Emma and James’ Summer Wedding

Newlyweds Emma and James say they had the wedding of their dreams and Video Story Geelong was fortunate enough to capture their special day on video.

Their day

Some weddings have not only the attention to detail, thoughtfulness and warm approach to make it a memorable occasion – they’ve also got something else about them too… that ‘something’ about it which just makes it extra special.

The wedding of Emma and James, held earlier this year, was exactly that kind of wedding!

From the pretty lace details on the bridesmaids’ dresses to the pretty feather quill used at the ceremony signing, no detail was missed.

The happy newlyweds describe their Geelong wedding as the best day of their lives, as Emma tells.

"Getting ready in the morning with the girls was wonderful and so much fun, and then the rest of the day was a tremendous dream as it all unfolded."

"Thorough planning for every aspect made the day perfect as I didn't have to lift a finger.... except my ring finger!!"

Surrounded by family and friends, their sunny day of celebration had elements of a unique theme hand chosen by the bride a combination of a "pretty/romantic/dreamy" look meets "a touch of rustic vintage twerk".

And this was seen nowhere better than on the bride herself, who looked radiant in a strapless, ruched gown of pale pink silk with tulle and beading detail from Bridal House Geelong…rendering her groom awestruck as he watched his bride enter the church.

Walking down the aisle on her father’s arm, the glowing bride was complemented by her bridesmaids who wore handmade, lacy dresses by Amanda Rose Bridal. These were in ice-creamy hues like pale pink, cream and white; feminine but with a definite touch of boho glamour.

The bouquets, created by Smellies, included colourful, standout smatterings of David Austin roses, fresh eucalyptus, dahlias in different hues of pinks and soft greenery.

The groom wore a white tie and matching in with his bride, a corsage featuring dahlia while his groomsmen complemented the bridesmaids’ outfits by their pale pink ties.

The Ceremony

The ceremony was held at Ocean Grove Uniting Church and officiated by Pastor John Winkler from Waterfront Church Geelong.

Little glass jars of baby’s breath hung over the pews of the church and, on this summer's day, warm light streamed in from the windows during the ceremony.

A friend of the couple played keyboard and sang a touching rendition of 'Can’t Help Falling In Love' at the ceremony.

Naturally, such a dreamy day called for a memorable way to travel, and so, the bride, her bridesmaids and the father of the bride arrived in style: by limousine.

The Reception

Reflecting the couple's chosen theme, the reception – held at Capri Receptions – included layers of white tablecloths and dozens of vases of flowers thoughtfully dotted around the space.

Even the place setting reflected the theme and attention to detail – with small, take home bronze skeleton keys and soft feathers on the place cards.

Guests took home bonbonniere gifts of wooden coasters engraved with the couple’s name and wedding date.

The cake was a four-tier, cream creation surrounded by fresh flowers.  Foliage and ornamental white doves made for a stunning vignette.

Guests enjoyed canapés and champagne in the foyer before making their way to their tables.

The bride danced with her father to ‘Everyday’ by Buddy Holly while the couple’s first dance was a slow one to ‘Back At One’ by Brian McKnight.

"Chill out together, reflect on today and start that life together that you’ve been dreaming of" were apt words of advice to the couple, from the maid of honour in her speech.

After the reception, the bride and groom generously gave away all the reception flowers to guests. Even after a long night of dancing, many sprung into action to claim these sweet smelling mementos...

Their Video

Bride Emma says she worked very hard to ensure everything was in place so that everyone could relax and enjoy the day ahead.

And now, she’s thrilled that she and her husband are able to enjoy it time and time again on video.

It was the best day of our lives – and we were thrilled with Killian’s work!”

“We were hoping for a cute video… we did not expect it to be SO incredible! He really knocked it out of the park and shocked us with his fantastic, creative job of putting it all together.”

Having approached Video Story Geelong with a custom request for a short wedding video (less than 10 minutes), it was clear that Emma and James had something specific in mind...

While many couples opt for longer footage, the couple asked for footage of highlights throughout the day, which would be set against the backdrop of two songs they requested.

Pictures supplied by Stephlee Photography

While we’re proud to offer a selection of wedding video packages, we’re more than happy to tweak an existing one or even create a custom package should you have something particular in mind. Please contact us to enquire about this. 
Killian - Video Story Geelong.

Who Made It Happen, click on the link below to see suppliers.

Videographer: Video Story Geelong - www.videostory.net.au
Photographer: Stephlee Photography - www.stephleephotography.com.au
​Dress: Bridal House Geelong​ - www.bridalhousegeelong.com.au

Reception: Capri ​Receptions - www.caprireceptions.com.au

Flowers: Smellies ​Flowers - www.smellies.com.au​

Transport: Geelong Limousines - www.geelonglimohire.com.au

Hair and Makeup: Pash Hair & Makeup - www.pash.com.au/about.html

​Music​: Paint The Town Band - www.paintthetownband.com

Blog post by Anna Kosmanovski - www.annakosmanovski.com

Blog Link: http://avideostory.blogspot.com/2015/05/emma-and-james-summer-wedding.html

Maz & Andrew a wedding day

Describe your wedding to us?

