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Wedding at Saumarez Homestead Saumarez Homestead is a unique country setting for wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions and wedding photos. With glorious formal gardens surrounding the main homestead, there are several beautiful options for outdoor wedding ceremonies, and the Saumarez Centre, Jackson Centre or Stables provide great wet weather indoor alternatives.
Jenny Roff Celebrant I am a registered celebrant based in Armidale and servicing the surrounding areas of Dorrigo, Glen Innes, Gunnedah,
The Jackson Centre - previously the heavy horse stables, carriage area and workshop - is the most popular indoor venue for wedding receptions, with the more formal Saumarez Centre and the intimate Stables providing other options. There are also several powered sites for marquees adjacent to the main homestead, Saumarez Centre and in the Farm Area.
Guyra, Inverell, Moree, Tamworth, Tenterfield, Uralla, Walcha
Flexibility is the key to a great wedding ceremony and/or reception venue. Saumarez Homestead has many options, and the staff are only too willing to help couples explore and understand the many options.
and happiness, as you celebrate your love in your own
With over 10 hectares of grounds, including the formal gardens, Mary’s Garden, the Heritage Rose Garden and the historic homestead and farm area with its collection of buildings of differing architecture, as well as many rural vistas, Saumarez Homestead provides a dream canvas for wedding photographers to do their magic to capture every highlight of what is a very special day.
and further afield. If you don’t live close by that’s not a problem, as I am experienced in organising weddings and communicating with clients via the internet and over the phone. Your wedding should stand out as a day of incredible joy unique way. Wedding ceremonies can be relaxed and fun, traditional and formal … or anywhere in between. Whatever style you choose, I will be by your side from the initial planning stage until the big day, working with you to create a wedding ceremony that brings your dreams to reality. Contact me for a free no-obligation meeting either in my office, your home or somewhere that suits you. I will also provide a complimentary booklet full of information and ideas to help you plan your dream wedding.
All in all, Saumarez Homestead is already a very popular wedding venue, and these improvements will make it a sought after country wedding experience.
“I would recommend Jenny a thousand times over. She is a
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Thank you so much, Jenny; we had such a perfect day.”
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Steph and Ed Davidson.
wonderful speaker; she took the time to get to know us and presented a very special ceremony for us and our guests.
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Georgia Rumsby offers a caring and professional dog grooming service - with a difference! Many of us consider our pooches to be a valued and much-loved family member, which means we’d love them to be a part of our wedding day too! Here’s how Georgia can help …
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i Georgia. How did you become involved in the dog grooming business? I’ve always had a love of animals since a young age and enrolled in veterinary nursing in 2014 to make a career from it. I started out with a special interest in equine studies, but due to a horse related accident resulting in the loss of my right eye, I turned my interests into predominantly small animals. This is where I inadvertently stumbled across dog grooming! To look on the bright side, I probably never would have found my love for dog grooming or a better opportunity to run my own business. I completed a course in Ulladulla, learning the ins and outs of dog grooming in 2018. From there, I began grooming from my parents’ garage for a few months, before moving and setting up a salon from my home in Calala. What are the general day to day services you offer through Sublime K9? I’ve recently added the wedding service, so mostly dog grooming at this stage. This includes bathing, blow drying, clipping, nail trimming,
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ear cleaning and some cute photos of the finished makeover. Some of my regular clients have a bit of a following on my social media pages, which is always nice to see. It’s very unusual - and amazing! to find a dog grooming business that provides a wedding service! What’s involved with this process ... and exactly what can you offer? So basically, I offer to take your dog to and from your wedding ceremony, photo locations, reception, wherever you may want them to be included on the day. Usually, I’d pick up your furry friend the morning of the wedding, take them back to my home salon, bath, blow dry and give the final touches, before arriving at your chosen location ready to be of assistance where needed. I also come prepared with treats and the assurance that your pet is being supervised at all times. At the end of the day, I can transport them home, feed and ensure they’re looked after for the night, leaving you to enjoy your evening. I’ve also begun offering custom made floral collars to match the bride’s bouquet for the girls or bow ties for the boys. I’m pretty flexible and am open to any ideas that the
happy couple may like! What’s the most unusual/quirky request you’ve ever had to get a pet ready for a wedding? One couple insisted that their dog wear a sign down the aisle saying, “Just here for the cake!” - which was a crowd favourite. What do you most enjoy about your work? So many things! I love building trust with the dogs I work with; after all, I use some very sharp equipment, so it’s important that they can put their trust in me. I enjoy seeing the variety of breeds and the different traits that make them so unique … I also love being able to offer such a special wedding service to like-minded people who really do see their dog as a part of their family; it’s something I find very rewarding. What’s the best way to get in touch with you? I’m not always able to answer the phone when I’m grooming, so for a quicker response please send a text message, or find Sublime K9 Grooming and Wedding Services on Facebook - send me a message there, and I’d be more than happy to answer any questions you may have! Thanks Georgia.
