Glen Albyn Estate wedding photos: Caitlin and Dylan kiss on a glass edged deck beneath a spreading tree, calm water and hills beyond, near Hobart
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Glen Albyn Estate Wedding Photos: Caitlin & Dylan

Glen Albyn Estate · Taroona TAS

Country Wedding · Waterside Wedding · Venue: Glen Albyn Estate

White roses in a glass corner high above the River Derwent, a walk along a timber deck between two reflection pools, and a kiss under one big shady tree with the water shining behind. Caitlin and Dylan’s Glen Albyn Estate wedding in Taroona, just south of Hobart, ran from a sunny riverside ceremony to portraits in a hillside of wild daisies and a glowing dance floor, with lanterns floating on the pool at the end of the night. We loved every minute.

The gallery
The historic Shot Tower in Taroona rising above a sandstone cottage and tall gum trees near the wedding venue
Wide blue river beyond clipped hedges, purple agapanthus and rooftops on a bright summer afternoon at the waterside estate
Lace and tulle wedding gown hanging in a black-framed glass corner high above the river at Glen Albyn Estate
Close view of the beaded lace bodice on a timber hanger, with the riverside slope softly blurred beyond the glass
Leafy watercolour wedding invitation laid beside trailing ivy on a white table at the country estate
Diamond engagement ring resting on the couple's names in gold script on their country wedding invitation
White rose bouquet with eucalyptus and greenery resting against a clear acrylic chair under her lace-edged veil
Blush strappy heels standing on tulle beneath a lace-trimmed veil, ready for a country wedding by the river
Caitlin in a floral dress having her lips lined as her makeup is finished in the bright getting-ready room
Friends having their hair curled at a long white vanity inside Glen Albyn before the waterside ceremony
Caitlin in her floral dress smiling beside a loved one in a white tee during the relaxed morning preparations
Caitlin and a friend in a leafy print dress raising glasses of bubbles before getting into the gown
Two friends in plum lace and lavender doing up the back of Caitlin's lace and tulle gown
Caitlin looking down at her lace bodice as friends in lavender and plum adjust the gown around her
A friend in a leafy print dress snapping a phone photo as Caitlin shows off her gown at Glen Albyn Estate near Hobart
Caitlin holding white roses and glancing over her shoulder at a loved one in a lace dress
Caitlin with her bouquet glancing into a round mirror beside a window seat in soft daylight
Caitlin tucking back her hair in a round mirror, her white roses and open lace back in view
Caitlin settled on a window seat in a cloud of tulle, looking down at her roses below a window of wild grasses
Caitlin smiling from the window seat with her white roses on the morning of her Glen Albyn Estate country wedding
Close portrait of Caitlin gazing down at white roses and soft eucalyptus leaves, ready for a relaxed country celebration
Freckled bride lowering her eyes over a bouquet of white roses and eucalyptus against the full tulle skirt
Caitlin looking up from the window seat in her tulle gown, wildflowers waving outside on the bush-fringed estate
Caitlin's reflection in a round white mirror as she turns with her bouquet on a waterside wedding day
Caitlin seated in the floor-to-ceiling glass corner at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona, her tulle skirt spread across the tiles
Caitlin with three friends in leafy print, lavender and deep plum lace dresses in the glass corner before the waterside ceremony
Laughter between Caitlin and her friends in the glass corner, bush-covered hills soft through the windows
Caitlin and her three friends smiling in front of black-framed glass and the hazy country hillside
Caitlin with a friend in a leafy print maxi dress in the glass-walled room at Glen Albyn, bush beyond the windows
Caitlin and a friend in a lavender button-front dress by the windows overlooking the grassy slope
Caitlin and her friend in a deep plum lace dress posing together against the glass and the dry country hills
Caitlin turning her full tulle skirt in the glass corner, the bush gully and grassy slope beyond the windows
The big shade tree and still reflection pool on the Riverview Deck, glass balustrade and wide blue water behind
A lone white sailboat on the wide blue river, framed by leaves and the bush below the waterside estate
Guests in summer outfits gathering beside the curved sandstone-coloured house at Glen Albyn before the ceremony
Dylan smiling in a black tuxedo and bow tie with a white rose buttonhole on the sunny waterfront deck
Dylan between two loved ones on the timber deck, wine barrels either side and bush-covered hills behind
Dylan laughing with two loved ones before the riverside ceremony, green country hills soft in the background
Dylan smiling at the camera beside a loved one in a dark suit, leafy trees glowing in the summer sun
Dylan and guests in dark suits chatting by a stone bench outside the curved house at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona
Dylan with three mates in checked shirts and a blue suit on the timber deck above the rock garden
Dylan sharing a laugh with mates in a floral tie and navy suit by the reflection pool at the waterfront estate
Dylan in his bow tie talking with guests under the leafy tree on the deck before the waterside ceremony
Caitlin in her veil standing beside her dad in a grey suit and olive tie by a bright window before the riverside ceremony
Smiling guests in leafy print and plum lace walking between wine barrels at Glen Albyn Estate, thick bush rising behind
