Hotel Kurrajong Canberra wedding photos: Kate and David walk arm in arm past a gum tree and lakeside reeds on an overcast afternoon in Canberra
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Hotel Kurrajong Canberra Wedding Photos: Kate & David

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra · 8 National Circuit, Barton ACT · Canberra

Church & Cathedral Wedding · Heritage & Historic Venue Wedding · Region: ACT - Canberra CBD · City: Canberra · Venues: Hotel Kurrajong Canberra · National Arboretum Canberra · Presbyterian Church of St Andrew

A big hug under a pink blossom tree, a veil lifting in the breeze outside a sandstone church, and a hillside of young forests looking back across Canberra. Kate and David’s wedding ran from St Andrew’s in Forrest to the National Arboretum and the lake shore, then finished with speeches, a navy lace cake and a packed dance floor at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra in Barton. We were with them all afternoon and into the night, and we loved every minute.

The gallery
Gum trees scattered across a grassy hillside under big white clouds on the morning of Kate and David's wedding
Two wedding bands, a wide gold edged ring and a sparkling stone set band, resting on a dark leather ring box
Three pairs of navy herringbone socks laid out above matching orange tip truck cufflinks for the groom and his groomsmen
Five crystal glasses of red liqueur set behind two navy satin ties and a white paisley tie
David and the boys raise small crystal glasses in a toast around the kitchen bench before the church ceremony
David grins with a small glass of red in hand as the toast goes round at home
David in a crisp white shirt fastening his cuffs by the window
Close up of hands pushing a tiny orange truck cufflink through a white French cuff
An orange tip truck cufflink sits on a folded white shirt cuff in soft window light
A loved one in a red jacket fixes David's navy waistcoat by the window as he laughs
An older loved one in a bow tie helps David into his navy jacket by the bedroom window
David smiles in his navy three piece suit and white paisley tie, perched on the end of the bed
David adjusts his cuffs at a big window framed by spiky green garden plants
David smiles out the window in his navy suit, waiting for the day to start
David looks down to check his orange cufflinks beside a window full of green leaves
David, his groomsmen and an older loved one in a bow tie line up on the front path before the church wedding
The groomsmen share a laugh with an older loved one in a black bow tie in the front garden
An older loved one in a bow tie smiles beside a pink blossom tree in full flower
David shakes hands with a groomsman in front of the pink blossom tree in the front garden
David and a groomsman stand side by side in navy suits under a pink blossom tree
David and one of the groomsmen share a big laughing hug under the pink blossom tree
David and a groomsman in matching navy suits pose on the garden path beneath the blossom
An older loved one in a pinstripe suit and bow tie wraps his arms around David and a groomsman
David, an older loved one in a black bow tie and a groomsman smile together under the blossom
An older loved one rests a hand on David's shoulder as they walk past the blossom tree
David and his two groomsmen stand with hands clasped in navy suits before heading off to the church
David and his groomsmen on the front lawn in navy suits beside a pink flowering tree and a round clipped tree
Kate's navy lace invitation on white linen beside her perfume, a heart pendant and a bouquet of gypsophila and blush roses
Kate's halo engagement ring resting on the navy invitation beside a spray of white gypsophila
Kate's silver strappy sandals with glittering clear block heels and a little navy ribbon, laid on white tulle
A pearl clutch, drop earrings and a crystal hair comb laid beside the blush rose and gypsophila bouquet
Kate's bouquet of white gypsophila, blush roses and silver leaves, its stems wrapped in ivory ribbon
Kate's lace gown hangs on a named hanger against the big windows on the morning of her church wedding
Close up of the embroidered lace hem of Kate's gown brushing the timber floor
Two of the girls laugh in matching navy robes with lace trim in a bright living room
Kate, her bridesmaids and the flower girl hug at the window in navy lace trimmed robes while a little white dog wanders past
Kate in a navy robe gazes toward the window light as a brush adds the finishing touch to her lips
A pearl and crystal comb is tucked into Kate's soft low bun while she watches in the mirror
Kate looks into a tall white mirror in her navy robe, her hair finished in a loose low bun
Kate leans over her bouquet to pin a small enamel flower brooch to the ivory ribbon
Hands fasten a pink and white flower brooch onto the ribbon of the gypsophila bouquet
Kate holds her bouquet against her navy robe, her halo engagement ring beside the flower brooch
Kate smiles beside her hanging lace gown at the big glass doors, still in her navy robe
Kate crouches by the glass doors to smooth the scalloped lace hem of her hanging gown
Kate glances down at her fitted lace gown in the bedroom doorway, barefoot and nearly ready
Two bridesmaids in navy lace help Kate with her earrings as the flower girl watches in her flower crown
A bridesmaid kneels to buckle Kate's silver sandals while Kate lifts her lace skirt and laughs
Kate lifts the long lace train of her open back gown as she steps toward the doorway
Kate stands in the bedroom doorway in her finished lace gown, the long train spread across the carpet
Kate glances back over her shoulder by the sliding glass doors, her bouquet in hand and her reflection in the glass
Kate walks down a white staircase with a glass balustrade, her bouquet held close
Kate looks up and smiles from the white staircase with her gypsophila and blush rose bouquet
Kate and her dad, in a white shirt and grey tie, stand together in the hallway before the church ceremony
Kate and a loved one in a leopard print dress pose in front of a big pink blossom painting
A loved one in a leopard print dress and pearls smiles up at Kate
Kate stands between her dad and a loved one in leopard print, her lace train fanned over the rug
Her dad kisses Kate's hand while she beams beside a loved one in leopard print
Kate kisses the cheek of a loved one in leopard print as her dad smiles nearby
Kate's hands folded over her beaded lace gown, a silver cuff bracelet and halo ring catching the light
A bridesmaid in navy lace settles the veil behind Kate as she sits on a cream tufted sofa
Kate smiles from a cream armchair with her sheer veil over her shoulders and her bouquet in her lap