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Ivory Lane Events and Styling is here to stay ... As the new owners we are happy to continue on this great brand, creating magical events and weddings. We are a dynamic partnership that enjoys a challenge and genuinely loves creating amazing spaces for our clients.
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With over 10 years' experience in hospitality, funerals and logistics; Gavin and Jamee jointly have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to organising events. Not only will we look after your wedding day, we also cater for engagement celebrations, birthdays and even the odd rock concert! We are committed to making your event
based in Tamworth, New South Wales. We
wedding and event hire, including styling, coordination, linen, cutlery, tables, chairs, stationary, dry bar hire, an extensive furniture hire range, as well as the muscles to move it. Ivory Lane Events and Styling is also service the New England and North West region, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle, Hunter and surrounding areas. If you are needing an amazing event space organised, please contact Jamee or Gavin for more information.
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Chaucer on Bridge Street Gallery For that special wedding gift, see the unique range of crystalline ceramic pieces at Chaucer on Bridge Street gallery in Uralla. The available items range from small vases and bowls, to water features that stand over a metre tall. Bird baths, basins, bowls, vases and urns are available in spectacular colours. Most pieces are thrown by Michael Evans in the studio area of the family gallery at 42 Bridge Street.
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Four Seasons Wedding and Event hire is a local business servicing the Armidale and surrounding district. We offer items for hire for all occasions, whether it be an engagement, birthday, wedding, baby showers, corporate event or any special celebration. What type of items do you offer for hire? We offer tables and chairs, wine barrels and umbrellas, signage, benches, arbors, giant games, wishing wells, decorations, signing tables, and the list goes on ... We will always strive to meet your special request, to make your celebration unforgettable and unique to you. Are there any other services you provide?
Items of Celtic jewellery made in England are a special feature of the gallery, as well as beautiful silver pieces made in China.
Yes, we offer a delivery and set up service for ceremonies, receptions or any events and also seasonal dressing of venues such as motels or shops for celebrations like Christmas.
Gift vouchers are also available. Michael’s lessons for aspiring potters are continuing on Saturdays in 2020. Call in and see Michael at work on Fridays, 10am to 4:30pm; Saturdays, 10am to 4:30pm; or Sundays, 1pm to 4pm. Special opening times can often be arranged on other days.
For more personalised touches to help make that lasting first impression, we can customise items - including wine bottle labels and event signage. We take great pride and pleasure in what we do and would love to help make your special day even more memorable.
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From modern upstyles to romantic waves and detailed braids, we are sharing the most on trend styles to help you find a look that is bride worthy, yet still feels like “you.” Even if you’re not entirely sure how you want to wear your hair on the big day, you probably have a general idea of whether you’d like to have it up or down, extensions or on the shorter side. CHIGNONS Brides are opting for a more effortless vibe with upstyles that are asymmetrical or have a softer, almost messy finish. If you have layers, leave them out to create an even softer look around the face.
BR AIDS Braided wedding hairstyles are hotter than ever - and it’s no coincidence when you take into account the surge of rustic-themed wedding affairs. However, when styled the right way, they can also be used for more formal settings as well. Halo braids, French plaits, undercut braids, braided buns, and fishtail plaits; however you want to wear them, this is one long-lasting trend that’s not going anywhere. WAVES The trick to amazing waves is longevity - they need to be able to stand up to hours of posing for photos, embracing loved ones and busting a move on the dance floor - so don’t be shy when applying product, and bring hairspray to the reception for touch-ups. Balanced with some subtle sombré highlights to add definition and appeal, this look will last a life time.