Guests in suits and sunglasses strolling the waterside walkway between potted trees and the reflection pool
Dylan with a friend in a blue check suit on the paved terrace beside the still pool
Dylan waiting alone under the big shade tree at Glen Albyn Estate in Taroona, reflection pools either side
Guests seated on white bentwood chairs along the waterside deck, a rock garden and wine barrel behind them
Rows of smiling guests waiting on white chairs in front of the curved house, green hills beyond
Guests seated by the reflection pool at Glen Albyn Estate near Hobart, paddocks and bush on the hill beyond
Her dad walking Caitlin across the lawn under a spreading tree, tall gums rising behind them
Caitlin on her dad's arm crossing the dry summer grass from the house, bush-covered country hills behind
Guests standing along the aisle on the Riverview Deck as Dylan waits beneath the big tree by the water
Caitlin and her dad walking in between wine barrels, a hillside of thick bush behind the riverside deck
Dylan standing beside the celebrant in a patchwork dress under the big tree before the country wedding ceremony
Her dad walking Caitlin along the timber aisle at Glen Albyn Estate as guests stand on both sides
Caitlin beaming on her dad's arm as they reach Dylan beside the reflection pool and curved house
The celebrant smiling at the riverside ceremony as Caitlin and her dad arrive beside Dylan at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona
Her dad hugging Caitlin at the end of the aisle as Dylan and the celebrant look on at the waterside wedding
Her dad shaking Dylan's hand at the top of the aisle as Caitlin waits with her roses
Guests watching the vows from white chairs in front of the rock garden at Glen Albyn, the celebrant at her microphone
Dylan smiling at Caitlin under her lace-edged veil as the celebrant begins the relaxed country ceremony
Guests smiling through the vows on the Riverview Deck, leafy trees and a closed market umbrella behind
Guests watching between the blurred couple and celebrant at the waterside ceremony, the curved house to one side
Caitlin smiling at Dylan with her bouquet during their waterfront vows, the reflection pool shining blue behind her
Caitlin and Dylan facing each other under the great shade tree, the River Derwent and bush hills stretching behind
Dylan grinning at Caitlin across the aisle, her lace veil in the foreground and the pool behind him
Wide view of guests either side of the aisle as the couple stand under the tree at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona
Her dad laughing in the front row with guests on white chairs during the riverside ceremony
Guests seated before the rock garden listening to the vows, the Derwent glinting past the deck's edge
Smiling guests in the front rows at the country wedding, sun on the rock garden and the still pool beside them
Caitlin holding out two fingers as Dylan offers an open hand under the tree at Glen Albyn Estate, the celebrant laughing
Caitlin and Dylan in a playful hand game under the leafy canopy, a glimpse of the river past the glass balustrade
Scissors beat paper as Caitlin wins a playful round of rock, paper, scissors with Dylan at the waterside ceremony
Caitlin and Dylan shaking hands with a laugh beneath the shade tree at Glen Albyn Estate in Taroona, bush rising behind
Dylan reading his vows from a small card into a microphone as Caitlin listens under the shade tree at the country estate
A friend in a blue suit opening the ring box for Dylan beside Caitlin in her lace-edged veil
Caitlin sliding the wedding band onto Dylan's finger as the celebrant smiles at the waterside ceremony
Close view of Dylan easing the ring onto Caitlin's finger, her lace sleeve and the tree trunk soft behind
First kiss under the great tree at Glen Albyn Estate, the celebrant beside them and blue water beyond the pools
Guests clapping from white chairs before the sunny rock garden after the first kiss on the riverside deck
Guests applauding on the Riverview Deck, one holding the bouquet in her lap beside the curved house
Laughing guests in sunglasses and summer dresses clapping in the front rows of the country wedding ceremony
Guests turning in their seats by the reflection pool as the country ceremony moves to the signing table
Caitlin smiling as she signs the register in the shade of the tree, the River Derwent bright and blurred behind her
Dylan in his bow tie signing the register under drooping leaves at the waterside ceremony
A loved one in a sage jacket adding her signature to the register at Glen Albyn Estate near Hobart
Caitlin closing her eyes in a long hug with a loved one in a sage jacket after the signing
A loved one in a silver lace dress signing the register in the dappled shade of the country estate
A loved one in a sage jacket wiping away a happy tear beside a laughing woman in silver lace
Two loved ones in silver lace and sage arm in arm, laughing beside a smiling Caitlin at the riverside ceremony
Two loved ones hugging and grinning under the tree's low branches at Glen Albyn Estate in Taroona as Caitlin looks on
Caitlin and Dylan resting their hands with new wedding bands on the signed certificate at their country wedding
Dylan leaning in to kiss Caitlin on the head as she signs, white roses on the table in the riverside shade
Caitlin and Dylan smiling together at the signing table on the waterfront deck, drooping leaves above them
Caitlin and Dylan with two loved ones under the great tree at Glen Albyn, the river and bush hills behind
Caitlin and Dylan walking hand in hand back up the timber aisle between the pools at their country wedding
