Turon Gates Wedding Capertree

This Turon Gates wedding in Capertree was such a beautiful and memorable wedding with one of the nicest couples you could ever meet, Jordy & Lachy

This was a DIY wedding to the extreme. Jordy & Lachy did absolutely everything themselves. Well… them and their small army of family and friends. Everything you see in the photos below was brought in by truck by this couple and I really can’t believe how much work they did. And it paid off because the wedding looked amazing!

This beautiful wedding took place in Turon Gates, which is located in Capetree, just over the Blue Mountains. It basically sits between Mudgee, Bathurst, Lithgow and Katoomba. And this place in breathtakingly beautiful.

The original landowners at Turon Gates were the Wiradjuri people prior to white settlement. From the 1950s Turon Gates was the site of a gold rush. With thousands of miners working in the Turon River searching for gold.

To get there, I drove over the Blue Mountains and down into the Capertree Valley which is stunning in itself. Then I took a long dirt road that led me into Turon Gates and through farmlands and up into the mountains. Turon Gates is a huge area, with over 6000 acres. And there are log cabins located along the mountain top that has some of the best views you can imagine.

The Turon Gates wedding venue was located over the mountains and down in another valley and was situated next to the Turon River. Where there were camping facilities, log cabins, the Pavillion and luxury glamping tents. What a location! This was an Aussie bush wedding at its best.

The wedding ceremony took place down on the river bed itself with the sound of the flowing water and check out the amazing wedding arbour.

After the wedding ceremony the couple hung out with their guests for a while and then we drove back up the mountain for some sunset photos.

The wedding reception was outside under festoon and fairy lights with a mobile wood fire pizza oven, caravan bar and lots of casual seating. The Pavilion Tent was used as a wet weather back up and had the food buffet and the dancefloor.

This Turon Gates wedding was so relaxed, informal and totally joyful. I can see this place becoming very popular with couples in the future because it has everything you need for an amazing country wedding. And the location is absolutely stunning!

Maitland Wedding Photographer

I am so grateful to have been Lisa & Ben’s Maitland wedding photographer because it was such a wonderful and special day to be a part of. It was extra special and a bit more personal because it was also held on Lisa’s family property basically in their very big backyard.

The wedding ceremony happened down the end of the property, overlooking the lake and the reception was held in a clear roof marquee. There were so many beautiful moments and highlights for me during this wedding. But the things that stood out to me were, Grandma giving her wedding ring to Lisa before the ceremony. Grandma and Dad seeing Lisa in her wedding dress for the first time… their reactions were so touching. Having their Grandparents sign the wedding register with them, and Lisa’s younger brother giving a funny and tear jerking speech.

As a Maitland wedding photographer we are very excite to share this beautiful wedding and hope you enjoy the story of their day… enjoy!

Dress: Karen Willis Holmes

Florist: Carolyn Collison

Celebrant: Marilyn Collins

On the day coordinator: Girl Friday Weddings

Band: Duke Music

Cars: Hunter Valley VeeDubs

Marquee: Beavis Party

Norah Head Lighthouse Wedding

Evelyn & Michael’s Norah Head Lighthouse wedding ?

Norah Head Lighthouse on the Central Coast is a venue I have wanted to shoot a wedding at for a long time. I go to Norah Head at least once a week with the family and our puppy Beau so I couldn’t wait to photograph this wedding. And this wedding didn’t disappoint! It was a beautiful intimate wedding with just a small gathering of family & friends and an amazing couple, with a beautiful, unique style and spirit. Norah Head also turned on an amazing sunset for us!

So enjoy Evelyn & Michael’s beautiful Norah Head Lighthouse wedding.

Chateau Elan Hunter Valley Wedding

The stunning Chateau Elan Hunter Valley wedding of Rebecca & Kahn was an absolute honour and privilege to photograph.

Everything happen onsite at one place… the beautiful beautiful Chateau Elan. The wedding ceremony was held at The Carriage House and I got to witness Rebecca’s Mum & Dad walk her down the aisle.

Enjoy this beautiful Chateau Elan Hunter Valley wedding… and feel free to leave a comment for the Bride & Groom or us ;)

Hair & Make up: The Salon @ Chateau Elan

Dress: Dress Sense Miranda

Florist: Yeng Tan Floral Designer

Celebrant: Del Edwards

Cake: Bec’s Cake Creations

DJ / Band: Phonic Trio

Videographer: More Life Media

Somersby Garden Estate Wedding

I am really excited to share this amazing Somersby Garden Estate wedding of Erin & Grant that I recently shot.

The boys got ready on the Central Coast at a beautiful Airbnb property located right on the water, while the girls got ready on site at Somersby Gardens, where the rest of the day happened.

There had been some rain in the lead-up, but on their wedding day, it was a gorgeous sunny day. These guys were so relaxed & easy-going and the whole day was filled with just the right amount of tears and heaps of laughter and fun! We even ducked out of the reception for some sunset photos, where we got some of the most beautiful golden light

So I hope you enjoy this awesome Somersby Gardens Estate wedding and I can’t wait to get back there to photograph more weddings.

Longview Farm Wedding

The Longview Farm wedding at Caffrey’s Flat, of Lauren & Dean was an absolutely epic day in one of the most amazing locations I have ever been to.

Let me start off by saying that this is my kind of wedding. A rustic, country wedding with a fun, easygoing couple, all held at the one amazing property.

The wedding was held in Caffrey’s Flat, NSW at a property called Longview Farm. And it is actually the place of the famous ‘Rotating House’, which I remember seeing many years ago on Grand Design’s.

It is a huge property with around forty acres of land set on the Nowendoc River. It’s full of cattle and wildlife.

The wedding didn’t just go for one day, this was a two to three day event for their guests. Most of the guests stayed onsite using the glamping facilities.

On the wedding day itself, Lauren & Dean both got ready in the ‘Rotating House’. I love it when couples get ready together. It is definitely non-traditional but I personally think it is a really special moment. Lauren actually helped dress Dean before he headed to the ceremony down by the river. After he left for the ceremony then she got dressed.

After the ceremony we did some photos around the property and we even did some sunset & dusk photos to make use of the beautiful light. Then it was off to the ‘party shed’ for the reception.

So enjoy this beautiful Longview Farm wedding and I can’t wait to photograph another wedding there very soon.

Longview farm wedding caffreys flat with rotating house

longview farm wedding, the rotating house

Adams Peak Wedding

The Adams Peak Wedding in Broke of Kayte & Adam was a wedding that was literally very close to home for us. As Kayte & Adam are actually our neighbours and live just across the road from us. So I really wanted to do a good job for them :)

The whole day & night all happened on property at Adams Peak. They both got ready in different rooms on site so it was really easy for me to walk back and forth between them. The wedding ceremony and reception, which was held out in ‘The Barn’, was all beautifully decorated by the Bride & Groom. Lots of DIY. They needed a truck to bring all the decorations and also used their Grandparents furniture on the lawn for the pre dinner drinks area.

The Bride & Groom also had an ‘unplugged’ ceremony. Their dad just asked the guest to put down their cameras, be present and enjoy the wedding ceremony.

Adam & Kayte’s Adams Peak wedding was an amazing day to be a part of.