Jamie & Alexandra - Collits Inn, Hartley Vale NSW
Jamie & Alexandra. What an emotional ride their whole wedding day was! Their day was filled with so much love and was a true celebration of the joining of their two families down at the beautiful Collits Inn. Their May wedding was chilly, and we even saw a few flakes of snow on our way down to the venue, however that wasn’t going to stop any kind of celebration down at Collits Inn as they’re so beautifully equipped for the cold weather. The indoor fireplaces, outdoor fire pits, and copious amounts of glorious food by Chef Chris, kept everyone so warm and well looked after.
Jamie & Alexandra’s families had only been recently introduced, despite the gorgeous couple being together for seven years already. The two families really united throughout the day to celebrate the love that these two have for each other. It stared during the ceremony with the hand binding performed by each parent in turn, and carried right on through until the last moment of the night on the dance floor. The love for their children was so evident throughout the speeches, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the barn when each spoke so beautifully.
The barn nearly exploded from emotion when Jamie took the microphone. He surprised his beautiful bride (and her family) with his whole speech in perfectly pronounced and fluent Russian, a surprise that he had worked tirelessly for over a six month period with the aid of Alexandras gorgeous sister. This was closely followed by an enthralling accordion piece (a cultural wedding tradition) by the brides father Alex, which had a similar affect.
As wedding photographers & videographers we are privileged to be allowed into such sacred spaces both physically and emotionally. We never take for granted that we get to witness and capture such beautiful moments that will stay with these couples and their families for a lifetime, and become a part of their new life story and shared history.
Some weddings draw us in so beautifully with their personalised touches, so much so that we feel like friends of the family after only meeting a few hours prior. This was definitely a celebration to remember, and we thank all of you who book with us for allowing us in to your intimate moments to preserve them for you.
Venue: @collitsinn // Photography & Videography: @themountainfolkfilms // Celebrant: @uniquecelebrant // MC: @someonenewtheatrecompany // Hair: @euphoriahair_ // MUA: @daniellehamptonmua // Gown: @qniquebridal // Live Music Chris Gable from @event_entertainers
