Stephanie and Gino held their Currant Shed wedding ceremony on a wonderfully sunny day almost an exact year later than what they planned to due to the unfortunate events of COVID – but you wouldnt know it! Stephanie and Gino were all smiles all day, and super keen on sharing their big day with all the family and friends who made the trip down to Mclaren Flat for their delightful Curant Shed Wedding!
Currant Shed Wedding Ceremony
Stephanie and Gino were both prepared at the on-site bed and breakfast that was conveniently a stone’s throw away from the Currant shed’s restaurant and cellar door which was where they held their ceremony.
The area is a lovely grassy field, surrounded by small fruit trees which provided for a lush, green backdrop to their sun-lit wedding ceremony. Their ceremony was a lovely, simple affair with a reading or two conduceted by friends, while the ring bearer and flower girl were sons and daughters – which was a nice way to include them too.
The entire time leading up to the ceremony, and directly after was very laid back, punctuated by a nifty band who marched about the place after the ceremony. All throughout the family photos, all the guests were relaxing and enjoying the nice weather while sipping on the Currant Shed’s delectible drinks.
Flower girl walking at the Currant shed
bride and groom approaching ceremony at the currant shed
bride and groom approaching ceremony at their currant shed wedding
Bride and groom on the grass at the currant ched
Groom watching the ceremony
The Currant shed wedding ceremony
Bride looking at her groom on a sunny day
Exchanging wedding rings amongst the trees
First kiss at Currant Shed wedding
Excited bride and groom
Bride and groom exiting ceremony at the Currant Shed
The Currant shed wedding
Currant Shed Wedding Glamour Photos
For glamour photos we went for a bit of a walk up and around the Currant Shed’s grounds towards the nearby Shottesbrooke Winery making use of the Australian bush scenery and backdrop of vineyards – although not being actually allowed in them, so we avoided that.
the liught was dying ever so nicely behind some clouds towards the end of the day which made for some great subtle light seeping in though the trees of the driveway which was absolutely awesome!
Bride and groom in embrace
Bride and groom bumping heads under the trees
Newly weds under green tree
Gloomy wedding photo
Having some fun in the Currant Shed’s b&b
Wedding rings in Australian flower
Bride and groom in front of purple flowers
Bride and groom walking along driveway together
newly weds leaning against a tree
newly weds leaning against a tree together
Bride and groom in the long grass
Newly weds in the long grass
Newly weds looking at the camera
Bride and groom holding hands in vineyard
Amongst the Currant shed trees
Amongst the Currant sheds trees
Currant Shed Wedding photo in trees
Hugs in the trees
Walking back to the wedding reception
Thanks a bunch Gino and Stephanie for having me as your wedding photographer at your Currant Shed wedding! Hope you enjoy your photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!
It was a stunning, sunny day for Suzie and Jay’s Old Oval Estate wedding in Mclaren Vale! The mood was laid back and jovial all day, with all involved just keen on making sure Suzie and Jay have a beautiful celebration of the coming together of their two families.
Suzie and Jay opted to host a ‘first look‘ within the beautiful Bone Gully section of Kuitpo Forest before heading to the Old Oval Estate and Fork in the Road Winery for their ceremony before heading all the way to Macclesfield’s delightful little Three Brothers Arms Pub for their family – oriented reception.
Preparation
I began my day with Jay and his groomsmen being prepared at their family house nearby Meadows. The weather was actually quite grim and foggy up there in the morning, but the weather certainly came out nicely for the rest of their day!
Jay and his groomsmen had a grand old time ripping on one another as they helped each other get dressed, while also making sure Jay’s cigar was lit and hip flask was full.
The great thing about where Jay and his entourage got prepared was the ability to wander off into some neat forested areas behind the house which we made use of for many of their photos.
Young ones clothes lined out
Helping young one get ready
groomsmen hip flasks
groom putting on tie in front hallway
Groom putting on suit jacket in hallway
helping tie tie
Groom and Groomsmen on street
Groom leanng against big gum tree
Groom walking out hallway door
Suzie and her bridesmaids were being prepared at a bed and breakfast, not far from the Bone Gully forested area where Suzie and Jay held their ‘first look’. The delightful little cottage boasted sweeping views of a nearby pond and a beautiful driveway flanked by tall gum trees which we most certainly made use of for their photos!
Suzie and her bridesmaids shared the jovial mood the boys displayed by making sure Suzie and the little one running about was having a great time – even to the point of having the little one treat a bed like a trampoline!
