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Doubletree by Hilton Darwin Wedding – Kelly & Ben

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    Doubletree by Hilton Darwin Wedding

    bride and groom amongst thin trees in Darwin

I was right in the middle of the Darwin CBD for Kelly and ben’s Doubletree by Hilton Darwin wedding that took place on the lawns nearby the hotel’s pool, with glamour photos just across the round in Darwin’s Bicentennial park, and reception in the Doubletree by Hilton Darwin reception center a few doors down from the actual hotel!

The weather was absolutely fantactic, as you’d expect from this time of year in Darwin – while perhaps on the warmer side, but that was ok as Kelly and ben were keen to get back to their friends and family sooner rather than later for their reception, instead of spedning took long taking photos!

Doubletree by Hilton Darwin Wedding Ceremony

Kelly and Ben’s Doubletree by Hilton Darwin wedding ceremony took place on the lawned area alongside the hotel’s pool area. The grassy lot has ample room for small to medium sized wedding ceongregations and is a private little space, surrounded by tall buildings, fences and greenery.

The ceremony itself was a short, simple affair, with Kelly of course being a tad late – which is of course tradition – but once she was there, it was smiles all around as these two lovely people said their vows and tied the knot.

Groom waiting at his Doubletree by Hilton wedding ceremony
Bride arriving at Doubletree by Hilton
Smiling bride in the Doubletree by Hilton lobby
Bridal entrance at the Doubletree by Hilton
Grooms first look at doubletree by hilton wedding
Doubletree by hilton wedding ceremony
Holding hands at wedding ceremony
Bride and groom holding hands on the grass at doubletree
Wedding ceremony on the grass at Doubletree by hilton
Doubletree by Hilton Darwin wedding ceremony
Groom during his wedding ceremony
Page boy bringing the rings
Vows at a wedding ceremony
First kiss at Doubletree by Hilton Darwin wedding
bride and groom exit their Doubletree by Hilton wedding ceremony

Glamour Photos

After holding the family group shots over the water of the pool, using the small patch of greenery as the backdrop – we head over the road to Darwin’s Bicentennial park for glamour photos. It kelly and ben weren’t overly keen to travel too far away for their glamour photos, opting instead to have a few done close by, allowing them to spend more time with their family and friends back at their reception. It was also quite a warm day, so moving too far wasn’t on the top of most people’s lists of things to do 🙂

The sunny day meant that I was presented by quite a bit of sun glare shining through the foliage of trees, so I made good use of the light bathing the bridal party in it’s glow. We managed to walk around the park a bit, all the way down to the rocky shoreline and back before retiring to get ready for the reception.

bride and groom on the pool edge
Bridal party in Darwins Bicentenniel park
Bride and groom in Bicentennialpark
Ring in flowers
bridal party in Bicentennial Park Darwin
bride and groom amongst thin trees in Darwin
Bride and groom in thin trees in Bicentennial Park
bride and groom on the Darwin bay lookout
Bride and groom on the Darwin foreshore
bride and groom amongst the Darwin Foliage
Smiling bride and groom surrounded by green
Darwin Bicentennial Park Wedding Photo
Darwin Bicentennial Park Wedding Photography

Doubletree by Hilton Darwin Wedding Reception

It was the second time I had covered a wedding in this Doubletree by Hilton Darwin reception hall – as there are a number to choose from, but I think this hall is quite popular due to it’s size and ease of access from the road. The area boasts ample room for a medium sizes wedding party, with dance, while the kids were keen on using the spare space for games and running around.

The atmosphere was fun and laid back, with a number of speeches and plenty of dancing later in the evening. I;d like to thank Kelly and Ben for seating me at a table! I had a lovely chat with the people at the table who clued me on some places to visit for the next time I was in Darwin – which happened to be only last week. Unfortunately though my trip was cut short due to COVID 🙁

It was a lovely night to be a part of!

wedding sign in Hotel
Wedding favour jelly beans
Doubletree by Hilton Wedding Reception
bride and groom arriving at their reception
Wedding reception food
bride and groom outside the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Darwin
Groomsman announcing himself
Laughing groom during speeches
Wedding cake on display
Cutting the wedding cake together
Daddy daughter dance
On the dancefloor as a family
First dance at Doubletree by Hilton wedding
Guests dancing at Doubletree by Hilton Darwin

Adelaide Hills Inglewood Inn Wedding – Belinda & Andrew

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    Adelaide Hills Inglewood Inn Wedding

    Gallop bridge Wedding photo

The Adelaide Hills Inglewood Inn was the chosen backdrop to Belinda and Andrew’s wonderful wedding on a sunny day in late May. The Autumnal colours were fading on the surrounding elm trees which made for some stunning, subtle highlights to some of their wedding photos.

The setting was lovely, the weather was great and the people involved wanted to have a good time – was the setting for a memorable day!

