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25.01.2022 Is your head spinning with all the new restrictions on weddings changing so quickly? (it feels like daily!) I know mine is.. The lovely Bec from Maid of Honour Weddings has taken the time to compile all the current (as at 31st July) rules relating to having a COVID-safe wedding. None of us would have ever dreamed that we'd have such limits on weddings, but your vendors' ultimate goal is to make sure everyone stays safe whilst still being able to do what we can to help make yo...ur wedding dreams come true. Wedding planners are definitely worth their weight in gold, especially at the moment! If you're not sure about anything for your upcoming wedding, reach out to your planner or your vendors - we're ready and happy to help if you need it. http://www.maidofhonourweddings.com.au//covid-safe-weddin/
23.01.2022 http:// We Have A W I N N E R ! // Congratulations to Harri & Jayde from Batemans Bay, NSW who have been chosen as the winners of the $60k Port Doulgas Wedding Giveaway! You can read their touching story and watch their entry video here:... https://www.myweddinginportdouglas.com/blog/8 I am so excited to get to know these two and play a part in creating an incredible wedding experience next August with Port Douglas Weddings & Hire & so many other FNQ talents!
23.01.2022 Anais is half French & Half Spanish, Eddie is Aussie. They met through Eddie's brother who was down in Sydney and had Anais as their Au Pair while she was on a working visa. The rest is history! During the wedding planning process Anais & Eddie found out they were going to be having a beautiful baby boy which made the wedding celebrations with family even more special. It was such a wonderful experience spending some of the most intimate moments with a bride and family that ...ive ever had the honour of capturing. Every detail for their day was created with purpose and meaning, A & E spoke some incredibly heartfelt vows at their ceremony, and some wonderful speeches concluded the night along with of course lots of dancing. Thank you both so much for choosing us to capture your love story! The Team: Makeup & Hair: Blush Hair and Make up Photographer: Alison M Jones Photography Cairns Celebrant: Penni Davenport Marriage Celebrant Dress: Rosa Clará Ceremony Venue: Alamanda Palm Cove Florist: Ivy Florist Cairns Cake: Cakes Annietime DJ: Cairns Premier Entertainment- DJs & Live Music Reception Venue & Catering: Nunu's Restaurant Palm Cove www.jadefilms.com.au
23.01.2022 With our new look and website i've been working on actually blogging and adding recent weddings a little more, and i'm so excited to finally have this one up! For those who were following along with me on Instagram Stories back in August, this was the gorgeous couple who's loved ones gifted a videographer (me) as a last minute surprise! I met them and helped reveal the news that they'd be getting a video the day before their wedding and it was so exciting to put this together... for them. Click the post to watch their highlight film and learn more about their love story. Love Danni // DS HAIR & MAKEUP // Nine Blooms // Matthew Evans Photography // Lifetime of Love // Cam Kettle // Port Douglas Catering and Events // FNQ Gelato Cart https://www.jadefilms.com.au/love-stories/lisa-and-tom
21.01.2022 Last year before I shared Teagan & Ryan's completed wedding film with them, I asked if they would video their reaction to watching it for the first time. They were keen to do it and it was so special to be let in on a moment that I never get to see! The laughs, smiles and tears shown here are proof of the incredible power video has in being a part of a wedding day. Proof that its not something youll watch once then forget about. Hearing about how much my couples love t...heir wedding film makes my heart so so full, but actually seeing it? That's special on a whole other level - thank you guys for sharing this with me. https://www.jadefilms.com.au//couple-reacts-to-seeing-thei
21.01.2022 A couple of weeks have passed already since this sweet day, I couldnt resist sharing a sneak at the magic thats on my computer today! Lisa and Steve chose to recite their personal vows to each other privately after the ceremony once their guests had left to enjoy cocktail hour, perfect for those who arent quite comfortable to do so at the ceremony but it still makes for a beautiful memory. I suggested this idea to them in our meeting before the wedding and was so happy th...at they agreed to give it a go! I feel like Ive got a good amount of work on my editing plate now with a couple of weddings in progress and also an exciting collaboration shoot that Im dying to share a preview of from this weekend. Stay tuned - its going to knock your socks off! I hope youve all had a good start to the week x Inner Goddess Hair / Makeup By Hayley / Matthew Evans Photography / Wedding Treasures and Events / Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa / Jonovia Bride and Design #palmcove #palmcoveweddings #cairnsweddingvideographer #destinationweddingvideographer #intimatewedding #personalvows #weddingvows #weddingvowinspo #weddingarbour #weddingstyles #beachwedding #smallwedding #bohostyle #bohowedding
21.01.2022 Im just going to leave this here.. I cant wait to share some super exciting news with you all that has been in the making for a good part of this year! Keep your eyes peeled on our socials over the next week I hope you all had the most amazing Christmas and are enjoying some down-time with your families (and ALLLLL the food!). I officially shot my last wedding for 2019 yesterday and of course it has prompted so many feelings of gratitude and happiness about the last 12 mo...nths, as well as a bit of reflection on challenges and learning opportunities that came up. I have honestly been blessed with getting to know some incredible people & capturing so many special moments. Thank you to every single one of my couples this year who trusted me to do what I love and tell your love story, and thank you everyone else for your continued support - I wouldn't be here without you all. I cannot wait to see what 2020 brings. Stay tuned!.. See more
20.01.2022 Now Taking 2021 Bookings JADÈ Films has begun taking bookings for couples getting married in 2021 whod like their love story captured on film. If youre in love with our style dont leave reaching out to the last minute as I am already having to say sorry, Im not available to many 2020 enquiries. For the time being, I will only be accepting 2021 weddings between the months of May-November. 'Off-season' months will become available on select dates at a later time.... Please get in touch through the contact form on my website www.jadefilms.com.au/check-availability . . . . . . . . . . 2020 Couples! I only have extremely limited Saturdays left for this year, and will likely only be taking on 3-4 more weddings in order to make sure I can serve all of my couples in the best possible way. If you are getting married on one of these dates, or even eloping/getting married on a weekday, Id love to hear from you! - July 25th - August 1st - September 5th - October 24th - November - most weekends available Tayla xx https://www.jadefilms.com.au/love-stories
20.01.2022 Hi everyone Today & Tomorrow is the national Virtual Wedding Fair. You can plan your wedding, search for your suppliers and lock-in virtual meetings from the... comfort of your home. Tayla JADÈ Films & I are here at my house in Cairns enjoying the day while waiting for meeting requests to come through. www.thevirtualweddingfair.com to search suppliers from all over Australia.
