Georgie and Tom’s beautiful wedding took place in the intimate settings of Lyndoch Hill, located just out of gawler. The weather turned out to be absolutely perfect with stunning sun and cloudless skies – it all turned out to be a stunning day full of love and joy! Georgie and Tom took advantage of my hourly rate having me cover Georgie’s preparation and their ceremony at Lyndoch Hill.
Preparation
Georgie and her bridal party were being prepared in a house in Gawler, just 15 minutes away from Lyndoch Hill. The atmosphere was calm and collected with little to no nerves visible from Georgie – despite the fact they were running a little late and her father was constantly reminding them of this 🙂
Dad’s first glance
Bride helping out
Putting on veil
Wedding dress
Bride with pupper
Perfume
Putting on wedding dress
Engagement ring
Bride looking pretty
Bridal party helping out
Lyndoch Hill wedding ceremony
Lyndoch Hill boasts an incredible botanic garden surrounding a uniquely shaped boutique restaurant at it’s center. Georgie and Tom’s wedding took place on a small intimate grassy area at the foot of a grand garden staircase lined with roses. The entire cermeony was bathed in the shade of nearby towering gum trees with a dappled light effect caused by the incredible sun we enjoyed throughout the day.
Tom was glad to have his entourage of groomsmen there to calm him down before seeing Georgie for the first time walking down the aisle, but his nerves quickly left him as soon as she was with him at the altar. 🙂
Lyndoch Hill Wedding Ceremony
Lyndoch Hill Wedding Ceremony
Bridal motorcade
Signing registry
Lyndoch Hill Wedding Ceremony
Bride and Groom laughing
Bis transport
Bride and groom
First kiss
Wedding Ceremony
Bride and Groom
Wedding ceremony
Bride and groom holding hands
Groom seeing bride
Bride and Father in car
Hidden kiss
Groom looking nervous
Walking down the aisle
Bride and groom being cute
Wedding Ceremony
Glamour photos
Straight after their wedding ceremony and family photos we went for a little walk around the Lyndoch Hill botanic gardens for a few glamour photos. We also made good use of the charming bus used by the groomsmen to arrive 🙂
Groomsmen in front of Bus
Lyndoch Hill botanic garden wedding
Bridal party
Bride and groom in foliage
Bride and groom looking happy
Wedding rings
Bride and groom in roses
Groomsmen looking fabulous
Lyndoch Hill botanic garden wedding
Bus wedding photo
Bridal party and wedding cars
Bride and groom walking up stairs
I’d very much like to thank Georgie and Tom for having me as their wedding photographer and I hope they enjoy their wedding photos as much as I enjoyed being a part of their wedding!
Lauren and Nic held their wedding at the historic bed and breakfast known as Oliver’s White Hill, with their reception taking place in the nearby chaff shed that connects up to the nearby Oliver’s Taranga winery. The weather was absolutely stunning throughout and the location always provides for some wonderful photo opportunities. I was chosen to be their wedding photographer for 4 hours of their day which saw me taking photos from just before their wedding ceremony through to around an hour of their reception.
Prior to the ceremony
As usual I arrived a little early so I had a bit of time to walk about, setting up my virtual reality video camera and take a few shots of Lauren and Nic getting ready, although they didn’t expect me to be on site for another 30 minutes or so. They were both being prepared in different rooms of the Oliver’s White Hill bed and breakfast so it was fairly easy to flit back and forth between the two.
Wedding rings
Bride getting ready
Wedding sign
Bride with her bridesmaids
Groom getting ready
groomsmen looking on
Oliver’s White Hill wedding ceremony
The original Oliver family was part of the pioneering history of wine making in South Australia, having established the White Hill property in the 1840’s the Oliver family still to this day maintains the property and cultivates the nearby winefields. Today the rustic old house has been the backdrop of a wide variety of different celebrations, with the first wedding taking place there over 100 years ago. The setting Lauren and Nic chose as the backdrop to their own wedding ceremony was the lovely little lake down at the foot of a large grassy area – looking away from the house itself. It provides a wonderfully Australian backdrop complete with gumtrees and causes the sun to cast it’s light over the wedding ceremony in such a wonderful way.
Wedding grathering
Bride and groom holding hands
Bride and groom holding hands
Oliver’s White Hill wedding
Signing registry
Happy couple
First kiss
Happy couple
Groom looking at bride
Bridal party throwing petals
Glamour Photos
Directly after the wedding ceremony and family photos, we had a short walk around the grounds to take a few glamour photos before heading up to the Chaff Shed for the reception.
