Ekhidna Winery Wedding – Kelli & Ben
It was a beautiful day for Kelli and Ben’s wedding at the Ekhidna Winery in Mclaren Vale. Their wedding ceremony was a bit later in the day so that, despite me only being with them for 3 hours as their wedding photographer, I was still able to make the most of the amazing light that presented itself during the later periods of the day for some great shots!
Preparation
Kelli and her bridal party were being prepared in the bed and breakfast directly next door to the Ekhidna Winery, so it was a very convenient walk in between the two locations once they were done getting ready for the ceremony. The morning was jovial, with the girls all having a blast as they were getting ready – very little in the way of nerves were visible 🙂
Next to window
Engagement ring
Looking in mirror
Putting on dress
Ekhidna Wines
Putting on dress
Looking out window
Smiles
Bed love heart
Hanging the wedding dress
Out in the sun
Ekhidna Winery Wedding Ceremony
Ben was standing out the front of the congregation, waiting for the slightly late bridal party having a bit of fun with his entourage of groomsmen. It was great to see the groomsmen making light of the time before the ceremony as it allowed Ben to relax a bit and help their little boy run about getting the flower petals ready to distribute amongst their guests. The ceremony itself took place overlooking the lovely vineyards out the back of the Ekhidna Winery cellar door, in beautiful mid afternoon light with just a touch of wind which blew the white shawl over the arbour nicely.
Exchanging wedding rings
Ekhidna Winery Wedding Ceremony
Holding hands
Bridal exit
First kiss
Bridal party
Celebrant
Groom patiently waiting
At the altar
Bridal entrance
Vows
Glamour Photos
Once the whole group photo was done with the drone, we first head back to the bed and breakfast where Kelli was being prepared for some group shots with the whole bridal party – there was some lovely trees there that I wanted to use 🙂 We then head back to use the vineyards and finally drove into Mclaren Vale to utilize the Olive grove along the main street to take a shot I’ve a little bit famous for 🙂
In the vineyards
Under the sunlight
Playing Croquet
Amongst the olive trees
Through the vines
Amongst the olive trees
Walking amongst the Ekhidna Winery vines
Ekhidna winery wedding
Walking through the vineyards
Amongst the olive trees
Amongst the olive trees
Ekhidna Winery Wedding Reception
Once the glamour shots were done, we head back to the Winery for Kelli and Ben’s reception where we did the group family photos and generally had a nice party! I noticed however that there was a stunning sunset brewing, so luckily I was able to draw Kelli and Ben outside for a bit to utilize it! Using the drone and getting above the Ekhidna winery vineyards always creates a special shot and it’s a huge drawcard for the venue.
Smiles
Cutting the cake
Mobile phone snap
Sunset
Smiles
Smiles
Wedding cake
Kids having fun
Smiles
Smiles
Doggy
Thanks so much kelli and Ben for having me as your wedding photographer!
Sacred Heart Church Wedding – Katie & Jakob
OK, this wedding turned out to be an absolutely stunning day, beautiful people, an organised – well thought out timeline, amazing locations and topped off with the most incredible sunset which Katie and Jakob were more than keen on heading out to use! The Sacred Heart Church in Semaphore was the historic venue of their ceremony, while we head out to Port Adelaide’s famed Crozier Street, and the Semaphore Jetty for some beautiful glamour photos before retiring to the Palais for their reception. I was lucky enough to be asked to be their wedding photographer for their entire day and I’m so pleased they did! I’ve provided them with almost 800(!) photos from their day which is about 150 more than usual just because it was such an awesome day!
Preparation
Jakob had an unusual request to begin the day at his local pub, sharing a beer with his groomsmen at the crack of dawn for some photos which was a great way to shake off any nerves and have some fun with is boys before starting to get dressed back at his parent’s house. The entire morning was jovial and if Jakob was feeling any nerves, he didn’t show it!
Train
At the pub
Smiles
Getting ready
Putting on cufflinks
Men standing about
At the pub
Putting on shirt
Putting on tie
Tardis cufflinks
Wedding rings
At the pub
Help with the tie
Katie and her entourage were being prepared at a house a short distance away, perfectly suited for taking photos as the walls were painted with a neutral grey and was just a stunning house overall! Katie and her ladies were a bit late in getting there as her makeup artist was on the other side of the city, so putting on the dresses and putting the finishing touches was a little rushed before heading out – but we got it all done.
At the front door
At the front door
Engagement ring
Girls fussing
Smiling bride
Wedding dress
Ladies together
Dad checking the time
Smiling bride
Wedding dress
Ladies together
Girls fussing
Page boy
At the front door
Dad looking on
Girls fussing
Smiling dog
Sacred Heart Church Wedding Ceremony
The Sacred Heart Church is a stunning historic Catholic church located nearby the beach front of Semaphore. It’s a huge church with ample room for hundreds of people and even enough room for me as a wedding photographer to walk about and not get in anyone’s way – despite the Priest’s concerns 😛 Katie and Jakob’s ceremony was a traditional Catholic one, taking around 50 minutes to complete finishing with the two of them walking back down the aisle while hugging and kissing everyone on the way out.
Close up of flower
Sitting together
Exchanging wedding rings
Wedding bands
Shaking hands
Groom’s first look
Kiss
Waiting groom
Hugs
Sitting out the front
Smiles
Bridal entrance
Priest
Smiles
Inside the Fevre Community Church
Lefevre Community Church
Glamour Photos
For glamour photos, I was super excited to hear that Katie had booked the Semaphore Merry-go-round for a photo session! I had always wanted to shoot a wedding there, and I enjoyed myself immensely! We also used the Semaphore jetty onf beachfront of course, while also venturing to the famed Crozier Street Wool sheds in Port Adelaide for a more industrial look – just to add variety to their photos. During their reception the most incredible sunset appeared over the Semaphore foreshore so both myself and their videographer had an absolute ball capturing them in front of it!
Semaphore Merry-go-round
The bridal party
Under Semaphore Jetty
Walking along the sand dunes
On the Semaphore Jetty
Under Semaphore Jetty
Crozier street
Crozier street
Wedding bands on hands
Walking along the sand dunes
Semaphore Beach Sunset
Walking along the sand dunes
In the middle of Crozier Street
The Groomsmen
Semaphore Merry-go-round
Semaphore Beach Sunset
Semaphore Beach Sunset
Semaphore Beach Sunset
On Crozier street
Semaphore Beach Sunset
Semaphore Merry-go-round
On Crozier street
The Palias Wedding Reception
The Palais on the Semaphore foreshore was the venue for Katie and Jakob’s wedding reception. I love this place, it’s a beautifully cozy half tent, half shed area dressed up as a lovely event hall suitable for mid to large parties. A live band was on site and the entire night was a blast to be a part of due to their fun loving guests!
Drinking
First dance
Holding the little one
Cutting the cake
Guest gift
Dancing
Conga line!
Wedding cake
Laughing
In streamers
Dancing
Dancing
The Palais
Bouquet toss
Smiles
In streamers
Wedding singer
Guys having fun
Entrance
Thanks so much to Katie and Jakob for having me as their wedding photographer! I hope they enjoy their photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!