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PONYTAIL Love wearing your hair up but a traditional chignon is just too formal for you? Dress up a basic ponytail with intricate curls and twists. SHORT So long extensions are not you minimalist pixies never looked so good. We’re psyched to see more brides embracing them on their wedding day as well! HAIR ACCESSORIES From traditional veils, small tiaras, to gorgeous diamanté accessories, there is a look right for everyone. But if it is simply not your style, the ever-awesome flower crown isn’t going anywhere. We’ve used big blooms in hair for a while now, but it’s time for the pretty little ones. From dainty daisy crowns and tiny wildflowers dotted through your halo braid, to baby’s breath plaits, this is an easy trend to carry off, and a cool new twist on the much-loved fresh flower hairstyle. Hope this has given you some inspiration for one of the most special day of your life.
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Located next to Mercure Hotel, Tamworth Please contact: Kandice Croser | Functions & Events Coordinator Email: functions@tamworthwests.com.au | Phone: 02 6765 1559
Located next to Mercure Hotel, Tamworth Please contact: Kandice Croser | Functions & Events Coordinator
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Walcha based Audi Dun is an absolute wiz in the kitchen. She currently runs two businesses based around her cooking skill - Audi’s Homemade Pickles and Cake Addiction by Audi. Audi can cater for any occasion with her gorgeous cakes - weddings, birthdays, or simple morning and afternoon teas - and every product she creates is made with love.
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i Audi. What’s your background in the Walcha area? Hi Jo! I have lived in Walcha all my life. Which came first for you ... developing your own special brand of pickles, or creating cakes? Although I have baked most of my life, the pickles came first. We had an influx of tomatoes about 10 years ago, a friend gave me a relish recipe, and I entered a jar of my first batch in the Walcha Show. It received grand champion, and I haven’t looked back. How did your love for cooking turn into a business? In mid-2019, the business I was working for closed their doors. As I was already baking for family and friends and receiving a lot of good feedback and requests, it was easy to see a spot for me in the market. Tell us a bit about your pickles and relishes. What types do you make, and where do you source your ingredients? I cook a number of seasonal preserves, from savoury pickles and relishes to sweet jams and jellies - the green tomato pickle being the most popular. Most of my ingredients are home grown/ locally sourced seasonal produce. Where can we buy your pickles? Currently they are only available through my Facebook page or by contacting me directly, but by the end of the season they will be available from a few select retail outlets in Walcha. Your cakes and slices look simply amazing! What special occasions can you cater for? Thank you! I try to cater for everyone’s 26 New England focus.
baking needs, be it wedding cakes and birthday cakes to the “I just feel like cake” occasions. I also cater for morning teas, afternoon teas and lunch box fillers. What are some of the favourite cakes you’ve made? It’s hard to pick one. I love the vibrant eye-catching colours of the candy loaded drip cakes, but I also love the simplicity and elegance of a semi-nude cake with fresh, I love the vibrant eyeseasonal flowers. catching colours of How do you come up the candy loaded drip with your cake designs cakes, but I also love ... and how much notice and the simplicity do you generally need elegance of a semi-nude cake to create a cake for with fresh, seasonal flowers. someone? Trial and error with different techniques. Google is great for inspiration! Some of my favourite designs have come from being given a theme and a blank canvas and just going with the flow. Generally, two weeks is a good time frame for ordering everything that is needed. I can knock up something basic in a day or so, but it is important to order as early as possible, to ensure you get a spot and you get exactly what you want. Where can we find out more about you or contact you? You can find more information on the “Cake Addiction by Audi” Facebook page, or contact me directly via email: Audi26@icloud.com or phone: 0459 260 111. Thanks Audi.