19.01.2022 I couldn't resist sharing a sneaky look into the magic we got to be a part of over the weekend! Congratulations to Cachelle & Aidan, who despite a postponement in the craziest year ever to have a wedding, still managed to have their dream day and it couldn't have been more perfect! I can't wait to get started on this one.. The incredible team we had who brought their vision to life:... Planner: Dynamic Weddings Hairstylist: Inner Goddess Hair Bride's Makeup: Makeup by Carly Bridesmaid's Makeup: Cairns Makeup Artist - Alisha Dress: Jonovia Bride and Design Photographers: Maren Katharina Photography & Black Oak Photography Celebrant: Karen Fry Civil Marriage Celebrant Florals & Styling: DIY (Cachelle & her bridal party did an incredible job!) Furniture & Stying: Eventcore Cake: Montana Lee's Cakes Entertainment Tawny Lou Musician & Kaweyova Catering: Coast to Coast the Golden Roast- Australia www.jadefilms.com.au
19.01.2022 I think elopements and intimate weddings are going to be the norm for a while and im 100% here for it. I love them! Introducing to you, Catherine & Seamus, the most adorable couple ever who gave me the honour of capturing their super intimate elopement at Mount Quincan Crater Retreat up on the Tablelands. With just Catherines Mother & Seamus Brother as witnesses, these two were so excited to get married, and made it official with a simple yet emotional ceremony. These two... lovers are super relaxed and just adored being in each others company. They love adventuring around together every chance they get, and Seamus proposed to Catherine at Uluru! Before the wedding they mentioned how they were definitely not comfortable in front of the camera and were not sure how theyd go on the day, but oh my - their photographer & I barely had to say a thing to help or direct them on their creative session. Chemistry like this doesnt come around often, but when it does its a little bit magic. What a perfect way to (finally) begin my 2020 wedding season! // The Team // Venue: Mt Quincan Crater Retreat Photographer: Brendan MacRae Photography Makeup: Sandra Gallo: Makeup Artist Hair: Inner Goddess Hair Florist: Bud 'n' Bloom Celebrant: Heart Celebrations - Amanda Loftus. Marriage Celebrant www.jadefilms.com.au
18.01.2022 Jamie & Aaron are the ultimate pair, and that was so clear in every little part of their big day. Their entire wedding took place on Jamie's Auntie & Uncles property in Ravenshoe up in the Tablelands. A lot of the decor had been hand-created, DIY'd or landscaped in some way to make Jamie & Aaron's Wedding dream come true. All of the sunflowers that were used throughout the set-up and in the bouquets were grown there, the ceremony chairs were made for that purpose. All of ...this and more made every little detail so incredibly special. About a month before their wedding I met with Jamie to go over their plans and she told me that she was hoping to ride into the ceremony on a horse, what!? I was so excited for this, and even more excited hearing about the amazing line-up of vendors she'd chosen to work with. Despite some nerves beforehand, Jamie rode that horse in like she did it every day! When you get along with the bridal party so well and enjoy lots of laughs, share some tears listening to the emotional vows, get to have amazing pizza for dinner & enjoy a night of dancing and warming up by a campfire... how can it not be a highlight of the year!? Jamie & Aaron, congratulations again & thanks for having me! The Team: Planner - Maid of Honour Weddings Photographer - Rowena Walker Photography Makeup - Events Makeup and Hair Cairns Hair - Tropical Beauty- Cairns Hair and Makeup Artistry Dress - Jonovia Bride and Design Celebrant - Melanie Serafin Music - Darron Beahan Music Cake - LoveLeigh's Cakery Bar - The Bedford Bar Grazing Table - Petals & Pinecones Lighting - Big Screen Events Furniture - Mareeba Hire Furniture Pizzas - Coral Coast Catering (yuuuummmm!!) Belle Tents - Little Bohemian Dream www.jadefilms.com.au
18.01.2022 One week already since this magic day! Melanie & Gavin got in touch with me just a short few weeks ago, deciding last minute that videography was a must! I am SO glad they reached out after a recommendation from beautiful Karen from The Seitter Wood House and that I could have the opportunity to tell their beautifully emotional story last Thursday - I can't wait to dive into editing their film! So much genuine love & happiness. Anna Soltwedel / Civil Marriage Celebrant / Dynamic Weddings The seitter wood house / Inner Goddess Hair / Alice Makeup Artist / Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas / Floral Edge
18.01.2022 Holiday’s in September - whaaaaat?! Will and I are off to the most Northern point of Australia today! Going to ‘The Tip’ is something we’ve always said yeah that would be cool to do one day to, but we never actually do it because we’re busy working our asses off in our fnq winters as both of our jobs are seasonal. #onegoodthingcomingoutofcovid We’ve got the Ute tent decked out and looking forward to spending a week or two slowing down & enjoying campfires and beautiful view...s along the way. I’ll be offline (hurrayyy!) & will get back to any emails and messages when we return, and I’m looking forward to feeling recharged for my next few weddings! Have you been to the tip? Do you have any last minute tips and tricks for us?! (Aside from don’t get eaten by crocs ) : Rachelle Angela Photography / h&mu: Inner Goddess Hair Makeup by Carly
