R+S- Winthrop Hall Wedding reception

March 21, 2023

WINTHROP HALL WEDDING AT UWA, PERTH

This Winthrop hall wedding reception at UWA in Perth absolutely blew me away. Located on the grass with the Tropical grove behind them and Winthrop hall in perfect view, it was the perfect unique perth venue for a night I will never forget. Perth wedding planners; Confetti co events did a spectacular job co-ordinating and planning Rach and Scott’s wedding day which was dripping head to toe with florals from Signature floral design. If you have the ability I 100% recommend Confetti and co events to help plan your day.

Rachel and Scott’s wedding day was a perfectly warm summers day so the night couldn’t have had a better vibe. One way to add the good vibes at your ceremony or reception is live music. Which is exactly what Proof the band did. Proof the band played live acoustic at their ceremony located at Bishop’s Road reserve and then the full band played at their reception at Winthrop hall in UWA.

I photographed Rach and Scott’s day using a combination of medium format film (the film stock I used was fuji 400h) and also digital photography, something I do for all weddings. My team and I also captured Rachel and Scott’s wedding videography. I love capturing both video and photography, the positive to having both is the wedding film (video) looks similar to the photos.

Rach wore two wedding gowns, the first was her mums made by her late grandma and the second was a Galia Lahav wedding gown from Perth bridal store Dion for Brides. I love it when my couples incorporate sentimental or heirloom pieces into their day, what a special way to remember her grandma.

Below is Rach and Scott’s highlight wedding film captured along side photography.

Rach and Scott chose to add colour to their day by choosing bright and vibrant florals from Perth florist Signature floral design. Feast your eyes blow on these incredible flowers.

Perth doesn’t have many ceremony locations with a water front view of the river but Bishop’s Road reserve in Dailkeith is one with the most spectacular view. Signature floral design spruced it up with the most wonderful florals. Im always a huge live music at weddings and Proof the band is a favourite.

Is this not the prettiest reception venue in Perth ever? Winthrop hall at UWA is probably one of my favourite and unique open air venues. It was the perfect night under the starts with the Tropical grove and Winthrop hall in the background, it couldn’t have been a more beautiful location made even prettier by wedding planners and stylists Confetti and co events.

Wedding vendors:

Ceremony location: Bishop’s Road Reserve

Reception venue: Winthrop Hall, UWA Perth

Photography and Videography wedding film: Amelia Claire Photography

Planners and stylists: Confetti and co event's wedding planners

Perth florist: Signature floral design

Gowns: Ceremony gown made by nan

Reception gown Galia Lahav from Perth bridal store Dion for Brides

Makeup: Gloss Plus

Hair: Hair by Gabrielle and Bonnie Louise styling

Celebrant: Megan Knox

Catering: Ultimo event catering

Reception furniture hire: Hire society event hire

Live music at ceremony and Reception: Proof the band.

O+C | Matilda bay Restaurant Wedding

June 11, 2021

Matilda Bay, Perth WA

What a beautiful wedding day to be apart of!! Olivia and Chad’s first wedding was cancelled due to covid, the said their vowels in an intimate ceremony with just a few of their dearest during lockdown and saved the party for later on in the year. Their ceremony was held on the water at Matilda bay, their reception was inside the beautiful clear marquee at Matilda bay restaurant along Perths swan river. Olivia shared that she chose her dress based on the veil from Tuscany bridal. Their florals were all white by the amazing Violet lane tying perfectly with the beautiful river and Perth city in the background.

Olivia shared- “Amelia, Wow wow wow wow!!!! Thank you SOOOOO much for our absolutely amazing wedding photos. You captured the day so perfectly and we are so grateful that we now have these beautiful photos to re live our special day by. I can’t explain how much we love them!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You are so talented and I am SOOO happy with how each one turned out. We have had many of our close friends who have unfortunately had bad experiences with their wedding photographers in the last two years so we really feel blessed to have had someone so trustworthy and kind as you. Thank you again.”

Watch their wedding video here:

Wedding photography: Amelia Claire Photography

Wedding Videography: Amelia Claire Photography

Ceremony: Matilda bay, Perth, WA

Reception: Matilda bay Restaurant, Perth, WA

Wedding dress and veil: Tuscany Bridal

Makeup: Sarah Hale MUA

Hair: Kartilla Hair

Forist- Violet Lane - Jacqui Vinci

Invitations: Felicitations

Furniture, decor and setup: Lace and Roses Wedding and Events and Black Label Events

Favourite Perth Wedding Venues

September 3, 2020

2020 has been a strange year, am I right? Here in Perth things are FINALLY starting to go back to normal, can I hear an AMEN?! Which means youre finally able to start planning your wedding so I have written a list of some of my favourite perth wedding venues I have had the pleasure of photographing for you to add to your list to check out.

Lamont Bishops House- Perth city.

Lamont Bishop’s house is heritage building with stunningly well kept gardens and surrounded by city skyscrapers. This is perfect for a classy ceremony or elegant reception under the stars or marquee.

State buildings and The Como Treasury- Perth city.

Total luxury- what more can I say! Another heritage building with total class, unrivalled here in Perth and food to die for.

Nedlands Yacht Club

Nedlands yacht club is right on Perth swan river the river in Nedlands, this is the perfect DIY wedding where you can build any style of wedding under the starts or marquee.

Tradewinds Hotel Rooftop- Fremantle

Tradewinds is the perfect white washed ceremony venue on the rooftop in Fremantle, the white means any style or colour will be complemented.

Moana hall- Perth city

Moana hall is right in the centre of Perth city, A stunning heritage building with stunning windows and arches. Perfect for a smaller cocktail reception or indoor wedding ceremony.

The Melbourne Hotel

The Aurora rooftop bar has an exquisite view of Perth city for your wedding ceremony or small cocktail reception. They also have larger function rooms perfect for a seated reception.

The Olive Estate- Swan Valley

The afternoon light filtering through the olive Tree’s in Perth’s Swan Valley is to die for.

UWA- Sunken Gardens

Located right next to Matilda bay, The University of Western Australia has so many perfect little photo spots and its stunningly old buildings reminds me of walking European streets.

Friday Studios

Is a great venue if you are wanting flexibility and DIY. The beautiful New York vibe windows are perfect for a wedding ceremony or the big open space perfect for a large wedding reception- seated or standing.

Bayside Kitchen

Right on the swan river, Bayside kitchen is a cafe by day but turns into a stunning reception venue at night. I had the most incredible Gnocchi for dinner and the share platters are to die for! UWA is right around the corner and a perfect spot for your portrait photography in-between your ceremony and reception.

Darlington Estate- Perth hills

Located in the Perth hills, Darlington is surrounded by Australian bushland.

Assembly Yard

Located in the heart of Fremantle and sports wonderful natural light which is always a plus for me- making it so easy to photograph!