Newlyweds strolling away from the shade tree, the Derwent River and bush-covered slopes spread out behind them
Caitlin and Dylan sharing a kiss halfway up the aisle between rows of white chairs on the waterfront deck
A loved one beaming at Caitlin as guests line up to congratulate the couple at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona
Dylan wrapped in a big hug from a guest beside a wine barrel on the deck above the bush gully
Caitlin in a tight hug with a curly-haired guest as friends wait their turn on the sunny waterside deck
Dylan with a hand on the shoulder of an older guest in a white shirt, the big tree and bush hills behind
Dylan grinning over a guest's shoulder in a warm bear hug after the riverside vows at Glen Albyn Estate in Taroona
Caitlin hugging a young guest in a grey shirt and tie beside the rock garden at the country estate
An older guest in white placing a hand on Dylan's shoulder, smiling up at him under the leafy tree
Caitlin hugging a loved one in a dark suit on the deck by the water, a guest in olive lace smiling beside them
Caitlin wrapped in a hug from a loved one in a sage jacket as smiling guests line the riverside deck
A loved one in sage beaming as she holds Caitlin close in a long hug on the Riverview Deck
An older guest in a mustard shirt hugging Caitlin tightly at the country wedding, her walking stick in hand
Caitlin touching her cheek with emotion as the older guest in mustard smiles up at her on the deck
A curly-haired guest in olive lace congratulating Dylan with a hand on his shoulder, bush hills behind
Caitlin hugged by a guest in a black and white check shirt, the River Derwent and reflection pool behind
Caitlin brushing back her veil as a bearded guest in navy grins at her at the deck's edge by the water
Caitlin holding hands with a guest in a black shirt at Glen Albyn Estate as a bearded guest smiles, blue water behind
A guest in a plaid shirt hugging Caitlin as her dad laughs nearby, country paddocks on the hill behind
Dylan guiding an older guest in mustard across the deck in front of the curved house at Glen Albyn
Caitlin wiping a happy tear as a smiling guest in a grey blazer waits to congratulate her by the pool
Caitlin beaming over the shoulder of a silver-haired guest in a big hug on the waterside deck as guests snap phone photos
Caitlin laughing with her roses as a guest holds up a phone and a loved one in silver lace dabs her eyes by the water
A mate in a white shirt hugging Dylan under a black umbrella beside the sunlit rock garden as a smiling guest looks on
An older guest in a black and white check shirt straightening Dylan's bow tie as he grins on the waterside deck
Caitlin and Dylan with all their guests in one big group photo in front of the curved house at Glen Albyn Estate
Caitlin and Dylan sharing a kiss in the middle of the group photo as guests smile on the timber deck of the country estate
Dylan laughing as a friend in a blue check suit pulls him into a hug on the deck at Glen Albyn, bush hills behind
Caitlin and Dylan linking arms to sip champagne on the riverside deck, the curved house and a black umbrella behind
Caitlin and Dylan with her dad and three loved ones in silver lace, sage and a grey tie by the pool on the Riverview Deck
Caitlin and Dylan in a closer family group with four loved ones, bush-covered country hills rising behind the pool
Caitlin and Dylan smiling with her dad and a loved one in silver lace at the pool's edge on the waterfront deck
Caitlin and Dylan with her dad, a loved one in silver lace and a young guest in a blue suit, paddocks on the hill behind
Caitlin and Dylan between a bald loved one in a dark suit and a loved one in a sage jacket at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona
Caitlin and Dylan with four loved ones, from a red-haired guest to a young woman in olive, on the country estate deck
Caitlin and Dylan posing with four older guests in spots, check and a purple tie beside the pool at Glen Albyn Estate
Caitlin and Dylan either side of an older guest in a mustard shirt and beads under the black umbrella on the waterfront deck
Caitlin and Dylan with friends in plum lace, lavender and leafy print, drinks in hand under the big tree above the Derwent
Friends with drinks lined up beside Caitlin and Dylan below the spreading canopy of the big shade tree by the water
A friend in plum lace and a mate in a red tie grinning beside Caitlin and Dylan by the pool on the Riverview Deck
Laughter as Caitlin and Dylan stroll along the pool with friends holding champagne and orange drinks, country hills behind
Caitlin with a friend in a navy jumpsuit and sunglasses raising her bubbles beside a wine barrel at Glen Albyn
A guest in a navy spotted dress laughing with Caitlin and Dylan as a loved one in silver lace joins in at the waterside drinks
Caitlin and Dylan chatting with a bearded guest in a grey blazer as a bald loved one smiles, the river glinting behind
Caitlin on the grassy slope at Glen Albyn Estate in Taroona, her lace-edged veil drifting over the bush gully behind
Caitlin gathering her tulle skirt as she walks across the grass, tall gums and country hills soft behind her
Caitlin and Dylan walking hand in hand along the grassy ridge above a deep bush gully at Glen Albyn Estate near Hobart
Dylan walking beside Caitlin as she smiles down at her roses on the country estate's grassy slope, a hillside of gums behind
Caitlin and Dylan embracing at the glass balustrade under overhanging leaves, the Derwent River wide and blue below
Caitlin and Dylan facing each other at the corner of the riverside deck, the big tree leaning out over the glass balustrade