18.01.2022 Happy Anniversary Danika & Callum! Over 10 years as friends, 3 Years as a couple today & a little over 6 months married. What better than a wedding film to look back on on this day through the years. We had lots of laughs capturing D & C's wedding last year in November & even had the unique experience of joining in on their reception on a boat cruise! Callum thought it would be nice to have their film pop up on Facebook each year for something special to watch on their many... anniversaries to come & I couldn't agree more! I tried something new for this edit and was able to encorporate the video of Callum proposing in the Maldives into their wedding film while they each spoke about the experience during their speeches! Thanks for having us along for the ride last year guys, you welcomed us in with open arms and treated us like family - here's to many happy years ahead for you both! The Team: Hair: Inner Goddess Hair Makeup: Sarah Holmes Make-up Artist Cairns Ceremony Venue: CAIRNS COLONIAL CLUB Resort Photographer: Matthew Evans Photography Bouquet's: I Do Flowers FNQ and I Do Weddings FNQ Music/DJ: Cairns Premier Entertainment- DJs & Live Music Celebrant: Gina Miles as GinaS Cairns Tropical Weddings Marriage Celebrant Reception Venue & Catering - Spirit Of Cairns - Dinner & Lunch Cruises Cake: Jackley's Bakehouse Styling: Wedding Treasures and Events
18.01.2022 What. A. Day! After lots of planning, a potential postponement & then going ahead anyway, what a sensational time we had for Shannyl & Sam's wedding last Friday. I still don't have words for how much fun we had, maybe it was the vendor line-up, maybe it was the gorgeous venue and styling, the amount of times I cried behind the camera from all the love in the air, or maybe it was the suprise Fireworks! Oh but wait.. maybe it was also because it was the first day of being allow...ed to dance again! So many elements made this day a dream for us. Huge thanks to the incredible vendor team who brought their vision to life! Planner: Cherie Cristante / Maid of Honour Weddings Venue: Laloli Photographer: The Raw Photographer Hair: Inner Goddess Hair Makeup: Makeup by Carly Dress: Irene Costa's Devine Bridal Suits: CONNOR Celebrant: Karen Fry Civil Marriage Celebrant Cake: Cakes Annietime Florist: Stella Florist Furniture Hire: Northampton Events Catering: Coral Coast Catering Band: Russell Harris Entertainment Bar: The Bedford Bar Giant LOVE Letters: LETTERS 2 U Vehicles: Princess Luxury Limousines Cairns Fireworks: Xplosive Art Fireworks www.jadefilms.com.au
17.01.2022 When it comes to your wedding no matter how big or small, I think its so important to think about the things that are important to you, dont be afraid to do your day your way! Steph & Ryans Wedding incorporated lots of jewish elements which were important to Ryan & his side of the family. This was our first jew(ish) wedding and we loved it! Steph & Ryans celebrant Anna Soltwedel / Civil Marriage Celebrant did an incredible job at truly personalising their ceremony and... making it unique to them. She spoke a bit about their past, how they met, some funny stories along the way, and mentioned a lot of the things that were special to them within their wedding. It was such a joy to be a part of! Dragonfly Weddings and Events / Anna Soltwedel / Civil Marriage Celebrant / Blue Sky Photography / Makeup by Carly / Inner Goddess Hair / Two Tribes Events
17.01.2022 I LIVE for moments like this during the vows! Safe to say this was a super emotional ceremony for Taylor and Jordan, so much so that Jordan couldnt quite get through his personal wedding vows. Being the amazing team that they are, Taylor took over for him and finished reading Jordans vows to her, herself. So so beautiful and raw. Note to wedding couples: Don't be afraid to cry because it's the sweetest thing ever! ... Makeup by Carly / Events Makeup and Hair Cairns / Karen Fry Civil Marriage Celebrant / Kewarra Beach Resort & Spa / Katie Purling Photography www.jadefilms.com.au
16.01.2022 This Valentines Day I thought I’d share a bit of my own love story & some super exciting news... we’re getting married!!! On the last dayof the Tasmania leg of our trip, Will sneakily booked us in at Eagles Nest Retreat and once we arrived (and I’d had time to recover after being blown away by the property and the views ) he revealed a 1992 vintage - our birth year - bottle of Moët champagne that we bought together whilst travelling around France 4 years ago - it was a t...otal shock that he managed to bring it to Tassie without me finding out! After a relaxing drink in the spa he then treated me to the most INCREDIBLE grazing board made up by our private chef, Nick. Once the sun began to set Will took me up the hill on the property to ‘get a really cool sunset video’ Good job getting me to film my own surprise engagement Will! We’ve been together a little over 5 years now and I couldn’t have imagined a better way for him to pop the question & everything he planned was a total surprise to me! He gave me all my favourite things in one day and I felt (& feel) so spoilt and loved. Since then we’ve enjoyed our little love buzz and the rest of our holiday. 7 weeks all up it’s been since leaving Cairns to road trip our way around Australia, we get back home today & I’m so excited to celebrate the news in person with family and friends! https://youtu.be/rYnPfbjpOWk
16.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone!! Hope you all enjoyed as many foods and cocktails and pool swims as we did today! Enjoying our first chrismtas as a little fam bam
