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Botanic Gardens Summerhouse Wedding – Nicole & Arlen

On a sparkling Adelaide day with just the right touch of warmth, Nicole and Arlen brought their wedding vision to life with a Botanic Gardens Summerhouse Wedding surrounded by nature’s finest. Tucked away within the lush grounds of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, the Summerhouse – an open-air rotunda embraced by greenery – made for a peaceful, shaded haven for their ceremony and a truly picturesque centrepiece to say “I do.”

Preparation

Arlen’s preparation began just across the gardens at the Crowne Plaza, a sophisticated backdrop that blended perfectly with the day’s vibe. He was joined by his groomsmen and parents, kicking things off in the sleek hotel room before we wandered downstairs for photos. We took full advantage of the outdoor lounge area, the shimmering hotel pool, and the breezy restaurant terrace overlooking the gardens. The whole space gave off a luxurious but relaxed feel – perfectly balancing the nerves and excitement that filled the air.

Elegant black suit on hanger by M.J. Bale, highlighting luxurious tailoring and design.
Impeccably tailored black suit by M.J. Bale highlighted against a dark background, showcasing luxury and sophisticated design.
Elegant black leather dress shoes with polished finish, highlighting luxury fashion and craftsmanship.
Sleek black leather dress shoes exude sophistication with a polished finish, reflecting luxury fashion and craftsmanship.
Polished black leather shoe with gold ring, exemplifying luxury and elegance.
Polished black leather shoe with a gold ring on top, reflecting elegance and sophistication.
Man with joyful expression by a window in a modern, cozy room.
A joyful man in an unbuttoned shirt stands by a sunlit window in a cozy, modern room.
Elegant hands adjust cufflink on crisp white shirt for formal event preparation.
A pair of hands carefully fastens a polished cufflink on a crisp white shirt, highlighting a moment of elegant preparation for a formal event.
Two men prepare for formal event; one adjusts bow tie in sunlit room.
Two men in a sunlit room prepare for a formal event; one arranges the others bow tie, symbolizing friendship and anticipation.
Two men in white shirts and bow ties prepare for a formal event.
Two men share a moment of camaraderie as they prepare for a formal event, highlighting friendship and support.
Groom preparation in hotel room with friends adjusting suit and bow tie.
Groom and friends ensure every detail is perfect, adjusting his suit and bow tie in a stylish hotel room setting.
Man in formal suit with boutonniere, prepared for wedding or special event.
Dapper man in suit with boutonniere stands poised by window, ready for special occasion.
Older man with boutonniere in reflective moment, assisted by younger man at formal event.
A father shares a tender moment with his son as they prepare for a formal occasion, reflected in the careful pinning of a boutonniere.
Man in tuxedo leans in modern hallway, creating elegant contrast of light and shadow.
A man in a tuxedo leans in a modern hallway, captured in a striking play of light and shadow, exuding elegance and anticipation.
Men in blue suits by rooftop pool at city wedding celebration.
Dapper men in blue suits enjoy a celebratory moment by the rooftop pool at a city wedding.
Four men in suits at a modern high-rise wedding with city view.
Elegant wedding quartet in high-rise setting with cityscape backdrop.
Elegant indoor event with three people in formal attire, warm lighting and floral boutonnieres.
Three people in formal attire enjoy a warm, elegant event with floral boutonnieres and ambient lighting.
Men in suits bonding before a wedding, preparing and sharing advice in a warm setting.
Groomsmen share advice and laughs as they prepare for a wedding in a warm, elegant setting.
Elegant man in blue suit leaning against rustic stone wall with green door.
A man in a tailored blue suit confidently leans against a rustic stone wall, juxtaposing elegance with antiquity in an urban space.
Groom adjusts bow tie with groomsmen in rustic outdoor setting before wedding ceremony.
A groom adjusts his bow tie confidently, surrounded by his groomsmen in a rustic outdoor setting, sharing moments of joy and anticipation before the wedding.
Four men in suits joyfully pose in urban alley; wedding celebration, camaraderie, friendship.
Groom and groomsmen share a joyful embrace in a vibrant urban alley, celebrating their friendship and special occasion.

