The Raft, Perth city wedding

Laura and Michel’s Perth waterfront wedding day at The Raft in Perth was nothing short of incredible and we all had so much fun! I have been a wedding photographer in Perth for over a decade and I don’t think i’ve seen a prettier sunset view of the Perth city than from The Raft, right on the water.

Romantic, modern and minimalist are all words they used to describe their day. Laura wore a Brides by design wedding gown and Katie Cooper’s florals always make a stunning wedding day even more exceptional! The view of the swan river and Perth city from The Raft at dusk and night is absolutely breath taking and I mean who doesn’t want to take a boat ride on their wedding day!

I photographed Laura and Michel’s wedding using a mix of 120mm film and digital photography. Their Chinese tea ceremony was held the week before their wedding, their ceremony was held at their local church and reception was at The Raft on the swan river.

They told me their reception was all about having fun with their nearest and dearest, and fun it was. The Raft is a floating Bar & Eatery is in the middle of the Derbal Yerrigan and is a 5-minute trip aboard their tender vessel from Barrack Street Jetty. There are little things that you can add that make a big difference to a wedding day- espresso martini’s and other cocktails were served while watching the sunset over the Swan river, Katie cooper’s flowers covered the tables, Laura’s cake topper was made of polaroids taken on the day, an idea she saw on pinterest and Yum seng Toast’s always make a wedding reception even more fun.

Kind words from Laura:

“Dear Amelia, OH MY GOODNESS! Thank you so much for capturing the most magical day of our lives! The pictures are absolutely incredible! We could not have asked for better photographs that capture our love in the air. From my first phone meeting with you, to the end of the wedding day, you were such a calming presence to be around. From two very awkward people who were nervous to take photos for the day, you captured us in our best elements and kept it truly to just us. We love the candidness of these photographs and how light, bright and clear they are. We love that we are now able to relive our wedding day over and over again. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much!” Laura and Michel

Perth wedding vendors:

Wedding Photographer: Amelia Claire Photography

Wedding venue: The Raft, Perth city on the swan river

Wedding gown: Brides by Design

Makeup: Sharne Christie Makeup

Hair: Lloyd Yeoh & Kailah Lee

Florist: Katie Cooper Floral design

Invitation’s: Impressed Studio

The Como Treasury and Lamont's Bishop's House wedding

Ellen and Chris’ wedding day at Lamont’s Bishop’s house in the centre of the city was the most beautiful day and we had the pleasure of capturing both photography and their video highlight! They began the day getting ready at The Como Treasury in the State buildings, just down the road from Lamont’s bishops house.

Photography and Videography: Amelia Claire Photography

Getting Ready Venue: The Como Treasury

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Lamont’s Bishops House

Dress: Aubrey Rose Bridal

Hair: Bridey Swain

Makeup: Pierre Donaldson

Florist: Floral Army

Celebrant: Dilhari from Kiss Me You Fool

Hire: Hire Society

DJ: Ash Kaeogh

Micro wedding at The Old tower house, Perth

Feast your eye’s on the most beautiful micro wedding in Perth!! Rob and Emily got married at The Old Tower house, it is the PERFECT spot for your elopement or micro wedding in Perth. It is a beautiful heritage building and couldn’t be a classier spot if your planning to head to the registry office or have a small intimate wedding. Its a photographers dream with perfect natural light and beautiful bay window’s! Emily and Rob decided to tie the knot in an intimate affair with their family and closest friends before their big Lake Como destination wedding next year so they could include family who were not able to travel.

Emily and Rob started the day with a Tea ceremony with their close family. Adding family or cultural traditions into your wedding day is such a beautiful way to make the day unique and the perfect way to represent you both. Emily’s super talented friend Bella from By Bella Collective designed and made her non-traditional stunning wedding dress and Emily’s bridal glam was by Connor Adam’s Makeup. Emily and Rob both got ready at the Crown Towers and then headed over to the Old Tower House in Northbridge right next to the Perth CBD to say their vows.

Venue: The Old Tower House, Perth

Perth Wedding Photographer: Amelia Claire Photography

Custom Wedding gown: By Bella Collective

Hair and Makeup Bridal glam- Connor Adams Makeup

Perth's best and unique wedding venues

It can be hard to know where to start when it comes to planning your wedding. There are so many beautiful, unique wedding venues to choose from in Perth; all with vastly different vibes and styles. As a Perth wedding photographer I have the privilege of photographing at a huge range of wedding venues so I have put together a list of Perth’s best but uniquely different wedding venues that I have had the pleasure of photographing this year. Whether you're envisioning a romantic relaxed celebration by the coast or a historical backdrop steeped in elegance, Perth and its surround’s offer an array of beautiful and unique options. Assembly Yard in Fremantle sets the stage for a charming and relaxed outdoor affair. The State Buildings in the heart of Perth's CBD offer an unrivalled blend of history and modern luxury. Matilda bay restaurant is a favourite wedding venue down by the Swan river, Coast port beach is Perth’s closest wedding venue to the ocean or if your thinking country the The Hampton’s farm Estate is stunning. Whether your looking for indoor or outdoor, beach, farm or city, I’ve got you covered! Scroll for some of my favourite wedding venues in Perth I have photographed recently and loved!

