Hannah & Josh
hunter valley Garden wedding
Bride
Hannah Moore
Groom
Joshua Moore
Ceremony Venue
Hunter Valley Gardens - in the Chapel
Reception Venue
Pokolbin Community Hall
Catering
Caterforce
Celebrant
Andrew Dodd
Theming and Event hire
Beavis (Furniture Hire)
Transport
Personal
Flowers
Newcastle Florist (11 Gothic St, Jesmond NSW 2299)
Wedding cake
Euro Patisserie
Stationary and bonbonniere
The bride (Hannah is a graphic designer and her stationery store is www.etsy.com/au/shop/IvoryRoseCreatives - and she will eventually put all our wedding templates in store too!)
Wedding gown
Shazzam (Toronto)
Bridesmaid Dresses
Online
Suits
Tarocash
Wedding engagement rings
Michael Hill
Hair and Make up
Hair - Belinda Ward, Makeup - Catherine from Luxe
Entertainment
NA - We supplied music from a playlist through the speakers for dancing; we also had our own board games table set up.
How did you meet?
Through church and youth group together
How did he/she propose?'
He took me to dinner at Merewether Surfhouse and then later that night proposed on our walk along the beach.
Tell us about the wedding dress?
It was a princess style dress with lace and sequins around the bodice and a nice flare out skirt, worn with a hoop underneath and a mid to long veil.
Tell us about the ceremony?
The ceremony at the hunter valley gardens chapel was a beautiful the ceremony fun, with personal touches throughout including Josh's dad leading the ceremony and Hannah's brother playing the guitar during the signing of the offical paperwork.
Tell us about the reception?
Our reception was more relaxed and as we had a buffet dinner and the drinks were collected from outside, so it encouraged people to move about and socialise and also enjoy the views from out on balcony over the vineyards. We, with help from family and friends, set up the hall and decorations ourselves so it was fun to see it all come together so well and everyone seemed to be having a good time. Instead of a traditional first dance, we played the shoe game instead! It was more us - and it gave everyone a laugh! We had a few rustic touches such as the cake on the wine barrel and the wooden table numbers, but we also kept it elegant with features like the chiavari chairs, white linen and gold candles. The speeches were also fun and added personal touches throughout the night!
What was the most memorable moment?
That's hard to pick! Hannah thinks the speeches are always memorable at a wedding and definitely at ours, Josh says all of it!
Please list the menu and meal details:
Wedding Bels No. 1 - Buffet Style (from Caterforce) -Appetisers: Various Cheeses (whilst photos and outdoor games are happening) + Hot food -Mains: Chicken and prime yearling topside -Salads/etc: Greek salad, caesar salad, potato bake, lasagne and GF vege buffet. -Dessert: Wedding Cake
Songs played (walking down the aisle, leaving ceremony, first dance etc)?
Walking in to 'One Thousand Years' (the Piano Guys version of it), leaving ceremony to 'Beautiful Day' (U2) and we didn't have a first dance but we exited the reception in style to the Star Wars theme. We wanted to have the Brooklyn Nine Nine theme as we entered the reception but we had a music malfunction - oh well!
Did you have a budget and were you able to stick to it?
Not a strict one - we definitely blew it!
What was your colour theme and colour palette if applicable?
Deep red, blush pink and gold touches
What did you do for your Hens & Bucks Parties?
The girls has a relaxing weekend getaway in Hawks Nest with craft and swimming, the boys went to the gold coast for a week!
Where did/will you go on your Honeymoon
Thailand - for three weeks
What did you do for your Hens & Bucks Parties?
Girls did crafting, relaxing, movies and swimming, the boys did similar but no craft involved and more beer!
Tell us about your Photographer / photos
Our photographer had an eye for detail and wanted to make sure that all our photos would turn out perfectly, going above and beyond to ensure it.