It was one of the most memorable days of our lives. It does go very quick, we are grateful to have had Video Story capture our special day and film it as a real life love story. There were a many moments we particularly enjoyed watching back, for example, our guests enjoying the reception before we arrived, being walked down the aisle and our physical reaction when pronounced husband and wife. It is nice feeling to be able to watch our journey.

What was your favourite part of the day?

The whole day was our favourite part, but if we must choose, the moment we said “I Do” to each other. Nothing can be more special than making a commitment to your soul mate.

How did you come up with the idea of the video invite and what was your guest’s reaction?

Well, we have seen it too many times, married couples, always say, “we made our wedding invites and it was the worst experience, don’t do it!” So we wanted to try and make our wedding invites a fun, different experience. We wanted to look back at our wedding, including the planning, and ensure that we smiled with fond memories. That’s when we decided to do DVD style invite. Things initially were looking grim as a lot of other videographers that we went and spoke to did not understand our concept. However, after meeting Killian at Video Story, everything was back on track as we were bouncing well off each other. It was an amazing feeling, because with Killian’s experience and modern technique our thoughts became a reality. It was one of the many highlights within our wedding plans.

Our guest thought it was a unique idea, they appreciated the thought and love that went into it. It was a more personalised way to invite our guest, which not only excited us but also our guests.

Can you tell us something no one knows about the day??

Ok here it is, we had a few too many drinks whilst out getting our photos taken. Some may think we were a little too relaxed!

Why did you select Video Story to record your wedding?

We selected Video Story because we jelled so well with Killian. He was fresh, modern and his advice and ideas were offered gracefully. Killian was always easy to contact and had a great personality throughout the process. Attention to all brides out there, Killian took chopping and changing things very well! When we were getting quotes our main question (to ourselves) was, “is this person easy to get along with?”, if the answer was no, then we would move on. We wanted someone who knew what they were doing and made it look easy (even though we all know it’s not). However, that is exactly what Killian did.



Tell us about the. "Chat Cam".

This is what I mean about fresh, modern ideas. The chat cam was the best idea! We didn’t want our chosen videographer to be hassling people at their table whilst eating their dinner. It made our decision even easier when Killian mentioned the chat cam concept, we were definitely sold. Our guests loved it, and we loved watching it back, it is very funny, especially when your friends think they are comedians. It was a nice feeling to give our guests the opportunity to choose whether or not they wanted to leave us a video message.

Any funny quotes from the day?

The quote of the day had to come from our priest. We got married in a catholic church however, the church practiced orthodox like tradition. This meant we were official married by exchange of a crown, made of jewels, not by exchange of wedding rings. The priest felt the need to keep reassuring (to assist the Bride’s family) “they are not married yet” as the bride’s family have never witnessed a marriage in this tradition. By the tenth time our guests began laughing, and for many weeks after our wedding our family and friends kept saying, “they are not married yet” It was thanks to our wedding video that we got to watch that back and giggle with our friends and family all over again.



How did you select Riccardo as your photographer?

We were referred to Riccardo by a few friends. From the moment walked into his studio we felt comfortable and we were blown away with his work. He has had years of experience, listened to what we wanted and offered great advice. It was a no-brainer that he was going to be our photographer. He has a great eye for detail, and is a quick thinker. Everything you need a good photographer.

What advice have you got for Brides and Grooms to be?

A videographer and photographer are important on a wedding day!! Don’t sell yourself short, we were one of those couples whose frame of mind, at the beginning, was, “who needs a video these days, photos will be enough”, well, we are grateful for going ahead with and choosing to record our wedding day. We can honestly say, if we didn’t, we would have regretted it. The video and chat cam has been the most looked at. It truly told a love story, we have the memory forever. It allows us to look back and relive the day and the feeling whenever we please. Family that couldn’t attend also got to share our special day by watching our love story.

One more thing, make sure you tell your videographer all the major things happening on the day that you want filmed. Perhaps give them a list. Form experience I can assure you that Killian showed true professionalism when I failed to let him know that I was singing for my husband, Killian managed to get a across the room at lightning speed to ensure that moment was a captured. Brides and Grooms will forget things so it’s good to have trust in someone that can do the job and be a quick thinker.

Any last comments:
Thank for your help and knowledge with not only filming our wedding day but also our wedding invite. You really helped put our thoughts and ideas on film. You were professional and very easy to get along with. Your versatility made it easy to trust that you would do an amazing job, and that you did. Thank you!