Molly and Ian had booked me for their South Terrace Engagement shoot a while back, but were thwarted by bad weather for a couple of weeks before we finally met up. The day we did meet up wasn’t really much better, with the temperature on the chilly side, and the heavens continually threatening to open up on us. That being the case however, Molly and Ian’s demeanor was fun and bubbly all throughout their shoot which made it a whole lot of fun!
After meeting in front of Himeji Gardens where we spent around 30 minutes taking photos within the gardens, we head over to Veal gardens just up the road where we walked a lap of the area.
Here’s a small preview of some of their photos taken on the day, and I’m looking forward to their wedding even more now at the St Francis Winery next September!
I love heading to the Willunga Peacock Farm as a local Mclaren Vale wedding photographer. The venue has a stunning variety of lovely backdrops to use in photographs, and this is precisely what I drew upon at Aubrey and Darcy’s wedding. They had me as their wedding photographer for 7 hours which saw me at their wedding ceremony through to after their first dance at their reception venue out at the One Paddock Winery at Currency Creek.
Willunga Peacock Farm Wedding Ceremony
As usual I arrived a little early to the Willunga Peacock Farm so I was able to wander about capturing some shots of Aubrey and Darcy’s guests as they arrived in the beautiful Autumnal sunshine. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the centerpiece of the venue – the pond – was full of water as last time I covered a wedding here it was unfortunately dry. Their wedding ceremony was set up on the grassy area next to the pond which allowed for a lovely backdrop to the entire scene.
The Willunga Peacock Farm is an all-in-one wedding venue that is built around an organic, completely self sustaining farm. The venue boasts a rustic reception hall set within a covered veranda connected to a heritage listed farmhouse built in the 1800s. Theres also a bed and breakfast and gardens on site suitable for wonderful wedding photography.
Exchanging wedding rings
Bride and groom getting married
Willunga Peacock Farm wedding ceremony
Wedding ceremony
Bride arriving
Willunga Peacock Farm wedding ceremony
Hugs
Vows
Bridal party procession
Wedding ceremony
Groom waiting for bride
Groom waiting for bride
Walking back down the aisle
Groom waiting for bride
Signing the registry
Sun flare
After the ceremony I gathered everyone together to take an aerial photo with my drone which has become one of the most popular aspects of my wedding photography service.
Drone group photo
Willunga Peacock Farm Glamour Photos
Walking about the Willunga Peacock Farm’s gardens and surrounding historic buildings is a wonderful experience, especially as a wedding photographer. The scenery lends itself well to the kind of natural wedding photography I’m known for. During May, the sun was setting quite early in the day which was fantastic as I managed to capture it in the most beautiful way in the backdrop of many of the photos.
Walking across the bridge
Smiling at the camera
Sun setting behind the bride and groom
Willunga Peacock Farm Wedding photography
Walking across the bridge
Garden wedding photography
Bridal party walking through the gardens
Walking across the bridge
Walking together
Smiles all round
Bridal party ripping bride and groom apart
Wedding photography in the gardens
Holding one another in a tree
Bride and groom looking back at bridal party
Wedding rings
One Paddock Winery Wedding Reception
The One Paddock Winery down in Currency Creek was a bit of a drive away from the Willunga Peacock Farm, so by the time we arrived for the wedding reception, it had already turned dark. Once I arrived the guests were enjoying themselves in the lobby having a wonderful time chatting and having a few drinks. The wedding reception itself took place in the large reception hall they have decorated with winery paraphernalia such as wine barrels and plenty of rustic metal and wooden decor. It’s a beautiful, homely venue which suited Aubrey and Darcy’s wonderfully personal and intimate wedding day.
Bride and groom entrance
Group photo
Outside the front of One Paddock Winery
Wedding Cake
One Paddock Winery
Speeches
Using the props
Guests chatting at the bar
Table setting
Group photo
Reception hall setup
First Dance
Guest laughing
Light Painting
Selfie
Group photo
Chatting bride
Thanks to Aubrey and Darcy for having me capture their wedding photography!
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