ferry and were welcomed with drinks and canapés. A little while later the ceremony commenced and they made life-long promises and exchanged vows. It was a beautiful, intimate gathering of their closest friends and family, everyone celebrating with so much love, happiness and joy.
Following a beautiful meal, heartfelt words from both Robyn and Georgina and a toast from Jim Higgins, guests made their way onto the dance floor to shake their booties. Despite the rain, it was a beautiful celebration full of much love and lots of fun. Robyn and Georgina, thank you entrusting me as your Sydney Wedding DJ, it was an absolute honour and pleasure to be a part of your special day. May love, laughter and music fill your lives forever!!!
Three months ago today on the 16th March 2013 two beautiful people exchanged vows, professed their undying love for each other and become one ( happy three month anniversary Katie & Scott!!). I was so blessed to have been able to witness their ceremony and also be given the privilege of entertaining at Katie & Scott’s amazing wedding reception, both held at Coast Golf Club, Little Bay, Sydney.
It was also a great pleasure to work alongside Sue Taylor Photography (Global Sanctuary) who share the same ethos, dedication, commitment and attitude in every aspect of their profession and passion as I do – this is no doubt why they were declared the NSW winner for Wedding Photography in 2012 at the prestigious Australian Bridal Industry Academy Awards (ABIA). They were a total joy to work with and when I approached Sue Taylor, Global Sanctuary’s Founder & Managing Director about the possibility of sharing some images from Katie and Scott’s wedding day for this Blog, she did not hesitate for the slightest micro second. On receiving the images I was blown away with how beautifully everything was captured. Katie and Scott, who are an absolutely stunning couple anyway, look like they belong in a fashion magazine!!.(someone really needs to submit this wedding to a wedding magazine).
The essence of Katie & Scott’s wedding day celebration, the inner beauty of this special couple is beautifully represented and their obvious happiness captured perfectly. I was able to relive many beautiful moments from this very special day as their Sydney Wedding DJ & MC. Thank you so much Sue.
It was at a Halloween party in October 2009 when Stephany and Jason first met and spent the next five hours chatting to each other. They have been virtually inseparable since. After only a month of meeting, they realised that they had both fallen so deeply in love with each other and within two and a half months from meeting at the Halloween party, they had moved in together.
Now even though Stephany knew within those first two months that Jason was the person she wanted to spend the rest of her life with, it was not until October 2011 that Jason also came to the same realisation. He organised a romantic dinner and overnight stay at Establishment and between the Main and Dessert, Jason proposed to Stephany. A very happy Stephany accepted his proposal and the wedding planning began.
Here we were on a beautiful Autumn Sydney day (there were some very brief isolated showers during the afternoon, but they did not cause any disruptions) as friends and family gathered to celebrate the union of their love.Some had travelled from Peru and London to be with them on their special day. Whilst the ceremony was held in Balmain, Stephany & Jason selected the Treasury Room at the InterContinental Hotel, Sydney as the location for their celebration. As guests arrived they were welcomed with refreshments and canapés whilst enjoying chatting, the background music and elegant surroundings.
Before long, it was time to welcome the wedding party and our extremely happy newly weds. They entered to cheers and applause before Stephany welcomed everyone with a few beautiful words. Entree was served and it was time for joint MC’s Phil & Pete to introduce the first of the speakers. Jason’s Dad, Mike was first followed by Stephany’s Uncle Charlie. Both made beautiful speeches with Stephany experiencing a range of emotions whilst her Uncle spoke.
Following a lovely main meal, Phil & Pete were back for the cutting of the cake and to introduce the rest of the speakers for the evening. Commencing with Maid of Honour, Joanna, then Best Man, Daniel and last but not least, Jason. The lovely words, humourous stories and beautiful wishes truly reflected the gorgeous couple that Stephany and Jason are and was enjoyed by all.
Guests were then served the wedding cake as dessert and it was finally time for Stephany and Jason’s first dance. They had been learning a choreographed routine for a number of weeks and I know that, Jason in particular, had expressed a little concern about remembering the steps and it all coming together in the week leading up to the wedding. Need he have felt this way? Not at all! It was great! I did manage to capture video of half the dance which can be seen below – take a look and you will see they did such a fantastic job!! Following this the wedding party and guests joined them on the dance floor and it was time to let their hair down and party to the early hours…..which we did!!!……except for a short break for the bouquet and garter toss.
Stephany and Jason wanted a traditional and elegant, yet totally fun wedding. This is exactly what they got!! Everybody enjoyed themselves immensely. The night flew by and before we knew it it was time to wrap things up with the farewell circle and a final farewell dance. It was such a lovely wedding celebration. Stephany and Jason, thank you for your trust in giving me the huge honour of being your Sydney Wedding DJ, a part of your special day and allowing me to witness the beautiful love you have for each other. You both enjoy life to the fullest and everything it has to offer. You both cherish and adore each other immensely. Your love will continue to grow. Your future will be full of much happiness. May love, laughter and music continue to fill your lives forever!!
Guests enjoying pre-dinner drinks
Happy tears during Stephany’s Uncle Charlie’s Speech
Photography and Video by DJ:Plus! Entertainment
Songs selected by Bride and Groom;
Wedding Party Entry: “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay
Bride & Groom Entry: “We Found Love” by Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris
Cake Cutting Song: “Danza Kuduro” by Don Omar Feat. Lucenzo
Bridal Waltz/First Dance: “Te Extrano” byX-treme
Bouquet Toss: “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” by Beyonce
Garter Toss: “It’s Raining Men” by Geri Halliwell
Final Farewell Song: “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & Goonrock
