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AlRu Farm Wedding – Emma & Brad

Emma & Brad
AlRu Farm Wedding

I was priviledged anough to have been asked to be Emma and Brad’s Wedding photographer at their stunning AlRu Farm wedding towards the end of May!

The setting, the atmosphere, the weather and just about everything came together to form the most perfect day for these two newly weds, and it was an absolute joy to be a part of!

Preparation

I began the day with Brad and his groomsmen getting prepared in the on-site International Suite accomodation which boasts a large living area lots of beautiful natural light streaming in throught he rustic windows that line the rooms. The setting is delightful for preparation photos with such a lovely, rustic backdrop.

We also made a point of walking about the grounds a little but – without sneaking a peek of Emma as she was also being prepared on site in a different area.

Groom’s shoes

Wedding rings on tie 2

Groom reading letter

Groom putting on tie in window

groom pacing AlRu Farm

Suit Jacket hanging on windowsill

Groomsman looking in mirror at AlRu Farm

Groom looking out doorway

groom and groomsmen having fun on driveway

groomsmen shot

groom and groomsmen lost shot

Groomsmen together

Emma was being prepared also on-site in the Garden Pavillion, which is in my experience the best place for the bridal party to get ready due to it’s wonderfully huge windows lining the entire length of the cottage making for a stunning backdrop for bridal portraits and shots of the dress. AlRu Farm has such a wonderful set up in regards to accomodation, providing 3 separate, wonderful spots for preparation photos on a wedding day – which makes it one of my favourite wedding venues in Adelaide.

Emma and her bridesmaids were really relaxed all morning leadning up to the moment where we head out for Emma and Brad’s ‘first look’ amongst the gardens of Alru Farm. We even had a bit of fun tryign to get the cork to fly off a champaign bottle! Lucky we had 2 to get it right!

Bridal shoes

Putting makeup on

Wedding dress hanging at Alru Farm

Helping with brides hair

Engagement ring in amonst the flowers

bridal party with champaigne

Bride and bridesmaids in gowns

Wedding dress hanging above bridal party

Wedding dress hanging At Alru Farm wedding

bridesmaids helping put on bridal gown

bride having a wine while getting dressed

Buttoning up bridal gown

Smiling bride in windwo at Alru Farm wedding

Alru Farm wedding bride

First Look

Emma and Brad opted to have a first look done before the ceremony, having the nerves and pent up energy of the day shared with their bridal party rather than the entirety of their guests at the ceremony itself.

We also made use of the time before the ceremony to walk around the grounds a bit to take some glamour phtoos with the bridal party with the idea that they will have more time after the ceremony to spend with their guests rather than taking phtoos all day.

Groom waiting patiently for his first look

bride approaching groom for first look

nervous groom waiting for first look

grooms first look at Alru Farm wedding

Smiling bride during first look

Glamour Photos

We walked around the grounds of Alru Farm making use of the overcast day to really allow the yellows for the dying autumnal leaves to come through as much as possible in their photos. We also made friends with the local wildlife while walking about!

bride and groom amongst the long grass at Alru

Guinea Fowl

bridal party on the driveway at their AlRu Farm Wedding

bridal party looking at bride and groom on bench

bride and groom on bench

Groomsmen sneaking up on bride and groom

Bridal party Charlies angels

bride and groom sharing a kiss in the gardens

bride and groom under veil before their ceremony

Laughing bride and groom amongst ivy

AlRu Farm Wedding Ceremony

Emma and Brad’s AlRu Farm wedding ceremony took place in the shaded grassy area nearby the on-site pond, allowing the bridal procession to walk through the famous romanesque pillars as they approached the wedding ceremony.

The area allows for the bridal party to be elevated in front of their guests on the stairs, while having the pond and parts of the pillars as a backdrop.

