Angelaa Joseph

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Angelaa & Joseph

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Some fall in love and it’s smooth sailing from there on end – and then there’s Angelaa and Joseph...

They first met each other in 2015 at their workplace in Kmart. Then eight months later, when Joseph opened a Kmart store, Angelaa was hand picked to join his team. And that’s where the smooth sailing took a detour into choppy waters! Many arguments arose due to differing opinions on business related issues. Somehow, amidst the arguments and flared tempers, they managed to fall in love with each other, despite their feisty work relationship. As their personal relationship progressed and they found themselves becoming ever closer over time, Joseph found himself secretly making plans for a romantic proposal. It happened on a random Monday night. He led a blindfolded Angelaa to a room filled with candles and flowers and had her read a romantic letter he had written to her. It started with, “you have a week off work!” He then bundled her into the car and they drove to an undisclosed romantic destination. It was about an hour into their trip that he offered her a second romantic letter, this time outlining their destination – a cabin in the clouds in the Hunter Valley!

The next day another letter, the third, this time giving details of their hot air balloon trip planned for the next day. Once they were high up in the hot air balloon, Joseph’s romantic surprises were about to culminate in the biggest surprise of them all. He had organised a proposal sign below them, asking the big question, but somehow Angelaa got distracted by the pilot descending, and without her reading glasses, couldn’t read the sign! It didn’t go quite to plan, but he steered it back on track and managed to propose to her while they were still in the sky. With Joseph’s two daughters, their wedding was always going to be about family. So the celebrant they would choose was given high priority, as was the photographer who would capture all of the special moments of their day. Using a combination of wedding planning tools, including attending Your Local Wedding Guide Canberra Expo, Angelaa and Joseph found Melissa, who was to be their photographer. “(We) could not have picked any better. Mel is extremely kind, happy, understanding, and goes above and beyond to make your special day about you,” says Angelaa adding, “and there was ALWAYS JUST ONE MORE PHOTO! Her attention to detail was on point and couldn’t be faulted.” Their chosen celebrant, Once Upon a Forbes – Nicholas Forbes, helped with multiple wedding rehearsals, managed to keep the bridal party cool, calm and collected, and most importantly, helped to create a personalised ceremony to combine their new blended family comprising Angelaa, Joseph, Leola and Sofia. Their ceremony was particularly touching, with a sand ceremony and a family certificate for each of them to sign. Angelaa also gave a speech and gifted the girls with a heart shaped locket with a photo of herself and the girls inside, with “Always & Forever” engraved on the back. She says, “I wanted to do something with my two step daughters that would be special for us as it is a big part of their life too. So I decided to arrive in a helicopter and take them with me. We had a 30 minute flight over Canberra until we arrived at the wedding. The girls were so excited! Something they will never forget.” Unable to have any pre-wedding celebrations due to COVID, they made do with a lovely small dinner with their parents and wedding party. Their guests were also limited to fifty, with only one guest from Queensland due to border restrictions. Pialligo Estate was chosen as their ceremony and reception venue, and was the perfect location for their special day. “We got our dream location!” cries Angelaa.

Always & Forever

They had to meticulously plan the timing perfectly as the Orchids in the field only bloom for three weeks in the year! With fire-pits and outdoor games, guests loved the relaxing environment – and the mouth watering menu! Angelaa, wearing a gorgeous wedding gown from Angelic Inspirations, and Joseph, in his customised suit, enjoyed every minute of their Rustic Chic, Always & Forever themed wedding. Some guests said they had never been to such an emotionally beautiful wedding where everyone was in tears at least once. In fact, both her and Joseph saw each other cry throughout the whole ceremony also. After a beautiful, emotionally charged wedding, they left the reception with a sparkler send off , and spent their first night at the Rex Hotel. Unable to travel overseas, they decided to postpone their honeymoon for now and instead took three weeks off to spend some time building extensions on the family farm. “Figured we didn’t kill each other during the wedding so we thought we would put our skills to the test and start building, surprisingly survived” she laughs.

Angelaa’s wedding advice: Keep calm and don’t let the little things get to you. The main goal is you and your partner end up at the alter and live happily ever after. You will know when to say “YES to the Dress!” Don’t let others decide for you.

Final comments: Always & Forever. “We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.” Dr. Suess.

Wedding Date: 19th September 2020 • Theme: Rustic Chic, Always & Forever • Number of Guests: 50 • Wedding Song/Dance: “Marry Me” by Thomas Rhett (lyrics changed to “she DOES want to marry me”) • Bonding Ceremony: “Ground Up” by Dan and Shay • Signing song: “Love Me Like You Do” by Ellie Goulding • Cake Cutting song: “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri • Flower toss song: “Single Ladies” by Beyonce | Garter removal and toss song: “Pony” by Ginuwine • First Dance: “Flashlight” by Jessie J • Sparkler Exit song: “Firework” by Katy Perry • Photographer: A Shot Above the Rest Photography – Melissa Flanagan • Bridal Gown: Angelic Inspirations • Bridesmaids Dresses: City Chic • Rings: Michael Hill Jewellers • Hair: Hairdresser – Face Frame Mobile Hair Studio. Stylist – Infinite Hairstyling • Makeup: Angela Marshall • Groom’s Suit: Black Tie By Xavier • Groomsmen’s Suits: Black Tie By Xavier • Wedding Stylist: Bride, Nickey Williams (Aunty), Rhonda Connaughton (Mother of the Groom) • Ceremony: Pialligo Estate – Orchid Field • Wedding Coordinator: Pialligo Estate – Keisha McDougall • Celebrant: Once Upon A Forbes – Nicholas Forbes • Reception: Pialligo Estate – The Fields • Entertainment: Ryan David (Live Musician, DJ and MC) • Florist: Just Fake It Bouquets • Cake: Vanilla and Blossom Cake Design • Bomboniere/Favours: Personalised Favours – Engraved shot glasses with “Always & Forever, Angelaa & Joseph, 19/09/2020” • Unique Extras: Drop heart guestbook, engraved cake serving set “Always & Forever”, Sparkler send off • Transport: OneCall Heli – Bride and two flower girls | Valley Limousines – Groom party and Bride party separate | Shuttle bus and golf buggy for guests at Pialligo

PHOTOGRAPHY

Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning your wedding. Whoever you choose will be in charge of creating lasting memories of your special day, so take into account the style, special effects and quality of the photographs you would like. Your photography requirements are unique, so it is important to choose a photographer that reflects your personal style and meets your wedding needs.

PHOTOGRAPHY trends

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RELAXED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Candid style shots are still popular with couples leaning towards a more authentic look to their photos - less formal, posed type shots and more relaxed, natural, free form images.

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NATURAL ENVIRONMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Taking advantage of the natural beauty surrounding them, photographers are creating some breathtaking photos for weddings. With these shots, the couple are captured within a setting that shows them to be a small part of a much larger environment. This connection with nature produces powerfully emotive images. Couples are also taking advantage of Drones to capture stunning aerial shots of them in the Natural Environment from a whole different perspective.

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PHOTOGRAPHY trends

The first look is still a popular trend where couples meet up before their ceremony. The sense of anticipation makes for emotional, powerful and natural pre-wedding photos.

The father-daughter first look is also popular with those who share that special bond with their dad.

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SAME DAY EDITS

Same day edits offer entertainment at your reception for your guests. They will love watching a slideshow of the day! Just make sure that your photographer doesn’t miss out on good photo opportunities due to being busy making the slideshow. If more than one photographer is shooting your wedding, then there will be no need for concern. It’s a great idea as long as the important stuff on the day is still being captured.

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