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Veale Gardens Wedding – Jacqui & Dion

December 14, 2020/0 Comments/in Wedding preview, Wedding /by Steven Duncan
  • Jacqui & Dion

    Veale Gardens Wedding

    Peel st wedding photo

Jacqui and Dion’s Veale Gardens Wedding on South Terrace in the Adelaide CBD was an epic affair, full of fun, dancing, fireworks and lovely people! The COVID Pandemic had unfortunately threw Jacqui and Dion’s plans a little bit but they made very good use of the (then) lesser restrictions in place that allowed for dancing and ‘vertical’ drinking!

Preparation

Preparation in the morning was a jovial affair with dancing, making alot of nose and plenty of proud parents looking on at their sons and daughters! We were tasked with producing some videography along with the photography for the day so my wife also came along to help out with producing some footage.

I started out the day with Jacqui’s house of preparation to begin the documentation, before heaing over to Dion’s place of preparation while my wife stayed at Jacqui’s house for the dancing and merry making.

Engagement ring in flowers
Engagement ring in flowers
Wedding bands on wood
Wedding bands on wood
Putting on makeup surrounded
Putting on makeup surrounded
Fur Baby in dress
Fur Baby in dress
Pinching Dads cheek
Pinching Dads cheek
Mum helping out with jewellery
Mum helping out with jewellery
Bride putting on wedding shoes
Bride putting on wedding shoes
Bride looking pretty in front room
Bride looking pretty in front room
Macedonian wedding dance
Macedonian wedding dance
Posing with Macedonian flag
Posing with Macedonian flag
Macedonian wedding dancing
Macedonian wedding dancing

Dion and his family were being prepared in a more subdued mannor, with not so much dancing, but still making a bit of noise with the suped up cars they had parked out the front! There were smiles all round as everyone was helping each other get ready by tieing ties and fitting flowers to suits.

Suit jacket hanging in window
Suit jacket hanging in window
Groom getting ready in natural light
Groom getting ready in natural light
Fluffing up the hair
Fluffing up the hair
Best man helping with tie
Best man helping with tie
Putting on ties
Putting on ties
Mum looking on as Dad puts on tie
Mum looking on as Dad puts on tie
Groomsman putting on flower
Groomsman putting on flower
Flower being put on suit
Flower being put on suit
groomsmen ready
groomsmen ready
Hugs from Mum
Hugs from Mum

Veale Gardens Wedding Ceremony

it was a bit of a running joke with Dion and his family that 2020 kept throwing a few curve balls Jacqui and Dion’s way right up to the beginning of their ceremony! Unfortunately their celebrant had a bit of a family emergency just prior to their wedding so ended up being a little late for the party – but it all worked out in the end! In fact the entire day worked out very well.

Jacqui and Dion’s veale Gardens wedding ceremony was held at rock pool 7, which is perfectly suited for cars to drive in to the nearby carpark for the pavilion restaurant and then walk through the lovely manicured gardens and grass to reach it.

Their ceremony was highlighted by two readings while their wedding rings were held by a member of the family which was a nice way to include as many people as possible.

Wedding sign at ceremony
Wedding sign at ceremony
Guests waiting in Veale Gardens
Guests waiting in Veale Gardens
Bridal motorcade arriving
Bridal motorcade arriving
Smiling bride in veale Gardens
Smiling bride in veale Gardens
Smiling groom in veale Gardens
Smiling groom in veale Gardens
Bridal and Dad approaching
Bridal and Dad approaching
Grooms first lok as bride walks down aisle
Grooms first lok as bride walks down aisle
Smiling bride looking at groom
Smiling bride looking at groom
Speech giver
Speech giver
Veale Gardens wedding ceremony
Veale Gardens wedding ceremony
Veale Gardens wedding ceremony 2
Veale Gardens wedding ceremony 2
Smiling Mum handing rings
Smiling Mum handing rings
Smiling groom looking at his bride
Smiling groom looking at his bride
Exchanging wedding bands 3
Exchanging wedding bands 3
Veale Gardens wedding ceremony under trees
Veale Gardens wedding ceremony under trees
Veale Gardens wedding ceremony near pavilion
Veale Gardens wedding ceremony near pavilion
Bridal exit 2
Bridal exit 2

Veale Gardens Wedding Photos

We did not linger long for Veale Gardens wedding photos, but rather zoomed off for a few after ceremony drinks in a small cocktail bar in Peel St. However i did manage to convince Jacqui and Dion to walk about in the nearby Gums trees for a bit of variety in their wedding photos!