The weather was just perfect for their ceremony, with the sun making an appearance right towards the end, allowing for some awesome group photos at the end!

bride approaching her wedding ceremony

Happy bride and groom during ceremony

Groom glancing at celebrant

Alru farm wedding ceremony on steps

smiling bride listing to vows

Alru farm wedding ceremony on steps 3

Exchanging wedding rings in front of celebrant

Wedding ceremony at AlRu Farm

First kiss on the steps at Alru Farm

Signing documents over the pond

Bride and groom with signed wedding documents

Bridal exit from their ceremony

group photo at Alru Farm wedding

Alru farm wedding ceremony on steps 2

More Glamour Photos

After the group shots – which Emma specifially requested we do while moving, allowing for different backdrops in a majority of their group photos. I was keen to make use fo the dying sunlight that was making a beautiful specticle of itself shining through the foliage at AlRu Farm.

This is the best thing about having an AlRu Farm wedding – the whole place seems to be geared towards precisely this time of day, with the sun dropping down over the horizon, and it’s beams shining through the trees like it does – just makes for an amazing time as a wedding photographer!

At night time too! An Alru Farm wedding would not be complete if I diddnt fill the on-site greenhouse with a bit of smoke and create some amazing silhouettes!

Alru farm wedding photo

Fliying veil at Alru farm wedding

bride and groom walking along driveway

bride and groom hugging on driveway

bride and groom hugging on Alru farm driveway

Bride leading groom holding hands

bride and groom amongst the gum trees at Alru Farm

Smiles all round in the gum trees

Bride and groom leaning against big gum tree

bride and groom on the driveway at Alru Farm wedding

bridal party in the Alru Farm pillars

Dancing in the pillars

Alru Farm greenshouse wedding photo

Wedding photo in the alru farm greenshouse with stars

Wedding photo in the alru farm greenshouse

AlRu Farm Wedding Reception

Emma and Brad’s Alru Farm wedding reception took place in the old barn house that’s on site. It’s a rustic space, lined with floor to ceiling mirrors that accomodates more guests than you would expect!

Emma and Brad’s love for animals was on display all night, with multiple references among the speeches which sometimes made for some fun listening hearing about the exploits they get up to in regards to adopting too many furry friends!

The night was full of fun, dancing and interesting customs, including shuffling along the dance floor duing one’s head like a broom. It was a really fun night that I was super glad to have been a part of!

Wedding cake on display 2

Table place settings

Speech giver

Smiling bride during speech

Toasting best man

Bride thanking her wedding planner

Cutting the wedding cake

Guests being silly

First dance together

First dance together closeup

First dance together at ALru Farm wedding

Dessert

Dacning bride on the dancefloor

boys group shot

Dancing guest

Head dragging along the dance floor

Thankyou Emma and Brad for having me capture your AlRu Farm wedding day!

July 7, 2021

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Crabtree Farm Wedding – Sarah & Elten

Sarah & Elten
Crabtree Farm Wedding

It’s a bunch of fun heading to wedding venues that you’ve never heard of before – and Sarah and Elten’s Crabtree Farm wedding was one such occasion! I was actually really surprised I had not heard of this place sooner as it’s a delightful little rustic venue, suitable for small, intimate weddings such as Sarah and Elten’s!

Apparently the owner wanted to keep the venue a bit of a secret and not advertise it too much, but here I am to showcase this delightful spot just out of Goolwa for all to see!

Preparation

Sarah and Elten opted to have me cover their wedding for a short wedding package of only 3 hours, so I began the day with a quick trip to the on-site bed and breakfast Crabtree Farm has set up for their bridal couples to cover Sarah getting ready. The bed and breakfast was once a barn of come description, so the rustic walls, and farm decor strewn around the place really made made for a real rustic vibe.

We made good use of the setting by hanging Sarah’s dress from the rafters, and made sure to use the natural light streaming in the windows to accent the charm of the old barn.

Little boy putting on tie

Hanging wedding dress in shed

Helping bride get ready

Engagement ring in Australian flowers

bride looking at her bouquet

bride in the rooms at Crabtree Farm

Bride and page boy

Crabtree Farm Wedding Ceremony

When holding a Crabtree Farm wedding, it looks as though the owners have purposely built a little area, complete with chapel for congregations to muster and share the celebrations in a secluded and private area that isn’t too far away from the reception area.