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Armidale Golf Club is now a stunning entertainment space able to accommodate wedding receptions for up to 200 guests. With the addition of mood lighting and the completion of the clubhouse refurbishment through the entire function area, Armidale Golf Club has become a very attractive wedding reception option. Graced with spectacular views over green fairway slopes, dotted with stands of fine old trees, Armidale Golf Club commands an unsurpassed position overlooking our city. The recently completed deck means you are able spill over into the outdoor space and be part of the view, with champagne in hand. Behind the scenes, French chef Guillaume Gervais works closely with Bradley Bishop.
Both are young and inspired and take great pleasure and pride in delivering superior cuisine. Guillaume has trained in the internationally renowned centre of Lyon, and his skills dovetail perfectly with those of Bradley Bishop, a pâtissier himself. The kitchen is now a state-of-the-art facility enabling them to produce fare to make your occasion of a lifetime delectably memorable. Each function is tailored to the needs of individual guests. We encourage a consultative approach with function facilitators to arrive at the perfect image, atmosphere, music and refreshments within the budget you have set for your wedding. No format is too casual or too formal. It is your day, and we aim to be flexible in arriving at solutions which suit you and every guest.
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Andrew Pearson’s previous career as a police office officer has given him a unique insight into people and how best to communicate with them - ensuring his photographs are not only beautiful, but intuitively captured. Andrew is skilled at many different types of photography, ranging from commercial and business shoots to landscape imagery, family and couple sessions - and he’s also well-known and highly regarded for his amazing wedding photography.
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i Andrew. What brought you to the Tamworth area to live and work? Prior to photography, I was a police officer. In 2008 I transferred to the New England region from Sydney and fell in love with the beauty of our area. I left the police force in December 2011, still loving the job, but feeling it was time to move on. I met my wife soon after and we found a home in Tamworth on my property, which doubles as an outdoor studio for my photography customers. Where does your interest in photography stem from? Whilst I do love cameras and especially lenses, my love for photography is in the subjects and light - light interacting with landscapes, relationships between people, and those real moments captured that otherwise would be long forgotten. I have a strong connection to those big and little moments which shape not only my own family’s life, but those of other people too. It’s a unique and important trust being asked to capture such times for others. This keeps my mind on the job and the senses going. How do you feel your previous 15-year career in the police force has helped you become a better photographer ... you must have a pretty keen insight into people and how they react to different
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situations? Policing is both the best job in the world, and the worst. You see the human spirit triumph in times of fear, and unfortunately you see I have a strong connection it fail at times as well. to those big and little You learn to depend moments which shape on your team members not only my own family’s for your own safety life, but those of other and have theirs in your people too. It’s a unique and hands as well. Police important trust being asked to learn to communicate capture such times for others. with people during all types of events; this has definitely helped my love for professional me feel confident with photography, I feel like customers, be it with just I am able to bring an interesting life lived to two people, or standing in front of a room full their images. of hundreds of guests. Your portfolio includes wedding, couple, I think it all feels pretty normal (policing) family, and rural photography. What is when you are on the inside doing that job. it you most enjoy about photographing But once you leave and look back in from the people’s wedding days? outside, you realise what an immense role it is. Two main things; I love the visual art of I joined when I was a teenager, and it was the the day, the bride and groom, nice clothing, only job I felt I was made to do. the thought that people go through in their One of the main roles in the police force is decorations, venues etc.; and the natural to be a record taker and information provider. landscapes that they choose to have their Every day police record incidents and present photos taken in. them to other agencies and colleagues. The other is the moments. I love to capture Photographers do the same thing, only real moments. I don’t just line people up for through a purely visual means. Having found
the traditional photos (although there are plenty of these where appropriate too). I also spend time with them throughout the day just hanging out, having a laugh and capturing the real moments for my couples and their families and friends. What are some shots you love to capture at weddings that may be a little bit “out of the box” - that other photographers may not think of? That is a good question! I don’t like to compare myself to others; wedding photographers are like partners - you have to choose the one you get on with and that feels right for you. I will say that I am known for both special effect images and the little
