Josef Chromy Wines wedding photos: Rachel and Joseph walk hand in hand across the lawn towards the vines under a sunset sky near Launceston
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Josef Chromy Wines Wedding Photos: Rachel & Joseph

Josef Chromy Wines · 370 Relbia Rd, Relbia TAS

Heritage & Historic Venue Wedding · Winery & Vineyard Wedding · Venue: Josef Chromy Wines

Purple Star Wars heels, a yellow muscle car rolling down a pine drive and vows in a white pavilion with autumn vines glowing across the lake. Rachel and Joseph’s Josef Chromy Wines wedding in Relbia, just south of Launceston, was all burgundy, gold and big laughs. We were there from the hotel balcony in the city to the last golden light on the lawn, then followed them into the restaurant for speeches, a fruit-topped cake and a full dance floor.

The gallery
The white heritage facade of the Clarion City Park Grand in Launceston, where Rachel got ready, under a soft blue sky
A historic white brick stables building marked 1855, with red geraniums in its window boxes on the wedding morning
A man in a white shirt steps out onto a timber deck beneath the brick chimney of the heritage building
Rachel's satin wedding gown with a beaded waist hangs on a pale heritage wall beside a black lantern
A long arrangement of burgundy and white flowers on a carved timber hall table in the historic hotel suite
Navy floral wedding invitations rest on a timber table beside a white vase and a burgundy and peach bouquet
Rachel's purple heels with ribbon bows and printed insoles sit on a timber deck beneath trailing ivy
A woman with short red hair in a white dress hugs a woman in a purple plaid shirt beside the fireplace
A woman in a purple plaid shirt wipes a tear in front of a timber mantelpiece and wall clock
An older man in a white shirt and a woman in a white dress lean on a sofa below the historic timber staircase
A woman in a white dress ties the sash of a bridesmaid's long burgundy dress beside a flower topped hall table
Rachel sits in a white robe with braids pinned into her hair beside a timber fireplace in the heritage hotel room
In profile, Rachel waits in her robe by the dark timber mantelpiece, a gold pin tucked into her braids
Bridesmaids chat and have their hair done around the fireplace of a high ceilinged heritage suite with a wall clock
Rachel walks down the heritage hotel's timber staircase in her satin gown, her train flowing over the steps
Rachel stands in her satin gown and beaded belt as an older man in a white shirt watches in the foreground
An older man in a white shirt and burgundy tie smiles at Rachel from the foot of a historic timber staircase
Rachel turns to her bridesmaids in long burgundy dresses in the bright hotel suite, a woman in a white fascinator beside her
A woman in a white lace top applies Rachel's lipstick by a tall window with the sheer curtains drawn
Rachel smiles in soft window light between tall gold curtains in the historic hotel, holding her bouquet
Rachel looks out of a tall curtained window at the heritage hotel, the open back of her satin gown and train behind her
Rachel holds her bouquet by sheer curtains, wearing a pearl necklace and a beaded belt on her satin gown
Rachel draws back a sheer curtain at a historic hotel window, a jewelled pin glinting in her hair
Rachel steps out of a timber doorway onto the balcony as two bridesmaids in burgundy follow behind
Rachel at the balcony rail, her train pooled on the boards beneath the historic hotel's brick chimney and stained glass windows
Rachel turns from the glass balcony rail with her bouquet, her satin train spread across the timber deck
Rachel laughs with her four bridesmaids in long burgundy dresses at the historic hotel, each holding white and deep red blooms
Rachel and her four bridesmaids line up on the balcony of the heritage building beneath an old brick chimney
The bridesmaids in burgundy turn to smile at Rachel on the hotel balcony, a stained glass window glinting above
Rachel and her bridesmaids hold their bouquets out towards the camera, laughing against a pale wall
Rachel stands with a blonde bridesmaid in a long burgundy dress against a pale wall on the heritage hotel balcony
Rachel and a blonde bridesmaid in burgundy share a big smile, bouquets of white and deep red blooms in hand
Rachel poses with a curly haired bridesmaid in burgundy beside a potted plant on the heritage hotel's timber balcony
Rachel and her curly haired bridesmaid smile close together against a pale wall at the historic hotel
Rachel stands beside a bridesmaid with long strawberry blonde hair in burgundy, both smiling on the balcony
A bridesmaid in burgundy pulls a wide eyed, open mouthed face at Rachel, who grins back beside her on the historic balcony
Rachel stands with a bridesmaid with short platinum hair in a long burgundy dress on the timber balcony