Meanwhile, Nicole was getting ready in a far more personal and homey setting – their own beautiful house. With her bridesmaids by her side and family buzzing about, the morning was filled with laughter, coffee runs, and those sweet in-between moments that really show the heart of a wedding day. Her back garden stole the show during this part of the shoot. Full of vibrant foliage, filtered light danced through the leaves, creating little pockets of magic that framed Nicole in the most ethereal way.

There’s something about photographing a bride in her own space – the layers of familiarity, comfort, and meaning wrapped into the walls. Her gown hung up beside the garden door, the bouquet resting near her favourite chair – it all felt so personal. The atmosphere was calm but giddy, the kind of energy that only builds when you know something really special is just around the corner.

Engagement ring nestled in pastel floral arrangement with pink dahlia and lavender rose.
A sparkling diamond engagement ring nestled in a pastel floral arrangement featuring a pink dahlia and pale lavender rose.
Cream sandals on a tree branch amidst green foliage, highlighting nature and elegance.
Cream-colored sandals resting on a tree branch amidst lush greenery embodying the blend of elegance and nature.
Elegant white lace wedding dress hanging under green foliage canopy.
Elegantly crafted white wedding dress hangs serenely beneath lush green foliage, evoking romance and natures beauty.
Joyful celebration with laughing women in floral dress and veil, indoor festive atmosphere.
A joyful celebration as women share laughter and camaraderie in a festive indoor setting, featuring a woman in a floral dress and a hint of a bridal veil.
Woman in pink dress holding white fabric on hanger, smiling warmly.
Woman in a pink dress smiles warmly while holding a hanger with white fabric, suggesting preparations for a special event.
Bride preparing for wedding with bridesmaids in elegant, sunlit living room.
Bride shares joyful pre-wedding moments with bridesmaids in a sunlit living room.
Bride in elegant lace wedding dress, putting on earrings, smiling joyfully in sunlit room.
Bride radiates joy and elegance while putting on earrings in a sunlit room, framed by delicate lace and warm, intimate ambiance.
Close-up of womans hands showcasing engagement ring, elegant white bridal gown, and serene setting.
A womans elegant hands, adorned with an engagement ring, rest gracefully in front of a white embroidered bridal gown in a serene setting.
Bride preparation with friend in intimate, softly lit room before wedding ceremony.
Bride and friend share a tender moment as they prepare for the wedding ceremony in a softly lit room.
Bride in elegant lace gown, soft natural light, bouquet, and serene setting.
Graceful bride in lace gown stands by sunlit window, holding pastel bouquet in serene, elegant setting.
Bride in a lace gown standing serenely in natural light before her wedding.
A bride in a lace gown stands gracefully in natural light, capturing a tranquil pre-wedding moment at home.
Bride in an elegant lace gown holding vibrant bouquet indoors, featuring natural light and cozy decor.
Bride in a lace gown with a vibrant bouquet, illuminated by soft light indoors, exuding elegance and joy in a cozy, intimate setting.
Bride in elegant gown with bouquet in lush green garden, joyful and serene.
A joyful bride poses elegantly amidst lush greenery, wearing a lace wedding gown and holding a soft pink and peach bouquet.
Bride in elegant white gown with bouquet, smiling in lush garden setting.
Bride in a stunning white gown and holding a pastel bouquet, smiles with joy in a serene garden setting.
Bridal party joyfully posing in a garden setting, showcasing elegant dresses and vibrant bouquets.
Bride and bridesmaids stand joyfully in a garden, showcasing elegant dresses and colorful bouquets against a lush backdrop.
Bride in lace gown with bouquet in scenic outdoor setting.
Elegant bride in lace gown with pastel bouquet in a sunlit, ivy-adorned garden.
Bride gazes into garden, ethereal glow, lace gown, monochrome elegance captured in doorway.
Bride stands in a doorway, softly illuminated, in a lace gown and veil, holding a bouquet, capturing the serenity and elegance before her wedding.