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moments. Many of my customers tell me they hire me due to reliable reputation and my love for capturing the little moments. I also am known for not controlling the whole day. I don’t like to distract from a wedding day - rather, I prefer being part of it, stepping in and controlling the shots with confidence when required, and stepping back and watching from afar when appropriate. There’s no doubt weddings can be stressful too! How do you help ensure the bridal party is more at ease/comfortable in front of the camera? First of all, I pride myself on being approachable. My customers are encouraged to call me and just have a chat. We spend time planning the photos around the day. A little bit of planning goes a long way to having a wedding where you can concentrate on being present, rather than on what is happening next. I work out a run sheet of where I will be and when with my customers, so that no one is guessing when the photographer will turn up. A little organising before the day makes a huge difference in nerves for everyone. I can also help (if wanted) with timing for the day in general, as I have been to many weddings and for the whole day, so tend to see what works. My wedding service includes an engagement session. The engagement session is a couple’s photo shoot on a separate date, usually months before the wedding. This way I get to meet the bride and groom in person and they get to see how easy it is to get nice photos and have them taken by me. Nervous or non photo loving grooms tend to
the opportunity to provide people heirlooms and do so in an artistic and beautiful way is something I enjoy very much. The other main part of my skillset is business and commercial photography. This often involves shooting custom images for businesses around the region or the country who are after one of a kind images for respond very well to the their brands. Websites, engagement session. publications, newspapers You could not have a more Some fellas tend to be a and tourism are all part of appropriate and lovely symbol little disconnected from my service. I love that one as a logo, and I am blessed the photo experience, day I can be taking photos to have received it when as they can feel out on a farm of a local family, we bought the place. of their comfort the images destined for The little gate is part of zone - especially for the family home. The what propelled me into country blokes! It’s not next I can be shooting photography as a profession. always natural to put for a major commercial yourself in front of a business, with the images photographer’s lens. being used around the Once the fellas see region, country and it’s just a bit of fun, they tend to change and sometimes internationally. relax about the photos on the wedding day. As described above, this other experience This greatly reduces one of the worries a bride helps me to do a better job at weddings, might have leading up to her day. There is as different parts of a wedding day require often a lot of banter between myself and the different methods, without much time to think. grooms and groomsmen. Your business logo is interesting. What Most of all, being reliable, confident, and does this image represent? kind is the key. The white gate is a feature of my property. Apart from weddings, you’re known for The gate stands solo and strong overlooking other types of photography. Please tell us the Peel Valley. When my property was built by a little about this … the original owners, the wife was not keen to Yes, along with weddings I am also a live on the mountains, as she wanted a white landscape, family photographer and business/ picket fence. The husband agreed to build the commerical photographer. I released a book little fence as a sign of compromise and love a couple of years ago which took me four for his wife. years to shoot for. It’s a landscape book on You could not have a more appropriate and the Tamworth and New England region called lovely symbol as a logo, and I am blessed to Under A Big Sky. This was a major learning have received it when we bought the place. experience for me, not only in shooting for The little gate is part of what propelled me a commercial product, but also in having to into photography as a profession. I take many move that along. family, wedding and engagement photos on I provide family photography as a service and my place, and the gate is often requested have enjoyed this part of the business. Having as part of the image set. For my customers,
it’s a bit of a cult thing and represents all the positives of my work and love/strength and compromise in general. What professional photographic associations/clubs are you a member of? I am a member of the AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photographers) which is the only ACCC recognised body in Australia. Photography is a largely unregulated industry in Australia. I am part of the AIPP as an extra level of confidence, as you can’t be a member without the quality of your work being tested, along with the fact you are a full-time professional. I have been a judge for a number of photography competitions in the region and have given talks and practical lessons for private people and photography clubs. Left to your own devices, with free time and a camera in hand, what would be most likely to photograph? Easy: my family going about their day to day life and on holidays etc. As with my customers, I can’t think of anything more important than making memories of my family just being them. I love taking photos of people who don’t usually get their photo taken, someone with real character, an image that connects with their eyes and soul. What’s the best way to go about contacting you or to see more examples of your work? I have a large number of real customer galleries that you can go through to get a good idea of my style. They are found in the “Client Area” of my website. Just go to the menu tab. There are other images generally on my website, but the client section shows many weddings and other jobs, along with all the images. Website: www.andrewpearsonphotography. com.au/ Thanks Andrew. New England focus. 31