Opal necklace
Bride hanging wedding dress
Hanging wedding dress on cupboard door
Closeup of family photos on bouquet
Bridesmaid helping put dress on through doorframe
All the bridesmaids helping out
Smiling bridesmaid looking on at bride getting ready
All the bridesmaids together in front of pond
bride standing under arch of tree
bride standing by herself infront of gum trees
bridesmaids all standing together in front of gum trees
Silly bridal party photo
Bone Gully, Kuitpo Forest First Look
I just love heading to Bone Gully – a part of Kuipto Forest for wedding photos – I’ve taken a couple of bridal couples here – but it’s always a bit of a hrd sale to most due to the difficult terrain that a couple would have to traverse in order to make the most of the location – and wedding attire really isnt best suited for hiking.
That said though, when I finally do get the opportunity to shoot a wedding in Bone Gully, the tall trees and amazing scenery really makes it such a special place! So I was super exicited to learn that Suzie and Jay were keen to head there for their first look!
We made use of the well used BMX tracks, just inside the gates of the forest for the actual moment where suzie approached Jay for their first look, which when surrounded by the dappled light of the harsh sun beating through the trees made for an intimate moment shared by the two of them.
We then went for a bit of a walk up the hill a bit to take a few more shots of the bridal aprty as a whole and also made sure to make the best use fot eh sun shining through the trees.
groom patiently waiting for the first look
first look in Kuitpo Forest
First look in bone gully
Family together on wedding day
Bride and groom amongst the trees in Kuitpo Forest
Bride and groom amongst the trees in Bone Gully
bride and groom amongst the tall pine trees
Bridal party on the path in Bone Gully
bride and groom away from the bridal party
Bride and groom up the hill a bit in Bone Gully
Bride and groom up the hill a bit in Kuitpo Forest
Old Oval Estate Wedding Ceremony
Holding an Old Oval estate wedding ceremony usually means setting up on a grassy area, under a large gum tree, flanked on either side by vineyards. It’s a delightful spot to host an outdoor wedding ceremony – particularly when you also organise shade for your guests on such a sunny day as this was!
Suzie and Jay had one oof their friends act as an officient throughout their ceremony, who continually made jokes about swishing his mullet around and made in-jokes about Suzie and Jay’s relationship. This is always a nice way to include close friends, and also make the whole ceremony a lot more intimate for all involved.
After the ceremony, we took family photos under the large gum tree, before spending a little time having some leisurely drinks at the cellar door.
bride and groom arriving at their Old Oval Estate Wedding
Officiant
Smiling bride during her wedding ceremony
Smiling groom during his wedding ceremony
Under the tree at Old Oval estate wedding ceremony
Old Oval Estate Wedding Ceremony
Holding hands at Old Oval Estate Wedding Ceremony
First kiss at Old Oval Estate wedding ceremony
Exit from Old Oval Estate wedding ceremony 2
Three Brothers Arms Wedding Reception
Suzie and Jay’s wedding reception took place a fair drive away in Macclesfield’s Three Brothers Arms Hotel – a historic building in the town which Suzie and Jay were keen to make use of for some gritty, not quite so lovey-dovey wedding photos – which I had the most fun setting up and shooting!
We made use of the rustic front bar for some shots of the two of them reading their favourite books, and even finished the day with laying down in the gutter out the front for a ‘drunken’ photo anyone whould be keen on printing and hanging on a wall 😛
Three Brothers Arms grassy area
Wedding Cheese wheel cake
bride and groom inside Three Brothers Arm Pum
Three Brothers Arms Wedding Photo
Closeup of hands with wedding bands
Bride and groom entering their Three Brothers Arms wedding reception
Guests greeting the bridal couple at the reception
Guests greeting the bridal couple at reception
Cutting the cake together
Photo at Three Brothers arms pub
Bride and grrom enjoying the sunlight at the back of the Three Brothers arms pub
bride and groom under the gree foliage
Three Brothers Arms Wedding Photography
Suzie and Jay’s day was a blast to be a part of and I thank them for having myself and my wife be a part of their Old Oval Estate wedding day!
It was a delightfully sunny day in early January for Claire and Arron’s Serafino Wines wedding in Mclaren Vale! It was great to see Claire and Arron again after having shot their incredible engagement shoot on a private farm near Mt Compass.
Their day was laid back, relaxed but still full of fun, joy and a tonne of little surpises that just made their whole day great!
Preparation
I started the day as I usually do with the groom and his groomsmen getting ready at their house in Seaford Heights. The atmosphere was jovial with the boys all having a bit of fun while getting prepared.
Arron’s parents were on hand to help out with tieing ties and putting on cufflinks which is always nice to have for photos!
Wedding rings on table top
Wedding bands on grooms shoes
Grooms cufflinks
Groom putting on tie in front of window
Grooms dad helping out
Mum helping out with groomsmen ties
close up of cufflinks on shirt
best man helping groom get ready
groomsmen huddle on road
Groom looking swish
Groom walking out front door
Claire and her bridemaids were being prepared together in one of the Serafino winery’s rooms as part of their accomodation offering. It’s a super convenient perk to be able to be prepared on site of your wedding venue as it cuts down on travel time and any chance of being late!