The fun thing I found was apparently when holind g a Crabtree farm wedding you also get the use the on site rustic car that the owner has to run about in. It’s an old rusted out car that oozes rustic charm in it’s own right!

Sarah and Elten’s ceremony was a lovely, simple affair with their children helping out in parts acting as both the bridal party and page boys before heading back to celebrate with their guests.

Homemade wedding sign

Crabtree farm wedding vehicle

bridal approach at Crabtree Farm wedding

Grooms first look at Crabtree farm

Wedding ceremony in front of little chapel

Bride looking at groom during wedding ceremony

Crabtree farm wedding chapel

Kids watching the wedding ceremony

bride and groom looking at each other during the ceremony

Crabtree Farm wedding ceremony

Crabtree Farm wedding ceremony chapel

Groom looking at his bride at Crabtree Farm wedding

Exchanging wedding bands in front of little chapel

First kiss at Crabtree farm

Crabtree Farm wedding Goolwa

Glamour Photos

For glamour photos we made use of our time walking about the farm, through a nice little walkway lined with green vines, to a horse paddock, and even climbing up a grassy knell to make use of the dead grass in the foreground of the photos.

There are old buildings all over the place, along with delightfully shaped trees and quiet roads to make use of creating a nice variety of photos, with out having too much of the same thing.

family photo in the walkway

Holding one another in the walkway of trees

Bridal couple at Crabtree Farm

bridal couple through the foliage at Crabtree farm

Sneaking up on the bride

brided and groom next to wedding car

Close up of bouquet on ground

bride and groom with the horses

Bride on a grassy hill

bride and groom on the top of a grassy hill

Crabtree farm wedding photo

Holding hands on walk back to reception

Bride and groom in doorway at Crabtree farm

Bride and groom taking it easy

Holding one another in the ivy

Under a large tree on the grounds of Crabtree Farm

Crabtree Farm wedding tree photo

Crabtree Farm Wedding Reception

The Crabtree Farm wedding reception area is a short walk up the road, on the other side fo the private residence – (which we also asked nicely to use as there was an awesome tree within the fence!).

The reception area is as intimate and private as the ceremony area, with the grassy area lined with fencing on one side and old buildings on the other. The setting is small, without feeling closed in – it was a really nice little set up!

Sarah and Elten opted to use this time to have their family photos done here as we had not done them yet, and I was thankful they opted to, as the delightful old buildings made for a nice backdrop.

Bridal family entrance

Fruit on a stick

Wedding pillows

bride and groom reflection

Wedding cake on display

Crabtree farm wedding reception

Groom with guests

Bride with guest

Homemade wedding sign

Thanks so much Sarah and Elten for having me cover your Crabtree Farm wedding as your wedding phtoographer! I had a lovely time and I look forward to creating your wedding album!

March 8, 2021

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IvyBrook Farm Wedding – Carly & Josh

Carly & Josh
Ivybrook Farm Wedding

I was delighted to have been asked to be Carly and Josh’s wedding photographer at their Ivybrook Farm wedding at the beginning of November!

Their day was one full of fun and family, and was certainly a relaxing day out with a lunch time reception and ample time to mingle with guests. The time mingling with their guests was foremost in Carly and Josh’s mind when planning their day with only a small portion dedicated to having glamour photos done, which I feel is a really nice way to look at your day.

Still, I was keen to make fulluse of the incredible scenery Ivybrook Farm has to offer!

Ivybrook Farm Wedding Ceremony

My coverage began with Carly and Josh’s Ivybrook Farm wedding ceremony under the large tree nearby the main building of the venue. Their guests were set up facing the tree on the grass, as Carly and Josh both approached the wedding arbour together from the on site bed and breakfast.

The highlight of their ceremony in my opinion was the delightful readings from a family member which detailed the love story of Carly and Josh coming together intermingled with inside jokes and fun stories that had everyone giggling.