Caitlin and Dylan kissing at the corner of the Riverview Deck, the great tree and a reflection pool framing the water
Caitlin and Dylan walking hand in hand through a country hillside of wild daisies above the wide blue river
Caitlin smiling over at Dylan among the daisies on the hillside, the River Derwent stretching to the far shore behind them
Caitlin and Dylan sitting together in the long grass and daisies, her veil spread out across the bush hillside
Dylan gazing at Caitlin as they sit close in a sea of tulle among the wild daisies and dry country grass
Close portrait of Dylan smiling at Caitlin as she holds her white roses, daisies blurred in the grass behind
Caitlin breathing in her white roses as she sits in the daisy field at Glen Albyn, her veil trailing over the grass
Dylan in his tuxedo standing among wild daisies on the riverside hillside, one hand in his pocket
Dylan smiling in his tuxedo with a white rose buttonhole among the bush on the hillside above the Derwent
Caitlin with a young guest in a blue check suit and spotted tie by the reflection pool above the river
Caitlin chatting with a guest in a black and white check shirt as loved ones relax on white chairs, the Derwent River hazy beyond
A bearded guest in a navy polo clutching his head and a beer as a white-haired guest laughs beside him at riverside drinks
Dylan and her dad relaxing on white chairs as friends with drinks chat around them on the Riverview Deck, bush hills behind
Her dad chatting with loved ones in sage and navy by a wine barrel as a bald guest sips a drink at the country estate
Dylan glancing back with a grin from a white bentwood chair as Caitlin stands beside him in her long lace-edged veil
Caitlin chatting with loved ones on white bentwood chairs under a big umbrella at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona, bush hills beyond
Dylan laughing with a loved one in silver lace and a bearded guest in a circle of chairs on the waterfront deck
Caitlin and Dylan standing side by side on the deck at Glen Albyn Estate near Hobart in the late afternoon, bush rising behind
Dylan smiling softly at Caitlin, her lace-edged veil blurred in the foreground of a close evening portrait
Caitlin giving Dylan a sideways smile over her white roses, a red roof glowing in the late country light behind
Caitlin and Dylan holding hands for a close portrait on the riverside deck, gum-covered hills soft behind them in the evening light
Caitlin and Dylan strolling hand in hand along the timber deck beside the pool, bush and reeds glowing behind
Caitlin and Dylan smiling nose to nose under her veil, white roses and greenery filling the foreground
Single-tier white cake for the country wedding, topped with white flowers and ringed with trailing ivy beside a silver knife
Long white tables set with eucalyptus garlands, candles and gold cutlery beneath a leafy ceiling garland at Glen Albyn
Eucalyptus garland with amber votives and white pillar candles running down the dinner table for the waterside reception
Gum leaf place card on a white napkin beside gold cutlery, with the eucalyptus garland and glowing amber votives down the long table
Gum leaves hand-lettered with the couple's names resting on white napkins at their places at Glen Albyn Estate
A gum leaf name card on a folded napkin below a flickering amber votive and the soft eucalyptus garland
Caitlin and Dylan walking hand in hand under a spreading tree across the dry country lawn, a red-roofed cottage behind
Caitlin and Dylan small in a wide field of wild daisies before a long hedge row and tall gums at Glen Albyn
Late sun flaring through the gums as Caitlin and Dylan stand together in the country daisy field by the clipped hedge row
Caitlin and Dylan embracing on a slope carpeted with wild daisies above the bush gully at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona
Caitlin and Dylan forehead to forehead among the daisies, the green gully and tall gums glowing behind them
Wild daisies poking through the sheer tulle of Caitlin's veil as it rests on the country hillside
Dylan grinning at Caitlin as they wade through knee-high daisies, a peeling gum tree rising behind them in the bush
Caitlin and Dylan walking through the daisy field below a stand of tall gums at Glen Albyn Estate in Taroona
Caitlin and Dylan strolling along a dirt track through long grass beneath tall gums on the country estate
The River Derwent stretching wide and calm to the far shore beyond the gum treetops below the waterside estate
Guests raising their glasses along the garland-dressed long table under a white draped ceiling at the riverside reception
A bald loved one in a dark suit and a loved one in a white shirt leaning in together for a smiling photo at dinner
Her dad and a loved one in silver lace smiling side by side over dinner at Glen Albyn Estate, candles glowing behind
A guest in a grey shirt and tie with his arm around a curly-haired guest in olive at their table during the riverside dinner
Two guests in a blue check suit and a white shirt grinning at their table beside big windows onto the country lawn
A silver-haired guest in a grey jacket and a white-haired guest with an orange brooch cuddled up at the waterside dinner
An older guest in a burgundy spotted tie beside a guest in a navy polka dot dress, both smiling at the waterfront reception
A guest in a cream blouse and a tall guest in a pink shirt and navy blazer smiling at their table
A curly-haired bearded guest in a grey pinstripe shirt listening during dinner at Glen Albyn
The older guest in a mustard shirt and grey beads sitting quietly at the table with a soft smile
A guest in a black and white check top and a bearded guest in a navy polo smiling together by a window onto the bush
