Emily and Sam's Romantic Adelaide Hills Wedding
Sam and Emily make time to see their families, to share special moments together, and they love to talk on the phone often.
They wanted to bring the warmth and appreciation, that had always been shown towards them, into their wedding ceremony too.
With COVID border closures, the tyranny of distance and for those who'd passed away, some of their family were not able to be with us in person, so we incorporated them and their interests as much as we could through readings, a memorial and with a big smoochy kiss right down Alex's lens. 😅
Not even the rain in the middle of the ceremony could stop the excitement and emotion of their big day. After their vows and exchange of rings, as the drizzle began to start getting a little harder, I made an executive decision to cut the ceremony a little short.
This meant that Emily and Sam were able to have a big pash in front of their magnificent crescent arbour before dashing under the verandah for cover and signing their marriage certificates later on.
I'm proud to have helped them to create such wonderful memories together; Sam and Emily and their families are very special people.
I hope you enjoy this abbreviated photo gallery of some of their incredible wedding day as captured by Alex Szczesniak of Time With Alex.
Emily and Sam’s wedding vendor team
Photographer: Time With Alex
Acoustic music: Mason Lloyde Music
DJ/MC: Supreme Sound Adelaide DJ
Second Shooter: Dylan Lee Photography
Venue: Glen Ewin Estate
Wedding stylist: The Beautiful Life
Photobooth: SNAP SNAP
Videographer: Alexandra Pratt Wedding Videography
Emily’s wedding gown: Martina Liana dress from Jenny & Gerry’s Bridal Centre
Groom & groomsmen suits: Jenny & Gerry’s Bridal Centre
Bridesmaid’s dresses: Esther & Co
"A vibe" has become one of those words that gets slapped on everything from a nail appointment to a boba tea.
After creating and conducting ceremonies for over 1,060 couples, here's what I've learned: the big budget extravagances (helicopter arrivals, $5K flower walls) get chitchat for about 15 minutes. And they don't move the needle on what your guests actually remember.
Here’s the great news: what really sticks is thoughtfulness, the small moments that say we see you and keep people comfortable and connected. And you don't need a huge wedding budget to pull that off.