Sophie + Tom’s Emotional Wedding | Leaves + Fishes | Azure Creative Photography
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Wedding Day Magic at Leaves and Fishes, Hunter Valley
Let’s talk about the real magic of your wedding day. One of the most heartfelt pieces of advice I offer my couples is to forget about chasing perfection on your wedding day; it’s overrated.
Sure, we all want to create a remarkable experience for the guests, but at the core, a wedding should be about showing off YOUR UNIQUE LOVE STORY.
I make it my mission to ease any pre-ceremony jitters and help you both be fully present in the moment. Whether it’s through a calming meditation or a shot of liquid courage (aka whiskey), my goal is to create an atmosphere where you can simply be yourselves. Because let’s face it, standing in front of a crowd can be daunting, especially for those who are more introverted or anxious.
The thing that truly makes my heart do cartwheels 🤸🏻♀️ seeing you two being your true, authentic selves during the ceremony. It’s about breaking through those nerves and letting your unique personalities shine through.
While I’ll certainly share the beautiful story of your journey together, what truly matters is when your guests can FEEL THE DEPTH OF YOUR LOVE bouncing from your every glance and touch, like a discoball. Sophie + Tom were like a masterclass in how to do this- check out their expressions during their ceremony at Leaves and Fishes in the Hunter Valley.
For me, there’s nothing more fulfilling than helping you both showcase your love in a way that feels genuine and true to who you are. That, my dear couples, is my ULTIMATE GOAL.
Let’s create a wedding day that’s not just memorable, but authentically yours. ✨
How I Got the Gig at Leaves and Fishes
Guess what landed in my inbox? Yup, THIS wedding enquiry! 💌
“We thoroughly enjoyed the ceremony you did at Hannah and Josh’s wedding on 12/3/22 at Ravella. Tom is Hannah’s brother and was the awkward ring bearer during the ceremony. We loved your energy and humour and would love for you to do our wedding too”
We were off to a good start! Knowing someone’s diggin’ your vibe is like a warm hug for the soul.
Sophie’s email wasn’t just business—it was a sneak peek into her hilarious personality. Instant connection. Immediately I thought ‘yeah, we are going to get along’.
Cue the frantic calendar check—I was praying for a clear schedule. With 18 months to go, it could have gone either way!
Thankfully I was available. And what’s more?…. they were getting married at a venue I’ve always been curious about: Leaves and Fishes. Double hurray! [Spoiler- it didn’t disappoint]
Marrying the sibling of a past couple is like levelling up in the wedding game! I’m officially the family celebrant now! Showing up to that wedding knowing I’d spot familiar faces was such a good feeling.
Sophie + Tom’s Vows
It’s an amazing feeling when you’ve accomplished the task of writing vows you are proud of. But hold onto your horses: even if you’ve penned the most poetic promises, if you can’t deliver those gems with the right flair, they’ll fall flatter than a pancake.
Now, I’m not here to add more stress to your already nerve-wracking wedding day, but let’s be real – delivery matters. Big time. That’s why I’m here, dishing out all my best tips and tricks to help my couples absolutely crush the delivery. 💡🎤
Let me tell you about Sophie and Tom’s vows at Leaves and Fishes. These lovebirds didn’t just recite vows; they lived them. They didn’t just utter words; they painted a picture of their love for all to see. So yeah, when I say they nailed it, I mean they knocked it out of the park.
You could see it in the sparkle of their eyes, in the way they laughed with their heads back. And when their tears welled up, it wasn’t just about the words and the soggy tissue they shared – it was about the raw, unfiltered emotion flowing between two people head over heels in love.
Sophie and Tom had all the guests at Leaves and Fishes hanging onto their every word.
Because when your heart speaks, everyone listens. 💖👂
Sophie + Tom’s First Dance at Leaves + Fishes
I had already left for home when they performed their first dance, but Sophie shared her excitement about it with me earlier, so I couldn’t wait to see photos watch the video. Their performance to ‘Like I’m Going to Lose You’ by Jasmine Thomas was so good and then seamlessly transitioned into ‘Shut Up and Dance with Me’ which wowed everyone.
Leaves + Fishes Wedding Vendors
Azure Creative Photography | Leaves and Fishes Venue | Scion Audio and Events | The Event Artists | Just Perfect Alterations | Rundle Tailoring Weddings | Miss Mays Events | White April Bridal | Final Touch Bridal | Little Wren Flowers | Airelie and Co | Simon Curwood Jewellers | Miss Holly Makeup | Your First Dance Co.
I got this beautiful review from Sophie + Tom not long after their wedding at Leaves and Fishes.
“We had Julie as our Celebrant for our wedding at Leaves and Fishes in Lovedale and we wouldn’t change a thing. She makes you feel so comfortable and allows you to just be yourselves. She is a great wordsmith and leaves everyone feeling entertained. We had losses in our family that we wanted honoured in our ceremony, and Julie mentioned them beautifully leaving no dry eyes – even her own. You will not regret having Julie as part of your wedding day!!” — —-Sophie + Tom
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