A bearded guest in a grey blazer and a guest in a green plaid shirt grinning arm in arm before big windows onto the bush
A friend in a navy jumpsuit leaning in beside the bearded guest in a grey blazer during dinner at Glen Albyn Estate near Hobart
A guest in a black top and a curly-haired guest in a cream shirt smiling at the waterside reception, the lawn bright outside
A bearded guest in a white shirt beside a guest in a black floral slip dress, a potted palm and lawn behind them
A laughing guest in a navy shirt mid-story beside the friend in plum lace at the long riverside dinner table
A mate in a red tie and glasses with the friend in a leafy print dress, both beaming over their bubbles at the country reception
The friend in lavender and a mate in a floral tie grinning side by side over dinner at Glen Albyn Estate
A guest in a dark blazer and a guest in a floral print dress smiling at their places as the waterfront dinner carries on behind
Three young guests in a white shirt, grey suit and dark blazer lined up at the table, bush treetops green beyond the windows
Caitlin and Dylan walking in through the glass doors to the Pool Room, past the edge of its glass floor
Caitlin and Dylan's hands together on the knife as they cut their flower-topped country wedding cake wrapped in ivy
Caitlin laughing as she and Dylan cut their ivy-wrapped cake on a clear table inside the waterside reception room
Caitlin and Dylan standing behind their flower-topped cake under a fairy-light ceiling and a hanging green garland
Guests settled along a long garland-dressed table at Glen Albyn, tall windows looking out over the bush as dinner begins
Guests chatting along the candlelit eucalyptus table on clear chairs, the gums of the country estate filling the big windows
Caitlin and Dylan stopping at the end of a long table as guests laugh, one dabbing his eyes with a napkin
A loved one covering her face with laughter as guests around the candlelit round table smile at the waterside reception
Older guests in grey, black and a purple tie chatting over red wine at a garland-dressed table on the country estate
Older guests turning to listen from the long candlelit table at Glen Albyn Estate, eucalyptus running down its centre
Caitlin smiling across the head table as Dylan, jacket off, chats with guests at the waterfront reception
Young guests deep in conversation at the riverside reception, seen past a soft blur of warm light
The older guest in mustard chatting with the friend in a navy jumpsuit by the big windows over the bush
Friends in lavender, leafy print and plum lace laughing around a table by the window at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona
A white-haired guest in black taking a photo with a small camera as loved ones laugh around the dinner table
A guest in a green plaid shirt hugging Caitlin tightly as Dylan, in his white shirt and bow tie, looks on smiling
Caitlin wiping away a tear as the guest in green plaid wraps Dylan in a hug under the fairy-light ceiling
Guests laughing along the long table at the riverside dinner, one with a hand to her forehead, as a guest in a pink shirt grins
The guest in a plaid shirt turning over a pale timber chair tied with yellow ribbon to show its underside
Caitlin hugged by the guest in green plaid, reflected in a round mirror hung with dried lavender
Caitlin talking with her dad, a loved one in a white tee and the guest in green plaid under the twinkling ceiling
Dusk settling over the Derwent River beyond the tall windows of a quiet lounge set with wicker chairs and cushions
Dylan standing to speak at the head table before white curtains as guests turn their chairs on the glowing glass floor
Her dad leaning in to chat with Caitlin and Dylan across the head table at Glen Albyn Estate, greenery in front of them
Guests breaking into laughter around the waterside tables, the bald loved one with a hand pressed to his cheek
The curly-haired guest in olive holding hands with the guest in a grey shirt as plates of dinner are served
Caitlin and Dylan sharing their first dance on the Pool Room's glowing glass floor beneath fairy lights and a canopy of leaves
Caitlin and Dylan dancing close under the leafy canopy as party lights glow and the river fades to dusk through the windows
Caitlin laughing in Dylan's arms as they sway beneath the twinkling ceiling during their first dance above the river
Guests watching from their tables around the glowing glass dance floor, the older guest in mustard at the front
Caitlin throwing back her head with laughter as Dylan holds her close on the amber-lit dance floor at Glen Albyn Estate in Taroona
Friends cheering from the table nearest the dance floor, the mate in a red tie clapping and the friend in plum lace grinning
Caitlin and Dylan dancing close at their country wedding as coloured party lights wash over the leafy canopy
Caitlin laughing as she dances with an older guest in a white shirt and grey tie under the fairy lights at the waterside reception
Dylan dancing hand in hand with a grey-haired guest in white linen on the glowing glass floor of the Pool Room
A curly-haired guest in a sage jacket and a young man in a pale shirt sharing a slow, smiling hug at the country wedding
A guest in a white shirt and a grey-haired woman in white linen laughing as they dance across the amber-lit floor at Glen Albyn Estate
Two beaming older guests in polka dots and a charcoal suit with a burgundy tie dancing hand in hand at the riverside reception
A guest in glasses and a white tee dancing with a man in a green check shirt, dusk fading over the bush outside the windows
