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Jocelyn & Jason

When you have family and friends spread across many continents and countries, it can be hard to get everyone all in one place to celebrate your special day. And you never know what last-minute emergencies might come up that prevent your closest friends and family from being able to make it to your wedding.

This was the case when Jocelyn contacted me a month before their wedding. At the last minute, the doctor told her grandpa not to take the long flight from South Africa to Sydney. That meant, he could not make the wedding. It was so important to her that she was able to share the biggest day of her life with her grandpa. What she needed was a wedding videographer, and fortunately, Thez Weddings was there to help. With a highlight video, you can relive and share the best bits of your big day. And with our creative filming and editing techniques, you are able to share the emotions and atmosphere of the wedding day.

The wedding was held deep in the Southern Highlands at a beautiful rustic location called Sylvan Glen Country Estate. Located in Penrose it’s about a 2 hours drive from Sydney but the drive is well worth it. Sylvan Glen is a hidden gem, tucked away in beautiful nature. You know you’re in the countryside when you’re driving on dirt roads just to get there and a kangaroo hops ahead of your car, as though they were an escort. It has a unique rustic charm to it. From the chandelier at the outdoor ceremony to the unique interior design of the reception venue, there’s just no place like it. There’s just something so cozy and nostalgic about it. And it was perfect for Jocelyn and Jason, who wanted to have a small intimate wedding. A wedding that celebrates the close bonds of family and friends as Jocelyn and Jason start their own family together.

In my opinion, winter weddings are the best time to have weddings. We were able to catch some beautiful sunset shots in nearby Penrose State Forest at a location recommended by Gavin Cato from Gavin Cato Photography. You should check him out, an amazing experienced photographer who knows all the best locations in the Southern Highlands. And his wife, Michelle Cato did the hair and makeup for Jocelyn too. Such an inspiring husband and wife team.

We wish Jocelyn and Jason all the best on their married life together. And thank you for choosing Thez Weddings.

Location: Sylvan Glen Country Estate
Hair and Make-up: Michelle Cato Makeup Artist
Florals: My Little Peony Events
Photographer: Gavin Cato Photography
DJ: THE VINTAGE STYLUS

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Richard & Carolina

As filmmakers, when we’re shooting a wedding, whether it be photos or videos, we don’t want to just document your day. We want to capture the emotion, the atmosphere and the meaning of your story. We use our talents as filmmakers to create cinematic wedding videos and photos

Like us, Richard is a filmmaker. In fact, we’ve worked with him on projects in the past. So it was both a great honour that we asked us, but it was also a lot of pressure just to get it right, but fortunately we did. Richard and Carolina wanted their wedding day to be cinematic, classy and cool. From the fast Lamborghini to the grand cathedral and Le Montage, the classy reception venue, it sure did feel like a film.

But of course, to get the perfect cinematic shot, we need time. You don’t want to rush it. Fortunately, since Richard is a filmmaker, he knew that and gave us a lot of room on his schedule to get the shots we need. However, Richard is such a relaxed easy guy it was infectious, and soon we were all running late at the groom prep. Meanwhile, at Carolina’s family house, everything was running to plan. It then became clear to me that it was Carolina who has actually the organised one and who had done the schedule!

And check out the awesome entertainment they had at their reception. It was so fun and unique. Not many couples have burlesque and fire dancing at their wedding reception. It’s just one of those things that make Richard and Carolina special.

Congratulations to Richard and Carolina! We wish them all the best. And thank you for choosing Thez Weddings.

Reception: Le Montage, Lilyfield

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Josh & Emily

Not every couple choose us for both wedding photography and videography. I find that couples tend to search for a wedding photographer first, before looking for a wedding videographer and so since we started off focusing on wedding videography instead of wedding photography, by the time the get to us, they’ve already booked in a wedding photographer.

However this wasn’t the case for Josh and Emily. As soon as they saw our work they just had to book us for both wedding videography and wedding photography. They just jived with our whole style, and once we met them, we did as well. I don’t think this is essential, the most important thing is that you’re comfortable and at ease with working with your photographer/videographer, but it’s always a bonus when you’re thinking on the same level. That’s why it’s so important to have these meetings so that we are all able to understand each other from the beginning. So even when Emily was running late to the ceremony, she’s not missing out of any of those memories that we’re capturing on our camera. And that’s how we can get those spectacular shots.

Congratulations to Josh and Emily. We wish them all the best in their married life. And thank you for choosing Thez Weddings!

Location: Gledswood Homestead & Winery

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Jessica & Daniel

Have you ever met two people who you knew instantly are meant to be together? Who can make each other laugh so easily. This was the case when I first met Jessica and Daniel. They are just so in touch with each other.

It was then that I knew we had to take them on as clients. I knew that whatever we did, we would always get an amazing wedding video. And I wasn’t wrong. They were such a breeze to work. We generally don’t like giving too much direction, we prefer to keep our wedding videos candid and real. But when we did direct them, they could easily do it. And trust me, it might sound easy, but that’s not something that the average person can do. But I suppose they’re not an average couple. From their personalities to their Thriller inspired Bridal Waltz, they were not afraid to be themselves in front of their friends and family.