Adelaide Botanic Gardens Summerhouse Wedding Ceremony

The Summerhouse in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens is a gem. With soft dappled light seeping through the trees and birdsong in the background, it doesn’t need much to feel utterly romantic. Nicole and Arlen’s ceremony was a beautiful example of less being more. With just the essentials in place and the natural surrounds doing the heavy lifting, the couple kept things short, sweet, and completely heartfelt.

Guests gathered beneath the canopy of trees, grateful for the shade as the sun poured through the leaves above. Their vows were exchanged with genuine smiles, a few happy tears, and more than a couple of laughs. It all flowed so naturally – no fuss, no drama – just pure, grounded joy. You could tell this wasn’t about ticking boxes; it was about sharing a real moment with the people who mattered most.

Toddler in navy suit with bow tie, standing on pavement near garden, adult partially visible.
A toddler in a navy suit and bow tie stands on a paved surface, with a garden backdrop, exuding charm and sophistication at a family gathering.
Bride escorted by elders in garden wedding ceremony with floral bouquet and lace gown.
Bride in lace gown walks joyfully with elders through garden path adorned with flowers and greenery during a wedding ceremony.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with smiling groom in tuxedo and bride in lace gown with veil.
Groom and bride exchange vows outdoors, as an officiant and close family witness their joyful, intimate wedding ceremony.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride, groom, bridesmaids, and officiant under light wooden lattice.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom exchanging vows under a wooden lattice, surrounded by bridesmaids and officiant in a serene garden setting.
Groom in suit gazes at bride in lace dress with veil in outdoor wedding setting.
Groom in a suit lovingly gazes at bride in lace dress at an outdoor wedding.
Outdoor wedding ceremony in pavilion with bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and a ring bearer.
Serene outdoor wedding ceremony in a sunlit pavilion, featuring a joyful couple, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and a curious ring bearer.
Bride and groom exchange vows outdoors in an intimate, romantic wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share heartfelt vows amidst a serene outdoor setting, captured in a tender moment of love and commitment.
Newlywed couple kissing under wooden archway in garden, dressed in wedding attire.
Newlyweds share a romantic kiss under a garden archway, surrounded by lush greenery, with the bride in a lace gown and the groom in a classic tuxedo.
Bride and groom walk joyfully amid guests in a sunlit gazebo wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom walk blissfully down the aisle in a sunlit gazebo, surrounded by joyful guests blowing bubbles in celebration.

Glamour Photos

Post-ceremony, we headed deeper into the gardens for glamour shots, and the light was just dreamy. That late-afternoon sun filtered through the trees in all the right ways. We made a beeline for some of my favourite spots – the iconic line of elm trees leading up to the Friendship Gates is always a must. The couple strolled hand-in-hand, their silhouettes dancing across the path as golden light kissed the edges of the frame.

Of course, we couldn’t resist a stop by what I affectionately call the “Dr. Seuss tree” near the heritage-listed glasshouse – it always brings a bit of whimsy and quirk to the gallery. Nicole’s veil caught the breeze perfectly, and Arlen, ever the gentleman, helped guide it back down between laughs. The couple had such an easy, affectionate way with each other – nothing forced, just genuine chemistry captured against a fairytale backdrop.

