Jiayi & Sam
Mollydooker Wines Wedding

Jiayi and Sam held their Mollydooker wines wedding on a rather windy and overcast day, but that certainly diddnt dampen the feeling and love between these two, and all involved! The day was full of fun – and often crazy times, and the weather even opened up for some spectacular shots later on in the day!

Mollydooker wines was a new wedding venue for me, so I was very much looking forward to covering Jiayi and Sam’s wedding there, and what a spot it is! Rolling hills, beautiful trees and a cozy little reception hall!

Before the ceremony

I began my wedding photography coverage at Mollydooker wines itself, capturing the arrival of Sam and his entourage where they quickly got ready by putting on their buttionare and having a few photos with each other before Jiayi and her bridal party arrived.

Sam was in two minds right up to the beginning of their wedding ceremony as to whether or not to hold the ceremony outside. As it turned out he decided to hold the ceremony inside due to the blustery winds and the rain clouds threatening to drench everyone outside.

Jiayi was prepared in a back office room at Mollydooker wines, out of the way of prying eyes of her groom to be – which we had to make sure he wouldnt ruin the surpise as he would often try to see her! I think we managed though 🙂

Selfy with the groom

Hugging guests

Groomsman putting on grooms flower

Groom and his boys having fun

Bride getting ready at Mollydooker wines

Smiling bride in small room

Bride looking through door

Bride walking down corridor at Mollydooker wines

Mollydooker Wines Wedding

Jiayi and Sam’s Mollydooker wines wedding took place in the winery’s reception area, which was not to plan due to the weather. The change in venue caused a bit of a fuss with the Mollydooker wines staff having to clear out the area of regular lunchtime guests in time for the ceremony to take place! But they did an admirable job!

Jiayi and Sam’s ceremony was a short and simple affair with some small in jokes here and there, this coupled with the close proximity of all their guests made the whole ceremony a delight to be a part of!

Smiling groom at bride walking

bride walking towards ceremony

Groom seeing bride walk down aisle

Bride and groom holding hands at Mollydooker wines wedding

Mollydooker wines wedding ceremony

Smiling bride during her ceremony

Smiling groom during his ceremony

Bride and groom sharing a moment during the ceremony

Exchanging wedding rings at Mollydooker wines

Laughing while exchanging rings

First kiss at Mollidooker wines wedding

Kiss on the cheek from groom

Glamour Shoot

After the formailities were out of the way, including the mandatory family photos we went for a walk out and about the Mollydooker Wines grounds to make good use of the sun now peeking out of the clouds that earlier had earlier threatened the ceremony.

The vineyard was a favourite of mine with the large, broad grape leaves and unkeptness of the foliage making a perfect frame for some intimate portraits of Jiayi and Sam!

I also loved the rolling grassy hill to the rear of the reception area which coupled with the poor weather made for some very moody shots!

I had a blast taking photos despite the poor weather! Just goes to show that if you do have poor weather at your wedding there is always a silver lining – in this case some awesome atmosphere to create lovely photos!

Bride and groom in the vineyard

Bumping heads in the vineyard

Cuddles in the vineyard

Bride and groom in the sunny vineyard

Engagement ring amongst the bouquet

Laughing bride and groom in the vineyard

Moody weather at Mollydooker WInery

Bride and groom under a tree at Mollydooker wines

Brids fly in the background

Mollydooker wines wedding photo

Mollydooker winery wedding photo 2

Close up of bridal bouquet in hand

Bride and groom leaning on gum tree

bride and groom holding one another in the Mollydooker Wines vineyard

bride and groom holding one another in the Mollydooker Wines vineyard in the sun

sunny vineyard photo at Mollydooker wines

bride an dgroom walking towards sun in vineyard

Bride and groom sharing icecream

Bridal party on steps

Groom lifting up bride at sunset

bride and groom walking away from sunset

Sun peeking through bride and groom

Hugs in the sunset light

Mollydooker Winery wedding photo

Mollydooker Winery wedding photos

bride and groom in vineyard at night

Mollydooker Wines Wedding Reception

The Mollydooker Wines wedding reception area is a modern space but still sports a rustic feel due to it’s wooden features and surrounding windows that look out over the winery’s grounds.

The space was full for Jiayi and Sam’s sit down reception complete with heartfelt speeches and excited guests.