The atmosphere with the girls was equally as laid back as the boys, but if I were to choose who was showing more nerves, it would have to have been Arron! He was seento have been pacing a little bit checking his watch at the altar before the ceremony began. 🙂
engagement ring perched amongst the flowers
Wedding dress hanging in werafino wines window
Engagement ring in box
Happy Brides mum
Bridal party in gowns
Reaching for the wedding dress
Pretty bride holding bouquet
Bridesmaids helping put on wedding dress next to window
Bridesmaids helping put on wedding dress
Nervously clutching fingers
bride looking out window as she gets ready
Bridesmaid helping with lacing up wedding dress
Dad’s first look of his daughter
Bride ready to goto her ceremony
Bride through the window
Serafino Wines Wedding Ceremony
Claire and Arron’s Serafino Wines wedding ceremony took place were it usually does at Serafino winery – under a big gum tree backdropped by a delightful lake. The area boasts a huge manicured grassy area suited for any size of congregation.
Their ceremony was presided over by a priest, but much of the time was taken up by readings and speeches written by guests who could not attend due to COVID restrictions, but instead read out by a member of the bridal party – which was a nice touch. We were also blessed to have a nice little reading from Claire’s Mum after the first kiss.
What I thought was really cool though was the fact that Claire being a music teacher – her students were invited to come out and provide the background music for her bridal approach and exit, which was really awesome! And what was even more awesome was Claire’s choice of song! Disney’s Tangled theme song ‘I see the Light‘.
Holding up the wedding sign
Groom waiting patiently for his bride
bride being walked to ceremony by her father
Grooms first look of bride through fathers brim
Smiling groom during wedding ceremony
Serafino wines wedding ceremony
Speech during wedding ceremony by bridesmaid
Serafino wines wedding tree
Serafino wines wedding ceremony from side
Smiling bride looking at her groom
Exchanging wedding rings at Serafino wines wedding
Under the arbour at Serafino Wines
Priest blessing the couple during their wedding ceremony
First kiss at serafino wines wedding ceremony
Head butt
Mum giving speech
Hugs as the bridal couple exits
Serafino wines wedding exit
Glamour Photos
Hosting a Serafino wines wedding ceremony means that you can make the most of what Mclaren vale has to offer in regards to vineyards, Australian bush land and histroic buildings. As a Mclaren Vale wedding venue, Serafino has it all.
After the usual family photos, Claire Arron and I went for a bit of a walk around the lake with their bridal party for some group shots, before heading out by ourselves for some more intimate scenes amongst the vineyards.
As the weather was very sunny, I attempted to keep Claire and Arron away from the direct sunlight as much as possible in order to produce some lovely photography without too much int he way of overblown highlights and harsh shadows.
before heading back into the main reception hall to be announced as bride and groom, we were lucky enough to be able to use the old Serafino wines cellar door which is always packed with a pleasing amount of wine barrels that makes for a lovely backdrop!
Bride and groom surrounded by the veil
bride and groom under the veil
Sweeping veil in the wind
bridal couple kiss under gum tree
Bridal couple portrait
Bridal couple amongst the trees at Serafino WInes
Bridal couple amongst the trees at Serafino Wines wedding
Bridal party on the log
Hiding groom in trees
Surprising the bride
bride and groom amongst the Serafino wines vineyard
bride and groom amongst the sunny Serafino wines vineyard
hugs in the serafino wines vineyard
Serafino wines wedding photo
Serafino wines wedding photo in barrel room
Serafino wines wedding photo in barrel room 2
Serafino WInes Wedding Reception
Claire and Arron’s Serafino wines wedding reception was a blast to be a part of! Along with having my photobooth running all night, they also had a wonderful acoustic guitar band who also acted as their DJs.
The speeches that were said were very entertaining, with each one being quite fun – in particular one by one of Claire’s bridesmaids that was set to music and party sung! Check out the end of their wedding highlight video above for that!
Claire and Arron also played a pretty unique wedding game, which was a bit of a different take on the shoe game, but in this case it was the guests who were answering the questions about the bride and groom’s relationship. For example the bridesmaid would ask the guests a question such as ‘Who said I love you first?’ and the guests would hold up a stick for either the bride or groom corresponding who they thought was the correct answer. Was a bit of fun!
Wedding cake on barrel
Bride and groom entrance at Serafino wines wedding
Cutting the cake
Serafino wines wedding party table
Speech
bridal couple speech
Wedding game
First dance at serafino wines wedding
Photobooth prints
Guests leaning on the bar
Dancing guests at Serafino wines
Bride and groom dancing amongst guests
Serafino wines wedding dancefloor
kiss
dancing bride
dancing bride with guests
Bridal exit under archway
Thanks so much to Claire and Arron for having me shoot your wedding photography! I had a blast and hopefully you love your photos as much as I enjoyed being a part of your big day!
