Peter and Naziera opted to hold a very small, intimate Adelaide Botanic Park wedding in front of their 3 sons, their celebrant and myself which made for a cozy little atmosphere under the stunning moreton bay fig trees on a stunningly sunny day!
Although their Botanic Park wedding ceremony was flanked by no fewer than 3 engagement celebrations and other users of the public space, their wedding ceremony felt beautifully personal regardless!
Adelaide Botanic Park Wedding Ceremony
Peter and Naz’s tiny little ceremony – which could also be called an elopement took place on one of the larger moreton bay fig trees on parade along the Botanic Park, just north of the Adelaide Botanic Garden‘s Friendship gates.
We attempted to have as little as possible behind Peter and Naziera during their cermeony so that their photos did not have anything but the stunning beauty of the park in the background. Wasn’t always possible of course, but we tried our best!
Their ceremony was short and sweet, with two of their three sons acting as witnesses on their marriage certificate.
Three sons standing under stree
hugs before the wedding ceremony
bride looking pretty before her Botanic Park Wedding
bride and groom using the lovely tree before their wedding ceremony
Smiling groom before his Botanic Park Wedding Ceremony
Wedding celebrant arrives
Smiling bride ready to start wedding ceremony
bride and groom standing under tree during their wedding ceremony
Celebrant talking during ceremony
Botanic Park Wedding Ceremony
Smiling groom during his wedding ceremony
Adelaide Botanic Park Wedding Ceremony
Wedding cceremony under Moreton Bay Fig Tree
Shot of bride though shoulders of Sons
Sun gleaming through the foliage
Exchanging wedding rings on bent arm
Groom kissing hand of his bride
Married now!
Glamour Photos
For glamour photos, we made good use of the Botanic park’s trees, going for a little walk and trying to get the midday sun to shine through the foliage before heading into the Botanic Gardens to make use of some different backdrops.
The Moreton bay fig trees in Botanic park make for some stunning backdrops for wedding photography – I just love walking through them – particularly on sunny days such as this, the atmosphere is one of such joy and happiness when the sun plays nice!
The Adelaide Botanic Gardens as always turned it on for us, walking through we managed to make use of quite a few little spots I had grwon fond of after my many weddings I have shot through here. That being said though, the middle of the day is possibly the wost time of day to take photos through here – so I attempted to head to shadier spots to make use of the shade rather than direct sunlight.
bride and groom sitting on a bench together
Bride and groom after their Botanic Park Wedding Ceremony
bride and groom under a moreton bay fig
bride and groom headbutting one another
brige and groom cuddles
Bride and groom walking under the trees after their Botanic Park Wedding Ceremony
Bride and groom walking under the trees after their Botanic Park Wedding
Large Moreton Bay Fig trees as a backdrop to the bride and groom
Bride leaning into groom against a wall
Adelaide Botanic Gardens wedding photo
Adelaide Botanic Gardens wedding photo 2
Bride and groom amongst the foliage in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Museum of Economic Botany doorway photo
Museum of Economic Botany doorway wedding photo
bride and groom inside a tree
bride and groom enjoying the bamboo forest
Groom leading bride over a hill
Amongst the trees at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Bride and groom’s sons take center stage
Peter and Naz’s Botanic Park wedding ceremony was a delightful little outing, and I do hope they enjoy their photos!
https://i1.wp.com/svenstudios.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Botanic-Park-Wedding.jpg?fit=300%2C300&ssl=1300300Steven Duncanhttps://svenstudios.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/svenstudios-logo.jpgSteven Duncan2021-04-20 12:28:072021-04-20 12:28:07Botanic Park Wedding – Naz & Peter
It was a delightfully sunny day for Anna and Isuru’s wedding at the Adelaide Botanic Garden‘s Sunken garden wedding ceremony venue with a small group of close friends and family in person, and plenty watching a livestream! (When Isuru’s phone worked!)