Bridal party in front of motorcade
Bridal party in front of motorcade
Walking through trees together
Walking through trees together
Smiling hugs
Smiling hugs
Veale Gardens wedding photo in trees
Veale Gardens wedding photo in trees
Veale Gardens wedding photo looking at camera
Veale Gardens wedding photo looking at camera

Afternoon tea

In peel st we made use of the older architecture for some more photos before heading into the cocktail bar for a few drinks with family. During what is usually a hectic time of a wedding day, Jacui and Dion opted to take it easy and spend the time with family and friends rather than spending their entire day taking photos – which I totally understand and respect!

Peel st wedding photo
Peel st wedding photo
Peel st wedding photo in archway
Peel st wedding photo in archway
Peel st Adelaide wedding photo in archway
Peel st Adelaide wedding photo in archway
Guests having a drink on peel st
Guests having a drink on peel st
Bridal couple overlooking peel st
Bridal couple overlooking peel st
Cheers 2
Cheers 2
bridal party leaning in on bridal couple
bridal party leaning in on bridal couple
Last supper mock wedding photo
Last supper mock wedding photo

JDF Function Center Wedding Reception

The main event – sos to speak was Jacui and Dion’s epic party they had planned at the JDF Reception center in Windsor Gardens. Their reception was decked out with almost everything you could imagine at a wedding party – from my Photobooth to dry ice and indoor fireworks! It certainly was a party to remember, and it was midnight before anyone knew it! The night was just such a blast that the time flew.

Head table at JDF Reception center
Head table at JDF Reception center
Wedding place holder
Wedding place holder
Wedding cake on display
Wedding cake on display
Bridal entrance at JDF Receptions
Bridal entrance at JDF Receptions
Bridal entrance at JDF Reception Center
Bridal entrance at JDF Reception Center
Cutting of the wedding cake
Cutting of the wedding cake
First dance at JDF Function cernter
First dance at JDF Function cernter
First dance at JDF reception cernter
First dance at JDF reception cernter
JDF Reception Center Wedding Photo
JDF Reception Center Wedding Photo
JDF Function Center Wedding Photo
JDF Function Center Wedding Photo
JDF Reception Center
JDF Reception Center
Bride and groom dancing on dry ice
Bride and groom dancing on dry ice
Parents having fun
Parents having fun
bride tearing up the dance floor
bride tearing up the dance floor
Macedonian dance at JDF
Macedonian dance at JDF
Nutbush dancers
Nutbush dancers
Best man speech at head table
Best man speech at head table
Groom's speech at head table
Groom’s speech at head table
Son Mum dance
Son Mum dance
Bouquet toss went too far
Bouquet toss went too far
Confettii cannon
Confettii cannon

Thankyou Jacqui and Dion for having myself and my wife photography and produce the videography for your Veale Gardens wedding day!

St Patricks Church Wedding – Katie & Stairs

February 26, 2019/in Wedding preview, Wedding /by Steven Duncan
  • Katie & Stairs

    St Patricks Church Wedding

    On the road

It was super fun to be the wedding photographer at Katie and Stairs’ wedding at Adelaide’s St Patricks Church on Grote st as the entire day was super laid back and simple but still full of fun and laughter all day.

I was asked to be their photographer all day from preparation through to the end of their reception at the Jade pub in the city. We travelled to the South Terrace Veale and Himeji gardens for their glamour photos directly after their ceremony

<h3>Preparation</h3>
The day started as it usually does with the preparation of Stairs’ and his entourage at his parents house just outside of the city. Much of the morning was spent placing ribbons on his prized VW wagon before starting to get dressed.

Helping with tie
Helping with tie
Putting ribbon on car
Putting ribbon on car
Car
Car
Helping with tie
Helping with tie
Cool dude
Cool dude
Shaking hands
Shaking hands
Wedding rings
Wedding rings
Putting on shoes
Putting on shoes
Walking down stairs
Walking down stairs
Putting on shirt
Putting on shirt
Shoes
Shoes

Katie and her bridal party were being prepared in a beautiful house just to the south of the city, complete with stunning atrium and wood work all throughout the house, was an awesome spot for bridal preparation photos! The big surprise of a VW combi was a lot of fun for Katie and everyone there – apparently Stairs had organised the bridal car unbeknownst to anyone else.