Kate laughs in a cream armchair, her lace train across the floor, as a bridesmaid in navy lace stands behind
Close up of Kate's bouquet of gypsophila and pink roses resting on the layers of her lace train
Kate looks toward the window from a cream armchair, her veil and lace train spread around her before the church
Kate sits on the sofa between her two bridesmaids and the flower girl in navy lace, a bowl of pink and white roses in front
Kate's bridesmaids and the flower girl in navy lace stand around her armchair with matching gypsophila bouquets
The bridesmaids and flower girl laugh together as Kate grins from the armchair with her train across the rug
Kate with her dad, a bridesmaid, a loved one in leopard print and a man in a grey suit in the living room
Kate and a bridesmaid in navy lace hold their bouquets side by side in front of the blossom painting
Kate and a bridesmaid smile by the bright living room window, both holding gypsophila bouquets
Kate and her blonde bridesmaid in navy lace pose by the window with matching blush and white bouquets
Kate wraps an arm around her blonde bridesmaid as they both laugh, bouquets ready for the church
The flower girl in navy lace and a gypsophila crown cuddles up to Kate with her little bouquet
The flower girl leans in to kiss Kate's cheek as Kate laughs into the window light
Kate sits quietly in the armchair looking out the window, her lace train spread wide, minutes before leaving for the church
The heritage sandstone spire of the Presbyterian Church of St Andrew rises above tall trees in central Canberra
Kate smiles from the back seat with her bouquet in her lap as the car pulls up for her Canberra CBD church wedding
Kate steps out of a silver car in her lace gown and silver sandals outside St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Her bridesmaids and the flower girl gather Kate's long veil and lace train on the path to the church
Kate walks arm in arm with her dad from the car toward the church under bare spring trees
Kate and her dad share a smile at St Andrew's Church, Forrest, as a bridesmaid laughs behind them
Kate reaches up to her dad under a big spreading tree outside the church while the flower girl lifts her train
A guest in a blue lace dress and shimmering wrap holds a white box of ceremony booklets in the church foyer
Guests fill the timber pews beneath the stained glass window at St Andrew's, Forrest, as David waits at the front
Guests settle into carved timber pews in the heritage-listed church, where old stone arches meet the modern glass extension
David and his groomsmen wait at the front of the Presbyterian Church of St Andrew beside the officiant in a light blue robe
The flower girl leads the way down the blue carpet church aisle in navy lace and a gypsophila crown
A blonde bridesmaid in navy lace smiles as she walks the aisle of the historic church with her bouquet
A bridesmaid walks down the church aisle past the pews as a guest raises a phone to catch the moment
Kate and her dad appear in the bright modern entrance of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church as guests turn to watch
Her dad walks Kate down the blue carpet aisle of the historic sandstone church, past pews tied with white ribbons
David grins at the front of the heritage sandstone church in central Canberra as he waits with his groomsmen
Her dad brings Kate to the front of St Andrew's Church, Forrest, beneath historic stone arches and stained glass
David steps forward to meet Kate at the front of the church, beaming in his three piece navy suit
David takes Kate's hands and smiles as the church ceremony begins, his groomsmen standing behind him
A man in a navy bow tie and a woman in a pink jacket follow the ceremony from a ribbon tied church pew
Her dad and a loved one in leopard print watch from the pew as a guest behind them films the church ceremony
Guests in the timber church pews listen closely, an older couple in a bow tie and pink jacket at the end of the row
An older guest in a red patterned tie holds up his phone to film the ceremony inside the historic church
Guests listen quietly from the timber pews during the church ceremony in central Canberra
The congregation fills the historic nave at St Andrew's, Forrest, stained glass on one side and the modern glass wing on the other
Kate and David stand before the officiant beneath the great stained glass window of the heritage church in central Canberra
The flower girl and two bridesmaids in navy lace stand by tall white and blush flowers against the church's heritage stone wall
An older guest in a pink jacket dabs her eyes in the church pews while the readings are spoken
Kate holds David's hands at the front of the church in central Canberra, her lace train spread across the blue carpet
Rows of guests watch from the timber pews in the bright modern wing of a Canberra CBD church
Stained glass windows glow over the packed pews of the Presbyterian Church of St Andrew as the bridesmaids stand at the front
David slides the wedding ring onto Kate's finger during their Canberra CBD church wedding as the officiant holds the book open
Kate places the ring on David's finger and they both smile while the officiant looks on in the heritage church
Kate and David hold hands with heads bowed while the officiant reads from a book at the front of the church
The bridesmaids share a smile beside the flower girl and a big urn of flowers against the historic stone wall
Guests smile from the timber pews in the bright modern wing of the heritage church in central Canberra
Two groomsmen in navy suits stand by a carved timber stand on the stone steps of the historic church
Kate and David hold hands at the top of the stone church steps while guests watch from the pews in central Canberra
Kate and David share their first kiss at the front of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church as the groomsmen grin beside them
Her dad claps from the pew beside a loved one in leopard print as the church's stained glass glows behind them
Guests applaud from the pews at St Andrew's Church, Forrest, a man in a bow tie and a woman in a pink jacket beaming
An older guest in a red patterned tie films on his phone as guests stand and smile along the historic church pews
Guests stand and smile in the pews holding their ceremony booklets at St Andrew's, Forrest
A long row of guests stands in the timber pews of the heritage church, where old stone arches meet the newer glass nave
Guests in the pews beam toward the aisle, a woman in a purple dress holding her clutch, in the bright glass wing of the church
Kate and David sign the register at a timber table under the heritage stone arches of the Presbyterian Church of St Andrew
