Jess & Jake
Port Elliot Memorial Gardens Wedding

I’m pleased to present the wedding of Jess and Jake which took place in the Port Elliot Memorial Gardens during a very busy weekend during October! I say very busy as SvenStudios managed to cover 3 weddings this weekend, with the wedding of Jess and Jake here photographed by Ross Daly, and editing done by yours truly.

Preparation

Jess and Jake were being prepared at McCracken Country club which boasts a magnificent view overlooking the golf fairway and a lovely intimate reception center. Ross was caught up with preparations on the day so saw himself walking in between rooms, taking photos of both Jess and Jake in turn.

Smiling bride

Bride

Wedding dress

Back of wedding dress

Engagement ring

Makeup

Wedding shoes

Bride and maid of honour

Watch

Best Man

Groom

Best Man

Groom and Best Man

Port Elliot Memorial Gardens wedding ceremony

During World War 1, Port Elliot was a place of recreation for soldiers on leave. The gardens were originally established as a community project for soldiers, and then officially dedicated as a Soldier’s memorial after the planting of the memorial trees lining the park. The trees were planted in a tribute to the local soldier’s contribution and includes a tree planted to fallen New Zealand soldiers. The Park also now includes trees planted in commemoration of Australian soldiers involved in other conflicts as well, with 24 bronze plaques dedicated in May 2012.

Maid of Honour

Groom looking nervous

Holding Hands

Port Elliot Memorial Gardens wedding

Holding wedding ring

Wedding Certificate kiss

Blushing Bride

Glamour Photos

After the wedding ceremony, Ross, along with Jess and Jake’s videographers led the couple around the Port Elliot Memorial Gardens for some glamour shots. The gardens provide for a wide range of different backdrops, including weaving paths through flowerbeds, huge lining trees and even a beach scene.

All smiles

Sitting on a bench

Walking in the garden

Going for a walk

Looking out the trees

Kissing amongst the roses

Walking in the garden

Sitting on a bench

McCracken Country Club wedding reception

The McCracken Country Club always puts on a good fare at a wedding. Their function room overlooks the country club’s fairway and is spacious enough to host a decent sized wedding party without feeling too cavernous. I hadn’t been back to McCracken since I was the wedding photographer at a wedding last new year’s eve, so I was a little envious of Ross!