Bride and groom in elegant attire exchange vows in a sunlit garden setting.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment in a sunlit garden, surrounded by lush greenery and elegant lace details.
Bride and groom embrace under a majestic tree in a lush garden setting.
Bride and groom share a romantic embrace under a majestic tree in a serene garden setting.
Bride and groom share intimate moment in sunlit, lush garden setting.
A bride and groom share a tender moment under the dappled sunlight of a lush garden, surrounded by vibrant greenery and sheltered by a majestic tree.
Wedding couple walks through sunlit, lush park, surrounded by trees and natural beauty.
A couple in wedding attire strolls hand-in-hand through a sunlit, leafy park, enveloped by the beauty of nature.
Outdoor wedding with bride, groom, wedding party under tree, lush greenery backdrop.
Bride and groom pose with wedding party under a large tree, surrounded by lush greenery, celebrating love and joy in a picturesque outdoor setting.
Bride and groom embrace in a romantic forest wedding setting.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment in a serene forest setting on their wedding day.
Romantic forest wedding scene with elegant couple, sunlight, and natural blissful ambiance.
A couple shares a magical moment in a serene forest, enveloped in sunlight and love, with elegant attire and a dreamlike backdrop.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through a scenic, sunlit forest.
A newlywed couple strolls hand in hand through a sun-dappled forest, embracing each moment of their romantic journey.
Elegant wedding portrait: couple and bridal party in front of neoclassical building with ornate door.
Bride and groom with bridal party pose elegantly in front of a grand neoclassical building.
Wedding couple in forest with sunlit path, lush greenery, and romantic ambiance.
A couple embraces amidst a sunlit forest path, surrounded by lush greenery and romantic ambiance on their wedding day.
Joyful wedding party surrounded by nature, sunlight filtering through trees, highlighting the bride and groom.
A joyful wedding party celebrates in a serene, sunlit forest setting, highlighting the happiness of the bride and groom surrounded by friends.
Happy couple on wedding day in forest, groom jumping, bride smiling, elegant attire, natural beauty.
Joyful bride and groom celebrate in a forest, groom jumping in a black suit, bride in a lace gown with bouquet, surrounded by enchanting natural beauty.
Bride and groom walking in sunlit, lush garden under verdant leaf canopy.
Newlyweds stroll hand-in-hand through a sunlit, leafy garden, under a natural archway, embodying romance and new beginnings.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand through landscaped garden with ornate red fountain.
Bride and groom stroll through a lush garden, hand in hand, with an ornate red fountain and strings of lights setting a romantic scene.
Bride and groom walking in garden with fountain, wearing elegant wedding attire.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand through a garden with a fountain, celebrating their wedding surrounded by nature and soft afternoon light.
Bride and groom walking in a sunlit garden, wearing elegant attire, surrounded by romantic ambiance.
Bride and groom share a tender moment walking hand in hand through a sunlit garden, surrounded by romantic ambiance and elegant attire.
Bride and groom in romantic garden setting with elegant attire and joyful expressions.
Bride and groom share a joyful moment in a picturesque garden setting, surrounded by lush greenery and pastel blooms.
A couple weds under a unique tree in a lush garden.
A couple stands intimately beneath a mature tree in a lush garden, celebrating their wedding in an idyllic setting.
Botanic Gardens Summerhouse Wedding - Nicole & Arlen
A joyful bride and groom share an intimate moment amid lush greenery on their wedding day.
Outdoor wedding couple in elegant attire, walking happily on a lush green lawn.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand through a lush outdoor setting, exuding joy and elegance.
Bride and groom kiss, surrounded by wedding party in conservatory setting.
A joyful wedding couple kisses in front of a glass conservatory, surrounded by a vibrant bridal party in colorful attire.
Bride and groom celebrate wedding amidst lush garden, symbolizing love and new beginnings.
Bride and groom embrace in a lush garden, celebrating their love and new beginnings.
Bride and groom in a sunlit forest, conveying intimate, romantic wedding moments.
Elegant couple shares a tender moment in sunlit forest, surrounded by lush greenery and timeless romance.

Reception

As the sun dipped lower, it was time to shift gears from serene to celebratory. Nicole and Arlen chose The Herringbone in the city for their reception – and what an inspired choice it was. The venue oozes charm with its intimate courtyard, complete with a gorgeous tree growing right in the centre. Fairy lights wound around its trunk, casting a warm glow that made everything feel effortlessly romantic.