Jiayi and Sam held their Mollydooker wines wedding on a rather windy and overcast day, but that certainly diddnt dampen the feeling and love between these two, and all involved! The day was full of fun – and often crazy times, and the weather even opened up for some spectacular shots later on in the day!
Mollydooker wines was a new wedding venue for me, so I was very much looking forward to covering Jiayi and Sam’s wedding there, and what a spot it is! Rolling hills, beautiful trees and a cozy little reception hall!
Before the ceremony
I began my wedding photography coverage at Mollydooker wines itself, capturing the arrival of Sam and his entourage where they quickly got ready by putting on their buttionare and having a few photos with each other before Jiayi and her bridal party arrived.
Sam was in two minds right up to the beginning of their wedding ceremony as to whether or not to hold the ceremony outside. As it turned out he decided to hold the ceremony inside due to the blustery winds and the rain clouds threatening to drench everyone outside.
Jiayi was prepared in a back office room at Mollydooker wines, out of the way of prying eyes of her groom to be – which we had to make sure he wouldnt ruin the surpise as he would often try to see her! I think we managed though 🙂
Selfy with the groom
Hugging guests
Groomsman putting on grooms flower
Groom and his boys having fun
Bride getting ready at Mollydooker wines
Smiling bride in small room
Bride looking through door
Bride walking down corridor at Mollydooker wines
Mollydooker Wines Wedding
Jiayi and Sam’s Mollydooker wines wedding took place in the winery’s reception area, which was not to plan due to the weather. The change in venue caused a bit of a fuss with the Mollydooker wines staff having to clear out the area of regular lunchtime guests in time for the ceremony to take place! But they did an admirable job!
Jiayi and Sam’s ceremony was a short and simple affair with some small in jokes here and there, this coupled with the close proximity of all their guests made the whole ceremony a delight to be a part of!
Smiling groom at bride walking
bride walking towards ceremony
Groom seeing bride walk down aisle
Bride and groom holding hands at Mollydooker wines wedding
Mollydooker wines wedding ceremony
Smiling bride during her ceremony
Smiling groom during his ceremony
Bride and groom sharing a moment during the ceremony
Exchanging wedding rings at Mollydooker wines
Laughing while exchanging rings
First kiss at Mollidooker wines wedding
Kiss on the cheek from groom
Glamour Shoot
After the formailities were out of the way, including the mandatory family photos we went for a walk out and about the Mollydooker Wines grounds to make good use of the sun now peeking out of the clouds that earlier had earlier threatened the ceremony.
The vineyard was a favourite of mine with the large, broad grape leaves and unkeptness of the foliage making a perfect frame for some intimate portraits of Jiayi and Sam!
I also loved the rolling grassy hill to the rear of the reception area which coupled with the poor weather made for some very moody shots!
I had a blast taking photos despite the poor weather! Just goes to show that if you do have poor weather at your wedding there is always a silver lining – in this case some awesome atmosphere to create lovely photos!
Bride and groom in the vineyard
Bumping heads in the vineyard
Cuddles in the vineyard
Bride and groom in the sunny vineyard
Engagement ring amongst the bouquet
Laughing bride and groom in the vineyard
Moody weather at Mollydooker WInery
Bride and groom under a tree at Mollydooker wines
Brids fly in the background
Mollydooker wines wedding photo
Mollydooker winery wedding photo 2
Close up of bridal bouquet in hand
Bride and groom leaning on gum tree
bride and groom holding one another in the Mollydooker Wines vineyard
bride and groom holding one another in the Mollydooker Wines vineyard in the sun
sunny vineyard photo at Mollydooker wines
bride an dgroom walking towards sun in vineyard
Bride and groom sharing icecream
Bridal party on steps
Groom lifting up bride at sunset
bride and groom walking away from sunset
Sun peeking through bride and groom
Hugs in the sunset light
Mollydooker Winery wedding photo
Mollydooker Winery wedding photos
bride and groom in vineyard at night
Mollydooker Wines Wedding Reception
The Mollydooker Wines wedding reception area is a modern space but still sports a rustic feel due to it’s wooden features and surrounding windows that look out over the winery’s grounds.
The space was full for Jiayi and Sam’s sit down reception complete with heartfelt speeches and excited guests.
Mollydooker wines wedding reception
guest enjoying his fruitbox
Colourful wedding cake
Mollydooker wines bottle
bride and groom standing up
Kangaroo
dad giving speech
Guys being silly on hill
Lifting up groom
Hugs for the bride
Mollydooker wines food
cutting the wedding cake at Mollydooker wines
cutting the wedding cake at Mollydooker wines wedding
Thanks so much to jiayi and Sam for having me as your wedding photographer! Your day was a blast to be a part of and I hope you enjoy your photos! 😀
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!