The plan was to hold a small intimate ceremony here in Adelaide, and when COVID goes away hold another interstate with more guests.
Preparation
Anna was prepared in a room of the Mayfair hotel on King William St along with two of her friends. The atmosphere in the room was one of fun and excitement for the wedding ceremony and if Anna was feeling any nerves, she hid them well!
I made use of the Mayfair hotel lobby for a couple of shots on their spiral staircase while also heading out to the intersection for a few shots on the road, which the girls seemed to find amusing 😀
Hanging wedding dress
Having makeup done
Engagement ring in middle of bouquet
Having makeup done looking out window
Makeup artist doing her thing
Smiling bride in makeup chair
Girls watching makeup be done
bride holding bouquet black and white
bride holding bouquet smiling
bridal aprty ready to go
Bridal party on stairs
bridal party walking accross Hindley st
closeup of bouquet while bride looks out window
bridal party under green trees
bridal party under green tree
Sunken Garden Wedding Ceremony
The botanic Garden’s Sunken Garden Wedding venue provides for a lovely private spot to hold a ceremony in what is usually a rather busy place on a such a lovely day! The set up was lovely for me as a wedding phtoographer as the sun was right behind whre Anna and Isuru were standing which made for some lovely ethereal photos.
The heat of the day was quite powerful, as Iruru’s phone soon found out as unfortunately they had a bit of trouble keeping the livestream going – thankfully I was also recording the ceremony using 360 Virtual Reality technology as I always do so they made good use of that the next day!
Anna and Isuru’s wedding ceremony was full of personal insight into the couple’s relationship complete with in jokes and fun little things that had the entire congregation smiling and laughing along as they watched.
Grooms first look at the Sunken Garden
Botanic Gardens Sunken Garden Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Ceremony in the Sunken Garden
laughing groom during ceremony 2
Botanic Gardens Sunken Garden Wedding Ceremony 2
Smiling bride during ceremony 2
Holding hands during wedding ceremony
Holding hands during wedding ceremony under arch
Smiling groom looking at bride 2
Wedding ceremony at the SUnken Garden Botanic Gardens
Exchanging wedding bands closeup
Botanic Gardens Sunken Garden Wedding Ceremony through leaves
Sunken garden First Kiss
Smiles all round with the bride and groom
Wedding bands on hands
Bride and groom exit from Sunken Garden Ceremony
Adelaide Botanic Gardens Glamour Photos
We had a short amount of time for some photos in amongst the Adelaide Boatnic Gardens after having family photos done at the Sunken Garden so we hopped right to it making a beeline to the friendship gates then walking slowly back towards the National Wine Center.
I wanted to use the lovely trees that you can find in the nearby Botanic Park for some photos before walking back through the gardens. We were lucky enough to be walking back through the gardens a little later than allowed due to having the reception at the National Wine Center as we got to capture the dying sun through some of the trees on display around the grounds.
bride and groom amongst the foliage
bride and groom amongst foliage
Walking in the trees together
Huge trees in the Botanic Park
Adelaide Botanic Park wedding photo
bride and groom leaning in some ivy
Ivy wedding photo
Adelaide Botanic Gardens wedding Photo
bride and groom togteher in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens
Adelaide Botanic Gardens Sunset wedding
Amongst the tall trees wedding photo
Sunlight wedding phtoo
Bride and groom walking in the sunlight
Bride and groom embrace
bride and groom looking at camera on their wedding day
Bride and groom against a large tree
National Wine Center Reception
Anna and Isuru’s National Wine Center reception took place in their ‘Gallery’ room which boasts a huge glass wall overlooking the rest of the wine center’s grounds.
As their guest list was on the smaller side, only one long table was set up to make the entire setting feel quite opulent and grand! It also allowed all their guests to sit together and not have to travel a million miles to see everyone!