IvyBrook Farm Wedding Ceremony

under the IvyBrook Farm Arbour

groom smiling at his bride at Ivybrook Farm

Smiling bridal couple under arbour

Bridal couple laughing during ceremony at Ivybrook farm

Bridal couple listening to reading during ceremony

Bride smiling during ceremony 2

bride and groom closeup of hands

Ivybrook farm wedding ceremony under tree

Bride and groom during wedding ceremony

Exchanging wedding rings during ceremony

First kiss at Ivybrook farm wedding

Bride laughing signing marriage documents

Wedding bands on hands closeup

bride and groom exiting under confetti

Kiss after exiting wedding ceremony

Ivybrook Farm Wedding Reception

Carly and Josh opted to hold a lunchtime reception so as to maximise the time they could spend with the firends and family. The settig at Ivybrook Farm was set up in a delightfully rustic way, complete with Australian fauna and a stunning semi-nude wedding cake set atop a barrel which just made the whole setting pop.

Guests were treated to lawn games, food platters and games for the kids while everyone enjoyed the warm weather before settling down for a pizza lunch.

Lunch was eaten, and speeches were told before we had some time to head out around the grounds to shoot some glamour photos of Carly and Josh. After which we returned for the first dance!

Wedding cake on display at Ivybrook Farm

Sloth wedding cake toppers

Ivybrook farm wedding cake display

Guests enjoying themselves at Ivybrook farm

Smiling guests at wedding

Guests talking at wedding reception

Eating the food

Talking to the bride

Simpsons pig wedding cufflinks

Boys group photo

Girls group photo

Bride and groom entrance to Ivybrook farm wedding reception

Cutting the cake

Ivybrook farm wedding reception

Carly and Josh

Wedding Pizzas

Having fun with the polaroid cameras

bride and groom speech 2

First dance at the reception

Ivybrook Farm wedding first dance

Smiles all round dancing

Glamour Photos

The great thing about hosting an Ivybrook farm wedding is the variety of spots you can head to have your photos done. The area boasts fields of long unkempt grass, or well kept grass depending on what you feel would work best. There are also lines of trees, vineyards and rustic buildings which I certainly made the most of!

Ivybrook Farm group photo

bride with groom in background

Bride and groom under gum trees

Bride and groom in the long grass

Bride and groom in the long grass together

bride and groom walking along the farm track

Bride and groom in the Ivybrook Farm vineyards

Wedding rings on fence post

Engagement ring in rose

Smiling bride through vines

Bride and groom in the Ivybrook Farm vines

Under a big tree together

Smiling for the camera

Bride and groom moody portrait

Ivybrook farm wedding photo

Ivybrook farm wedding photo 2

Sitting on a bench together

Wedding rings on hands close

Thanks so much to Carly and Josh for having me at their delightful wedding!

January 25, 2021

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Heartfelt Asatru wedding on a farm – Astrid & Corey

bride and groom amongst foliage

It was a long time coming for Astrid and Corey’s Asatru wedding on a private farm near Mt Compass. Astrid had booked me a few years prior, but due to some unfortunate events had to postpone their big day until mid November, 2019. Their day was blessed with some amazing weather, beautiful scenery, some fluffy animals and plenty of emotion!

Preparation

Astrid and Corey were being prepared on the same farm, a short walk apart from one another in separate units that were constructed on opposite ends of the property. While Astrid and her bridal party were having their makeup done, Corey and his groomsmen were busy putting finishing touches on the outdoor reception setting, and I was able to take photos of the dress and any details already set up.

The walk between the main house where Astrid was being prepared and the hut that Corey was to get ready in was a great opportunity to plan out where we would take the glamour photos after the ceremony. The whole farm was a beautiful setting, and we were very much looking forward to seeing the sunset!