Ladies walking together
Ladies walking together
In gowns
In gowns
Wedding dress
Wedding dress
Putting on dress
Putting on dress
Putting in earrings
Putting in earrings
Dad's first look
Dad’s first look
Putting in earrings
Putting in earrings
Looking in mirror
Looking in mirror
Helping with flower
Helping with flower
Bridal Party
Bridal Party
Helping with flower
Helping with flower

<h3>St Patricks Church Wedding Ceremony</h3>
The St Patricks Church on Grote street in Adelaide has been described as one of the most impressive churches in the Archdiocese of Adelaide, having celebrated it’s centenary in 2014, this old church certainly lives up to it’s reputation in grandeur. With it’s tall central ceiling decorated in gold leaf and huge roman columns either side of the congregation pews it certainly make for an impressive view once walking in it’s doors.

Katie and Stair’s modest guest list barely filled the first half of the available seating within the church, but this only made the ceremony that much more intimate while their harpist strummed a delightful melody throughout the ceremony.

Bridal entrance
Bridal entrance
Priest
Priest
First kiss
First kiss
Holding hands
Holding hands
Groom waiting
Groom waiting
Holding hands
Holding hands
Sitting together
Sitting together
Inside Church
Inside Church
Wedding planners
Wedding planners
Inside St Patricks Church Adelaide
Inside St Patricks Church Adelaide
Standing together
Standing together
Bride and father
Bride and father
Exit
Exit
Smiling groom
Smiling groom
Smiles
Smiles

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<h3>Glamour Photos</h3>
After the mandatory family photos were finished out the front of St Patricks Church, we head over to the Himeji and Veale gardens on South Terrace to make use of the greenery for their glamour photos. It was very important to take it slow and have fun with the whole bridal party all throughout which made the whole experience super laid back and enjoyable.

Under my favourite tree in Veal Gardens
Under my favourite tree in Veal Gardens
Walking amongst the gum trees
Walking amongst the gum trees
In Front of a door
In Front of a door
Exiting the church
Exiting the church
Under the weeping willow in the Himeji Gardens
Under the weeping willow in the Himeji Gardens
Next to a hedge
Next to a hedge
On a bridge
On a bridge
Bridal party walking
Bridal party walking
Leaning on a tree
Leaning on a tree
Under the Japanese Maple trees
Under the Japanese Maple trees
Under my favourite tree in Veal Gardens
Under my favourite tree in Veal Gardens
Together
Together

<h3>The Jade Wedding Reception</h3>
We arrived at The Jade pub a little late for the reception party, but this really wasn’t much of an issue as one of the only traditional parts of their night was speeches and cutting their cake – the rest was just sitting back and enjoying themselves while surrounded by family and friends – which I think is an awesome way to spend your wedding night!

Hugs
Hugs
Love
Love
Announcement
Announcement
Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake
On the road
On the road
Cutting the cake
Cutting the cake
Pastry anyone?
Pastry anyone?
Smiling guests
Smiling guests
Smiling guests
Smiling guests
Entrance smiles
Entrance smiles
Out the front of The Jade
Out the front of The Jade
Cheers
Cheers
Having fun with the glasses
Having fun with the glasses
Inside the Jade pub
Inside the Jade pub
Groom speech
Groom speech

Thanks so much to Katie and Stairs for having me as your wedding photographer! I hope you enjoy your photos.

The Jade Wedding – Ruth & James

June 4, 2018/0 Comments/in Wedding preview, Wedding /by Steven Duncan
  • RUTH & JAMES

    The Jade Wedding

    First dance

Ruth and James held both their wedding ceremony and reception at The Jade pub in the city for a lovely night-time wedding in late April. I was recommended to them as their wedding photographer from one of the groomsmen at a wedding I covered in Darwin which is great as I know I’m doing something right! 🙂 So I was asked to capture their wedding photography for 3 hours, while Ruth and James also had my Photobooth set up for their reception.

Before the Wedding

Having arrived a little early to set up the photobooth, I was able to observe the setup of Ruth and James’ wedding. The whole area was set up with a lovely, simple vibe, complete with cheese platters and hanging fairy lights over the beer garden.

Smiling couple
Smiling couple
Smiling guests
Smiling guests
Cheese
Cheese
Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake
Smiling guests
Smiling guests
The Jade's stage
The Jade’s stage
Bridal transport
Bridal transport

The Jade Wedding Ceremony

Ruth and James made use of the cozy live-music venue and beer garden just off to the side of the main bar at The Jade for their ceremony and party, and also held it fairly late, so the sun had well and truly gone by the time their ceremony took place. As a result, their entire wedding ceremony was artificially lit by stage lights. Made it a bit of a challenge to shoot and get natural skin tones – but I made it work! 😀 The virtual reality video I put together for them turned out great in this sort of setting!