Bridal party
Bride and groom under the sun
Bride and groom holding one another
Bride and groom on tree
Bride and groom holding one another
Engagement ring
Bridal party on side of lake
Oliver’s Chaff Shed wedding
Bride and groom walking
Bride and groom holding one another
Oliver’s Chaff Shed reception
On the same grounds as the Oliver’s White Hill homestead is the Oliver’s Chaff Shed where the owners has transformed an old chaff shed into a cosy little function room, complete with separate bar and modern toilet and kitchen facilities. It would be tricky to host a large gathering here but for small intimate weddings such as Lauren and Nic’s, it’s a wonderfully rustic setting.
First dance
Speech
Baby games
Carona
Doughnuts
Speech
Ring toss
First dance
Thanks to Lauren and Nic for having me be a part of their lovely wedding at the Oliver’s White Hill homestead! It was a wonderful day, and I hope they like their photos! 🙂
Alexis and Matt were married nearby the Belair National Park at the (now closed) Belair Park Country Club with the original aim to use a grassy area to the front of the complex for their ceremony. This wasnt to be due to the weather, so instead they used the interior of one of the reception halls available on site. I was lucky enough to be chosen as their wedding photographer for the entire day, and despite the early weather, the day turned out brilliantly!
Preparation
I started the day with Matt and his grooms men who were being prepared at their parent’s place in Semaphore Park. One of the first things that Matt said to me was that we wasn’t a smiler 🙂 Nothing wrong with that though as his grooms men were more than keen on playing about, hanging on his nerves 🙂
Socks
Groomsmen getting ready
Playing pool
Groom getting ready
Groom’s shoes
Groom walking out the door
Playing pool
Wedding rings
Lexi was being prepared down the road in a room in the Lakes Hotel. The girls were waiting for me as they were sitting about casually having a bit to eat and joking about. More than happy to help me set up my photos 🙂 The only thing that was dampening the mood was the potential for rain, but if all turned out great in the end!
Bride and bridesmaids
Putting on bracelet
Bride walking down corridor
Bride in her wedding dress
Engagement ring
Hanging dresses
Buttoning up dress
OMG it’s a ring!
Bride getting ready
Bride getting ready
Belair Country Club Wedding Ceremony
The Belair National Park is one of the oldest National Parks in Australia and it boasts quite a bit of natural flora and fauna. The country Club built nearby in the 90s takes advantage of this incredible setting being surrounded by 835 hectares of the most beautiful scenery you could imagine.
It was a very warm period of the year when Alexis and Matt were wed amongst the Belair National Park, however the weather turned for the worse overnight and the original plan of using the grassy area in front of the Belair Country Club was cancelled due to fear of the ground being muddy. So the Ceremony was moved indoors which turned out to be a wonderful turn of events as it was stunning.
Groom looking nervous
Wedding ceremony
Bride arriving
Holding hands
Bride and Groom at the Belair Country Club
Saying vows
Hugs
Wedding ceremony
Saying vows
Signing registry
Bridal Motorcade
Hugs from granny
Wedding ceremony at the Belair National Park
Belair National Park Glamour Photos
Directly after the ceremony and family photos, the bridal party first head out to where the ceremony was originally going to be held to mimic a shot I took at a wedding last time I was here – only to find the ground was fine. We then used the entry driveway of the country club to take photos of the cars before travelling to the Belair train station. We then went for a bit of a trek through the Belair National Park after having realised the ladies had left their flats at the Country Club – so it was pretty difficult going for them walking around in their heels, but we managed! 🙂 It was well worth it too, as we took some stunners!
Bride and Groom under trees
Bride and Groom under trees
Groomsmen jumping
Bridal party walking through scrub
Belair National Park wedding
Viel outside of car
Bridesmaids doing the Charlies Angels pose
Belair National Park wedding
Belair National Park wedding
Gender bender
Bridal bouquet
Belair National Park wedding
Walking through the Belair National Park
Belair train station wedding
Belair Country Club Wedding Reception
We head back to the Country Club for the reception, which took place in the upper reception room on site. The room is a lovely setting, complete with a private bar just outside, and room for a large number of guests. The area was decorated with long pieces of beautiful cloth which really completed the entire look of the room.
