Taya & Richard

21st October, 2023

Captured by Hungry Hearts

“the day was just too good to be true”

T & R

Taya’s Morning

Taya chose to get ready offsite where her and her bridesmaids had ample time to sit, talk, sip on champagne and enjoy the calm before the chaos.

Her two fur baby’s joined her for family photos and her bridesmaids gifted her with a personalised scrapbook filled with sentimental messages and photos.

It was a morning of, love, joy and pure bliss.

Rich’s Morning

Rich chose to spend the morning onsite in the games room with his groomsmen by his side.

It was a relaxed morning filled with anticipation, cold beers, and a lot of excitement.

And to make the morning even more special, Rich received a gift from Taya - a watch to wear on his wedding day.

A bride in a strapless wedding gown with high slit, surrounded by four women holding bouquets, laughing and assisting her in a nicely decorated room.
Four people, two women and two men, in a social setting, smiling and holding drinks, with a pool table and television in the background.

A garden wedding with a hint of sparkle… guests arrived in a glitz and glamour dress code to embark on a day filled with celebration.

Their ceremony was uniquely them — heartfelt, personal and filled with moments that had everyone smiling (and tearing up).

As the afternoon unfolded, guests sipped cocktails in the sunlit gardens while Taya and Rich slipped away for a quiet drive through the Hunter in a vintage car, just the two of them soaking in their first moments as newlyweds before re-joining the party.

“Everyone stumbled in from the 33 degree heat and our wedding reception commenced.

Filled with little pockets of personality from dear friends and family, we laughed, we cried, we ate our body weight in truffle and we had the most incredible time. ”
Wedding event sign for Taya and Richard, scheduled on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Keystone Estate, Hunter Valley, featuring musical notes, a grand piano, and a saxophone illustration.
Floral arrangement with white and green flowers and dark leaves against a white wall.
Bride and groom exchanging vows at wedding ceremony with floral backdrop.
A floral arrangement of white and cream flowers with dark green and purple leaves, hanging from the ceiling against a white interior wall.
A newlywed couple smiling and leaning close to each other outdoors surrounded by white flowers and green foliage. The bride is holding a bouquet and wearing a strapless white dress with a slit, while the groom is in a black tuxedo with a bow tie.
A red vintage Alfa Romeo convertible with a license plate reading ABD-222, parked on a dirt road, with a couple inside sharing a kiss, surrounded by a scenic landscape of trees and mountains.
A seating chart at a wedding or event with a sign that says 'Take Your Seat'. The chart is decorated with illustrations of a champagne bottle pouring into a glass and a starry night sky with the phrase 'Our Stars Aligned'. There are white roses, disc
Elegant banquet table set with candles, flowers, and glassware, decorated with a black and white theme, in front of an abstract black and white floral artwork.
“getting all our favourite people in a room together to celebrate your love is one of the most incredible experiences of your life”
A black and white photo of a couple dancing outdoors. The man in a tuxedo is holding the woman's hand, and she is wearing a strapless dress with her hair styled up.
Blurry black-and-white photo of a man in a tuxedo and a woman in a strapless dress holding hands, outdoors with trees and a lattice structure in the background.
Black and white photo of a couple kissing, with the woman wearing a strapless dress and the man in a suit, behind a fence.

Let's Jazz Things Up

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Let's Jazz Things Up *

A dream of Taya’s was to have a jazz band at her wedding and on their first date (completely unprompted) Rich said “at my wedding I want a jazz band”.

From that moment, Taya knew Rich was the one.

So it was no surprise that they converted the reception room into a New York inspired jazz bar!

Think - classic jazz band, espresso martinis, bar seating, disco balls and of course a late night round of mini burgers.

A male singer in a tuxedo performing on stage with a vintage microphone, accompanied by a jazz band with a drummer and a trumpet player, all dressed formally in black suits and bow ties, under dim red lighting.
A couple in formal attire laughing and dancing next to a red vehicle at night.
A close-up of a cocktail being served from a tap, with a decorative glass on a bar counter and other glasses nearby.
A black divider or wall with illuminated white text that says "LET'S JAZZ THINGS UP" in a ballroom or event space with dim lighting and red and purple accent lights.
Four pink disco balls hanging amid pink flowers, reflecting light with mosaic-like patterns.
A couple dancing at a celebration, holding hands and smiling, with confetti falling around them in a black and white photo.
A couple holding hands, dressed in formal attire, with the woman's leg extended, revealing a high-heeled sandal, during a dance or special event.
A couple dancing and smiling at a wedding reception with a live band performing in the background.
Man in a tuxedo holding a glass of red wine, standing in front of a vintage microphone on stage.
A person in a tuxedo holding a slider bun, another person in black attire holding a tray with small sliders, and a woman in black serving others at a social event.
Close-up of a person playing a double bass, illuminated by pink and purple stage lights.
A woman and a man share a kiss at a celebration, surrounded by friends clapping and smiling, with confetti on the floor.

Vendors

Venue - Greystone Estate

Photographer - Hungry Hearts

Florist - Francis Floristry

Videographer - Morelifefilms

Catering - Archer Catering

Celebrant - Monty King

Makeup - Makeup by Bonnie Lee

Hair - Huez Hair

Band - Breeze Jazz

Live Illustrator - Ink & Snow