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Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding photo

Burbrook Kuitpo Forest Wedding – Chelsea & James

March 28, 2022/in Wedding preview, Wedding



  • Chelsea & James

    Burbrook Kuitpo Forest Wedding

    Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding photo


I had been looking forward to Chelsea and James’ Kuitpo Forest wedding at the famed Burbrook ‘wedding tree’ as I feel as though this may well be my favourite wedding venue in all of South Australia.

My love for the forest and the wonderful lines the tree make was put on top of the perfect wedding for me as a wedding photographer as the weather was overcast (perfect for a forest setting) The people involved were amazing and everyone was super keen on any idea I had! Not to mention that Chelsea and James had some great ideas for themselves!

Preparation

Chelsea and James’ day was certainly a tour around the world! James and his groomsmen were all being prepared in a hotel room in the city, while also getting over what sounded like a big night on the Casino.

There were casino chips on the bench, and stories galore on what the boys got up to the night previously!

Wedding rings on top of shoes
Wedding rings on top of shoes
Groom looking out window with shirt
Groom looking out window with shirt
Groomsman helping with shirt
Groomsman helping with shirt
Groomsman helping with shirt cuffs
Groomsman helping with shirt cuffs
groomsman getting ready with red tie
groomsman getting ready with red tie
Groom looking at camera
Groom looking at camera
Groom standing in window
Groom standing in window
Groomsmen being cheeky
Groomsmen being cheeky

Chelsea and her bridesmaids were getting ready in a much more subdued manner in a delightful little cottage all the way out at Mt Barker. I arrvied as the last of the makeup and hair was being finalised and everyone was cooing over the cute little man as he was dressed up in a little sailor outfit.

The atmosphere was lovely and laid back right up until Chelsea really had to get going, as the drive from Mt Barker to her Kuitpo forest wedding was going to take a little longer than expected.

Engagement ring in colourful bouquet
Engagement ring in colourful bouquet
Wedding sneakers
Wedding sneakers
Bridal necklace on wood
Bridal necklace on wood
Wedding dress hanging on cottacge
Wedding dress hanging on cottacge
bridal makeup through window
bridal makeup through window
makeup through doorway
makeup through doorway
Bride reflection putting on earrings
Bride reflection putting on earrings
Bridal party fussing over gown
Bridal party fussing over gown
Bridsmaid getting a closer look
Bridsmaid getting a closer look
Bride standing alone on patio
Bride standing alone on patio
Bridal party together at front door
Bridal party together at front door

Burbrook Kuitpo Forest Wedding

Having a look around the city during and after Chelsea and James’ big day, I noticed that quite a few other wedding suppliers were posting about what a terrible downpour they had/were experiencing around Adelaide. However the Burbrook wedding tree for Chelsea and Jame’s Kuitpo forest wedding stayed dry and beautiful! At least long enough for their ceremony and glamour photos after.

The draw of having a Burbrook forest wedding is making use of the gnarley old tree that has found itself in a small clearing, surrounded by ruler-straight pine trees which makes for quite an impressve backdrop. The tree itself would not look out of place in a Harry Potter movie, and the landscape photographer in me just loves it.

Might be part of the reason why I chose this venue as my own wedding location!

Chelsea and James’ ceremony was a nice simple affair, with heartfelt vows full of personal jokes and anecdotes which ceratinly made the two of them giggle throughout. One nice touch I felt was as they exchanged their wedding bands, the celebrant had them whisper something funny into each other’s ears – which was quite entertaining!

Of course I would be remiss not to mention their spotted fur baby who also made an appearance, running down the aisle!

Groom pacing before ceremony
Groom pacing before ceremony
Bridal limo arrivng at Burbrook Forest
Bridal limo arrivng at Burbrook Forest
Bride exiting limousine
Bride exiting limousine
bride making a pose next to limousine
bride making a pose next to limousine
bride being walked down aisle with Mum
bride being walked down aisle with Mum
Groom's first look at Burbrook Kuitpo Forest wedding
Groom’s first look at Burbrook Kuitpo Forest wedding
Smiling bride at Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding
Smiling bride at Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding
Burbrook Kuitpo Forest wedding ceremony bright
Burbrook Kuitpo Forest wedding ceremony bright
bride and groom during their wedding ceremony
bride and groom during their wedding ceremony
Burbrook kuitpo forest wedding tree
Burbrook kuitpo forest wedding tree
Celebrant doing her thing during ceremony
Celebrant doing her thing during ceremony
tears during wedding ceremony
tears during wedding ceremony
Burbrook Kuitpo Forest wedding ceremony
Burbrook Kuitpo Forest wedding ceremony
Laughing bride as she listens to her grooms vows
Laughing bride as she listens to her grooms vows
Laughing groom during his vows
Laughing groom during his vows
Wedding dog
Wedding dog
bride and groom squatting during exchange of rings
bride and groom squatting during exchange of rings
First kiss at Burbrook kuitpo forest wedding
First kiss at Burbrook kuitpo forest wedding
Wedding hands on certificate
Wedding hands on certificate
Hugs all round after ceremony
Hugs all round after ceremony

