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Katie & Jakob

Lefevre Community Church Wedding

OK, this wedding turned out to be an absolutely stunning day, beautiful people, an organised – well thought out timeline, amazing locations and topped off with the most incredible sunset which Katie and Jakob were more than keen on heading out to use! The Sacred Heart Church in Semaphore was the historic venue of their ceremony, while we head out to Port Adelaide’s famed Crozier Street, and the Semaphore Jetty for some beautiful glamour photos before retiring to the Palais for their reception. I was lucky enough to be asked to be their wedding photographer for their entire day and I’m so pleased they did! I’ve provided them with almost 800(!) photos from their day which is about 150 more than usual just because it was such an awesome day!

Preparation

Jakob had an unusual request to begin the day at his local pub, sharing a beer with his groomsmen at the crack of dawn for some photos which was a great way to shake off any nerves and have some fun with is boys before starting to get dressed back at his parent’s house. The entire morning was jovial and if Jakob was feeling any nerves, he didn’t show it!

Getting ready

Men standing about

Help with the tie

Putting on tie

Train

Putting on cufflinks

Smiles

At the pub

Putting on shirt

Tardis cufflinks

At the pub

Wedding rings

Katie and her entourage were being prepared at a house a short distance away, perfectly suited for taking photos as the walls were painted with a neutral grey and was just a stunning house overall! Katie and her ladies were a bit late in getting there as her makeup artist was on the other side of the city, so putting on the dresses and putting the finishing touches was a little rushed before heading out – but we got it all done.

Girls fussing

Wedding dress

At the front door

Dad looking on

Smiling bride

Dad checking the time

At the front door

Engagement ring

At the front door

Girls fussing

Page boy

Wedding dress

Girls fussing

Smiling dog

Ladies together

Smiling bride

Ladies together

Sacred Heart Church Wedding Ceremony

The Sacred Heart Church is a stunning historic Catholic church located nearby the beach front of Semaphore. It’s a huge church with ample room for hundreds of people and even enough room for me as a wedding photographer to walk about and not get in anyone’s way – despite the Priest’s concerns 😛 Katie and Jakob’s ceremony was a traditional Catholic one, taking around 50 minutes to complete finishing with the two of them walking back down the aisle while hugging and kissing everyone on the way out.

Waiting groom

Smiles

Shaking hands

Inside the Fevre Community Church

Sitting together

Close up of flower

Bridal entrance

Smiles

Sitting out the front

Lefevre Community Church

Exchanging wedding rings

Kiss

Wedding bands

Groom’s first look

Priest

Hugs

Glamour Photos

For glamour photos, I was super excited to hear that Katie had booked the Semaphore Merry-go-round for a photo session! I had always wanted to shoot a wedding there, and I enjoyed myself immensely! We also used the Semaphore jetty onf beachfront of course, while also venturing to the famed Crozier Street Wool sheds in Port Adelaide for a more industrial look – just to add variety to their photos. During their reception the most incredible sunset appeared over the Semaphore foreshore so both myself and their videographer had an absolute ball capturing them in front of it!

Semaphore Beach Sunset

The Groomsmen

Under Semaphore Jetty

The bridal party

Semaphore Beach Sunset

Crozier street

Walking along the sand dunes

On Crozier street

Wedding bands on hands

Semaphore Beach Sunset

On Crozier street

Semaphore Merry-go-round

Semaphore Beach Sunset

In the middle of Crozier Street

Semaphore Merry-go-round

Walking along the sand dunes

Crozier street

On the Semaphore Jetty

Semaphore Merry-go-round

Semaphore Beach Sunset

Walking along the sand dunes

The Palias Wedding Reception

The Palais on the Semaphore foreshore was the venue for Katie and Jakob’s wedding reception. I love this place, it’s a beautifully cozy half tent, half shed area dressed up as a lovely event hall suitable for mid to large parties. A live band was on site and the entire night was a blast to be a part of due to their fun loving guests!