15.01.2022 Pass the tequila!! Steph & Ryan are such a fun, friendly pair and we really felt like one of the gang hanging out with the bridal party and capturing their wedding! These two met each other at work and quickly became close, this blossomed into romance and here we are at their epic wedding which was so unique to them and their relationship. Ryan is jewish and so they incorporated lots of traditional elements of this into their ceremony and reception, I was so excited for some ...new experiences after talking with them in meetings prior to the big day. Right from the second we arrived we were greeted with hugs and smiles, didn't stop laughing & constantly in awe of how amazing every little detail of this day panned out. It was the perfect mix of fun & laughter but also showed off their romantic & mushy sides. At the base of it all these two are best friends and quite clearly made for each other. Thank you for having us capture the best day of your life! Wedding Planner: Dragonfly Weddings and Events Photographer: Blue Sky Photography Make-up: Makeup by Carly Hair: Inner Goddess Hair Tans: Rock Your Beauty Mobile Spray Tanning Celebrant: Anna Soltwedel / Civil Marriage Celebrant Styling/Decor/Florals: The Vintage Hire Company Ceremony Venue: Little Cove Port Douglas Reception Venue: Sugar Wharf Catering: Chriso The Personal Chef Band: Tony George Entertainment Transport: Princess Luxury Limousines Cairns www.taylajadecreative.com
15.01.2022 This still remains one of the most emotional moments i’ve been able to capture on video. If you haven’t yet seen it, Kalara surprised her Dad during their Father/Daughter Dance by pre-recording her singing their song. His reaction when he realises it’s actually his daughter singing is priceless. My hands were shaking so much during this, SO glad I had the camera on the gimbal! This was not a handheld moment!! It is such a special honour to be able to film things like th...is, it fills me up with so much joy! Today also happens to be Kalara & Rhys' 2 year anniversary! Congrats guys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU7jOc8DQ2s
15.01.2022 So, put me in a scenario where you've got some of the best creatives I know all doing their thing - should be an easy gig right!? Well.. I actually found it so hard to edit this! Obviously, weddings are pretty much all I shoot, and as someone who purely uses a couple's real story, heartfelt words and love as my inspiration when editing, I had to find my way through this somehow. I was incredibly happy with what I captured but why when I sat in my editing chair why did I com...e up blank? I changed the music a zillion times, and tried things that I hated and changed. I wanted to challenge myself given the freedom that styled shoots offer, but I also wanted to make something amazing. This was my first time editing a video for a styled shoot and I found it so hard to get out of a 'you have to please the client' mindset! Once I let that go and just dove in, I was able to fall into my thoughts and do what felt right, experimenting, playing and just having fun with it! My aim was for it to be dramatic, and get you hooked. The beauty of the dresses and models, tied in sync with some moody and punchy music is what guided me through the edit. I captured so much footage I could make 100 versions of these, but I kept it at just one short amazing clip that hopefully still makes you feel something! Please watch with sound. Where's the next adventure shoot!? Dresses - Jonovia Bride and Design / Jonovia Bridal Accessories Photography - The seitter wood house Makeup - Makeup by Carly Carly Barfoot feat. Alyssa Whipp Hairstyling - Inner Goddess Hair Shannon Priestley Styling - The Collection Co Models -Arlene Wise - WiselyWorks / Tawny Lou / @Ruby De Silva / Angela Anne Hair Extensions - Zala Hair Extensions Hair Jewellery - The Luxe Bride Co & Kela Cake - LoveLeigh's Cakery CERAMICS - CLaY Design Videography by JADÈ Films www.jadefilms.com.au
15.01.2022 Have you heard about the V I R T U A L W E D D I N G F A I R ? For an entire weekend July 18 + 19 you can visit the virtual fair to plan your wedding day, right from your living room, with your bestie right beside you! PJ's optional.... If you register your spot at the fair you'll be able to browse through vendors in the wedding location of your dreams and book zoom meetings with those you'd like to chat to (including myself) over the course of the weekend to get to know them. We will also all be available on live-chat and vendors will be offering some great deals exclusively to those who attend. This is a nation-wide event for weddings anywhere in Aus & i'm super excited to be a part of this unique wedding planning experience! Head to www.the virtual wedding fair.com.au to pre register for your exclusive secret weblink to plan your entire wedding, in a day, with our stellar vendor lineup. ITS FREE! The fair includes: An online Q and A session with our team of vendor experts Exclusive limited virtual fair only offers from our vendors Inspo galore Your chance to win over $33k in amazing wedding prizes! . Join us for an online wedding planning party next weekend July 18 + 19 www.thevirtualweddingfair.com.au
14.01.2022 I couldn’t have asked for a sweeter couple to shoot as my last for 2020! After a postponement from their meant-to-be date in June, they finally got to have their dream day a little under 2 weeks ago. I was honoured to be picked up along the way to capture their celebration; and it was perfect. . . I love this little quote that Josh’s mum Margaret included in her speech - If this year has reiterated an old saying, it is that ‘All good things come to those who wait.’ This ye...ar has certainly proven that to be indeed very true for Josh and Steph, that in the end it is all worth waiting for . . Envy Hair Studio Atherton / Rachelle Angela Photography / Exquisite Weddings - Marriage Celebrant / Two Tribes Events / Nu Nu Events & Catering / The Bedford Bar . . #athertonwedding #tablelandswedding #elopementvideographer #cairnselopement #intimatewedding #cairnscelebrant #portdouglascelebrant #intimateceremony #emotionalwedding #cairnselopementvideographer #portdouglaselopementvideographer #cairnsweddingvideographer #weddinginspo #weddingstyle #queenslandbrides See more
13.01.2022 Some great advice from Blue Sky Photography! Next year more than ever before you may need to think about if your priority is on having the perfect date or if you would rather the top pick of your fave suppliers.