Glamour Photos

As I mentioned earlier the weather and the setting of the straight pine trees with forest undergrowth is really what i feel is the perfect wedding venue for wedding photography! I love the epic nature of photos that one can achieve when walking through a place like this, and drawing attention to the bride and groom using the lines available can be amazing at a Kuitpo forest wedding.

I busted out a bit of a smoke bomb for a bit of atmosphere, and made sure to make use of Chelsea’s stunningly long veil!

Dog running toward bride and groom
Dog running toward bride and groom
Bride and groom hugging dog
Bride and groom hugging dog
Throwing bride into the air
Throwing bride into the air
bridal bouquets close
bridal bouquets close
Bridal party in at Burbrook kuitpo forest wedding
Bridal party in at Burbrook kuitpo forest wedding
Bridal party in the forest
Bridal party in the forest
Bride and groom amongst the pine trees
Bride and groom amongst the pine trees
Bridal party walking together between the pines
Bridal party walking together between the pines
Burbrook forest wedding photo
Burbrook forest wedding photo
Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding photo
Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding photo
Burbrook forest wedding photography
Burbrook forest wedding photography
Groom leading bride through forest
Groom leading bride through forest
Bride and groom together next to trees
Bride and groom together next to trees
Bride and groom through the pine trees
Bride and groom through the pine trees
Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding photography
Burbrook Kuitpo forest wedding photography

After the glamour photos in and around the Burbrook forest, the bridal party hopped into their limo and drove all the way down to Port Adelaide to make use of the SA Aviation Museum – which is a short drive away from their reception venue – the Kyrstal Function Centre.

Heading to the SA Aviation Museum for photos was certainly a first for me, and what a unique photographic experience it was! James is an avid aviator and knew people who worked at the museum, so was able to have the museum open up after hours for them – even though we were running quite a bit later than expected by this time.

Bride and groom in hollow airline
Bride and groom in hollow airline
Groomsmen on aircraft boarding stairs
Groomsmen on aircraft boarding stairs
Bride and groom boarding aircraft
Bride and groom boarding aircraft

Krystal Function Centre Wedding Reception

So to end the tour of SA, from Adelaide, to Mt Barker, their Kuitpo forest wedding ceremony to Port Adelaide, we ended up at the Krystal Function center for Chelsea and James’ reception. It’s a function venue I had not had the pleasure of visiting before, and I was quite impressed!

They have situational lighting, tailor-made to get into their photographer’s good books and an opulent surrounds, spearheaded by the head table surrounded by floor to ceiling white curtains.

Chelsea and James’ first dance was acentuated by dry ice and fireworks, while guests were certainly entertained by the MC’s games including the shoe game and a scavenger hunt – with a prize well worth winning! That prize really made for a bit of a contest.

Krystal Function centre
Krystal Function centre
Wedding cake set up at Krystal Function centre
Wedding cake set up at Krystal Function centre
bride and groom entrance to Krystal Function centre reception
bride and groom entrance to Krystal Function centre reception
Cutting the cake at Krystal function center wedding
Cutting the cake at Krystal function center wedding
Speech of best man
Speech of best man
Grooms speech at ehad table
Grooms speech at ehad table
First dance at Krystal Function Center wedding reception
First dance at Krystal Function Center wedding reception
Shoe game at Krystal function centre
Shoe game at Krystal function centre
Scavanger hunt reception game
Scavanger hunt reception game
Dessert mousse
Dessert mousse
Bouquet toss congregation
Bouquet toss congregation
After the garter toss
After the garter toss

My thanks go out to Chelsea and James for having me as their wedding photographer! And I commend them for their taste in venues! Certainly made my job that much easier!

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