Corey putting on tie

smiling bride while getting ready

bridal prep

Groom about to get ready

Groomsmen setting up asatru wedding altar

Looking at bear

Bride standing in doorway

Decor

bride putting on makeup

Bride with Mum

Wedding dress hanging in tree

Asatru wedding circle

Bride standing in doorway playing with flowers

Groom getting ready near door

Bride playing with flowers

Wedding rings on box

Bridesmaids getting ready

bridesmaid helping out

Bridal bouquet in tree

Asatru wedding ceremony

In case anyone reading this is wondering, the Asatru faith is a religion which believes in the ancient Germanic spirits and Gods. It was officially recreated in the 1970s in Iceland, but its roots go back many thousands of years. The name comes from two words in a language called Old Norse. It means “faith in the Æsir.” The Æsir are the Germanic gods.

Astrid and Corey’s Asatru wedding involved having the ceremony inside a sacred circle, where each member of the bridal party were to light a flame surrounding an altar while stating pleasantries regarding the bridal couple. Corey had planned on having a Thor’s hammer sigil placed on the altar, but unfortunately it would not stick to the concrete before the ceremony, despite the best efforts of his groomsmen. Their Asatru wedding was presided over by a local Asatru priest, and included the drinking of mead from a communal chalice, the exchanging of swords and a hand fasting ceremony over a hammer.

I’m not overly knowledgeable about the proper names to call each of the aspects of an Asatru wedding ceremony I’ve just described, so I apologise if I have messed anything up. But what I learnt is that the ceremony is very much a family oriented affair, that celebrates the bonds each person involved has with the bridal couple as was wonderful to be a part of!

wedding sign

Groomsmen putting finishing touches on

Groom waiting patiently

Bridesmaids approach

bride and Mum appraoch

Grooms first look of bride

Asatru wedding priest

smiling groom

Lighting the flame during the Asatru wedding ceremony

Groom Lighting the flame during the Asatru wedding ceremony

Bride holding bouquet

Asatru wedding ceremony

laughing bride during wedding ceremony

laughing bride during

bride and groom at altar together

groom looing at bride

hand fasting ceremony

Asatru hand fasting

Holding the wedding swords

Bride holding a wedding sword

Drinking of mead

together getting married

together getting married on the farm

Bride and groom exit

Glamour Photos

Directly after the ceremony and family photos, Astrid had arranged for a native animal display from a local company to have a chat and bring in some cuddly animals. These ranged from an adorable sugar glider through to a large python and a baby croc – much to the delight of Corey who is employed as a snake catcher.

After the animal display, we went for a walk along the farm land to make use of the dying sun filtering through the lovely trees and wide, open cow pastures for some glamour photos. The jovial nature of Astrid and Corey meant that the whole photo shoot was full of smiles, and fun times between the two of them.

owl

wombat

Bride holding wombat

Flying glider

snake

kissing the bride

bride and groom in front of bridal party

all the bridal party

close up of sugar glider

Sugar glider with bride and groom

bride and groom with snake

Tiny danger lizard

Hugs with the wombat

Wedding swords

bride and groom under the sun

Bride and groom amongst the tall grass

laughing bride and groom

hugs on a walk

bright bride and groom

walking together in the farm

Laughing together in the trees

standing together amongst the trees

amongst the trees together

bride and groom amongst foliage

holding hands

kiss behind the bouquet

Farm reception

Out the back of the farm house, on the lawn was where Astrid and Corey held their wedding reception. There were 4 different kinds of mead available on tap, along with a rather speccy ice sculpture where you were to pour your mead inside it to cool it, before recaptureing it pouring out the end. Their wedding cake was also embalzoned by Thor’s hammer. the reception was a fairly casual affair where heartfelt, and emotional speeches were heard, while the house’s decking was used as the dancefloor.

Dancing bub

dancing with Mum

groom talking

first dance closeup

laughing together during speeches

first dance at their Asatru wedding

Enjoying refreshments

Dancing together on their wedding day

dancing guest

dancing little one

groom’s speech

Dancing lessons

wedding cake

Asatru wedding decor

guests

Dancing pile on

Farm wedding reception setup

Mead ice sculpture

dancing bridal party

first dance on patio

Cutting the cake with a sword

Fun song to end the night

Thanks so much for Astrid and Corey for having me as your wedding photographer. It was a lovely day and I hope you enjoy your photos!