Preparation

As I arrived at Andrew’s place of preparation, I was surprised to see that he and his groomsmen were already mostly dressed! I had to ask for some of the button fitting and jacket pulling to be saved for some photos, such was Andrew’s anticipation for his big day!

Andrew was being prepared in a relatives house not too far was from the Inglewood Inn, and the main cause of excitement throughout the house was not just the fact that Andrew was being married today, but also the arrival of the red Ford Mustang Belinda and Andrew had as their motorcade! It was a source of playful jibes all morning as Andrew’s best man was apparently a Holden guy. 🙂

Wedding rings in white box
Groom trying to tie up tie
Best man Helping tie up the grooms tie
Helping tie up the grooms tie
Groom tieing tie alone in room
Groom standing in hallway
Help putting on flower
Groom walking along walkway
groomsmen receiving help with tie
Groom walking out the door
Groom in red car

Belinda was being prepared at another relative’s house along with many of her family. The front room of the house provided for plenty of wonderful light for the preparation so we stayed primarily in this room.

The highlight of the morning was the delightful way that Belinda’s Mother and Father were obviously overjoyed at the occasion and the touching ‘first look’ of Belinda in her dress.

Engagement ring poised in bouquet
makeup time with bride
bridesmaid getting ready through door
Bridal affects laid out on tabletop
Wedding dress hanging on front door
brides parents
Bridesmaid helping out with wedding gown
Smiling bride as she gets ready
bride playing with bouquert in front of window
Dads first look at his daughter
Bride and proud parents
Bride in mirror
Bride looking back at camera in hallway

Adelaide Hills Inglewood Inn Wedding Ceremony

When holding a wedding ceremony at the historic Inglewood Inn, you make use of the large green, grassy area lined by 100 year old elm trees at the foot of the estate. The area is surrounded by a lovely creek bed and makes for a super intimate space for any sized wedding, complete with a scenic driveway for the bridal motorcade to enter by.

Belinda and Andrew’s wedding was no different, making use of the sunny day to provide some beautiful dappled light streaming through the foliage while allowing for the Inglewood Inn itself to shine like a beacon atop of the hill.

Adelaide Hills Inglewood Inn Sign
Laughing groom waiting patiently
Bridal car driving down Inglewood Inn driveway
Bride and father in back of car together
Bride being escorted by Dad towards wedding ceremony
grooms first look of bride at Inglewood inn
Adelaide Hills Inglewood Inn wedding ceremony
bride listening to celebrant at Inglewood Inn
Bare trees at Inglewood Inn wedding ceremony
Looking at Inglewood Inn
Holding hands during their Inglewood Inn Wedding ceremony
Smiling bride during her ceremony
Smiling groom during his cermeony
Sun shining through the trees at Inglewood Inn wedding ceremony
Laughing bride during her ceremony
Exchanging wedding bands at wedding
Adelaide Hills Inglewood Inn Wedding Ceremony in May
First kiss at Adelaide Hills Inglewood Inn
Signing the wedding register
After the wedding ceremony

Glamour Photos

I always think of the historic Gollop Bridge as the ‘must have’ money shot when holding a wedding at the Adelaide Hills’ Inglewood Inn. Gollop’s Bridge is the oldest bridge still in use in SA which is an interesting tidbit of information I’d just like to throw out there! So often after all the family photos and whatnot, I like to first use the dying light that filters through the trees in the background of the cermeony location, then head straight to the bridge.

It’s always interesting to see what we get from the bridge, as over the years the ivy surrounding the bridge gets pruned, the water under the bridge is low or high, and the next door neighbours like to place their boundry fence right where the photographer would like to stand for the best angle. In belinda and Andrew’s case, the ivy surrounding the bridge had been pruned quite heavily allowing the historic brick work to be on full display.

We also head up over the driveway to the old ruined cottage for some photos, although it seems as thought he owners of the land are looking to discourage the use of the space for photos anymore having cut down all the beautiful trees surrounding it.

On the Inglewood Inn driveway
Bride and groom leaning against a tree
Bride and groom in the Inglewood Inn creek
Under the autumnal colours at Inglewood Inn
Gallop bridge Wedding photo
bride and groom under Gallops bridge
bridal party on the wooden bridge
Sharing a kiss on the wooden bridge
bridal party at the nearby ruin at inglewood Inn
Bride and groom at the ruin
Bride and groom paying around
Bride and groom under the gum trees
Draw me like your french girls

Adelaide Hills Inglewood Inn Wedding Reception

Belinda and Andrew’s wedding reception was a boisterous one, with the drinks being knocked back at quite a rate – even before Belinda and Andrew had been announced! This meant that the entire night was full of jovial people, keen to make sure that everyone had a good time and doubly sure that everyone joined in on events like the bouquet and garter tosses!