Adelaide WIne Center bridal entrance
Bride talking to guests at reception
Adelaide Wine Center Gallery Room
Selfy
Little girl running about
having some fun with the kids
Adelaide Wine Center Sushi
Kiss at the table
Isuru Speech
bridal hugs
I’d like to thank Anna and Isuru for having me photograph their Botanic Gardens’ Sunken Garden wedding, and I hope they enjoy their photos! Super happy to travel interstate for your other celebrations too! 😉
On what must have been the busiest wedding day in decades, October 10th was the date for Georgia and Nick’s wonderful wedding at the Botanic Gardens Adelaide. Based mainly on the repetition of the date and fun addition of the date and month numbers ot make the year, then combined with COVID-19 rescheduling, I must have had dozens of enquiries for 10/10/20! And what a wedding Georgia and Nick’s turned out to be! Beautiful weather, lovely people and possibly the best spot to take photos in the Adelaide CBD :).
Preparation
I began the day as I usually do with Nick and his groomsmen getting ready in a hotel room in the city. Their room overlooked the northern part of the Adelaide CBD in quite a striking fashion with a great view of the new royal hospital and even Adelaide Oval!
When I arrived the boys were sitting about watching some horse racing, so I began the day by getting them to get a bit hyped up by placing fake bets on a horse race – this allowed for everyone to let go of any nerves thay may be lingering around and loosened everyone up for their preparation photos which we took in and around their room.
Wedding rings box 2
Wedding rings perched on shoes
Groom watching TV 2
Adjusting his shirt
Adjusting shirt
Groomsmen looking fab
Groom leaning on wall
Groom basking in sunlight
Smiling groom in his suit
chilling groomsmen
Georgia and her bridal party were being prepared at the couple’s house in Hillcrest. The girls were getting ready along side their paresnts and some well wishers that arrived half way through. The atmosphere was very laid back with allowed for some beautiful natural smiles and showing of emotion. It was especially endearing when Dad first saw his daugher sporting her wedding dress!
Bridal bangle
Engagement ring in bouquet 3
Bride having hair done 2
Bride’s Mum having makeup done
Bride having makeup done
Bride silhouette
bride getting ready 4
Putting on bridal shoes
Bride looking at bouquet
Bride in hallway 2
Mum looking on 2
Father’s first look of his daughter
Botanic Gardens Adelaide Wedding Ceremony
Finding a park at the Botanic Gardens Adelaide at the best of times can be quite tricky, but on a wonderful warm day such as Georgia and Nick’s wedding day it was extremely hard which led to Georgia being a little later than she had planned to be on the day, leaving Nick to pace about at the front of their congregation showing that he was not aty all nervous.
Georgia and Nick’s wedding ceremony took place at the Araucaria Avenue ceremony spot which boasts a lovely row of New Caledonia Pines (or Araucaria columnaris) leading off into where the sun sits which makes for a lovely,m sunlit backdrop for any wedding ceremony.
As the weather on Georgia and Nick’s wedding day was perfectly sunny, the whole ceremony was delightfully backlit creating a nice halo effect over everyones’s heads all throughout. It does make it ricky though to take phtoos from the side as the light makes for some harsh shadows form that angle. Still beautiful none the less. 🙂
My favourite part of the ceremony was the level of coordination Georgia and Nick’s guests showed with the birdal sendoff, blowing ample bubbles into the aisle to create quite an impressive send off! It’s often the case that not many bubbles show up in photos, but in this case it worked very well!
Groom waiting 2
Groom waiting patiently 2
Groom’s first look of bride 2
Botanic Gardens Wedding ceremony 2
bride during wedding ceremony
Wedding ceremony botanic gardens
Wedding ceremony botanic gardens adelaide
Wedding ceremony botanic gardens adelaide 2
Groom looking at his bride during the ceremony
reciting vows
Exchanging wedding bands 2
Wedding cermeony at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens 3
First kiss 2
Bridal exit under bubbles
Botanic Gardens Adelaide Glamour Photos
Directly after the group pho0tos and a bit of a rest to thankeveryone for coming, we hopped right into the glamour photos wandering about the botanic gardens. It was the plan to do this and then head out to North Terrace, or even the Adelaide Zoo to take photos with the animals as that’s where their reception was taking place, but on the day we opted to stay within the botanic gardens which made things easier.