Kate signs the register with a gold pen as the bridesmaids and a groomsman smile behind her in the historic church
A bridesmaid in navy lace signs as a witness while Kate and David stand together beneath a pointed stone arch of the church
A groomsman in a navy suit signs the register beside Kate's gypsophila bouquet during the church wedding in central Canberra
The officiant in a light blue robe signs with a gold pen beside the gypsophila and blush rose bouquet in the heritage church
Kate and David rest their hands and new rings on the signed certificate at their Canberra CBD church wedding
Kate and David sit at the signing table with their bridesmaids, flower girl and groomsmen on the checkered marble floor of the historic church
Kate and David walk down the stone steps as husband and wife beneath the great stained glass window of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Kate and David beam walking back down the blue carpet aisle of the heritage church, past pews tied with white ribbon
Guests clap from both sides of the aisle as Kate and David walk out through the historic nave in central Canberra
Kate and David stop for a kiss halfway up the aisle at St Andrew's Church, Forrest, as guests applaud from the pews
Kate and David kiss in the bright church doorway, its glass gable glowing behind them at the end of the blue carpet
A dark haired bridesmaid in navy lace walks out on a groomsman's arm, the flower girl following down the church aisle
The blonde bridesmaid and a groomsman lead the flower girl out past the timber pews and pipe organ of the historic church
A guest in a magenta dress wraps Kate in a hug at the foot of the church steps in central Canberra
Kate's veil lifts as she and David greet a guest in a long animal print dress below the sandstone tower of St Andrew's, Forrest
An older loved one in a black and white jacket kisses Kate's cheek as her veil billows across the path outside the church
Kate's veil sweeps across the frame as guests on the church steps smile and reach out to greet her
A gust lifts Kate's veil high as she hugs a guest in blue outside the modern glass entrance of the Presbyterian Church of St Andrew
David hugs a guest in a floral dress at the bottom of the steps while Kate touches her cheek beside the heritage church
David laughs and shakes hands with a grey haired guest in a navy suit under the big trees outside the church in Canberra CBD
Guests line the concrete ramp above as Kate and David are welcomed on the path below outside St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Guests crowd around Kate and David on the lawn under a spreading tree for hugs after the church ceremony
An older guest with silver curls cups Kate's face in both hands as Kate laughs on the path outside the historic church
A blonde guest in a pink pleated dress smiles at Kate beside the sandstone corner of St Andrew's Church, Forrest
David shakes hands with an older guest in a dark suit while Kate looks on outside the heritage church in central Canberra
All the guests gather with Kate and David before the sandstone tower of the Presbyterian Church of St Andrew
Guests throw their arms in the air for a big group wave beneath the tall heritage sandstone tower of the church
Five young boys in ties and bow ties huddle arm in arm, Kate and the guests behind them, outside the church in Canberra CBD
Kate and David with her dad, a loved one in leopard print and two older loved ones by the sandstone wall at St Andrew's, Forrest
An older loved one in a bow tie and a loved one in a pink jacket join Kate and David by the historic sandstone wall
Her dad and a loved one in leopard print stand with Kate and David against the warm sandstone of the church wall
Her dad, a bridesmaid, a tall man in grey and a loved one in leopard print join the couple outside St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Kate and David in a closer group with her dad, a bridesmaid and a man in a grey suit by the historic church wall
The flower girl and a young boy in navy join a bigger family group against the church's sandstone wall in central Canberra
Kate and David with a guest in emerald, a groomsman and the older loved ones in a pink jacket and bow tie at the church
Four young boys stand in front of a big family group, a guest in a red dress at the end, beside the historic sandstone church
An older guest in sunglasses and a woman in black velvet stand with Kate and David against the heritage church wall
The two bridesmaids, the flower girl and two groomsmen line up with Kate and David against the sandstone of St Andrew's Church, Forrest
A loved one in a pink jacket and rose lace dress stands close to Kate and David by the warm stone wall in central Canberra
Kate and David stand with a man in a green tie and a woman in black and white lace outside the historic church
A bald guest, a woman in a black fringed wrap and a young man in navy surround the couple against the church's sandstone blocks
An older guest in a striped tie and a woman in soft taupe chiffon pose with Kate and David at St Andrew's, Forrest
A guest in a floral dress and a man in a black jacket pose with Kate and David by the heritage church in Canberra CBD
Her dad and a loved one in leopard print pose on the church path with a guest in a black wrap and a bald guest
A bridesmaid in navy lace, a man in pinstripes and an older loved one in a patterned jacket flank the couple at the church
Four guests, one in an emerald ruffled dress, crowd in beside Kate and David on the lawn by the church
A grey haired guest and a woman in royal blue and a sage wrap join Kate and David at the heritage church in central Canberra
A man in a green tie and a woman in a cobalt blouse join the couple at the Presbyterian Church of St Andrew
An older guest in round glasses and a teal patterned dress stands arm in arm with David and Kate by the historic church
Kate and David walk hand in hand along the path beside the long heritage sandstone church as her veil trails in the breeze
Kate leads the way along a winding path at National Arboretum Canberra, the wedding party behind and blue hills on the horizon
Kate and David laugh as they walk hand in hand along a sealed path past boulders and tall pine trees
David grins as Kate looks up at him, the pair strolling arm in arm along the hillside path after the church ceremony
The wedding party lines up on a hillside at the National Arboretum with Black Mountain Tower and the lake behind them
The wedding party walks arm in arm across the grassy slope, rows of young trees and the lake spread out below
Kate and David pose on the grassy slope at National Arboretum Canberra in the Molonglo Valley, the lake glinting far below