Talking out on the balcony
Kangaroos fighting on the fairway
Photobooth strips
First dance
Hugs
Head table
Speech
First dance
Selfie
Wedding Cake
Outside the Belair Country Club at night
Cutting the Wedding Cake
I;d very much like to thank Lexi and Matt for having me capture the wedding photography at their Belair National Park wedding, and I wish them all the best in the future!
It was a very warm day in January when I was lucky enough to cover Anna and Jeremy’s Bridgewater Mill wedding as their wedding photographer. So much so that unfortunately the original plan of holding the ceremony on the newly renovated decking at the Mill was replaced with the indoor area. Thankfully the cloud cover kept much of the heat away and everyone had a wonderful time 🙂
Preparation photos
Anna and Jeremy were prepared in separate rooms of the Manna Hotel in Hahndorf with me starting off with Anna and her bridal party just to say hello before heading over to the boys then heading back to the girls. Both Anna and Jeremy were fairly laid back in the morning, and the nerves were well hidden – but occasionally showed! The natural happenings during preparation allowed me to capture some wonderfully candid photos of all the participants before heading outside for a bit of a walk around the local area. They both werent overly keen on heading out into the heat, but thankfully I could coerce them as we got some nice shots.
Buttoning up vest
Getting ready in the mirror
Heading out the door
Getting ready in the mirror
Wedding rings
Jeremy and his groomsmen
Putting on flowers
Putting on jacket
Jeremy and his groomsmen
Stealing jelly beans
Putting flowers in hair
Smiling bride
Flower girl
Engagement ring
Bridal Party
Running kids
Putting on shoes
Smiling bride
On the streets of Hahndorf
Bridgewater Mill wedding ceremony
The Bridgewater Mill is a historic Flour Mill built in the 1860s to take advantage of the nearby stream that now runs through a nearby park. This incredible location provides a picturesque backdrop for wedding photos due to it’s old-world charm and unique water wheel which still turns. Unfortunately this wedding season the wheel is cordoned off for renovations, and also as the ceremony was held indoors, I couldn’t get it in any photo :(. That being said though, the area is still an amazing place to walk about and take photos. The ceremony location was lined with a fairly modern looking wood and glass interior which provided a ton of light while still having a homely atmosphere.
Anna and Jeremy opted to have a sand-pouring ceremony, which after a bit of shyness overcoming the flower girl as she walked down the aisle, she joined in happily. It’s always a lovely ceremony to have when joining two families together, particularly with kids involved. The coming together of the three different sands in the same vase represents the impossible nature of separating the family ever again.
First kiss
Groom and groomsmen at altar
Group photo inside Bridgewater Mill
Exchanging wedding rings
Sand ceremony
Wedding sign
Bridgewater Mill wedding ceremony
Walking back down aisle
Together holding hands
Sand ceremony
Glamour photos
After the ceremony was over, and after I broke out my drone for a few overhead photos, we went for a bit of a walk around the nearby park. The park was quite busy as we had to unfortunately remove a family of frolicking kids playing in the water of the stream to take the photos I wanted, but they were kind enough about it 🙂
Bride and groom on stone wall
Bridgewater Mill wedding
Drone love heart
In a doorway on Bridgewater mill
Bride and groom holding one another
Genderbender wedding shot
Kiss with the bridal party in the background
Through the foliage
Playing on the playground
On the wall of Bridgewater Mill
Wedding rings
On the wall of Bridgewater Mill
Through the foliage at Bridgewater Mill
The Haus wedding reception
We headed back to Hahndorf for the wedding reception held at The Haus Hahndorf. The Haus is famed for it’s wonderful selection of dishes made from primarily local ingredients. Anna and Jeremy’s reception was a cocktail/buffet style evening with waiters walking about serving guests with platters of food or drink, along with a nearby self-serve buffet. As they had quite a few ties with the music industry, the DJ’s setup was quite impressive with a number of the guests also bringing their acoustic guitars. The entire evening was a joy to be a part of with all the guests contributing to the wonderfully jovial atmosphere.
First dance
Victuals!
First dance
Speech
Kisses after speech
Cutting the Cake
Hugs on the dancefloor
Reception entrance
Wedding Cake
Groom’s speech
I’d like to thank Anna and Jeremy for having me as part of their wedding as their wedding photographer, and I very much hope they enjoy their photos as much as I enjoyed taking them! 😀
Auchendarroch House in Mt Barker was the venue for Rebecca and Simon’s stunning wedding day under the sun. The day was complete with fireworks, courtesy of the nearby Christmas celebrations and absolutely sublime weather which all made for an incredible day! Rebecca and Simon opted to have be as their wedding photographer for most of their day, leading up to their reception, and then took advantage of the SvenStudios photobooth throughout their reception complete with one of my new hand-made wooden guests books!