Winthrop Hall, UWA Perth

Winthrop hall is a dream come true for a wedding photographer. Every corner of this lawn is beautiful, it has the heritage Winthrop hall on one side and the Tropical grove on the other. The lawn next to Winthrop hall at UWA is perfect for a large outdoor wedding and is really a blank canvas for you to style to your hearts content. If you would like to see more from this wedding at UWA, click here for the full wedding blog.

Postal Hall, The State buildings.

Postal hall is situated in the centre of the State buildings and offer’s a timeless, heritage-rich, super romantic setting for couples seeking a truly grand and elegant, luxury wedding. Postal hall is a wedding photographer’s dream, every corner is beautiful and filled with history. With bespoke catering options from Post (My absolute favourite in Perth) or Petition and accommodation packages for COMO The Treasury, it will be a night you will never forget.

Lamont’s Bishops house

Nestled in the heart of Perth's historic West End, Lamont's Bishops House stands as a true gem among the city's wedding venues. With its rich history dating back to the 1850s, this heritage-listed building’s timeless charm and elegance makes it a top choice for couples seeking a unique and romantic setting for their special day. The beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding the venue offer a picturesque backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and receptions, making it a wedding photographer’s dream to photograph. Whether you dream of an intimate affair or a grand celebration, Lamont's Bishops House offers flexibility in event spaces and an exceptional culinary experience, making it a perfect choice for those in search of a Perth wedding venue to give you a truly unforgettable wedding day.

Assembly Yard, Fremantle

Assembly Yard is the perfect blank canvas for your wedding ceremony or reception. They have three different beautiful spots, a garden in one corner, the outdoor courtyard and indoor open space. These option’s mean the weather will never be an issue for your wedding; giving you the option of outdoor reception under the star’s or if it looks like rain they have a lovely indoor space. Assembly yard is located right in Fremantle, just south of Perth. As a wedding photographer I love the variety of options it gives you. You could have your portraits photographed in Fremantle, on the beach or even Cottesloe civic centre as thats only a short drive away.

Matilda Bay restaurant in Crawley, Perth.

Right by the water, Matilda bay restaurant is one of my personal favourites. Located just minutes from Perth city and UWA it means there is a few different photography spots to choose from for your portrait’s. Each time I’m there the setting is stunning, the venue staff always amazing and the food- always absolutely delicious. You get the best of both worlds with the outdoor wedding vibe but with the security of cover which makes it easy and fuss free.

The Hampton’s farm estate in Toodyay WA

The Hampton's Farm Estate in Toodyay is undeniably charming, and sophisticated, making it the ultimate choice for a countryside wedding not far from Perth, located 20km from the beautiful heritage township of Toodyay, only 90 minutes from the Perth Metro area. Every corner of The Hampton’s farm estate home and garden is styled beautifully, right out of a magazine and it is surrounded by picturesque landscapes setting the stage for an elegant and sophisticated wedding in the country side. It offers the perfect escape to the countryside without sacrificing the convenience of accessibility.

The Old Tower house

Perfect for intimate elopement’s or micro weddings, The Old Tower house is the most beautiful registry office you’ll find. A heritage gem steeped in history, and perfect for couples looking to exchange their vows in a more intimate and romantic setting. For me as a wedding photographer, I love nothing more than a heritage building, there is a lovely park over the road, Hyde park and the state buildings are also just a short drive away giving you a variety of options for your wedding photo’s.

Lake Como Wedding at Villa Lario Resort

VILLA LARIO RESORT DESTINATION WEDDING IN LAKE COMO, ITALY.

Tiffany and Andy’s Italian destination wedding at the Villa Lario resort in Lake Como was an absolute dream to photograph. It was filled with pop’s of colour, beautiful florals, classic Italian treats and so much fun. The theme of their wedding, was of course their fur baby Taco who flew into Lake Como from New York, along with all their favourite people. They spent the week in Lake Como together with all their friends and family and had a week of festive’s including an amazing race day and their Chinese tea ceremony, a perfect way to all spend some quality time together. Tiffany and Andy shared that they wanted their wedding day to represent who they are. The day began with Spritz’ to help us all cool off and during the ceremony they sung some of their favourite songs from church. During cocktail hour while Tiffany and Andy had their photo’s taken on an Italian boat the guests enjoyed live music and delicious Italian meats and cheeses. Their reception was secretly Taco themed, if you look closely you can see him in some of the stationary. An opera singer disguised as a waiter sung at the reception during dinner and ended with fireworks, a Champagne tower, cannoli and dancing. It was the most wonderful wedding day.

Tiffany and Andy got ready at the Hotel Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio on Lake Como and then traveled by boat to their wedding venue on the other side of the lake at Villa Lario. The grounds and gardens at Villa Lario Resort over look the Italian mountains and lake with the most spectacular view. You really cant go wrong when you’re in Lake Como, Italy with such a beautiful venue and wonderful team. CCL events, Honeycomb affair and the rest of the incredible team made this luxury destination Italian wedding one I will never forget.

Photographed for Katie Grant Photo

Venue: Villa Lario Resort Mandello

Event planner’s and co-ordinators: CCL events

Florist: Honeycomb affair

Gown: Kyha Studio’s