January 13, 2020

Wedding preview, Wedding

AlRu Farm Wedding – Rachael & Jason

Rachael & Jason
AlRu Farm Wedding

Rachael and Jason went on a week long road trip from Perth with their little fur babies in order to hold their wedding at the stunning AlRu Farm in Northern Adelaide. It’s little wonder why as, combined witht he stunning surrounds fo AlRu Farm and the amazing weather they enjoyed on their day – the whole setting was stunning and made for a wonderful day! I was asked to be their wedding photographer for their day, along with providing my photobooth that was set up for their reception.

Preparation

Both Rachael and Jason were prepared on site at AlRu farm, in the cute little self-contained cottage on site, nestled in amongst the wonderful gardens and wild flowers that were sprouting this time of year. Jason and his groomsmen however had a much shorter amount of time to get ready as they had to juggle puttin finishing touches on their decorations around the venue, and the fact that Rachael and her bridal party were expecting to find the cottage unused and ready for them to get ready.

Closeup on suit

Groomsmen standing together

Button holes

Groom putting on tie

Grooms getting ready

groomsman getting ready

Grooms getting ready in window

As I mentioned previously, Rachael andJason brought their little fur babies along with them for their day, so they were present while Rachael was getting ready, trying to catch the ducks and generally just being little puppies. They were an integral part of Rachael and Jason’s day being their ring bearers during their ceremony, along with taking pride of place as a large printed photo near their head table during the reception.

Rachael and her bridal party had a very relaxing preparation, with little to no nerves showing, and everyone just laughing and having a great time right up until the ceremony.

Bridal party

Bridal party cheers

Engagement ring

bride getting ready at AlRu Farm

Doggies

Putting on Mum’s flower

Bridal party helping bride get ready

Bride looking pretty at AlRu Farm

Wedding dress in windows

AlRu Farm Wedding Ceremony

AlRu farm has a small, purpose built little grassed area, flanked on all sides by lush vegetation suitable for wedding ceremonies, which is where Rachale and Jason chose to hold their own ceremony. The sun was floating in and out of cloud cover all the while during the ceremony, which made it tricky for me – but made for quite a diverse range of photos.

Their cermeony was short and sweet, punctuated by heartfelt personalised vows, and of course their little puppies running in and being cute while carrying their wedding rings.

Holding hands

Wedding exit

Holding hands

Smiling groom

Groom waiting patiently

Groom’s first look

Hand fasting

Close up of groom’s Buttionaire

Bridal approach

Doggies

AlRu Farm wedding ceremony through arch

AlRu Farm wedding ceremony

Glamour Photos

For glamour photos, as one might expect when having a wedding at the stunning AlRu farm, we utilised the beautiful gardens for their glamour photos! The gardens on site are pretty much purpose built for wedding photos, with a range of different scenery that just makes taking wedding photography a breeze. Was just a shame we head out a little too late in the evening to catch the sunset over the lake, but we certainly made use of the greenhouse at night, where I lit it up with portable lights and made a stunning scene!

Together in the AlRu Farm gardens

Closeup of wedding bands

Amongst the gardens

Under the archway

Walking under the famed AlRu Farm Pillars

Bridal Party under the AlR Farm pillars

Bridal party together

AlRu Farm Driveway

Together on the driveway

Together in the long grass

Hugs in the long grass

AlRu Farm sunset

AlRu Farm Greenhouse

AlRu Farm Wedding Reception

The AlRu farm reception hall on site was where Rachael and Jason chose to hold their wedding reception, decorated all over by personal touches put there by Jason and his groomsmen prior to the day beginning. The hall itself is an old barn-type building, probably used back in the day for storing hay, or processing something, but these days it’s lined with mirrors and makes for a beautifully rustic backdrop for a wedding reception.

The highlight of the night for me was certainly witnessing what would have to be the best coreographed first dance I had seen in a while, which I’m sure Rachel and Jason practiced for months beforehand! They also held a shoe game, and the dance floor was filled all night by guests all having a great time!