13.01.2022 Well if this wasn't my dream elopement, I don't know what is! A perfect example of "your day, your way" Like almost every couple who was meant to get married this year, Jess & Jeff's original wedding plans didn't go to plan, but these lovers then decided to elope & get hitched in beautiful Port Douglas, instead just the two of them, with a small group of talented local vendors to help make their vision come to life - and capture it for those who couldn't come! There's someth...ing extra special about these super intimate weddings, and another level of emotion seems to hit me. There has been more couples eloping this year, for obvious reasons, but I really do see a trend forming! There's no stress from anyone - just excitement & happiness. J & J both got ready together in the stunning tropical villas at Niramaya Resort & Spa, and then we took them down to Little Cove by the sea for their ceremony. Their personalised vows were so pure, with the perfect mix of humour and sweetness. I cried, a lot. Everything about this beautiful Monday was so 'them', including the little doughnut break we snuck in after the Ceremony! A few days before the wedding on a sunset cruise J & J met a bunch of ladies who insisted on coming to watch their ceremony, and became their official petal throwers! It was so beautiful to see strangers so happy to celebrate their first moments of being Husband & Wife! I was buzzing with love and excitment for these two (and still am!), it was definitely a day to remember & they'll I'm sure they'll remember me with my signature on their wedding certificate for life! Such an honour - thank you for having me. x Jess Navin // The Team // Photographer: The Raw Photographer Hair/Makeup: Tropical Beauty- Cairns Hair and Makeup Artistry Florist: Nine Blooms Celebrant: Creating Moments with Tammy Barker - Marriage Celebrant Doughnuts: Duke's Doughnuts Preparations Accomodation: Niramaya Villas & Spa www.jadefilms.com.au
13.01.2022 Some of the faces behind the businesses involved with the Wedding Giveaway you may have seen a bit about lately! Dreamed up by Port Douglas Weddings & Hire , this incredible opportunity is going to make one deserving couples wedding dreams come true and I can't wait to hear their story. Do you think you or someone you know deserves to win?
12.01.2022 Caralee & Shane's beautifully intimate wedding day was the perfect way to end my 2019 wedding season! It was a hot December day between Christmas & New Years, they had a small group of family and friends who had travelled from as far as South Africa to be there with them and they had the perfect cocktail-style celebration amongst the secluded beauty of the Rainforest Estate property. I think small and intimate weddings will start to become the norm for a while as we slowly st...art to navigate our way out of all the current restrictions. Luckily no matter the size these weddings are always still bursting with lots of love, fun and happiness! With all my official editing for last year finished i'm now looking forward to a few other little creative projects i've had in mind for a while and I can't wait to put some fun things together! If you're interested to see more of my daily life or more regular snippets of wedding work, follow me over on instagram @jadefilms_ - I do a lot more sharing over there these days. x The Team: Venue: Rainforest Estate Photographer: Isaac de Reus Perspectives Australia Make-up: Dani'Elle Kelly Events Makeup and Hair Cairns Hair: Rebecca Pinder Hair and Makeup Artist Celebrant: Rosina Santarossa Marriage Celebrant Styling: Eventcore Florals: Flowers by Wynne Catering: Chriso The Personal Chef www.jadefilms.com.au
12.01.2022 $60,000 DESTINATION WEDDING GIVEAWAY!! I am SO excited for the launch of this incredible competition that I am lucky enough to be a part of. I'm looking forward to creating a wedding film for a deserving winning couple! Australia has seen many challenges over the past 12 months, from droughts, floods and fires, to a worldwide pandemic, we have all suffered in one way or another. Because of these events a community of incredibly generous small businesses in Port Douglas a...nd Cairns have come together to give one lucky couple, who have been seriously affected by these events, a Free Wedding valued at $60,000. We want to give this opportunity to a couple who really deserve it and might not be able to have their dream wedding otherwise. To nominate yourself or someone you know you'll need to visit the competition website and submit either a short video or 150 words on why it is deserved. Submissions will be open until the 16th of August 2020 and we will be sharing stories of applicants along the way. Take a chance, and win your dream destination wedding today. https://www.portdouglasweddinggiveaway.com/ These are some of the incredible suppliers who are all donating their time, skills & products to make a lucky couples wedding dreams come true: Port Douglas Weddings & Hire / Dragonfly Weddings and Events / Passion for Cakes / FNQ Gelato Cart / Douglas Vintage Van Co. / Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa / Fully Lit / Floral Edge / Salsa Bar & Grill / Niramaya Villas & Spa / Mattyboi Entertainment / Tropical Beauty- Cairns Hair and Makeup Artistry / Tony George Entertainment / Port Douglas Weddings / Sarah Woods Port Douglas Marriage Celebrant / Peppers Beach Club Resort Port Douglas / Sass Studios photography, Port Douglas / Jypsy.D Collective / Matthew Evans Photography / Platinum Weddings and Cuisine / Anna Soltwedel / Civil Marriage Celebrant / Kombis of Cairns / Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas / Zinc Port Douglas / Flowers by Wynne / Cairns Makeup Artist - Alisha / Xplosive Art Fireworks / Tin Shed Port Douglas