As the sun was beating down rather harshly, I tried to stay in shaded areas for the most part, utilising the lens flares the sun was throwing up through the foliage and occasionally using the brightness as a backdrop to some of their photos.
All the plants at this time of year in the Botanic Gardens Adelaide are super green and lush which makes taking shots throguh the foliage that much easier and satisfying to see!
In between the Botanic Gardens and the Adelaide Zoo we also made use of some of the Morten Bay fig trees around the adjacent Botanic Park for some photos!
Bride and groom next to tree 2
Bride and groom under a hollow tree
Bridal party walking away form ceremony
Standing in amongst the foliage
Bride and groom amongst the bamboo 2
Sun shining on the bride and groom
Wedding party in the bamboo
Bride and groom closeup in bamboo
Wedding photo at the Adelaide botanic gardens
bride and groom in the bamboo at the Adelaide botanic gardens
Botanic Gardens Adelaide wedding photo
Bridal party together in the tree
Botanic Gardens wedding photo in the elms
Bride and groom holding one another in the undergrowth
Bride and groom together under the trees
Bride and groom looing at the camera
Sun shinging through the leaves on the bridal couple
Botanic Park wedding photo
Bridal party in the Adelaide Botanic Park
Adelaide Zoo Wedding Reception
Georgia and Nick’s wedding reception at the Adelaide Zoo took place within the Sir Thomas Elder Rotunda which is a huge, circular structure that was draped with weather proof plastic sheets to keep guests warm. When sitting inside this marvellous structure, the decorations that were set up really made this space feel like a pretty wedding space with ribbons hanging from it’s center and soft lighting illuminating the whole scene. It’s quite and impressive sight!
Georgia and Nick’s guests were quite happy to make the most of the recent change to COVID-19 regulations in South Australia and very much enjoyed ‘virtical consumption’ of alcohol and of course made the most of the newly allowed dancefloor!
3 tier Wedding cake
Bride and groom entrance
Cutting the wedding cake 2
First dance at Adelaide Zoo wedding reception
First dance at Adelaide Zoo wedding reception 2
Guests talking to bride at head table
Guests at a table
Adelaide Zoo wedding reception
Main course
Maid of Honour with stick
Maid of honour toast
Groom shaking hands
I’d like to thank Georgia and Nick for having me as their wedding photographer at their Botanic Gardens Adelaide wedding, and I hope they enjoy their photos! 😀
The shade and wonderful backdrop of the tall pine trees at the center of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens were the backdrop to Mai and Kevin’s wedding on a lovely late – April day. I was sourced by Kevin’s father as Mai and Kevin’s wedding photographer as he enjoyed the wedding photos I put together for Vivian and Rohan back in 2016! It’s always nice to hear that people enjoy my work and want the same for their weddings! 😀
Preparation
I started my short 3 hour coverage with Mai in her hotel room at the Stamford Plaza hotel, which had a magnificent view of the river torrens precinct with Adelaide oval in the background. The preparation was fairly cruisey with Mai and her friends, and mother flitting about getting everything ready. If Mai was feeling any nerves in the morning, she was hiding it well! I also got to practice some of my Japanese also as some of Mai’s friends were Japanese! 😛
Looking pretty
Getting ready
Contemplating flowers
Shoes
Smiles
Wedding shoes
Getting ready
Little one
Looking out window
Engagement ring – One of my favourite shots to get during wedding preparation
instagram!
Putting on lipstick
Pampering
Adelaide Botanic Gardens Wedding Ceremony
Mai and Kevin held their ceremony at the top of the hill with the pine trees the center of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens known as the Araucaria Avenue. It’s a wonderful spot where the sun is able to shine through the backdrop of the trees to create a wonderful golden glow at this time of year.