Preparation photos
I began my day at the house that Simon and his grooms men were being prepared in. Simon was in high spirits, joking about and being super helpful in getting all his gear ready for some photos. Soon after we started, more of his family arrived and I think the reality of the situation sunk in a little bit as some nerves were starting to show 🙂
Adjusting the tie
Dad looking on
Groom smiling
Groom’s shoes
Groom walking the hallway
Groom getting ready
Groom’s watch
Groom smiling
Rebecca and her bride’s maids were being prepared at their home in Mt Barker, nearby Auchendarroch house. The atmosphere was very laid back with Rebecca’s brother being on hand at all times to lighten the mood with silly jokes. The morning went very smoothly with everything happening as it should so there wasn’t really any need for any nerves 🙂
Engagement ring
Bridesmaids attending bride
Putting on makeup
Putting on wedding dress
Bride looking pretty
Bride looking pretty
Taking down wedding dress
Bridesmaids
Wedding dress
Putting on wedding dress
Auchendarroch House wedding ceremony
Auchendarroch House was originally opened in 1860 by a Scottish migrant named Lachlan MacFarlane to be used as a hotel – then known as the Oakfield Hotel. Soon after, in 1878, it became the Summer residence of local businessman and philanthropist, Robert Barr Smith. It then became a convalescent home and Air Force hospital before being restored by the Wallis family in 2002 into the magnificent function center it is today. The house is a popular location for weddings in Mt Barker due to it’s old-world charm, surrounded by some quite impeccable gardens and local parks. All while still being the the center of the town of Mt Barker, so still quite convenient.
Rebecca and Simon were wed under the heritage listed tree next to the house. I’m sure their guests were quite thankful for this due to the weather becoming very hot by this time of day. It made for a wonderful backdrop to their wedding photos, complete with some easy to manage shadows over the entire party. It was wonderful!
Sitting under the tree
Celebrations after being married
Exchanging wedding rings
Bride and groom under the tree
Girl in aisle
Signing registry under tree
Groom smiling
Bride arriving in front of Auchendarroch House
Groom seeing bride for first time
Bride and groom in front of guests
Signing registry under tree
Glamour Photos
After getting my drone out to take some family photos, we utilised the grounds of Auchendarroch House to take some glamour shots, with a few silly shots sprinkled in. We then made use of the magnificent interior of the house before heading over to the old main street of Mt Barker.
Bride and groom under tree
Bride and groom under sun
Bride and groom on bench
Bride walking the gardens
Bride and groom under tree
Bride and groom under tree
Bridal party through a kiss
Silly shot 🙂
Closeup of wedding rings
The interior of Auchendarroch House is everything you’d expect from an 1800s hotel. Grand, opulent and full of beautiful wooden details complete with contrasting carpets and drapes. The whole setting makes for some of the best scenes for some intimate wedding photography.
Auchendarroch House wedding
Walking along the outside fo the house
Sitting chatting
Standing in windows
Kiss at the front door
Dancing in the window
In between these amazing glamour photos we also took a moment to take a photo where the bridal party was to look concerned about something I’ll photoshop in later. In this case Rebecca and Simon are big fans of Star Wars, so they requested a scene where they were running from some Star Wars war machines. They also happened to have Simon’s car in the background so I decided to blow it up!
Star wars wedding at Auchendarroch House
Auchendarroch House wedding reception
Rebecca and Simon also opted to have my photo booth set up at their reception, so I was tasked to take a few photos of the reception while also man the photobooth. The great thing about this wedding reception though was the fact that the local Christmas party was happening right next door, so we got some killer fireworks shots from above the house also!
Adelaide photo booth SvenStudios
Bride smiling at groom
Fireworks wedding over Auchendarroch House
Wedding cake
Cutting wedding cake
First dance
Catching the bouquet
Guests smiling
Catching the garter
Head table
Rebecca and Simon’s Auchendarroch House Wedding was such an awesome wedding to be a part of! Everything went smoothly from my perspective, and some amazing images were produced! I hope Rebecca and Simon enjoy their photos as much as I enjoyed producing them and I hope to cover another Auchendarroch House Wedding soon!