The groomsmen, bridesmaids and flower girl wait on the path under a spreading pine with the valley stretching out below
Kate, David, the bridesmaids and the flower girl gather at a lookout rail at National Arboretum Canberra under a big pine
Kate laughs with her bridesmaids and the flower girl as David grins beside her at the windy lookout
Kate and David stand with two groomsmen in navy suits at the lookout after their church wedding, the wind catching her hair
Kate and David look tiny walking along a hillside of young plantings at the National Arboretum, rolling hills all around
Kate and David kiss among the tall reeds in black and white, the open back of her lace gown to the camera
Kate looks down at her bouquet as David walks beside her past the reeds of Lake Burley Griffin
Kate glances back at David with a big smile, feathery reeds and grey water behind them
David lifts Kate's long lace train off the dirt path as she holds her gypsophila bouquet low at her side
Kate and David stroll past a slender gum tree on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin, reeds and water behind them
Kate and David hold hands on a leafy track in front of tall golden reeds by the lake in central Canberra
Kate smiles at David, softly out of focus in the foreground, with the reeds and grey water behind her
Kate looks back over her bare shoulder among the reeds at Lake Burley Griffin in central Canberra, distant hills beyond
A view from behind of Kate's open back lace gown and covered buttons as she walks over fallen gum leaves
Kate swishes her lace train and looks back with a grin, the reeds and water soft behind her
Kate stands among the golden reeds at Lake Burley Griffin, smiling over her shoulder with her long lace train spread behind
David stands alone in his three piece navy suit in front of the tall reeds, one hand in his pocket
A close portrait of David in his navy waistcoat and white rose buttonhole, reeds rising behind him on the lake shore in Canberra CBD
Kate and David walk off down a quiet path through open grassland after their church ceremony
David and two groomsmen stride along the low wall beside Lake Burley Griffin in central Canberra, city buildings across the water
Kate hugs her bridesmaids and the flower girl on the lakeside promenade under a row of leafy trees
Kate and David hide a kiss behind her bouquet on the promenade along the shore of Lake Burley Griffin
Kate and David laugh as they walk hand in hand along the waterside promenade in central Canberra
David waits in the background as Kate stands in front of a long pale stone wall with soft green stripes
Kate and David walk hand in hand between tall pale walls toward the water and a distant hill, in black and white
A close moment as Kate and David touch noses, her veil drifting across the glowing late light
David dips Kate into a kiss on the lawn under a bare tree as the late light glows behind them
The long head table waits before gold curtains at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra, with a navy and white lace cake in front
A two tier cake with navy quilting, silver dots and a white lace top tier stands by crystal flutes at the church wedding reception
A cork lidded jar labelled filled with love sits on navy lace beside gypsophila and a gold cake knife and server at Hotel Kurrajong
David's place card tucked into a folded white napkin beside silver cutlery, a flute and a tiny jar favour at the historic hotel
A jar of white gypsophila stands by table number six and a chilled bottle on a lace runner in the heritage hotel
Guests chat around white tables under black chandeliers in the reception room at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton, the bar glowing behind
A table of guests in their evening best gathers for a group photo in front of mirrored panels in central Canberra
Her dad and a loved one in leopard print lean in together at their table at Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
A guest in emerald velvet and a bald guest in a dark suit smile against gold swirl wallpaper in the historic hotel
An older guest in a checked tie and a woman in taupe chiffon sit close at their table at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
A silver haired guest in black velvet and a man with a red pocket square cuddle up at dinner after the church ceremony
A guest in a green tie and a woman in black floral lace smile together at their table at Hotel Kurrajong
The loved one in rose pink lace sits beside an older guest in a black and white jacket at the heritage hotel in Canberra CBD
A guest in an animal print blouse and a man in glasses and a grey tie smile at their table at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
A blonde guest in a red silk scarf and a man in a navy bow tie sit together beneath the historic hotel's gold curtains
Two older guests, one in a dark shirt and one in an embroidered black top, smile by the bar at Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
A guest in round glasses and a teal patterned dress cuddles the loved one in rose lace at the heritage hotel in central Canberra
A guest in a rust floral dress and a man in a pale grey blazer lean in with big smiles at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
A guest in a striped shirt and a blonde guest in an off shoulder navy dress smile at the church wedding reception in central Canberra
Three guests in navy, black and pink lean in for a photo beside the cake table at Hotel Kurrajong
A blonde guest in a pink pleated dress and a man in a dark jacket smile beside the lectern in the historic reception room
A guest in a red one shoulder dress and a man in a dark waistcoat smile from a busy table at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
A guest in black and a bearded man in a checked navy blazer pose in front of the heritage hotel's gold curtains in Canberra CBD
A grey haired guest in a striped tie and a woman in royal blue with a sage wrap smile at Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
A bearded guest in glasses and a woman in a paisley print dress sit together at the historic hotel reception
A guest in a paisley dress and a woman in deep red lace smile from their table at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
A guest in magenta and an older man in a red patterned tie lean close at dinner after their church wedding in Canberra CBD
The guest in magenta rests her head on the shoulder of a man in a grey shirt at Hotel Kurrajong
A blonde guest in black and pearls sits between two smiling men in suits at the heritage hotel in central Canberra
