Ira & Jarrod
“Jarrod, you were my first love... and now, as my husband, you will be my last.”
Parnell, Auckland
There really is no better feedback than someone seeing you in action, watching your film, and then sending you a text message one quiet Sunday evening with hopes that you might be free to video their own wedding… just days away. Thank goodness we were! Because what a beautiful experience to get to know this lovely couple.
Ira and Jarrod were married on a winter’s day at the Crown Range Lounge in Parnell. Ordinarily a bar + intimate venue for live music, it was the perfect place for their family and food-orientated celebration. Cosy personified - think mulled wine, candlelight, and one long table for everyone to feast at.
Prior to their ceremony, Ira and Jarrod each got ready with their immediate families (so many gorgeous moments captured for them!), before having a ‘First Look’ outside the old Parnell library. Along with their extremely lovely photographers - Mala Photography (with Shelton Leong second shooting) - we then wandered some of Parnell’s urban streets and enjoyed the endless giggles from these two lovebirds, before heading to their marriage ceremony.
In a heartfelt ceremony that included Hindu wedding rituals - such as the placement of flower garlands on one another, and the ‘Seven Steps’ - Ira and Jarrod then celebrated their marriage with group photography, delicious food, and the most moving speeches from their parents & each other.
Later in the evening they were joined by more friends, for cake, and dancing. Ira and Jarrod remind me what matters most in life: the people we share it with.
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“Hayley, I just wanted to reach out to say a HUGE thank you to you and Nick for being part of our special day. We had such a fun time with you and felt so comfortable and at ease with you videoing us. Your creative eye and enthusiasm will result in wonderful videos, we’ve seen this with Nadia and James’ Wedding video already! We’re so excited to see them!”