Alex & Jason
Coriole Vineyard Wedding

Alex and Jason travelled from Victoria in order to hold their wedding at the glorious Coriole Vineyard in Mclaren Vale. The day turned out to be a absolutely stunning, sunny day filled with loving people at a marvellous location. The Coriole Vineyard has always been a favourite of mine as the location offers a wonderful variety of locations to take photos.

Preparation

The day started with the photographing of the groom and his groomsmen. As usual I was a little early so I surprised Jason a bit as he was still lounging about in his dressing gown but that’s great as I managed to capture all aspects of the boys getting ready.

Hanging shirt

Getting ready

Putting on tie

Wedding rings

Putting on tie

Best man

Both Jason and Alex were being prepared at a nearby bed and breakfast, but in separate bungalows. The setting provided for some beautiful light seeping through the windows. When Alex arrived from having her hair done, I diddn;t have to try too hard to produce some stunningly sentimental photos of her getting ready without getting too hands-on.

Wedding dress

Dad’s first look

Engagement ring

Hugs with Mum

Bridal affects

Putting on makeup

Putting on ear rings

Coriole Vineyard Wedding Ceremony

Coriole has a number of different locations suitable for holding a wedding ceremony. Jason and Alex opted to make use of the large grassy area to the side of the main house, with the large pretty tree as the backdrop. Often people choose to use the vineyard vista as a backdrop, while yet others choose to hold their ceremony within the coriole courtyard. Just to the right of their ceremony was the wonderful vistas of Mclaren Vale.

It was a little unfortunate that during the ceremony the wind picked up quite a bit, causing Alex’s veil to blow out of her hair as she was walking up the aisle, and also caused a bit of trouble with the hair – but this diddn’t dampen any spirits! During their ceremony they held a wonderful crowning ceremony and shared a glass of wine to symbolise their binding in marriage.

Wedding ceremony

Coriole Vineyard wedding ceremony

Crown ceremony

Grooms first look

Vows

Nervous groom

First kiss

Walking back down the aisle

Laughing bride

Exchanging wedding rings

Smiling bride

Flower girl

Laughing

Dad and Bride

Walking back down the aisle

Glamour Photos

After the group photos, we walked around the Coriole vineyard for a short while, making use of the scenery for some lovely shots. It was such a sunny day that I was really trying to use it to create a sunny, ethereal feel to the photos.

Hugs with flower girl

Walking together

Sitting in tree together

Smiling through flowers

Holding each other

Standing in the Coriole Vineyard

Sitting in tree together

Waves

Amongst the vines

Kisses in the Coriole Vineyard

Standing together

Reception

Alex and Jason made use fo the newly renovated Coriole reception area for a sit-down style wedding reception. The night was complete with heartfelt speeches and a tonne of cultural dances. It was an amazing night.