Celebrate
Celebrate
Holding hands
Holding hands
Bridal entrance
Bridal entrance at The Jade
Vows
Vows
On the stage together
On the stage together
Celebrant
Celebrant
First kiss
First kiss
Smiling groom
Smiling groom
Together
Together
Mobile phone
Mobile phone

Glamour Photos

We had around 30-40 minutes to walk about for some glamour photos, as as it was well and truly night time, I made use of some of my portable lights, and any artificial lighting we could find – such as the lighting within the nearby carpark and the doorway of the church next door! 🙂 I was aiming for more of a different look at Ruth and Jame’s wedding to a more traditional setting, as the venue and backdrops I was working with certainly weren’t traditional! I particularly enjoyed shooting in the carpark, it made for some grungy, and very different wedding photos.

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Carpark
Carpark
Carpark
Sign out the front
Sign out the front
Church door
Church door
Carpark
Carpark
Kiss on the road
Kiss on the road
In the stairwell
In the stairwell
In the stairwell
The Jade Wedding
Arriving back
Arriving back

The Jade Wedding Reception

Ruth and James’ wedding reception was a laid back affair, with not too many speeches, more just mingling and enjoying the night, both in a leisurely fashion in the beer garden and on the dance floor. Food was served by chefs in a buffet style on a biug long table. There was more than enough food for everyone, and quite a mixture of cuisine too!

hey guys!
hey guys!
First dance
The Jade Wedding First dance
Using the photo booth
Using the photo booth
Drinking is a hobby
Drinking is a hobby
First dance
First dance
Guests
Guests
Food
Food
Wine glasses
Dancing guests
Dancing guests
Chef
Chef
Twirl
Twirl
Guests serving themselves
Guests serving themselves
Smiles all round
Smiles all round

Thanks so much for having me as your wedding photographer Ruth and James, I had a blast at your wedding and I hope you enjoy your photos! 🙂

North Terrace Engagement Shoot – Stacy & Sam

October 4, 2019/0 Comments/in Engagement, PhotoShoot /by Steven Duncan
  • Stacy & Sam

    North Terrace Engagement Shoot

    Adelaide University

North Terrace Engagement Shoot

I was lucky enough to have been asked by Stacy and Sam to walk about the wonderful sights and architecture along North Terrace for a bit of an engagement shoot. The weather was wonderful for this kind of shoot, we were dodging some terrible weather on the radar, but luckily we managed to avoid it all together, and as a result the cloud cover made for some lovely moody lighting which I was excited to use!

We began our little walk out the front of the State Library, nearby the outer walls of the Mortlock wing and just around the corner of the old Police barracks situated at the rear of the museum. These spots are almost hidden spaces in Adelaide, without much foot traffic, but some incredible period architecture that lends itself well to these kind of photos.

Behind the Adelaide Museum
Behind the Adelaide Museum
Smiles
Smiles
Adelaide Museum
Adelaide Museum
Adelaide Library
Adelaide Library
Adelaide Library
Adelaide Library

We then head in through the Adelaide University to use the incredibly popular pillars nearby the Torrens footbridge – it’s often the case on Saturdays during the wedding season that these pillars become a bit of a rolling door of weddings queing up to have photos there!

Adelaide University
Adelaide University
Adelaide University
Adelaide University
Adelaide University
Adelaide University
Adelaide University
Adelaide University
Adelaide University
Adelaide University
Adelaide University wedding photo locations Adelaide
Adelaide University wedding photo locations Adelaide

Originally, before the weather forecast was put out, Stacy had wanted to venture over to the Elder Park pond for some photos, however I knew it had recently been drained and looked horrible. As an alternative I suggested we head over to the little willos lining the Torrens, and use the Torrens footbridge as well 🙂

Kisses on the Torrens footbridge
Kisses on the Torrens footbridge
Under the weeping willow
Under the weeping willow
Holding hands
Holding hands
Engagewment ring
Engagewment ring

After the Torrens, we head back up to North Terrace to use the last few buldings, including the magnificent Bonython Hall.

Lifts
Lifts
On the steps
On the steps
Along North terrace
Along North terrace
The egg
The egg
Bonython Hall
Bonython Hall
Bonython Hall
Bonython Hall

I had a bunch of fun with Stacy adn Sam, and I hope they enjoy their photos! 🙂

Registry Office Wedding – Faith & Ryan

March 16, 2017/0 Comments/in Wedding preview, Engagement, Wedding /by Steven Duncan
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