I didn’t stay too long into the evening, so I missed out on any formalities like speeches or a first dance. The vibe was beautifully understated, almost like a relaxed dinner party shared with close friends. Guests chatted freely, enjoying good company and great food in the intimate courtyard. The setting itself, with its cosy ambiance, carried the mood effortlessly. It was calm, genuine, and perfectly in tune with Nicole and Arlen’s laid-back style.

Elegant dining table setup with polished glassware, fine napkins, and a cozy ambiance.
A close-up of an elegant dining table with polished glassware, fine napkins, and a warm ambiance, capturing a sophisticated dining experience.
Elegant two-tier buttercream cake with pink roses and greenery on a wooden stand.
Two-tier buttercream cake with pink roses and greenery on a rustic wooden stand highlights elegance and charm.
Rustic dining area with wooden tables, elegant chairs, natural centerpiece, and decorative elements.
Cozy rustic dining room with wooden tables, elegant chairs, and a unique tree trunk centerpiece, ready for a charming gathering.
Elegant floral centerpiece on rustic table with candles, wine glasses, and lush greenery.
Exquisite floral centerpiece and elegant table setting for a refined dining experience.
Bride and groom joyfully greet guests at intimate wedding reception.
Bride and groom warmly greet guests, capturing a moment of joy and celebration at a cozy wedding reception.
Joyful couple cuts wedding cake in elegant ceremony with rustic decor.
Bride and groom joyfully cut their flower-adorned wedding cake in a rustic, elegant setting surrounded by loved ones.

Nicole and Arlen’s Botanic Gardens Summerhouse Wedding was the kind of day that lingers in your mind long after it ends. From the lush garden ceremony to the warm courtyard reception, every part of their celebration reflected who they are – relaxed, real, and full of heart. As a wedding photographer, it was such a pleasure capturing the calm moments, the vibrant connections, and all the little in-betweens that make a wedding day feel like your own personal storybook.

May 13, 2025
Wedding preview, Wedding

Botanic Gardens Adelaide Wedding – Jody & Simon

Certainly could not predict the weather here in Adelaide over the last few months – hosting a wedding in November should be a sure thing right? At least that’s what Jody and Simon thought when planning their Botanic Gardens Adelaide wedding ceremony! Only last week we had a freak mini cyclone, and this week was non stop rain!

Botanic Gardens Adelaide Wedding – The Summer House

My day started a little bumpy, arriving at what was going to be Jody and Simon’s first choice for a wedding location in the Botanic Gardens, only to be moved on to the Summer House, nearer to North Terrace due to the relentless rain that almost forced their string instrument performers to not be able to play due to possible damage of their wooden insturments.

Thankfully moving ceremony location wasn’t overly difficult, simply a matter of moving equipment one spot over – so then I waited at the National Wine Center for Jody to arrive in her motorcade – only for them to drop her off at the main gate, 300m up the road – so I had a bit of running to do 🙂

All worked out well though! Thankfully I had my lovely wife in attendance to help out with the ceremony videography back at the Summer House gazebo.

Other than all that, Jody and Simon’s Botanic Gardens Adelaide wedding ceremony was full of love, laughter and awesome vows that made everyone show their full gamut of emotions!

Bride arriving in convertable
Bride arriving in convertable
Bride getting out of car on wet road
Bride getting out of car on wet road
Flower girls together in a group
Flower girls together in a group
Bridal approach at the Summer House
Bridal approach at the Summer House
Grooms first look of bride in the Summer House
Grooms first look of bride in the Summer House
Botanic Gardens Summer House wedding ceremony
Botanic Gardens Summer House wedding ceremony
Flower girls watching ceremony
Flower girls watching ceremony
Laughing bride during ceremony
Laughing bride during ceremony
Holding hands during ceremony
Holding hands during ceremony
Celebrant talking during ceremony
Celebrant talking during ceremony
Bride smiling at groom at ceremony
Bride smiling at groom at ceremony
Smiling groom during ceremony
Smiling groom during ceremony
Botanic gardens Adelaide wedding ceremony
Botanic gardens Adelaide wedding ceremony
First kiss in the SUmmer House
First kiss in the SUmmer House
Flower girls playing with bubble makers
Flower girls playing with bubble makers
Bride hugs with little boy
Bride hugs with little boy
Bride sweeping back hair
Bride sweeping back hair

Glamour Photos

The weather thankfully cleared just after Jody and Simon’s ceremony ended, allowing for a big group photo just behind the gazebo, and of course their glamour photos!

