Ekhidna Winery Wedding – Kelli & Ben

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  • Kelli & Ben

    Ekhidna Winery Wedding

    Through the vines

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 🙂

Putting on dress
Putting on dress
Looking out window
Smiles
Hanging the wedding dress
Engagement ring
Bed love heart
Next to window
Ekhidna Wines
Out in the sun
Looking in mirror

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.

Ekhidna Winery Wedding Ceremony
Groom patiently waiting
Vows
Holding hands
At the altar
Exchanging wedding rings
Bridal exit
Bridal party
Celebrant
First kiss
Bridal entrance

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 🙂

Walking amongst the Ekhidna Winery vines
Playing Croquet
Walking through the vineyards
In the vineyards
Amongst the olive trees
Through the vines
Amongst the olive trees
Ekhidna winery wedding
Amongst the olive trees
Under the sunlight
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.

Doggy
Smiles
Smiles
Cutting the cake
Kids having fun
Smiles
Sunset
Mobile phone snap
Wedding cake
Smiles
Smiles

  Thanks so much kelli and Ben for having me as your wedding photographer! 

Sacred Heart Church Wedding – Katie & Jakob

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  • Katie & Jakob

    Sacred Heart Church Wedding

    Semaphore Beach Sunset

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!

Men standing about
Putting on shirt
Tardis cufflinks
Putting on tie
Getting ready
Smiles
At the pub
Train
At the pub
At the pub
Putting on cufflinks
Wedding rings
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.

Smiling bride
Smiling dog
At the front door
At the front door
Girls fussing
Ladies together
Engagement ring
Dad checking the time
Dad looking on
At the front door
Girls fussing
Wedding dress
Ladies together
Wedding dress
Page boy
Girls fussing
Smiling bride

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.

Sitting out the front
Hugs
Groom’s first look
Exchanging wedding rings
Priest
Close up of flower
Wedding bands
Inside the Sacred Heart Church Semaphore
Bridal entrance
Lefevre Community Church
Smiles
Shaking hands
Smiles
Waiting groom
Sitting together
Kiss

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!

The Groomsmen
Semaphore Beach Sunset
Under Semaphore Jetty
On Crozier street
On Crozier street
Semaphore Merry-go-round
Semaphore Merry-go-round
Crozier street
Semaphore Beach Sunset
Semaphore Merry-go-round
The bridal party
Under Semaphore Jetty
On the Semaphore Jetty
Walking along the sand dunes
In the middle of Crozier Street
Walking along the sand dunes
Crozier street
Semaphore Beach Sunset
Walking along the sand dunes
Wedding bands on hands
Semaphore Beach Sunset
Semaphore Beach Sunset

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!

Conga line!
Dancing
Laughing
Wedding singer
First dance
Holding the little one
Guest gift
Guys having fun
Smiles
Dancing
Drinking
Entrance
Wedding cake
Cutting the cake
The Palais
Dancing
Bouquet toss
In streamers
In streamers

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!

Sferas Reception Center Wedding – Liz & Dan

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  • Katie & Jakob

    Sacred Heart Church Wedding

    Semaphore Beach Sunset

The Sferas Reception Center was the backdrop for Liz and Dan’s family oriented wedding on a sunny day in early November. They made use of Sfera’s little on-site chapel and went for a walk in the nearby reserve for their photos before retiring to the Starlight room also at Sferas for their raucous reception party! The dance floor was hardly seen all night!

Preparation

Before the big day though, Dan and his boys got ready at the family house, along with Dan’s beloved dogs who wanted to be in all the photos too! Once the boys were dressed we went for a bit of a walk around a nearby park for some glamour photos while looking all smart 🙂

About to walk out the door
Walking around
Wedding rings
Photo with dogs
Putting on jacket
Walking around
Photo with dogs
Helping get ready
Puppy dogs 🙂
Putting on jacket
Out and about

Liz and her bridal party were being prepared in a room at the Largs Bay hotel. I always love heading here for preparation photos as the historic nature of the hotel is a fantastic backdrop for preparation photos, and allow for some grand scenes both on the balcony,. and using the awesome staircase rising through the middle of the building.

Wedding dress
On the balcony
Lacing up dress
Lacing up dress
Lacing up dress
Helping put on dress
On the staircase
Standing in doorway
In a mirror
Smiles
Wedding shoes
Helping get ready
Smiles
Engagement ring
All ready to go
Looking in mirror

Sferas Reception Center Wedding Ceremony

The Sferas Reception Center’s little on site chapel is large enough for small to medium sized congregations, and for Liz and Dan’s family oriented ceremony, it was the perfect size. As it was a nice, sunny day the little room was illuminated beautifully and the sweet little ceremony was over before I’m sure they knew it! 😀

Vows
Groom’s first look
Bridal exit
Holding hands
Bridal entrance
Sferas Reception Center Wedding Ceremony
Best man and the rings
Holding hands
Exchanging wedding rings
Signing the registry
Closeup of groom’s flower
Holding hands
First kiss
Groom waiting

Glamour Photos

Once the family photos were out of the way, we began the glamour photos by having the bridal party follow us through the manicured gardens right next door to the Sferas Reception Center, before heading across the road to the nearby reserve, where it’s turning out to be one of my favourite trees for having wedding photos shot under! There’s a huge, wonderfully shaped weeping willow right across the road, a short walk away from Sferas that I just love using whenever I’m shooting a wedding in the area!

Kissing under a tree
Inside a weeping willow
With the bridal party
Garden
Kisses
Inside a weeping willow
Amongst the trees
Under another tree
Together under a tree
Inside a weeping willow
Hugs

Sferas Reception Center Wedding Reception

As I mentioned earlier, Liz and Dan’s wedding reception was a boisterous one! With the dance floor filled the entire night with family members enjoying seeing one another again on a night to celebrate! It was a bunch of fun to be a part of!

Guest dancing
Guest having fun
Wedding cake
Cutting the cake
Table setting
Gran having fun
Guests dancing
Head Table
Guest group photo
woo!
Bridal entrance
Guest having fun
Guests!
Dancing
Outside at night
First dance

My thanks go out to Liz and Dan for having me as their wedding photographer, and I hope they enjoy their photos! 😀