Patrick & Lia
Saturday, 13 November 2027
Thank you for taking the time to chat with me about your wedding plans.
After hearing more about your day, it became clear that this is far more than a traditional wedding timeline. From the Macedonian and Greek traditions taking place across two households in the morning, through to your church ceremony, Sydney photoshoot and celebration at Linseed House, this is a wedding built around family, culture and meaningful moments.
The purpose of this proposal is to bring together everything we discussed during our planning session, highlight a few recommendations, and present the coverage options that I believe will allow you to experience, relive and preserve the day in the most meaningful way.
Your day begins long before the ceremony.
One of the biggest things that stood out from our conversation is how much meaning will already be happening in the morning.
A few opportunities worth considering.
During our conversation, a few areas stood out where thoughtful planning can help protect the flow of the day and create a more relaxed experience.
Allow the traditions to happen naturally.
With dancing, family arrivals, the shoe ceremony, bread making, the shaving tradition and the best man exchange all taking place before the ceremony, the morning will be one of the most important parts of the day. Building enough time into these moments allows them to unfold naturally rather than feeling rushed.
Plan for more than just the ceremony itself.
Between the ceremony, guest congratulations, a confetti exit and family photographs, we recommend allowing additional breathing room before moving into the photoshoot. This helps keep the day enjoyable rather than clock-driven.
Explore something unique to your day.
Rather than simply choosing a popular Sydney location, we discussed exploring more distinctive options such as Mortuary Station or other CBD locations that offer character, privacy and a stronger sense of place.
Two households. Two stories unfolding at the same time.
The morning is one of the clearest reasons we’re recommending two teams. Patrick and Lia’s preparations are not separate “getting ready” moments — they are two cultural celebrations happening in parallel.
Patrick’s Morning
Coverage begins.
Family arrivals, Macedonian shaving tradition, bread making and morning celebrations.
Best man departs for Lia’s home with the shoes.
Patrick’s morning coverage concludes before travelling to church.
Lia’s Morning
Coverage begins with Lia, her bridesmaids and immediate family.
Guests begin arriving, with dancing and bouzouki creating the atmosphere of the morning.
Parents and bridesmaids begin getting dressed.
Lia gets dressed.
Best man arrives with the shoes for the shoe tradition.
Bride reveal, family photos and more dancing with guests.
Depart for St Petka Church.
Why we're recommending two teams.
With traditions taking place simultaneously across two households, our recommendation is designed to ensure both sides of the story are captured properly from the very beginning.
Bride preparations.
Ceremony.
Congratulations.
Family photos.
Photoshoot.
Reception coverage.
Speeches.
First dance.
Dancing and celebrations through to the end of the night.
Groom preparations.
Macedonian traditions.
Ceremony support coverage.
Additional angles during photoshoot.
Reception entrance.
Speeches.
First dance and formalities.
Every wedding can be experienced in different ways.
During our conversation, we discussed not only how the day will unfold, but how you might want to revisit it afterwards.
Some experiences are designed for sharing. Others are designed for watching together. Others exist to preserve the moments that become more valuable with time.
Includes:
• Sneak Peek Film
• Highlight Film
Includes:
• Episode Film (30–40 Minutes)
Includes:
• Extended Documentary Film
• RAW Photo & Video Archive
Complete Wedding Experience
Recommended based on everything we discussed during our planning session.
Relive the excitement immediately.
Sneak Peek Film and Highlight Film for sharing with family and friends in the days after the wedding.
Relive the story.
Episode Film designed to be watched together, bringing the day into a more complete, emotional and engaging viewing experience.
Preserve the traditions and memories.
Extended Documentary Film and RAW archive to preserve the ceremony, speeches, family traditions and celebrations for future generations.
Choose how you want to relive your wedding day.
Each option includes our recommended two-team coverage structure. The difference is simply how you would like to experience the day afterwards.
Complete Wedding Experience
Sharing + Viewing + Preservation
The most complete way to experience your wedding day — combining the excitement of sharing, the emotion of a story-driven film, and the preservation of a complete documentary record.
- Sneak Peek Film
- 8-Minute Highlight Film
- Episode Film
- Extended Documentary Film
Watch The Story
Sharing + Viewing
Designed for couples who want a highly watchable and emotional retelling of the wedding day without the longer documentary edit.
- Sneak Peek Film
- 8-Minute Highlight Film
- Episode Film
Preserve Everything
Sharing + Preservation
Designed for couples who want a complete documentary record of the wedding day alongside a cinematic highlight film.
- Sneak Peek Film
- 8-Minute Highlight Film
- Extended Documentary Film
Thank you.
Patrick & Lia,
Thank you again for taking the time to walk through your wedding plans with me.
The thing that stood out most from our conversation wasn't just the venues or the timeline. It was how much of the day revolves around family, traditions and bringing everyone together.
From the celebrations taking place across both homes in the morning, through to St Petka Church, your photoshoot around Sydney, and the reception at Linseed House, this feels like the kind of wedding where the moments between the moments will matter just as much as the major events themselves.
Whatever option you choose, our goal remains the same: helping you experience the day fully, protect what matters most, and create something you'll genuinely enjoy revisiting for years to come.
I’d love to be part of it.
John Poulakis
Founder & Creative Director
CineMotive