We began by doing a small lap of the gardens up to the historic Economic Building witht he bridal party, taking photos as we went, and then left the bridal party to head back to Ayres House while Jody, Simon, the best man and I walked p to the Friendship gates for more photos.

Some unique features of a Botanic Gardens Adelaide wedding on a very wet day is that there are some very nice water features that only occur on these types of days, so I was keen to make use of them – and the simple fact that we had the whole place to ourselves! Very peaceful!

Bridal party in the Botanic Gardens
Bridal party in the Botanic Gardens
Bride and groom under moreton bay fig
Bride and groom under moreton bay fig
Moreton bay fig tree with flying veil
Moreton bay fig tree with flying veil
Bride and groom cuddles
Bride and groom cuddles
bride and groom walking out of bridal party
bride and groom walking out of bridal party
Bridal party in a tree
Bridal party in a tree
Close up of wedding rings on hands
Close up of wedding rings on hands
Adelaide Botanic Gardens wedding photo
Adelaide Botanic Gardens wedding photo
Bride and groom under trees
Bride and groom under trees
Sun behind the bride and groom in trees
Sun behind the bride and groom in trees
Portrait in trees
Portrait in trees
Bride and groom near water with sun
Bride and groom near water with sun
Walking through the botanic gardens
Walking through the botanic gardens
bride and groom small in the foliage
bride and groom small in the foliage
Engagement ring on holding hands
Engagement ring on holding hands
Danding bride and groom
Danding bride and groom
Bridal party on the steps of the economic building
Bridal party on the steps of the economic building
bride and groom on the steps
bride and groom on the steps
Closeup of bride and groom
Closeup of bride and groom
Bride and groom between the pine trees
Bride and groom between the pine trees
Bride and groom in a tree
Bride and groom in a tree
Bride and groom in a tree looking at camera
Bride and groom in a tree looking at camera
Engagement ring in white rose
Engagement ring in white rose
Botanic Gardens Adelaide wedding photo
Botanic Gardens Adelaide wedding photo
Bride and groom near the friendship gate
Bride and groom near the friendship gate
Sitting together on a moreton bay fig
Sitting together on a moreton bay fig
Pretty bride
Pretty bride
Ring of fire
Ring of fire
Bride and groom under the sun
Bride and groom under the sun
Bride scooting away
Bride scooting away

Ayres House Wedding Reception

As someone who had a bit of a lego theme myself at my own wedding – I was super excited to see what Jody and Simon had as their table center pieces! Dozens of the incredible lego bouquet sets who had all apparently been made by a very dedicated small group of people – lego masters, obviously! HJody and Simon even gave me one as a parting gift that night – which is now taking pride of place next to my computer as I write this!

Their night was full of fun speeches, and games with the highlight definitely being the scavenger hunt game where some of the contenstants certainly got into the spirit of things!

Cup cakes wedding cake
Cup cakes wedding cake
Cutting their Cup cakes wedding cake
Cutting their Cup cakes wedding cake
Cheers guests
Cheers guests
Ayres house wedding reception
Ayres house wedding reception
Lego bouquet
Lego bouquet
Speech giver 2
Speech giver 2
Laughing bride listening to speech
Laughing bride listening to speech
Bride turning to groom
Bride turning to groom
Speech 2
Speech 2
Shoe game
Shoe game
Talking with guests
Talking with guests
Daddy daughter dance
Daddy daughter dance
First dance at Ayres House wedding reception
First dance at Ayres House wedding reception
First dance at Ayres House glasshouse wedding reception
First dance at Ayres House glasshouse wedding reception
Dancing the night away
Dancing the night away

Thanks so much Jody and Simon for having me as your Adelaide wedding photographer! Was an absolute blast!

