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So as not to cause a distraction from the awesomeness that was Greg & Ali’s Wedding.. I will definitely talk about that first.. but make sure you scroll down and keep reading as there will be lots more quicy info to share!

Greg & Ali turned up to their first meeting with me with both their mums. I knew this was a great sign.. I knew that this would be a great group of guys to work with.. and a wedding that I was very excited about being the photographer for. 

The weather really was one thing that stood out.. it rained pretty solid the whole day.. but rather than that getting anyone down.. I think it actually improved the experience. It’s funny how these things happen.

The day started off with me heading out to the boys.. at Greg’s parents place.. a little out of town. Then off to the girls who were staying at the executive oasis apartments in town. The wedding was held at St Ursulines Chapel, next to the main Catholic Cathedral in Armidale. When I looked at the shot of the Chapel I knew there was something very special about it.. but since then I’ve found out that this is the last wedding that will ever be held in that chapel. WOW! The nuns who run the chapel are leaving, so there will be nun left to run it

The bridal party photos were taken inside the nuns house next to the chapel, as well as a family friend of the grooms family’s house. Thank you!

We then went on to the reception out of town on “The Selection”, which is a part of Greg’s families property. There was a gorgeous marquee and was catered by Jazzamatazz.

They went on to party through till 4am I believe. I definitely believe it! 

THE END..

…but not quite. An interesting thing happened on the way to the wedding. I was pulled over by a policeman who informed me that my drivers licence was suspended, my car rego was cancelled and I was in big trouble. HUH? I was totally flabbergastered! Anyhow.. to cut a long story short..I had an overdue parking fine from Feb 08..which I didn’t realise wasn’t paid.. and one thing lead to another and this all happened without me realising it. I never saw any letters or knew anything about this until he pulled me over. You can imagine how shocked I was when he told me I had been driving illegally since July 08. I’ve driven in the USA, Canada and every day here in OZ with no idea! The policeman was very gracious and let me off any charges as he understood that I had no idea. I now have my licence and rego again.. but boy what a drama!

Enjoy the photos!

p.s. I’m really looking forward to getting a new blog. This one is driving me crazy!!! The photos are always out of order!!! I’ve tried contacting the developer, but they don’t reply! If you read this.. email me dude!

Last weekend, Alex & Belinda got married in Uralla! What a fun wedding it was, with only the couple in the bridal party.. it was such a relaxed time. We ended up being finished the shoot in plenty of time and coming and sitting in my office listening to Jason Mraz, eating crackers and dip, drinking champagne and relaxing until they needed to arrive at their reception.

They had their reception at the newly refurbished Powerhouse Hotel (it used to be called Cattlemans) and I can only speak good words of this reception venue. Great food, service, attitude and location. Armidale brides, get in there and book them!

Alex & Belinda are such a fun, laid back, and awesome people to spend the day with. Watching Alex as Belinda walked up the aisle was a pretty powerful thing.. he really adores that girl of his!

I have so so so so so much left to share.. I’m really behind on blogging. From next week I might try blogging every day for a while again.. we’ll see…

JD

p.s. If anyone has a problem leaving a comment, could you please please please email me? james@jamesday.com.au 

It seems it’s working sometimes but not others? What’s the deal?

“You look beautiful darling” This is what Scott said as Amber approached him as they were about to be married. 

Amber & Scott’s perfect day was held at the Pavillion function centre, in Tamworth. My iphone weather app was telling me to expect a huge storm, but Amber had been praying so hard, that nothing could get in the way of Amber and Scott’s perfect wedding. 

Amber & Scott had a marvellous group of people around them to help celebrate their marriage, even the guy that liked to whip my butt with his tie every time I walked past.

It was such a joy to witness the way Amber & Scott revel in each other, and being privileged enough to be with them with a camera in hand whilst this happened.

Amber & Scott, I wish you all the best in your married life together, and can’t wait to have you in the studio for your PREMIERE of your wedding collection!

JD

“Tell her she’s pretty even if she looks like a truck”. This is something I’ll never forget. This is also something that Daniel will never need to remember.

Every wedding is special, but there was a special something about this one, perhaps it was the outwardly visible love that Stephanie and Daniel had for each other, or the loving support network they had there to celebrate their wedding with them.. or perhaps both? Whatever it was, this was a wedding I’ll never forget.

Steph looked like a princess. I don’t mean that in a way where you say it to compliment someone, I mean she LOOKED LIKE A PRINCESS! I could have quite easily been photograhing royalty. Daniel was looking quite dapper, but didn’t look like a princess :-) 

Daniel & Steph met nearly 4 years ago, when Daniel was Steph’s R.A. at college. Dan picked Steph out as his, and soon enough she fell for him.  They’ve been through alot together, and these best buds are so in love that nothing could break them apart.

Everyone has been asking me about these photos.. well here they are folks. There will be another post going up with photos from the CRAZYBOOTH! Just you wait!

Thanks Steph, Dan and both your families for having me be a part of this celebration of your new life together.

p.s. It really upsets me when people come and go without leaving a comment! Comments show me that people are enjoying the photos, and it’s a well known fact that if we get enough comments, I often do another post with more photos form that wedding! Win/Win!

Welcome to those of you who are finding this website after seeing this wedding featured in today’s local paper, the Armidale Express! I regularly update this part of the website with lots and lots of new shoots, with weddings making up the vast majority of the posts. 

I was expecting to have fun.. I’ve been looking forward to this wedding for a long time…Having a couple of crazy cops getting married.. how could you not have fun? I’m so intrigued by their job.. I ask so many annoying questions i’m sure… 

What I wasn’t expecting was to be so moved by emotion, unlike never before at a wedding. The father daughter dance moved me to tears behind the camera, I was so glad I was able to hide behind that HUGE camera.

I’ve also never felt so special at a wedding.. Casey and Sarah called me up during their speech and thanked me in front of everyone. It’s nice to be wanted!

Ok, so this wedding wasn’t about me.. and you didn’t come here to read about my experience with this wedding..

With their reception Marquee perched on top of a hill, Casey & Sarah rode up to their reception on horseback. It was an amazing sight, with every guest in sight holding a camera out to celebrate the event and capture this unique moment. 

Gareth Rickards was the MC for this event too… the greatest MC in history! Gareth has been the MC for a few weddings I’ve photographed, the first was for Casey’s brother Taylor, who’s wedding I photographed 2 years ago. It was so good to see Taylor and Alison, with their baby daughter at this wedding. 

I know you’ll love this wedding, it was a special one!

p.s. Thanks to Emily the work experience girl from Narrabri who came down for the week to hang out and learn some stuff. I hope you’re my competition one day!