Toorak Uniting Church Wedding Photos
An 1876 Presbyterian church in the French Gothic manner on Toorak Road, open to every couple
Toorak Uniting Church is on Toorak Road in Toorak, about 5 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne CBD, near Heyington station and the route 58 tram. It was built in 1876 for a Presbyterian congregation in what is described as a Frenchified Gothic style, and the congregation marked its 150th year recently. The church welcomes all couples, including interfaith, intercultural and same-sex couples and those with no religious affiliation, and couples may use the church’s minister, a civil celebrant or their own officiant.
Veri photographed Katerina and Bill’s ceremony here in November 2017, followed by portraits at Carlton Gardens and a reception at The Grande in Epping. There is on-site parking for a handful of wedding cars, with street parking for guests, and no confetti is allowed in the church or on the grounds, so plan the exit around that.
Photographing a wedding at Toorak Uniting Church
Toorak Road is a busy tram route, so the wide exterior frame is a quick one between cars. Inside, ask the office where photographers may stand and whether flash is permitted during the service. Without confetti, the doorway exit relies on the crowd and the light, so brief the bridal party to pause at the door. Carlton Gardens is a reasonable drive for portraits after the service, with the city in between. The gallery above is Katerina and Bill’s wedding, with the ceremony at Toorak Uniting.