A guest in a floral embroidered dress and a man in a grey tie lean together at their table at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
A guest in a pinstripe suit and a guest in a grey shirt grin with arms around each other at the historic hotel reception
The flower girl skips into the church wedding reception with her bouquet, a flower crown in her hair and silver sandals flashing
A bridesmaid in navy lace walks in smiling with her bouquet as guests turn from their tables at Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
A groomsman in a navy suit claps and grins as the wedding party makes its entrance into the heritage hotel in central Canberra
A groomsman pumps his fist as the blonde bridesmaid waves her bouquet overhead, dancing in under the historic hotel's chandeliers
A bridesmaid in navy lace and a groomsman in a navy suit lead the church wedding party into the reception at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Kate and David make their entrance hand in hand, David punching the air as guests applaud inside the historic hotel
Kate's open back lace gown sweeps past a navy sashed chair as she leads David in to clapping guests at Hotel Kurrajong
Kate and David dance into the room under the chandeliers while the wedding party cheers by the band's speakers in central Canberra
Groomsmen and guests clap and cheer beside the navy sashed tables beneath the chandeliers of the heritage-listed Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
An older guest swings a white napkin overhead as guests film the grand entrance on their phones at the heritage hotel
An older couple raise their glasses and beam as the clapping carries across the room at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
Guests rise from tables dressed with navy sashes and white linen to applaud under the chandeliers of the heritage room in the Canberra CBD
David takes Kate's hand and spins her onto the timber dance floor at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra while the church wedding party looks on
Kate beams at David with her bouquet in hand as they reach the middle of the dance floor in central Canberra
Guests in pink, floral and green clap and laugh around a candlelit round table at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
A guest in a red dress and a man in a dark waistcoat cheer from their table beneath the historic hotel's chandeliers
A guest in a green jacket waves his napkin in the air as the whole room claps at Hotel Kurrajong in central Canberra
A couple in florals and a pale blue shirt cuddle up at their table as the flower girl chats behind them
A guest in a silver tie wraps an arm around a woman in black lace beside a posy of gypsophila at the reception
A guest in a green halter dress smiles beside a man in a white shirt against the gold curtains in central Canberra
Three mates in grey and charcoal suits squeeze in together for a grin at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
A guest in a grey suit and green tie leans in with a woman in green satin by the band's checkerboard stage
A blonde guest in black lace and a guest in a floral print dress lean together at their table after the church ceremony
A guest in a maroon shirt and a woman in olive green smile by the gold curtains of the historic Canberra CBD hotel
A guest in a sheer blue dress laughs beside a man in a green tie against the gold vine wallpaper of Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
Kate stops by a table to chat as guests laugh over bread rolls and red wine during her church wedding reception
A guest in red and a man in a lilac shirt and purple tie smile from their table at Hotel Kurrajong in the Canberra CBD
Kate and David visit a table beneath the gold vine patterned wall of the heritage hotel as guests turn to greet them
A guest in a sheer black dress and a woman in red lean in close over the gypsophila centrepiece in central Canberra
A boy in a white shirt hugs a guest in magenta as a man in a grey striped shirt grins beside them
Kate laughs mid story between the tables at the historic Hotel Kurrajong, Barton, a guest throwing a hand up in front
Boys in shirts and bow ties strike their best dance move at the church wedding reception as the flower girl laughs behind them
A boy in glasses throws both arms up among his friends near the tables at Hotel Kurrajong in central Canberra
Two guests in a white shirt and a black tuxedo grin from their table in front of the gold panelled bar at the historic hotel
A guest in a leopard print top and a man in a skinny navy tie grin by the glowing bar at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
A guest in pale blue and a bearded man in a pink checked shirt smile as the band sets up in the heritage hotel
A guest in leopard print and a man in a white shirt squeeze together over their drinks at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton, in the Canberra CBD
A guest in a royal blue jacket rests her head against a man in a charcoal suit before the bronze curtains of the historic room
A guest in mauve and pearls sits with a man in a lilac shirt by the red banquette at the heritage Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
A guest in black and a man in a white shirt and teal tie wait at their table for the speeches in central Canberra
Kate shows off her wedding ring to a guest in black as David stands by in his navy waistcoat at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
A guest in a maroon shirt throws an arm around a mate in a charcoal suit while Kate chats nearby after the church ceremony
A guest in teal and a man with a silver tie lean in for a smile among the candlelit tables
A guest in a black halter dress rests her head on a man in pale blue by the French doors of the heritage hotel
David leans down to share a laugh with an older guest in a lilac shirt as he does the rounds at the historic Hotel Kurrajong
Kate stands arm in arm with a guest in a pink pleated dress beside the head table and gold curtains in central Canberra
Kate poses with a guest in a striped tie and a blonde guest in a floral hem dress at Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
Guests in green velvet and red share a laugh with a loved one in leopard print in the historic room
A loved one in leopard print points at the camera beside guests in pink pleats and a silver wrap at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
David and his groomsmen gather with an older loved one in a bow tie against the warm orange wall of the heritage hotel
Kate wraps an arm around a guest in a red dress with a bow shoulder beside the dance floor at Hotel Kurrajong
Kate and David sit at the head table with the bridesmaids in navy lace and the groomsmen, gold curtains behind them in central Canberra