Wedding Cake with red roses
bride and groom cutting their cake
Happy guests
Guests table group shot
Group of guests
Inglewood Inn wedding food
Speech giver at inglewood Inn
Groom speech
First dance at Inglewood Inn wedding
First dance with light
Happy married couple
Bride dancing with guest
Bouquet toss at Inglewood Inn
Bouquet toss at Inglewood Inn 2
Night wedding photo at inglewood Inn

Thanks so much to Belinda and Andrew for having me as their wedding photographer at their Adelaide Hills Inglewood Inn wedding!

AlRu Farm Wedding – Emma & Brad

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    AlRu Farm Wedding

    Alru farm wedding photo

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!

Watershed Wedding – Kate & Stuart

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    Watershed Wedding

    Bride and groom out after sunset

I was out in Mawson Lakes, north of Adelaide city for Kate and Stuart’s Watershed Wedding on a fine June evening. Family and friends had travelled far and wide to attend, and that’s always lovely to see!

The watershed cafe, on the outskirts of Mawson Lakes was a wedding venue I had not visited before, so I was excited to shoot a wedding there as I always am!

Before the Ceremony

Before the ceremony, Kate and Stuart had be capture the short preparation that Stuart and his family went through in order to prepare for Kate and their guests’ arrival. Kate through proxy of her wedding planner made it clear that it was important to capture Stuart and his family help out place flowers on lapels, and helping out the boys get ready – much to the bemusement of Stuart who dutifully did his thing!

The rest of the family was fussing about layout out decorations in the reception hall, and making sure everyone looked fantastic prior to the ceremony.

The Watershed Wedding Setup
Wedding favours
Groom arriving for preparation
Helping guests
Laying out seating places
helping place flowers
Putting on the grooms flower
Helping put on the grooms flower
Guests looking on
Happy Dude
Wedding rings on wooden table
Groom looking on as groomsman has his flower put on
Groom striking a pose
Bride arriving in carpark
Helping Dad with his flower
Putting cousage on guest
Groom waiting patiently for his Watershed Wedding
Smiling groom at his watershed wedding ceremony
Bride looking pretty in the watershed wedding reception area
Bride standing in front of windows
bride in the Watershed Wedding reception area
Bride and bridesmaid

Watershed Wedding Ceremony

When holding a Watershed wedding, the couple has a choice of either using the undercover decking looking out over the wetlands, or an adjacent decking without the covering roof. As Kate and Stuart were holding a later wedding in winter, they opted for the undercover setting.

The area is large enough for small to medium sized weddings, and with their guest list of around 60 people, was the perfect size.

Kate and Stuart’s ceremony took place reasonably late in the day, meaning that by the time it had finished, the sun was setting and there was not much time at all to have family or glamour photos done! Luckily I usually have a collection of lights ready to go in the car!

Grooms first look at bride at the Watershed Cafe
Standing for the bridal couple
Watershed Wedding Ceremony
Holding hands during wedding ceremony at the watershed
Bride and groom under the arbour togather
Smiling bride as she listens to vows
Bride stating her vows
Exchanging wedding rings at the Watershed wedding
First kiss at a Watershed Wedding
Bridal exit at a Watershed Wedding
Group photo at a watershed wedding

Glamour Photos

It was a bit of a later wedding ceremony which meant that the sun faded quite quickly straight after the group photos meaning that even if the nearby wetlands were open to walk through and take photos in (they were closed due to rennovations) we couldnt have used them anyway! Instead we made use of some of the small pockets of land nearby the water I had scouted out earlier.

I managed to capture some of the dying sunset’s light in the sky when coupled with some off camera lights, and we also used the interior of the Watershed wedding reception area before all of Kate and Stuart’s guests were allowed in.

Bride and groom out after sunset
Bride and groom in the dark
Bride and groom under the night sky
Bride and groom together in the Watershed Reception Area
The Watershed Wedding Reception Area
Bride and groom out the front of the Watershed Cafe
Watershed Wedding Photo

Watershed Wedding Reception

As the wedding was rather latre in the day, the glamour photos did not eat up much time before heading back to the reception area. The night was filled with well wishing family and friends, alongside a bunch of kids who were running around having a blast playing with the battery-operated candles on display.

Throughout the night there were speeches, dancing, but primaraly just people mingling and having a good time. Luckily I managed to coerce Kate and Stuart h=back out into the cold for a few more glamour shots out the front of their Watershed wedding.

Bride and Groom arriving at their Watershed Wedding Reception
Smiling bride while dancing
First Dance at the Watershed Cafe
First dance at the Watershed Wedding
Dancing guests at the Watershed Wedding
Mobile Phone Photographers
Kids having a blast
Wedding Cake on display with Certificate
Bride mingling
Guest cheers
Groom speech at lecturn
Groom having some fun

Thanks go out to Kate and Stuart for having me as their wedding photographer! I loved being a part of your big day and I hope you enjoy your photos! 🙂

IvyBrook Farm Wedding – Carly & Josh

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    Ivybrook Farm Wedding

    Bride and groom in the Ivybrook Farm vineyards

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