Wedding Reception | 18 April 2015 | Jessica & Gabriel | Chapel Hill Retreat, Berambing, Blue Mountains

Who would have guessed that a throw-away remark made at a night club six years ago, would lead to a wedding. Jessica was checking her phone when Gabriel walked by and made a joke along the lines of, "You can ask me for my number if you want". Whilst Jessica's first impression was that Gabriel was not really her type, as it happenned, by the end of the evening they ended up chatting for a little while in the car park and an exchange of telephone numbers took place. Over the next two months they chatted on the phone and via Messenger before Gabriel invited Jessica to meet for lunch, by the end of that first date they had kissed and the start of a beautiful love story had begun.

As time progressed they fell deeper and deeper in love, but it was not until they organised a last minute getaway to the Hunter Valley in June 2014 that Gabriel dropped to one knee and asked Jessica to spend the rest of her life with him as his wife. They were staying in a lovely B&B, had lunch at a up market Italian Restaurant and then decided to go for a drive - what Jessica did not know, even though they had talked about marriage, was that Gabriel was looking for a lookout so that he could propose as the sun was setting. The perfect location found, as the sun was starting to set, Gabriel popped the question to a unsuspecting Jessica. The answer? A resounding YES!

Jessica and Gabriel selected Chapel Hill Retreat, which is located at the foot of Mt Tomah and at the entrance to the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, to celebrate their marriage. With beautiful gardens and a serene mountain atmosphere, it was the perfect venue for this nature loving couple. Guests arrived whilst Jessica, Gabriel and their wedding party were having photographs taken around the grounds. They were welcomed with canapes and refreshments on the large verandah overlooking the beautiful vista.

Before long it was time to commence the festivities and celebrate. It certainly was a beautiful evening filled with lovely speeches, much fun, laughter, surprises, heartfelt moments and dancing, culminating in a totally joyous celebration. The highlight for me was Jessica & Gabriel's first dance which had so many guests unable to control their feelings and welling up with tears of happiness for them - I even overheard comments that it was the most beautiful first dance some had ever witnessed. Then there was also the fun skit that Gabriel, ably assisted by his grooms men, did for the Garter toss. To the Mission Impossible Theme, Gabriel and the groomsmen donned dark glasses and proceeded to commence their mission of finding the lost garter! Gabriel crawling along the ground, "Tom Cruise" style and saved by his grooms men when it appeared that he was in danger as he ventured under Jessica's dress. But of course our hero overcame many obstacles before completing the mission successfully! It was such a lot of fun!!

Jessica and Gabriel are an awesome couple and we spent a lot of time planning their day, both over the phone and face to face and it we had fun doing so. During that time, I got to know them and found them to be both humble, generous and kind souls that have a love of family and are looking forward to starting their own in the future.  It was an absolute pleasure playing a part in their wedding day as their Blue Mountains Wedding MC & DJ and celebrating with them and their beautiful family and friends - thank you for allowing me the privilege; it truly was a sensational day!! Judging by the comments I received during and at the end of the evening I think we achieved in making it the fun, special celebration that was full of happiness and love you both wanted. Have a fabulous time on your honeymoon in Bali and may love, laughter and music fill your lives forever!!!

Photography and Video by DJ:Plus! Entertainment

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Songs selected by Bride and Groom;

• Wedding Party Entry: "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins, "Real In Rio" by The Rio Singers, "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas

•  Bride & Groom Entry: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" by Jimmy Barnes

• Cake Cutting: "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion

• First Dance: "Better Today" by Coffey Anderson

• Father Daughter / Parent Dance: "I Loved Her First" by Heartland

• Bouquet Toss: "Dear Future Husband" by Meghan Trainor

• Garter Toss: "Mission Impossible Theme"

• Farewell Circle / Circle Of Love: "Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones, "You've Got The Love" by Florence & The Machine, "I'm On My Way" by The Proclaimers

• Final Farewell Song: "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warne

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Other Wedding Professionals

Photographer: Two Birds Photography

Videographer: Blaycam Video Productions

Floral Designer: Your Floral Indugence

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