Celebrate!
Bridal approach
Kisses
First kiss
Standing together
Phone photo
Exchanging wedding rings
Smiles
Smiling bride
Raising the veil
Signing the documents
Together at the front
Together at the front
Grooms first look
Standing together
Bridal approach
Smiling groom
Wedding rings
Glamour Photos
After the ceremony and family photos we spent a short while walking about the Adelaide Botanic Gardens for some glamour photos, starting from the lake near North Terrace, through to the bamboo forest and finally the lovely trees in Botanic Park. The sun was fading quite quickly at this time of day allowing for some wonderful golden light shining through as a backdrop.
Looking at one another
Walking through Botanic Park
Walking to his bride
Mai standing looking pretty
Under the wisteria
Under the bamboo
Under a tree together
Standing together
Botanic Gardens Wedding
Under a tree
Under a tree
Walking through the foliage
Thanks so much to Mai and Kevin for having me at their wedding as their wedding photographer! 😀
https://i1.wp.com/svenstudios.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/adelaide-botanic-gardens-wedding.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1400400Steven Duncanhttps://svenstudios.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/svenstudios-logo.jpgSteven Duncan2019-05-07 12:38:512020-05-14 15:57:11Adelaide Botanic Gardens Wedding – Mai & Kevin
Emma and Daniel were wed in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens under what’s known as the ‘Barbershop’ Gazebo, pretty much in the center of the gardens. I was asked to be their wedding photographer for a short stint of 3 hours before heading over to their early reception at the nearby Hackney Hotel.
The whole day was rather laid back affair, with Daniel showing some nerves, arriving very early to the gazebo to greet everyone and make final arrangements before Emma arrived. But after the ceremony, Daniel relaxed a little and hopefully enjoyed our walk around the gardens for photos 🙂
Adelaide Botanic Gardens Wedding Ceremony
The Barbershop gazebo is located at the end of the two famed wisteria arches in the center of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, and nearby the central cafe. It’s suitable for smaller weddings like Emma and Daniel’s and provides for some protection from any weather that might arise. In Emma and Daniel’s case it was nice to have as the clouds forming over head were always threatening, but thankfully never started raining.
Approach
Exchanging wedding rings
Smiling bride
Kiss on cheek
Smiling groom
First kiss
Celebrant
Wedding sign
Gazebo wedding
Holding hands
Gazebo wedding
Glamour Photos
After the ceremony, Emma, Daniel and I went for a little walk around the gardens, for our glamour photos. They did not have a bridal party, so the entire shoot was fairly laid back and informal and was complete in quite a quick time, allowing us to also use the wonderful moreton bay fig trees out in Botanic park before hopping in an uber to head to the Hackney Hotel.
Under branches
Adelaide Botanic Gardens money shot
Big Tree
Adelaide Botanic Gardens money shot
Smiling
Walking together
Smiling
Dancing
Under a tree
In front of door
Walking under the arch
Under the bamboo
Engagement ring
Lift
Milton Bay figs
Smiles
laughing
Walking under the arch
Hackney Hotel Wedding Reception
Emma and Daniel’s reception took place in the smaller of the two function halls at the Hackney Hotel, which is a cozy little room suited for smaller, more intimate parties. The air was casual and everyone involved looked to have a great time 🙂
In the Hackney Hotel
Spread
Wedding cake
Cutting the cake
Smiling groom
Smiles
Thanks so much to Emma and Daniel for having me as your wedding photographer! 🙂
https://i2.wp.com/svenstudios.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/adelaide-botanic-gardens-wedding.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1400400Steven Duncanhttps://svenstudios.com/dir/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/svenstudios-logo.jpgSteven Duncan2019-04-15 09:46:002020-05-14 15:58:42Adelaide Botanic Gardens Wedding – Emma & Daniel