Her dad pulls on a pair of green rubber gloves for his speech as a guest in a green tie laughs at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
Guests turn in their chairs and smile toward the speeches from a round table near the French doors of the historic hotel
Her dad reads his speech in the green gloves as the room listens at Hotel Kurrajong in Barton, in the Canberra CBD
Her dad holds up his notes in green gloves in front of the band's checkerboard stage during the speeches in central Canberra
Kate covers her face laughing at the head table as her dad reads on beside the navy lace cake at the historic Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Kate and David laugh at the head table with the wedding party behind a two tier navy and white lace cake at the heritage hotel
Guests in green, navy and pink sit back from their tables to enjoy the speeches at Hotel Kurrajong in Barton, central Canberra
Kate and David break into big smiles at the head table, a bridesmaid in navy lace laughing in the foreground, after their church wedding
Her dad raises a glass in his green gloves, seen between Kate and David's shoulders at the heritage Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
A loved one in leopard print and pearls stands at her table during the speeches in the historic room
An older loved one in glasses smiles over the lectern microphone as guests listen from their tables at Hotel Kurrajong in the Canberra CBD
An older loved one in a bow tie speaks at the lectern as Kate, David and the wedding party listen in central Canberra
An older loved one in a bow tie lifts his glass for a toast and the room raises theirs at the historic Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
David leans in between two groomsmen in navy ties at the head table for a cheeky grin after their church wedding
A couple in a floral dress and pale blue shirt hug at a round table lit with tealights at Hotel Kurrajong in central Canberra
Kate holds out her hand to show off her ring as guests reach across the table and David laughs behind her in the heritage hotel
David chats with a guest in a teal floral dress beside the gold lit bar at Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
Kate sits between a guest in black and a guest in mauve, arms around each other by the French doors in central Canberra
Two guests in a paisley print dress and a red lace dress pose by a pressed metal wall near the band at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Kate and her bridesmaids in navy lace squeeze in for a happy group hug with two friends at the historic hotel
Kate stands behind her two seated bridesmaids in navy lace at the head table of Hotel Kurrajong, Barton, in the Canberra CBD
A groomsman in a white shirt and navy tie grins into the microphone as he gives his speech at the lectern in central Canberra
David smiles at a groomsman giving his speech while Kate laughs beside him at the head table of the historic Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
Kate takes her turn at the lectern with David smiling beside her as guests listen during their church wedding reception
A guest in a plum dress and red glasses rests a hand on her head, smiling at the speeches
Guests clap and laugh from round tables across the heritage reception room as the speeches roll on
Kate smiles out at the room from the lectern as David looks on and guests in red and navy listen at Hotel Kurrajong
A guest in a red dress leans on a man in a grey waistcoat as their table laughs at the speeches in central Canberra
A row of young boys sit together on the dance floor in front of the band at Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
Kate reads her thank yous at the lectern beside David while two groomsmen laugh at the head table of the historic hotel
The flower girl in her gypsophila crown smiles between two guests leaning in to chat at Hotel Kurrajong in the Canberra CBD
Kate speaks at the lectern with the hotel's K logo as David listens beside her in his navy waistcoat after the church ceremony
A bridesmaid in navy lace wipes away a tear beside the other bridesmaid at the head table at the historic Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Her dad and a loved one in leopard print laugh together at their table during the speeches in the heritage room
A guest in a red dress with a big bow on the shoulder smiles at the speeches in central Canberra
A guest in a grey striped shirt grins with a boy and the flower girl in her crown wrapped around him at the historic hotel
A guest in a pinstripe suit grins at a friend in grey during the speeches at Hotel Kurrajong in the Canberra CBD
The flower girl rests her chin in her hand beside a guest in magenta as the table listens in the historic hotel
A loved one in leopard print covers her face laughing while her dad grins and scratches his head at the heritage Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
Guests in round glasses, coral lace and leopard print crack up at their table during the speeches in central Canberra
A guest in a pale grey blazer throws his head back laughing beside a woman in a floral top at Hotel Kurrajong
Guests twist round in their chairs to watch the speeches across the timber floor of the heritage hotel after the church ceremony
Three guests and the flower girl in her crown listen quietly from a table set with gypsophila at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton, in the Canberra CBD
A guest in a dark green wrap smiles toward the lectern from a chair tied with a navy satin bow in the historic room
Kate glances back at David with a huge smile as she finishes her part of the speech at the historic Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
Guests in a floral top, a dark suit and a grey shirt applaud from their tables at the Canberra CBD heritage hotel
Kate doubles over laughing as David pulls a face into the microphone at Hotel Kurrajong
David turns to Kate mid speech with the microphone in hand and an orange truck cufflink on show after their church wedding
David speaks into the microphone at the lectern as Kate smiles beside him and the front tables listen at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton, in central Canberra
A guest in a pink dress laughs out loud as the room watches Kate and David's speech in the Canberra CBD
Kate's open back gown frames a room full of laughing guests as the speech lands at the heritage Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
Kate and David stand at the lectern while guests by the glowing bar turn to listen in the historic hotel