December 16, 2022
Wedding preview, Wedding

Botanic Gardens Wedding – Renee & Ben

  • RENEE & BEN

    Adelaide Botanic Gardens Wedding

    Walkway shot

It was a stunningly sunny day for Renee and Ben’s lovely friends and family oriented wedding amongst the greenery of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Renee and Ben opted to host their intimate little wedding in the southern gazebo, known as the Summer House where they were protected from the harsh sun, and was able to fit a modest guest list made from close friends and family. I was asked to be their wedding photographer for 3 hours, which allowed me to capture their ceremony, glamour photos around the gardens then their reception at the Earl of Leicester Hotel.

Before the Ceremony

While waiting about for Renee to arrive, Ben was wandering about greeting guests and organising seating and moving council worker orange tape that had been left nearby 🙂 Renee arrived a little late which raised nerves a little, but the entire day was super laid back and relaxed so I don’t think it hampered any of the frivolity.

Smiling guests
Smiling guests
Bride arriving
Bride arriving
Smiles
Smiles
Wedding rings
Wedding rings
Closeup
Closeup
Bride arriving
Bride arriving
Bird
Bird
Smiles
Smiles
Adjusting flower
Adjusting flower
Standing about
Standing about

Adelaide Botanic Gardens Wedding Ceremony

The ceremony itself was a short and simple affair, with all the guests fitting under the gazebo to witness the coming together of these two beautifully bubbly personalities. Even the constant drone of the nearby motorsport festival had little bearing on Renee’s huge grin she wore all throughout the ceremony.

Bridal approach
Bridal approach
Celebrant
Celebrant
First kiss
First kiss
Kiss
Kiss
Smiling bride
Smiling bride
Happy bride
Happy bride
Signing the registry
Signing the registry
Inside the gazebo
Inside the gazebo
Surprised face
Surprised face
Exit
Exit
Smiles all round
Smiles all round
Smiling groom
Smiling groom
Holding hands
Holding hands

Glamour Photos

Once the family photos were done, we were free to walk about the gardens for some glamour photos. We managed to do a whole lap of the place using the stunning backdrops the botanic gardens naturally provide.

Amongst the tall trees
Amongst the tall trees
Standing around
Standing around
Nearby a tree
Nearby a tree
Together amongst the trees in the botanic gardens
Together amongst the trees in the botanic gardens
Walkway shot
Walkway shot
Smiling together in the Botanic Gardens
Smiling together in the Botanic Gardens
Engagement ring
Engagement ring
In front of door
Laughing bridal party
Laughing bridal party
Close up of ring
Close up of ring
Walking together
Walking together
RING!
RING!
Laughing
Laughing
near the pond
near the pond
Walkway shot
Walkway shot
Flowers
Flowers
Bridal party
Bridal party
Bride squad
Bride squad

Earl of Leicester Hotel Reception

After around an hour of glamour photos, we drove to the Earl of Leicester Hotel, south of the city for a beautifully intimate lunch time reception, complete with hand made dolls and a projector showcasing images of Renee and Ben while they were dating. The guests all had a short poem speech prepared as a surprise and made everyone laugh the entire time I was there.

Cheers at the Earl of Leicester Hotel
Cheers!
Dolls
Dolls
Photo of photo
Photo of photo
Entrance
Entrance
Cheers!
Cheers!
Speech at the Earl of Leicester Hotel
Speech
Cakes
Cakes

Renee and Ben’s wedding at the Botanic Garden’s Summer House Gazebo was an absolute blast to be a part of and I’m so glad Renee and Ben had me as their photographer!

January 14, 2019

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