A white-bearded guest in a navy polo and a silver-haired woman in a check dress dancing close, the Derwent at dusk behind the glass
A guest in a navy jumpsuit and a laughing bearded man in a grey linen jacket dancing beneath a leafy garland at the country estate
Dylan dancing with a smiling guest in glasses and a white tee beneath hanging greenery and fairy lights at Glen Albyn
A short-haired guest in polka dots laughing as a young man in a blue check suit takes her for a dance at the waterfront reception
A white-haired guest in a charcoal suit and burgundy tie laughing as he steps out across the lit glass panels at the relaxed country wedding
A guest in polka dots throwing an arm out as she dances with a grinning young man in round glasses at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona
A guest with a pixie cut laughing up at a bearded man in a white shirt, her arms around his neck at the riverside party
A blonde guest in a black top and cream trousers dancing with a young man in a white shirt at the bush estate
Caitlin dancing hand in hand with her dad, his jacket off, beneath the fairy lights at Glen Albyn Estate
A white-haired guest and a woman in a cream blouse holding each other close in a slow dance at the waterside wedding
A white-bearded guest in navy resting his head against a silver-haired woman in a check dress as they slow dance at the country estate
Two silver-haired guests in a black blouse and a charcoal shirt dancing hand in hand by the candlelit long table at Glen Albyn
A curly-haired guest in a blue floral dress dancing with a smiling young man in a white shirt at the riverside reception
Caitlin's friends in lavender, leafy print and plum lace smiling with two guests in red and floral ties at the country wedding
A young guest in a blue check suit laughing beside a smiling guest in polka dots, Caitlin dancing behind them at the waterfront estate
A guest in polka dots pulling a playful wide-eyed face as a man in a charcoal shirt leans in on the country dance floor
Dylan in his tuxedo lined up with five mates on the glowing glass dance floor at Glen Albyn Estate near Hobart
Dylan holding Caitlin in his arms for a kiss, her tulle skirt spilling down, as his mates grin at the waterside party
Two guests, one with white wine and one with a beer, posing arm in arm in front of the fairy-lit glass at the country reception
The glass dance floor of the Pool Room glowing magenta as a guest in a blue floral dress dances with young men in white shirts
Caitlin's friends in plum lace and a leafy print arm in arm with red wine and bubbles at the riverside celebration
Four guests watching the dancing from the edge of the floor, one in a pink shirt with arms folded, at the bush-fringed estate
Caitlin's friends dancing in a line across the pink-lit glass floor, a guest in a red tie mid-shout and another with his arm raised
Caitlin dancing with friends in lavender, plum lace and a leafy print as a guest in a red tie laughs along at the country wedding
Caitlin and Dylan arm in arm with a row of friends under the leafy garland at Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona
Caitlin and Dylan squeezed in among grinning friends in front of a leafy green wall at the waterfront party
Guests dancing on the pink-lit glass at the relaxed country party, one in a blue suit singing as Caitlin's friend in plum lace smiles
Guests singing along with hands out near the DJ booth at the waterside reception, a small lit tree glowing behind
A guest in polka dots hugging Caitlin with her eyes closed beside a candlelit table of eucalyptus at Glen Albyn
A curly-haired guest in a sage jacket posing with a young man in a pale shirt under disco lights at the estate in the bush
Caitlin dancing with a white-haired guest in a burgundy tie by the candlelit tables at Glen Albyn Estate in Taroona
A guest in polka dots throwing one arm high as she dances with Dylan across the pink-lit floor at the riverside wedding
Dylan smiling down at a laughing guest in polka dots, a pale-trunked tree lit up in the window behind them at the country celebration
Friends dancing on the glowing pink floor, a guest in a floral tie with a beer and Caitlin's friends raising their glasses
Wide view of the whole dance floor glowing pink in the Pool Room, guests dancing beneath a canopy of greenery and fairy lights
Three guests in a navy jumpsuit, plum lace and a leafy print posing arm in arm with drinks at the waterside celebration
Three young guests singing and dancing by the glowing floor at the bush estate, one in a black top and cream trousers
Caitlin glancing back over her shoulder with her white roses as friends gather on the glowing pink floor for the bouquet toss
Caitlin's friend in plum lace catching the bouquet overhead as a friend in a leafy print reaches up beside her at the waterfront reception
The friend in plum lace dancing off with the caught bouquet as a friend in a leafy print laughs at the country wedding
Caitlin and her friend in plum lace holding the white rose bouquet together, all smiles at the country estate
Caitlin laughing with her roses held high beside her friend in lavender and a guest with bubbles at the waterside wedding
Caitlin and her friend in lavender dancing to one side as guests in white shirts fill the pink-lit dance floor
Two guests in white shirts and dark ties grinning arm in arm with beer bottles beside the DJ lights at the riverside party
Caitlin and Dylan embracing at blue hour beside the pool of floating orange lanterns, the lit tree reflected below, at the riverside estate
Caitlin and Dylan kissing at blue hour by the lantern-filled pool at Glen Albyn Estate, the Derwent shining past the dark bush
The wedding story