10.01.2022 Lindsey and Ben have travelled and adventured all over the world together over the last 11 years & were finally able to celebrate their wedding in their home town of Port Douglas with their nearest and dearest friends and family, and even their beautiful boy Jet. When I first met them they were wanting something super relaxed but also a fun huge party, and it was definitely that! With the threat of rain around in the morning, there were a few nerves in the air. Lindsey had a... dramatic walk down the aisle with a short downpour coming down just as she walked around the corner and Ben saw her in her dress! This moment brought me to tears behind the camera and she absolutely owned it, it was quite the entrance! The rain stopped shortly after meeting with Ben at the end and they had the most perfect afternoon & sunset afterwards while enjoying drinks with great company on the deck of the Sugar Wharf. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to capture this amazing day, congratulations again Ben & Lindsey! x The Team: Hair & Makeup: DS HAIR & MAKEUP Photographer: The seitter wood house Celebrant: Creating Moments with Tammy Barker - Marriage Celebrant Florals: Friend (Phillipa) Music: Cam Kettle Cam Kettle Styling & Decor: Port Douglas Weddings & Hire Venue: Little Cove & Sugar Wharf, Port Douglas www.jadefilms.com.au
10.01.2022 Time for a holiday! I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas! We sure ate our fair share of all the foods & were so lucky to be able to spend the day with family. I’ll now be on the road on holidays for the next couple of months making the most of the wedding off-season, enjoying an extended break & (hopefully) visiting a bunch of family and friends down south (go away Rona!). I’ll still be checking messages and emails but replies might be a bit slower than usual.... If you want to follow along on my adventures you find me on Insta-stories! @ jadefilms_ Tayla x
09.01.2022 This has to be one of the most raw and beautifully emotional 'thank you' speeches from a Bride and Groom that i've heard, and I felt inspired to share this pure moment. It has me thinking about how excited and grateful we will all be to have lots of loved ones there at wedding days again when this passes.. and how much more special a simple hug or a kiss on the cheek will be. Our Ceremony // Love Danni // Events Makeup and Hair Cairns // Mel Silva Photography
09.01.2022 Well well well, 2020, I made it! I'm officially all up to date on edits just in time to have a much needed break over Christmas & the quiet season. I haven't had a chance to share many complete highlight films from this year, but I thought i'd better try and squeeze one in before the year ends! August-November ended up being a bit of a blur, but I'm so grateful that we ended up being able have a pretty good season despite everything. I'm so excited to present; Cachelle & Aid...an's Love Story! The Amazing Team: Planner: Dynamic Weddings Brides Makeup: Makeup by Carly Hair: Inner Goddess Hair Bridesmaids Makeup: Cairns Makeup Artist - Alisha Photographer: Maren Katharina Photography & Black Oak Photography Shell Hairpiece: Oceanic Style + Blooms Brides Dress: Jonovia Bride and Design Celebrant: Karen Fry Civil Marriage Celebrant Catering: Coast to Coast the Golden Roast Cairns - Cake: Montana Lee Cakes Florals: DIY Cachelle Louise Styling: A mix of DIY & Eventcore Furniture under marquee: Underwood Party Hire & Event Specialist Music/DJ: Kaweyova & Tawny Lou Musician www.jadefilms.com.au
08.01.2022 http:// N E W Y E A R, N E W B R A N D // Happy New Year and Hello from JADÈ Films!! I am so so happy and excited to reveal that we've officially re-branded! During the last half of 2019 i've been working with IMO Creative - www.imocreative.com.au - on creating a totally new look & complete overhaul of my website. Weve come up with something fresh & new that I feel better reflects me and the vibe of films I love to create!... Thank you so so much to every single one of you who have supported TJ Creative in any way since I started this journey. Couples who have trusted me to capture their wedding in the last few years, other vendors who've become friends, or even just anyone who's given me a simple post like, nothing goes unnoticed! The last few years of growing and learning have been incredible and I still feel so lucky to do what I do for a job. Its time to say a happy and slightly emotional goodbye to the old and it's in with the new to see what new heights JADÈ Films can take me to. To all my lovely couples who are booked in with me for 2020, please know nothing at all will change in regards to what youve already locked in, and Im still the same old me! My new website is at www.jadefilms.com.au , Id love to hear what you all think!!! The best viewing experience will be on a computer.. i'm a mixture of super proud and obsessed with the new look! I'm still in the process of changing over the name for this page due to the rules involved with that. 2019 was massive for me, heres to an exciting and even better 2020... Happy New Year!! Tayla xx
07.01.2022 With the new government restrictions that came into effect last night, weddings for the foreseeable future will be limited to the bare legal minimum of 5 people. - Two humans in love - A celebrant - Two witnesses... For those who just really still just want to marry, but can't have guests, your witnesses can be your videographer & photographer who can still capture your love becoming official (from a safe distance) and you'll have a film to show everyone who couldn't be there. Laura & Zaid's elopement was just that, I was a witness and signed their marriage certificate for them, which was a huge honour. I can either arrange a simple video of just your ceremony, so those close to you can watch it exactly how it was, or do something more creative with just the two of you like these lovers did! Feel free to get in touch if you are still eloping/getting legally married in the coming months and would like to talk about ceremony video options. - - - - For those who need to look at postponing to next year.. I understand in the uncertainty a lot of you will be looking to postpone your big weddings (who could blame you, parties are still the best! especially when you've worked so hard on planning it), so on behalf of all suppliers we ask you to considering working as much as you can with your wedding dream team, and coming up with a new date to celebrate together so that everyone is still available for you. All of us are here ready to help and will be able to transfer any retainers paid to a new date to ensure you are not out of pocket. There are only so many Saturday's in 2021 and the wedding industry (along with so many others) is facing an incredibly difficult 18-24 months, most of us completely losing 3-6+ months of income this year & looking at an unimaginable workload next year to catch up. If you can, we highly encourage you considering having your wedding on a weekday, especially Monday to Thursdays. I'll say it again as we are trying to get it out there, please consider a weekday wedding. If you absolutely can't that is fine & understandable, just know that Saturday's will get taken quick, typically being the day of choice in an ideal world, as not only do we have a lot of rescheduling happening from what was an almost booked out year, couples who were planning to marry in 2021 anyway will also be looking to plan their big day, so please reach out sooner rather than later if you need to come up with a back-up plan with us. Sending positive vibes & all the virtual hugs. Love to all, Tayla x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zCDQtgd_cc&t=3s