And what a great location is Gibraltar Hotel in Bowral. A classy venue, with the amazing landscape of the Southern Highlands. Every time we do wedding videogrohy or photography in the Southern Highlands, we always find the locations spectacular.

We all wish them a lifetime of happily ever after. And thank you for choosing Thez Weddings.

Location: Gibraltar Hotel Bowral

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Kahla & Troy

Khala and Troy had already been committed to each other for many years, having already started a family together with three kids. For them, this day was a celebration with their close family and friends of their continuing commitment as a couple. Even though they were still young, it was great to see their kids included in the festivities.

Khala is a very creative person. She always had suggestions of what shots she wanted. It’s always good to have this two-way communication between us and the couple. It enhances our own work, but it also means their photos can be truly unique to them and tell their story.

The ceremony took place on Wollongong beach. This was the first time we filmed a wedding right on the beach and we hope it’s not the last. Being right on the shoreline with the Ocean right in front of you just looks amazing. It makes for some beautiful and profound wedding videos and photos. With so many great beaches around Sydney, the beach is just the perfect place to get married. But the sand does get everywhere, so that is something you do have to think about.

We wish Kahla and Troy all the best in their married life together. And thanks for choosing Thez Weddings!

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Prep: Quality Suites Pioneer Sands
Ceremony: Wollongong City Beach
Reception: Panorama House Bulli Tops

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Abanob & Georgia

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At Thez Weddings we love telling stories. It’s for that reason that we started this company, to learn your story and tell it. This is what makes for great wedding photos and wedding videos.

And who doesn’t love a love story like that of Abanob and Georgia. With one cast of his fishing rod, Abanob hooked not only a fish but also his future wife Georgia with his proposal. By just looking at their wedding video and wedding photos, you can just see how much their personalities match. It shows how much not only they but also their families, were always destined to be together.

Congratulations to Abanob and Georgia. We wish them all the best in their married life ahead. And thank you for choosing Thez Weddings

Locations
Ceremony: All Saints Greek Orthodox Church Belmore
Photoshoot: Bicentennial Park, Homebush Bay
Reception: Doltone House Sylvania Waters

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Fergus & Elvira

They may have come from opposite sides of a vast continent, Fergus from Ireland and Elvira from the Philippines, but these two could be no more a like. They are a match made in heaven. They share each other’s dark sarcastic sense of humour and a close connection with their families so of course it’s no wonder that they share a love of each other.

I always love outdoor weddings. They provide so much natural beauty for your wedding video and wedding photos. But the down side is that so much more can go wrong outdoors compared to inside. And the weather did try to conspire against us on this day, threaten us with rain. I was worried that we would miss out on the amazing landscape of St Michael’s Golf Club at Little Bay. The dramatic cliff tops facing the Pacific Ocean right on the edge of Botany Bay. You wouldn’t want to miss out on them. But fortunately the rain held off long enough that we were able to proceed with the ceremony and the photoshoot. Fergus and Elvira are lucky that way. You have to be when your soulmate is half the world away.

Congratulations to Fergus and Elvira. We wish them all the best in the life together. Thank you for choosing Thez Weddings.

Location: St Michael’s Golf Club
Photographer: Chris Little Photography

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Peter & Ben

We love same love weddings and I think you can agree when you watch the amazing wedding highlight video of Ben and Peter beautiful wedding day at Manly Golf Club. From their wedding video, you can see what a loving and in touch couple they are. And no wonder with such loving family and friends surrounding them. Because of this it makes for a beautiful wedding video. And of course we had such a fun time.

Congratulations to Ben and Peter We wish them all the best in their married life ahead. And thank you for choosing Thez Weddings

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 Locations: Manly Golf Club.

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Peter & Emily

Peter and Emily are such a loving couple, which just shows in their wedding video. They had a beautiful traditional Greek Orthodox Ceremony followed by an amazing reception in the heart of Sydney, the Sydney Botanical Garden. I never realised you could have a wedding reception in their Botanical Gardens, but it was so amazing. It made for a great wedding highlight video.

We wish Peter and Emily all the best in their married life together. And thanks for choosing Thez Weddings!

Locations
Ceremony: St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church
Photoshoot: Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Reception: Botanic House

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Thimira & Tharanga

Thirmira & Tharanga are such a cool and fresh couple and you can just see their style in their wedding video. They approached us knowing exactly what they wanted. They didn’t just want traditional wedding video, they wanted one that represented themselves as a couple. Not just emotional, but fun, fresh and modern. And this wedding video just reflects them.

Their wedding was a mix of a traditional Sri Lankan ceremony and a modern style reception. They had a traditional Sri Lankan ceremony at Bradley’s Head Amphitheatre right on Sydney Habour. It was such a beautiful cinematic location for their wedding video. Unfortunately, there were a lot of strong winds on the day, but nothing could topple their love.

The Reception was held at Taronga Zoo. I never knew you could actually have your reception there. I mean, you basically get to have the whole zoo to yourself and you also have the most amazing view of Sydney and the harbour. You can get one of a kind wedding photos and videos with animals from all over the Earth and one of a kind wedding photos and videos of the most spectacular harbour in the world.

We wish Thirmira & Tharanga nothing but the best in their married life. And thank you for choosing Thez Weddings.

Ceremony: Bradley’s Head Amphitheatre
Reception: Taronga Zoo Sydney