I’m pleased to present the wedding of Jess and Jake which took place in the Port Elliot Memorial Gardens during a very busy weekend during October! I say very busy as SvenStudios managed to cover 3 weddings this weekend, with the wedding of Jess and Jake here photographed by Ross Daly, and editing done by yours truly.
Preparation
Jess and Jake were being prepared at McCracken Country club which boasts a magnificent view overlooking the golf fairway and a lovely intimate reception center. Ross was caught up with preparations on the day so saw himself walking in between rooms, taking photos of both Jess and Jake in turn.
Wedding dress
Bride and maid of honour
Engagement ring
Makeup
Bride
Wedding shoes
Back of wedding dress
Smiling bride
Best Man
Groom and Best Man
Watch
Best Man
Groom
Port Elliot Memorial Gardens wedding ceremony
During World War 1, Port Elliot was a place of recreation for soldiers on leave. The gardens were originally established as a community project for soldiers, and then officially dedicated as a Soldier’s memorial after the planting of the memorial trees lining the park. The trees were planted in a tribute to the local soldier’s contribution and includes a tree planted to fallen New Zealand soldiers. The Park also now includes trees planted in commemoration of Australian soldiers involved in other conflicts as well, with 24 bronze plaques dedicated in May 2012.
Holding wedding ring
Groom looking nervous
Wedding Certificate kiss
Port Elliot Memorial Gardens wedding
Holding Hands
Maid of Honour
Blushing Bride
Glamour Photos
After the wedding ceremony, Ross, along with Jess and Jake’s videographers led the couple around the Port Elliot Memorial Gardens for some glamour shots. The gardens provide for a wide range of different backdrops, including weaving paths through flowerbeds, huge lining trees and even a beach scene.
Walking in the garden
Looking out the trees
Kissing amongst the roses
All smiles
Going for a walk
Sitting on a bench
Sitting on a bench
Walking in the garden
McCracken Country Club wedding reception
The McCracken Country Club always puts on a good fare at a wedding. Their function room overlooks the country club’s fairway and is spacious enough to host a decent sized wedding party without feeling too cavernous. I hadn’t been back to McCracken since I was the wedding photographer at a wedding last new year’s eve, so I was a little envious of Ross!
The wedding of Linda and Barry was a wonderful day down at Victor Harbor on new year’s eve 2015. They were wed at the St Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Victor Harbor while having their reception at the McCracken Country Club. Obviously, having a wedding on new year’s eve mandates that the wedding photographer captures some photos of the couple kissing under fireworks at midnight, so that’s what I did! It was a long day, but getting that shot as Linda and Barry’s wedding photographer was an absolute joy as I’d always wanted to capture that kind of shot! Linda and Barry took advantage of my generous full day package so that I was available all day from the groom’s preparation through to that all important fireworks shot I had been so looking forward to capturing.
Preparation
Barry and his grooms men, along with his family were being prepared down the road from the McCracken country club in the Frontage Apartments. Many of Linda and Barry’s family and guests had travelled from Ireland, New Zealand and interstate to be in Victor Harbor for this glorious day and I could really feel the grandness of the occasion. Barry was nervous, I had trouble understanding accents, all while everyone was running about trying to get ready. It was fantastic to be a part of.
Groom looking nervous
Page boy
Grooms affects
Groom preparation
Groom preparation
Groom’s father
Linda was being prepared in a McCracken country club apartment overlooking the magnificent fairway. As is a common occurrence these days, the bridal party were in charge of the wedding bands, apparently its common to not trust the boys with the rings 🙂 But the interesting part of this was that Linda had not yet seen the rings, and were a bit of a surprise, so while I was taking photos of the rings and jewellery, she was relegated to her bedroom! Linda’s flower girls were flown out of Ireland on their first visit to Australia for the occasion.
Engagement ring etiquette
Flower girls
Wedding rings
Bride
Bride
Bride and flower girl
Bride
Brides father
Bridal preparation
St Joan of Arc Church Victor Harbour Wedding Ceremony
The St Joan of Arc Church was one of the earlier churches built in Victor Harbor, named in 1920, interestingly a few months before Joan of Arc was made a Saint, it was the third Church built since Victor Harbor’s founding as a port in 1838. A brilliant white church, with a surprisingly spacious interior, the church boasts an organ and a tall roof supported by imposing white marble columns, allowing for a passage way either side of the two pew rows.
st joan of arc wedding
st joan of arc wedding
st joan of arc wedding
st joan of arc wedding
st joan of arc wedding
st joan of arc wedding
st joan of arc wedding
st joan of arc wedding
st joan of arc wedding
Victor Harbor glamour shots
Since the development of the railway in the 1960s, Victor Harbor turned from an important commercial port to a pretty holiday and retirement destination. Points of interest include the coastline including Granite island, the Bluff and Petrel cove, all three of which we made good use of while taking some glamour photos. Unfortunately being a bit of a windy day, Linda’s long veil unfortunately flew off her head while we were using the 141 year old causeway to Granite island and drifted down into the water! thankfully it was only knee deep so I waded out to gather it!
Victor Harbot wedding
Jumping off a rock
Petrel cove wedding
Victor Harbot wedding
Petrel cove wedding
Petrel cove wedding
Petrel cove wedding
Victor Harbot wedding
Petrel cove wedding
Victor Harbot wedding
McCracken Country Club Reception
The McCracken Country Club is a sprawling complex, complete with function room, hotel and apartment style accommodation, all surrounding and overlooking a sweeping golf course and a short drive away from the center of Victor Harbor. It just so happens this was the second time within a month I had covered a wedding at the complex. The reception hall is elegantly simple, studded with wine barrels and overlooking the fairway with large windows, it’s a nice little reception venue suitable for small or large gatherings.
McCracken Country Club wedding
McCracken Country Club wedding
McCracken Country Club wedding
Wedding Cake
McCracken Country Club wedding
McCracken Country Club wedding
McCracken Country Club wedding
McCracken Country Club wedding
McCracken Country Club wedding
McCracken Country Club wedding
New Year’s eve fireworks
The Country Club has a nice view of the location where the Victor Harbor New Year’s fireworks were being conducted so that I could set up my tripod and shoot Linda and Barry kissing under the lit sky without much difficulty. The results were absolutely fantastic, and I’m so pleased I managed to capture the moment as I had planned.
Victor Harbor Fireworks wedding
Victor Harbor Fireworks wedding
I had an absolute blast as Linda and Barry’s wedding photographer, I’m so pleased they chose me to do their wedding photography and I very much hope they enjoy their photos as much as I enjoyed creating them! Thank you!