07.01.2022 This still remains one of the most emotional moments ive been able to capture on video. If you havent yet seen it, Kalara surprised her Dad during their Father/Daughter Dance by pre-recording her singing their song. His reaction when he realises its actually his daughter singing is priceless. My hands were shaking so much during this, SO glad I had the camera on the gimbal! This was not a handheld moment!! It is such a special honour to be able to film things like th...is, it fills me up with so much joy! Today also happens to be Kalara & Rhys' 2 year anniversary! Congrats guys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU7jOc8DQ2s
07.01.2022 Holidays in September - whaaaaat?! Will and I are off to the most Northern point of Australia today! Going to The Tip is something weve always said yeah that would be cool to do one day to, but we never actually do it because were busy working our asses off in our fnq winters as both of our jobs are seasonal. #onegoodthingcomingoutofcovid Weve got the Ute tent decked out and looking forward to spending a week or two slowing down & enjoying campfires and beautiful view...s along the way. Ill be offline (hurrayyy!) & will get back to any emails and messages when we return, and Im looking forward to feeling recharged for my next few weddings! Have you been to the tip? Do you have any last minute tips and tricks for us?! (Aside from dont get eaten by crocs ) : Rachelle Angela Photography / h&mu: Inner Goddess Hair Makeup by Carly
06.01.2022 A couple of weeks have passed already since this sweet day, I couldn’t resist sharing a sneak at the magic that’s on my computer today! Lisa and Steve chose to recite their personal vows to each other privately after the ceremony once their guests had left to enjoy cocktail hour, perfect for those who aren’t quite comfortable to do so at the ceremony but it still makes for a beautiful memory. I suggested this idea to them in our meeting before the wedding and was so happy th...at they agreed to give it a go! I feel like I’ve got a good amount of work on my editing plate now with a couple of weddings in progress and also an exciting collaboration shoot that I’m dying to share a preview of from this weekend. Stay tuned - it’s going to knock your socks off! I hope you’ve all had a good start to the week x Inner Goddess Hair / Makeup By Hayley / Matthew Evans Photography / Wedding Treasures and Events / Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa / Jonovia Bride and Design #palmcove #palmcoveweddings #cairnsweddingvideographer #destinationweddingvideographer #intimatewedding #personalvows #weddingvows #weddingvowinspo #weddingarbour #weddingstyles #beachwedding #smallwedding #bohostyle #bohowedding
05.01.2022 Ive escaped the Cairns heat and traded it in for something Cooler! Im currently taking a break in one of my favourite places to visit, Hakuba, Japan. Enjoying a much needed holiday with lots of snowboarding, all the food and all the beers with some awesome company. Out of office until the end of Feb.
05.01.2022 As 2020 comes to a close I want to just thank you all for your love, encouragement & support I've received this year! Even though 2020 was a sh*tshow & a really tough year I also look back and realise how much stronger I am for making it through, and also how grateful I am for everything & everyone I have around me. . . This year I've been scared for the future more than I ever thought I would be, a lot felt dark & uncertain & still does, my heart also felt so heavy for my ...couples who were trying to plan for the best day of their lives and had this years events get in the way. . . 2020, however, was also the year that got things into perspective for me by giving me a little nudge to realise who & what I work for, and the opportunities I took on and adventures I was able to go on while the world felt a little quieter & slowed down was in the end something that I truly needed. . . For those who were curious, just a bit of a sum-up: . - 5 of my 2020 couples were lucky enough to still get married on their original date - 6 completely new couples came on board with me for 2020 - 1 couple postponed from earlier in the year to late 2020 . - I had to unfortunately say goodbye to 4 couples . - 14 of my meant-to-be 2020 couples have postponed to next year. . - 100% crossing my fingers that it gets a bit better & more certain from here! . . I have been SO lucky with the incredible people who have had me booked in, whether things went to plan or not, I feel so blessed that you've all been so kind, understanding and easy to work with during what must feel like an impossible time to plan a wedding! I'm not even just saying it - YOU GUYS ARE THE BOMB(dot)COM and I love you all so much. The best job in the world made even better because of your lovely selves. . Thanks for reading if you've made it this far, and may 2021 (please, please please) be a bit easier on all of us. Ya’ll know I don’t need much of an excuse but it’s time to pop the champagne and celebrate - HAPPY NEW YEAR! . Tayla x . . Rachelle Angela Photography / Makeup by Carly / Inner Goddess Hair . . #cairnsweddingvideographer #smallbusiness #cairnselopementvideographer #goodbye2020 #wemadeit See more
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04.01.2022 2019 summed up! 26 Weddings, 2 Elopements. I cried at every one and i'm not sorry. ... 6731.70 GB of Footage captured. I was a witness for a couple once. I had my first destination wedding where I was flown out to capture a couples amazing day. I travelled to shoot love stories in Townsville, Mt Surprise, Ravenshoe, Bedarra Island, Port Douglas, Mossman & Moreton Island. & finally, something BIG is coming.. tomorrow!! I know im just teasing now.. Thanks for an amazing year everybody - cheers to the new decade!