Our Glen Albyn Estate wedding photos: vows under the big tree, a hillside of daisies and lanterns on the pool

Getting ready in the glass corner · Riverview Deck ceremony under the tree · Family and friends on the deck · Daisy hillside portraits above the Derwent · Dinner and first dance on the lit floor · Lanterns on the pool

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A dress against the Derwent

We arrived at Glen Albyn Estate to a view that made our first job easy: Caitlin’s gown hanging in a tall window with the River Derwent and the far shore behind it. We photographed the details while the room was still calm, an ivy-wrapped invitation, her ring resting on the card, white roses in her bouquet and a pair of blush strappy heels. Getting ready on site with a view like this is a gift, because the setting does half the storytelling before anyone is dressed. Then it was over to hair and makeup at the mirrors.

Mirrors, bubbles and buttons

Caitlin sat for her makeup in a floral dress while her friends had their hair curled at a long white vanity. Glasses of bubbles came out, a loved one stood beside her for a photo, and then the gown went on, with two friends working the fastenings at the back. We love a round mirror in a getting ready room: it frames a bride like a portrait inside a portrait. Caitlin glanced into one with her bouquet in hand, then settled onto a window seat in a cloud of tulle while soft daylight filled the room.

Glass corner, four friends

In another room, a corner of black-framed glass opened onto the bush and the water, and it became our favourite spot of the afternoon. Caitlin stood there with three friends in leafy prints, lavender and deep plum lace, laughing and hugging before the ceremony. Floor-to-ceiling glass gives even, wraparound light without anyone squinting into the sun, so we used it for her solo portraits too, the full skirt spreading across the tiled floor. Bright summer afternoons by the water can be harsh, and a shaded glass room is the kindest place for photos at that hour.

