Groom sheds a tear during first look with bride. Candid shot captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white

Amylee & John | Oatlands House | Hunter Valley Wedding Photographer

Amylee & John | Oatlands House Wedding

What a magical day! I had original met Amylee and John at a wedding I had shot last year up in Yarramalong. It wasn’t long before we were sitting down, and chatting weddings over a beer at Low & Lofty’s, one of my favourite watering holes in Cronulla. Over this conversation I realised just how madly in love these two were, and just how fun it was going to be to shoot their Oatlands House Wedding. As a Hunter Valley Wedding Photographer, I don’t always get to make it down to Sydney for a wedding, but if I do, I want it to be just like this!

Bride and bridesmaids getting ready for wedding Captured by hunter valley wedding photographer James Whitebride getting makeup done before wedding captured by Hunter Valley Wedding Photographer James WhiteBrooke Brianna finishing brides makeup before wedding captured by candid hunter valley wedding photographer James WhiteGrandmother and Granddaughter share special moment while bride gets ready for wedding. Candid shot captured by Hunter Valley Wedding Photographer James White bridesmaid gets hair styled before wedding captured by hunter valley wedding photographr james white

When I arrived on the day, everything was in full swing. The girls were getting all dolled up, and the champagne was flowing. The countdown was on, and everyone was feeling pumped! As the Hair and makeup began to finish up, I was informed that John had a special gift for Amylee that he had left for her. I took it up stairs, and was shortly followed by Amylee. Looking absolutely stunning, thanks the the unbelievably skilled Hair and Makeup Teams, Amylee began opening the gift. As I stared through the lens, I could see the tears begin to well up in her eyes. I still, to this day don’t know what the letter said, and I never will. But no doubt, it touched a special place in her heart.

bride opens special emotional pre-wedding gift from groom candid shot captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white Bride reads letter from groom pre-wedding making her emotional. Candid shot captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white Bride becomes emotional after reading letter from groom. Candid shot captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white

Across at the boys things were as cool and as calm as expected. The Scotch was flowing, and everyone was hydrated for the day ahead. John surely knew that he was going to geat Amylee all teary with his letter and gift, but little did he know, Amylee had a few surprises of his own. As John sat down in complete privacy, he was also brought to tears by what Amylee had written for and given him. It was very obvious that this was going to be a highly emotional day, and we were so excited to capture it.

grooms shoes and jewelery detqail shots captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white Groomsman helping Groom dress and put on bowtie before the wedding. Candid image captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james whiteGroom adding special details to wedding suit jacket pocket captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james whitegroom opens pre-wedding gift from bride and becomes emotional. Captured by candid hunter valley wedding photographer james white Groomsmen and Groom line up outside home on way to wedding. Captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white Groom sitting in Lamborghini heading to Oatlands House wedding. Captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white

Before the ceremony got underway, the Bride and Groom had decided to do a First Look. I helped get John in place, as Amylee walked in behind him. You could feel the emotion in the air as John tried to hold back his tears. I counted down, and on 3, John turned around. Such a beautiful moment as he was overwhelmed with emotion at the sight of his stunning bride. The embrace was genuinely a special one, as the couple shared a few words between them. Somehow, Amylee held it together, perhaps because she did not want to ruin her makeup! This was thew perfect pre-amble to the ceremony, we gave them a few minutes together, alone, and then headed for the ceremony. The big show was finally upon them!

Bride enters courtyard for first look as groom faces the other way. Captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white brides sheds a tear after first look with groom before wedding ceremony. Captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james whitebride wipes tears off grooms face during first look candid shot captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white Groom sheds a tear during first look with bride. Candid shot captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white bride shows groom special details after first look at oatlands house wedding. Captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white Groom shows bride sentimental jewelry in jacket pocket during first look. Captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white

The ceremony was absolutely beautiful, its beauty added to by the presence of Amylee and John’s beautiful daughter, and adorable fur baby. This was no traditional ceremony, full of jokes, full of laughter, and even some tears. Oatlands house really provided the perfect setting for these two to get hitched. One thing about Oatlands house is how diverse and varied the settings it offers is. No need to go off site for bridal portraits, everything you could want is at your fingertips. Having already worked with the bride and groom at their engagement photoshoot, I knew exactly what I was going to do to get the best from them. Did I succeed? I think so! Just take a look for yourself at how amazing they looked. Even their fur baby looked smart with his little bow-tie!

bride walks down aisle with father and sees groom for the first time. captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white Groom sees bride for first time as she walks down aisle with father captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white bride and grooms dog gets excited at wedding ceremony. Candid shot captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white Groom shares special moment with daughter at wedding ceremony captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white bride and bridesmaids being silly during bridal portraits captured by candid hunter valley wedding photographer james white beautiful sunset behind bride and groom who share a kiss during portrait session at wedding. Captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white bride and groom share a slow kiss on staircase during wedding captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white

From here on out, and Oatlands House Wedding is all about fun, and fun is what they delivered! The rest of the night is exactly how you would expect a hybrid Italian-Hungarian wedding to be…full of dancing and drinking (but only the good stuff)! But before that all kicked off, Oatlands House had one last surprise for everyone. Amylee and John were then introduced for the first dance, and what unfolded next was simply magical. A combination of fog and fireworks really set the tone for this first dance. But nothing, and I mean nothing, could distract John and Amylee from one another. Shortly after the rest of the friends and family joined in on the dancefloor to really ramp up the celebrations, and there was no looking back from there.

Beautiful wedding cake with cake topper and bride and grooms names captured by hunter valley wedding photographr bride and groom embrace for a kiss surrounded by fireworks on the dancefloor captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white Oatlands House Wedding dancefloor in full action during wedding. Candid shot captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white groom dancing on the dancefloor to the YMCA song. Captured by Hunter Valley wedding photographer james white Dancefloor going off at Oatlands House Wedding captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white

Before the night was over, we stepped outside one last time, to give Amylee and John a chance to reflect on the day. It was so lovely to have this opportunity to just sit and hear what they had to say about the day and how much they had enjoyed themselves. I have no doubt in my mind that these two were made for one another. I am already looking forward to the future working with them and their adorable daughter!

bride and maid of honour share a special moment with brides daughter towards the end of the wedding captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white Groom and groomsmen smoking cigars outside reception at the end of the wedding captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white bride and groom share late night kiss outside wedding reception under the stars. Captured by hunter valley wedding photographer james white

To check out a more expansive gallery from this day, head to Amylee & Johns Wedding Gallery. Let me know what you think down below by leaving as comment, or get in touch if you have any wedding related inquiries you wish to chat about.
Photography – James White Photography
Hair Stylist – EVA Hair and Makeup 
Styling – Fleur Events
Pet Assistant – Wedding Paws
Videographer – Famepark Studios
Cake Topper – Delight In Me Designs

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