An older loved one in a bow tie rests his head in his hand and smiles as David speaks at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
A guest in coral lace rests her chin on her hand, listening intently during the speeches at the heritage hotel in central Canberra
A guest in a sheer black top laughs as the woman beside her points across the table during the church wedding reception
A guest in a white shirt grins and a woman in a green print top smiles at the camera in the Canberra CBD
Two young men in suits lean back in their chairs to watch the speeches at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Kate and David share a kiss at the lectern, glasses in hand, as two groomsmen sip their drinks at the head table in central Canberra
Kate dances with her hands high beside a guest in red lace and a boy in glasses at Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
David throws both arms in the air on the dance floor with the flower girl and the bridesmaids cheering around him in the historic hotel
A groomsman in navy and a guest in green dance with arms raised at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton, in the Canberra CBD
The flower girl claps along with the two bridesmaids in navy lace as the dance floor fills in central Canberra
A whole table throws their hands up and cheers while guests film on their phones at the heritage Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
Two men in white shirts and dark jackets wave their arms high behind a table of laughing guests in the heritage hotel
Kate and David smile for the camera as they cut their navy and white lace cake at Hotel Kurrajong in the Canberra CBD
Close up of Kate and David's hands guiding the knife into the quilted navy tier of their cake after the church ceremony
Kate and David kiss over the knife as they cut the cake beneath a globe chandelier at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Kate and David clink flutes of bubbles behind their freshly cut navy lace cake in the historic room
Kate smiles up at David as their first dance begins and the band plays on behind them at Hotel Kurrajong in Barton, central Canberra
Kate and David sway close in their first dance in front of the band on the checkerboard stage of their church wedding reception
Kate and David pause mid first dance to grin at the camera, her lace train fanned across the floor at the heritage Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
Kate and David laugh hand in hand on the dance floor as the band plays under the gold vine walls of the heritage hotel
Kate's lace train swirls across the timber floor as David pulls her in close at Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
The flower girl in her flower crown dances hand in hand with a guest in a grey shirt at the heritage hotel in central Canberra
A bridesmaid in navy lace dances with a guest in a white shirt and dark tie under the chandeliers of the historic Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
A second bridesmaid in navy lace beams as a guest in a white shirt takes her hands on a Canberra CBD dance floor
Her dad grabs Kate's hand and they fling their arms out wide on the dance floor of their church wedding reception at Hotel Kurrajong
Kate twirls out from her dad while guests watch from the tables of the historic reception room in central Canberra
David dances with a loved one in dusky pink lace in front of the band in the heritage room at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
David grins down at a loved one in dusky pink lace as the band plays behind them and the church wedding party dances on
Her dad lets out a cheer as he dances with Kate at Hotel Kurrajong in Barton, a boy in a white shirt dancing behind them
A bridesmaid in navy lace and a guest in a checked suit grin for the camera mid dance beside the heritage hotel's gold vine murals
A guest in a checked suit hugs a man in a dark waistcoat while a little boy tugs at them in central Canberra
An older couple share a big laugh mid dance, her sunglasses perched on her head, at heritage listed Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
A guest in a magenta dress and silver necklace dances close with a man in a grey shirt at the Canberra CBD reception
A guest in a floral dress hugs a grinning boy in black glasses and a spotted shirt on the dance floor at Hotel Kurrajong
A guest in black and white lace spins a little boy in a white shirt between the candlelit tables of the historic reception
A smiling guest in a navy halter dress dances with a man in a grey shirt and pink tie at the reception in central Canberra
The flower girl dances under the raised arm of a guest in magenta, her flower crown catching the light at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
A loved one in dusky pink lace and a guest in dark green dance hand in hand at the heritage reception in the Canberra CBD
A young guest in a grey suit jokes with an older couple between the candlelit tables inside historic Hotel Kurrajong in Barton
A guest in a purple wrap dress and a man in a spotted tie sing along with hands raised after the church ceremony
Two guests in red and black dresses lean together for a smile on the timber dance floor of the heritage hotel in central Canberra
An older guest in a bow tie and white buttonhole waltzes with a guest in a red dress and striped scarf at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
Guests in green, red and black dance shoulder to shoulder beneath the globe chandeliers of the historic Canberra CBD reception room
A guest in a pink floral ruffled dress laughs as a loved one in leopard print spins her under one arm at Hotel Kurrajong
Kate dances on her own in front of the band under blue light while guests watch from the tables in central Canberra
The flower girl and a row of guests in bright dresses wait on the dance floor with hands ready at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
The flower girl clutches the bouquet as a guest in pale blue throws up her hands and cheers in the historic reception room
Kate wraps the flower girl and her new bouquet in a big hug while a guest in black smiles beside them at Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
David dances with a loved one in dusky pink lace while Kate dances on behind them at the church wedding reception in the Canberra CBD
Her dad and Kate throw their hands in the air in the thick of the crowd at heritage listed Hotel Kurrajong
A packed dance floor fills the historic hotel's reception room under globe chandeliers as the night rolls on in central Canberra
Kate and David smile together in the middle of the dancing crowd as the band plays on after their church wedding at Hotel Kurrajong, Barton
The wedding story