Waiting under the big tree

Outside, Dylan was on the Riverview Deck in a black tuxedo and bow tie, a white rose on his lapel, greeting guests beside the reflection pools. White bentwood chairs lined the timber, with wine barrels by the aisle and a rock garden behind. He laughed with mates and posed with loved ones in front of the curved house. Then he took his place under the deck’s great shady tree, alone for a moment with the river behind him. Small figure, big tree, wide water: it is the frame we would choose to open any set of Glen Albyn Estate wedding photos.

Down the deck with her dad

Caitlin’s dad walked her across the lawn from the house, then along the timber deck between the pools while every guest turned to look. At the end of the aisle he shook Dylan’s hand and stepped back. We stood low at the front so the reflection pools ran into the frame and the tree stayed above the couple. The celebrant read into a microphone with the guests facing the water, and a friend in a blue suit opened the ring box for the exchange. Caitlin slid Dylan’s ring on, smiling down at his hand.

Signing in the shade

Under the tree they kissed, and we went wide to hold the guests on both sides with the Derwent shining past the glass balustrade. Then came the register. Caitlin signed first, two loved ones added their signatures, and Dylan leant in to kiss the top of her head as she put pen to paper. Nearby, two women dabbed their eyes. The tree’s canopy was a real help here, throwing even shade across the table in the middle of a bright afternoon. Then the walk back up the aisle, and the hugs began, one after another, in the sun.

Family on the deck

We gathered everyone in front of the curved house for one big group photo, then worked through the family combinations on the deck with the tree and the green hills behind. With a short window between the ceremony and dinner, we keep the family list tight and call the groups in order, so nobody goes searching for missing relatives. Friends crowded in next, drinks in hand, and the deck turned into the best kind of afternoon party, with loved ones chatting on bentwood chairs under a big umbrella, glasses up and the river glittering beyond the pools.

Daisies above the river

For portraits we walked Caitlin and Dylan up the grassy slope above the bush gully and along to a glass balustrade where the Derwent opened out below them. Then into a hillside of wild daisies, where Caitlin sat in the grass with her veil spread out and Dylan close beside her. Long grass and wildflowers add soft texture to a foreground, so we crouched low and shot through them. We came back in the evening for a second round, the daisy field glowing and the hedge row and gum trees softened by the lower light.

Lanterns and a glowing floor

Inside, long tables were dressed with eucalyptus garlands, candles, gold cutlery and gum leaves with each guest’s name written on them, and the cake wore white flowers and ivy. Caitlin and Dylan came in through the glass doors, cut the cake, and Dylan stood to speak at the head table. For their first dance they turned slowly under a ceiling of fairy lights on a glowing glass floor, then everyone joined them. At blue hour we slipped out for one last portrait beside the pool, orange lanterns floating and the tree strung with lights.

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Glen Albyn Estate, Taroona: vows under the big tree on the deck and portraits in the daisies

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From the glass corner to the deck and back inside

Caitlin got ready inside the house, moving from the long white vanity to a window seat and then to the black-framed glass corner for portraits with her friends. Her dad walked her across the dry summer lawn and along the timber deck between the reflection pools to the big shade tree, where Dylan waited. Groups and drinks stayed on the deck in front of the curved house, portraits took us up the grassy slope to the daisy hillside, and dinner and dancing happened indoors, through the glass doors into the Pool Room with its glowing floor.

A bright summer afternoon by the water

It was a clear summer afternoon, with the river bright blue and a lone white sailboat out on it. Under the big tree the light was dappled but gentle, while guests along the aisle sat in full sun, so sunglasses and summer dresses set the look of the day. As the afternoon wore on, the light lowered and warmed, the gums began to glow and the red roof of the cottage lit up behind the couple. By the first dance the river was fading to dusk through the windows, and by blue hour orange lanterns floated on the pool.

Where we stood for Caitlin and Dylan

The corner of the deck, where the tree leans out over the glass balustrade, was our pick for a quiet portrait away from the guests, with the water filling the frame. The sunlit rock garden behind the chairs gave the guests a warm backdrop for their reactions. Up the slope, the grassy ridge above the bush gully let us show the couple small against the hills, and in the daisy field we stood back with a long lens so the flowers softened into the foreground. Back at the pool after dark, the lit tree reflected in the still water beside them.

Ideas from their day

A round of rock, paper, scissors in the middle of the ceremony gave us some of the biggest laughs of the afternoon, so do not be shy about a playful moment in your vows. Plan two portrait walks if you can: one soon after the drinks and another as the light softens, because the daisy field looked completely different the second time. And keep a few minutes free after dark for a last frame by the pool, once the lanterns are out and the tree is glowing.

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