04.01.2022 Cara and Aaron had known of each other for a while but one night at the Bushman's Ball in Georgetown, they officially met and couldn't keep their eyes off each other. Family is so incredibly special to these two, not only all of their amazing family and friends who came from near and far to help celebrate, but they just adore their two little boys Victor & Hank, and that was so obvious throughout their entire wedding day and I really wanted to reflect that strongly throughou...t their film. We travelled up the day before the wedding to meet the gang and have a look around, we had a big drive inland from Cairns and were so excited for a different experience in the outback! Everything for the big day was on Cara's parents property just outside of Mount Surprise. The ceremony was a short drive through cattle yards at Fossil Brook Springs, when we first drove in it was an unexpected little paradise in the middle of all the red dirt, gorgeous flowing springs & wildlife! The arbour and platform the bridal party stood upon was all hand-made for the wedding, and so many family members put it long hours and lots of work to help make the day what it was. Cara and Aaron chose to do a first look with their young boys before the ceremony and have a bit of a private family moment before all the craziness of the wedding started! I'm always in love with the idea for a first look! Congratulations again to an amazing couple and a beautiful new family, The Gallagher's! The Team: Photographer - Vicki Miller Photography Makeup - Rhiannon Lee Style & Artistry Hair - Miss Moda Hair and Beauty Florist - Bud 'n' Bloom First Dress - Irene Costa's Devine Bridal Reception Dress - Immokalee Designs Celebrant - Better Together Celebrations Cake - Giddy's Place Brides Coat Hanger & Cake Topper: Dee & Co. Catering - Coast to Coast the Golden Roast- Australia Music - Ron Sellars Band www.jadefilms.com.au
04.01.2022 Today marks exactly 7 years since i filmed a wedding for the first time! . . I was in my final year of uni, I did a little video job for a woman who ran a local small business and when we were talking I mentioned how im excited about trying lots of different things in the video field and how id love to try a wedding one day - well turns out she was engaged and getting married in the next couple of months! I did it for free accomodation (it was at Mission Beach) and I got ti...pped with a nice bottle of wine at the end of the night, and this was the opportunity I took that started it all. . . I was so nervous but so excited, I rented most of the equipment I used from the uni & I poured my heart and soul into it and gave it my best effort. I often find myself watching it back still, remembering how far ive come over the last 7 years, its kind of cool to think that back then it was the very beginning of what would become my life & career but I had no idea. . . : Rachelle Angela Photography : Inner Goddess Hair : Makeup by Carly #aboutme #firstwedding #7yearsinbiz #weddingvideographer #cairnswedding #cairnsweddingvideographer #elopementvideographer #supportcairnslocal #brandingshoot
03.01.2022 I am so excited to share a small 'sneak peak' into some of what we captured & created during a recent styled shoot amongst a beautiful & unique setting in FNQ. We don't often get the time to put so much effort into a shoot like this where we can all have a bit of creative freedom but all the planning & the big weekend away together was all worth it to be a part of this magic. Keep your eyes peeled for some photos coming soon from Karen at The seitter wood house, and I can'...t wait to share the full video i'm working on! This collaboration wouldn't have been possible without this incredible line-up of wedding vendors and small business owners. We were working with so much talent! Photo: The seitter wood house Video: JADÈ Films Dresses: Jonovia Bride and Design Makeup: Makeup by Carly // Alyssa Whipp Hair: Inner Goddess Hair Styling: The Collection Co Models: WiselyWorks / Ruby de Silva /Tawny Lou / Angela Anne Hair Assesories: Kela & The Luxe Bride Co Hair Extensions: Zala Hair Extensions Cake: LoveLeigh's Cakery Ceramics: CLaY Design
03.01.2022 To the mothers, the grandmothers, new mothers and the mothers-to-be.. To the step-mothers, step-in mothers, aunts, sisters, friends & doggo mummas.. To the ones whos hugs make everything ok and the ones whos love is always unconditional. I wanted to share just a few wedding moments shared between mothers & children to celebrate their love today. H A P P Y M O T H E R S D A Y !... www.jadefilms.com.au https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJyuGocjhTI
02.01.2022 I was so excited when Tayla was free for our last minute elopement as her films I’d watched are just beautiful; and the film she created for us was no different. She captured our personalities so perfectly which is amazing since we only met her that day. She showed the fun and happiness of the day, but also the wonderful emotional moments - and wrapped it all together in the most beautiful film that is so authentically us. Every time I watch I’m left with such a huge smile o...n my face and I just want to watch it again straight away. She also acted as a witness for our marriage so we literally couldn’t have done it without her! Don’t mind me, just left crying after this beautiful recent review! Thank you so so SO much Jess & Jeff Big thanks The Raw Photographer for capturing the moment I had the honour of signing their marriage certificate. Tropical Beauty- Cairns Hair and Makeup Artistry / Creating Moments with Tammy Barker - Marriage Celebrant / Nine Blooms
02.01.2022 I think elopements and intimate weddings are going to be the norm for a while and i’m 100% here for it. I love them! Introducing to you, Catherine & Seamus, the most adorable couple ever who gave me the honour of capturing their super intimate elopement at Mount Quincan Crater Retreat up on the Tablelands. With just Catherine’s Mother & Seamus’ Brother as witnesses, these two were so excited to get married, and made it official with a simple yet emotional ceremony. These two... lovers are super relaxed and just adored being in each others company. They love adventuring around together every chance they get, and Seamus’ proposed to Catherine at Uluru! Before the wedding they mentioned how they were definitely not comfortable in front of the camera and were not sure how they’d go on the day, but oh my - their photographer & I barely had to say a thing to help or direct them on their creative session. Chemistry like this doesn’t come around often, but when it does it’s a little bit magic. What a perfect way to (finally) begin my 2020 wedding season! // The Team // Venue: Mt Quincan Crater Retreat Photographer: Brendan MacRae Photography Makeup: Sandra Gallo: Makeup Artist Hair: Inner Goddess Hair Florist: Bud 'n' Bloom Celebrant: Heart Celebrations - Amanda Loftus. Marriage Celebrant www.jadefilms.com.au
01.01.2022 So well said Jason, to all my beautiful couples The Raw Photographers post regarding coronavirus is worth a read, and sums up how a lot of us in the wedding industry are feeling. Im taking extra care to look after myself, and Im here to help and support any of my couples if needed in the lead up to your wedding. Support local as much as possible, its going to be a hard time on a lot of people, wash your hands, take care of yourselves & your families. Xx