Our Hotel Kurrajong Canberra wedding photos: a hug under the blossom, a veil in the breeze at St Andrew’s and a flower girl on the dance floor

Getting ready at home · Ceremony at St Andrew’s, Forrest · Sandstone family groups · National Arboretum portraits · Lake Burley Griffin shore · Reception at Hotel Kurrajong

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A toast and a blossom tree

Our day began with David and the boys around a kitchen bench, small glasses raised in a toast before anyone had a jacket on. A loved one in a red jacket fixed his waistcoat by the window, the cufflinks went in, and David stood for a quiet moment looking out at the garden. Outside, a pink blossom tree was in full flower, so we put it right behind him for a big laughing hug with one of the groomsmen. Spring blossom only lasts a week or two, and when it is there we always use it. Then the groomsmen lined up on the front path in navy.

Lace, gypsophila and a kiss

Across town, Kate’s invitation lay on white linen beside her perfume, a heart pendant and her bouquet of white gypsophila and blush roses. We shoot those details first, while the room is still calm. A bridesmaid knelt to buckle Kate’s shoes, then smoothed the lace train across the floor by the glass doors, and the veil was settled as Kate sat on a cream sofa. Her two bridesmaids and the flower girl wore navy lace. Our favourite frame from the morning: the flower girl leaning in to kiss Kate’s cheek, and Kate laughing straight into the window light.

Her dad and the blue carpet

The spire of St Andrew’s rose above the trees as the cars pulled in. Kate’s dad helped her out, the bridesmaids fussed over the veil on the footpath, and the flower girl led the way down the blue carpet aisle with her little bouquet. David waited at the front in his three-piece navy suit. Old churches are darker than they look, so we work without flash and let the windows do the lighting. One of us stood at the back, framing Kate and her dad against the bright modern entrance, while the other stayed on David’s face.

Vows under stained glass

From the back of the nave, the stained glass window glowed over the whole congregation, carved timber and sandstone arches all around. Kate and David stood together in front of the minister while the readings were spoken. In the pews, an older guest dabbed her eyes and one man held his phone up high to catch the moment for himself. We keep moving along the side aisle during a church ceremony, so we see faces from both families, not just the couple’s backs. They signed the register with a bridesmaid leaning in to watch, then walked back down the aisle arm in arm.

Sandstone and a gust of wind

Outside, the breeze grabbed Kate’s veil and lifted it right over the path as the first guests reached her. Hugs and handshakes followed, guests filled the ramp beside the big timber cross, and a crew of young boys in ties and bow ties lined up for a group photo, very pleased with themselves. We moved the family groups onto the grass against the church’s sandstone wall. A plain warm stone wall is one of the best backdrops there is for family photos: the colour flatters skin, and nothing behind anyone’s head pulls the eye away.

Forests on the hill

Next stop was the National Arboretum Canberra. Under a soft grey sky we walked the wedding party up the hillside, with Black Mountain Tower and the lake laid out behind them, and two bridesmaids and the flower girl in navy lined up beside Kate. Then we sent Kate and David off along the path on their own while we stepped well back. Rows of young trees and rolling hills made a backdrop so big that we kept them tiny in the frame on purpose. Cloud cover is a gift up there: no squinting, no hard shadows, and every colour stays gentle.

Reeds by the lake

From the arboretum we headed down to the shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Tall reeds grew right along the water, so we tucked Kate and David in among them, with David lifting her train off the dirt path and grinning. He stood alone for a portrait with the reeds rising behind him, then the groomsmen strode along the lakeside wall with the water beside them. Kate and her bridesmaids hugged on the promenade under the trees, a long pale stone wall gave us a clean, simple frame of the two of them, and the late light glowed behind a close kiss.

Gold curtains and speeches

Inside Hotel Kurrajong, the head table stretched in front of gold curtains, with a navy and white lace cake waiting in the middle and a little jar labelled filled with love on navy lace. Hotel Kurrajong Canberra wedding photos get a lot from this room: chandeliers, timber floors and warm walls mean a bright, happy look even after dark. The wedding party danced their way in, a bridesmaid waving her bouquet over her head while the guests clapped. Then came the speeches at the lectern, a kiss between Kate and David, and a table of guests throwing their arms in the air.

A flower girl on the dance floor

Kate and David cut the cake with a kiss, then took the floor for their first dance with the band set up behind them. We like a wider lens here, so the guests gathered around the edge stay in the story. The dance floor filled fast. A loved one spun Kate across the timber, an older couple waltzed past with huge smiles, and the flower girl danced with a guest while still wearing her flower crown. Later, under blue light in front of the band, Kate danced on her own, then wrapped the flower girl up in a big hug.

Photographer's venue notes

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra, Barton: a chandelier lit reception after sandstone, hilltop and lakeside portraits

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Saving the hotel for the evening

Kate and David used Hotel Kurrajong for the night, and spent the hours before it out and about. Their vows were at St Andrew's in Forrest, family groups followed on the lawn beside the sandstone, and then we drove the wedding party up to the National Arboretum and down to the shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Arriving at the hotel last meant everyone walked into a room that was already set and glowing, the head table waiting in front of the gold curtains and the band ready on its checkerboard stage. That order kept the portraits relaxed and the party unbroken.

Grey skies, then warm lamps

The afternoon stayed overcast, and we were glad of it. Up on the arboretum slope the cloud worked like a giant softbox, so the navy suits held their detail and nobody squinted into the view. By the lake the light turned flat and silvery over the water, which suited the pale reeds and Kate's lace. A brief warm glow arrived late, just as we finished by the stone wall, and we used it behind them for a close, backlit frame. Indoors, the chandeliers and warm walls took over, so the evening kept the same gentle tone as the day.

Where we stood inside the hotel

For the grand entrance we set up near the band's speakers, facing the doors, so the cheering wedding party and the guests rising from their tables shared one picture. During the speeches we worked from beside the lectern, which let us catch Kate and David laughing and the tables twisting round in their chairs at the same time. The gold curtains behind the head table became our go to backdrop for guest pairs, and the warm orange wall gave David and his groomsmen a bold, simple setting for their group. The French doors added soft side light for quieter table moments.

Tips for a day like Kate and David's

If your ceremony and portraits are spread across town, let the reception venue be your finish line rather than a stopover, as these two did. On a breezy spring afternoon, keep a bridesmaid close to the veil: the gusts outside the church lifted it high, which gave us a lovely moment but needed a quick hand afterwards. When the speeches start, seat your liveliest tables near the lectern side of the room, because the reactions are half the fun of these pictures.

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