Rachel and her platinum haired bridesmaid smile side by side on the balcony of the historic building
Her dad in a grey suit and burgundy tie beams at Rachel on the balcony, her bouquet in the foreground
A woman with red hair, a white fascinator and a teal floral jacket smiles warmly at Rachel by the historic hotel door
Her dad kisses Rachel's hand on the heritage hotel balcony as a woman in a teal jacket looks on
Rachel laughs and looks down between her dad and a woman in a teal floral jacket with a red rose corsage
Rachel smiles between her dad and a woman in a teal jacket and white dress as they share a laugh
A woman in a teal floral jacket kisses Rachel on the cheek as her dad watches on the historic balcony, one hand in his pocket
A woman in a teal jacket strokes Rachel's cheek while her dad laughs beside them against a pale wall
Rachel stands between her dad and a woman in a teal jacket on the timber deck of the historic hotel
Rachel, her dad and a woman in a teal jacket stand on the balcony below the heritage building's brick chimney
Through hanging leaves, the winery lawns of Josef Chromy Wines curve up past autumn trees to the restaurant
A navy welcome sign painted with burgundy and white roses stands on a wooden easel beside the gravel path at the vineyard
Ducks drift across the lake on the Josef Chromy estate, with vineyard rows climbing the hill under a grey sky
Through the trees, Joseph waits under the white pavilion by the lake as guests take their seats
Guests sit on white folding chairs beneath a white metal arch in the historic gardens at Josef Chromy
Guests in suits and dresses wait on white folding chairs on the winery lawn, white roses blooming behind them
A yellow muscle car with black stripes and a dark one with silver stripes roll down the pine drive at Josef Chromy Wines
The dark muscle car with silver stripes waits on the gravel drive between tall pine trunks at the winery
Rachel gathers her bouquet and gown as she steps out of the dark muscle car, pearls at her neck
Rachel lifts her satin skirt as she steps from the car onto the gravel of the heritage estate, her dad climbing out behind her
Rachel and her dad stand arm in arm beside the dark grey muscle car under the pines at the winery
Rachel and her dad follow four bridesmaids in burgundy along the garden path at Josef Chromy Wines in Relbia
Joseph waits by a wine barrel and black lantern at the pavilion, lips pressed together, as a woman in navy stands nearby
A curly haired bridesmaid in burgundy walks down the grass aisle from the stone steps, petals scattered on the vineyard estate lawn
A bridesmaid with platinum hair leads the way down the aisle as two more wait on the stone steps beneath the winery garden arch
A smiling bridesmaid with long strawberry blonde hair walks the petal strewn aisle past the heritage rose beds of the Josef Chromy estate
A blonde bridesmaid walks the aisle as Rachel and her dad appear at the top of the stone steps under the white arch
Rachel and her dad start down the stone steps beneath the white metal arch at Josef Chromy as guests turn to look
Her dad waves as he walks Rachel down the stone steps past a bed of white roses into the winery ceremony
Joseph waits in a tuxedo and burgundy bow tie at the Lakeside Pavilion, his groomsmen lined up behind him
Rachel gasps with delight as her dad walks her down the grass aisle past smiling guests in the historic gardens
Her dad walks Rachel down the aisle on the vineyard estate lawn as a woman in a teal jacket watches from the front row
Rachel reaches the pavilion on her dad's arm, smiling at Joseph beside a wine barrel topped with red roses
Her dad guides Rachel's hand towards Joseph under the pavilion roof, the winery lake shining behind them
Her dad hands Rachel over to Joseph at the edge of the white pavilion, a black lantern hanging above
Her dad shakes Joseph's hand beside a wine barrel of roses while Rachel waits at the front of the pavilion
Her dad takes Joseph's hand in a warm handshake as the groomsmen look on from the winery lawn
Guests watch Rachel and Joseph at Josef Chromy Wines, with vineyard rows climbing the hill across the lake
Rachel and Joseph hold hands under the white pavilion roof, autumn vines striping the far hillside across the water
Joseph grins at Rachel as they hold hands beneath the Lakeside Pavilion's lantern, the vineyard hills soft behind them
Four groomsmen in dark suits and burgundy ties stand beside a wine barrel on the lawn of the historic winery estate
The four bridesmaids in burgundy stand by the lake at Josef Chromy in the Tamar Valley, golden vineyard rows rising behind
Two women smile on the winery lawn during the ceremony, one holding a baby in a floral dress
The groomsmen grin in their dark suits on the lawn, the lake and lily pads glinting behind them
The bridesmaids laugh during the vows by the water, the striped vineyard slopes of the Josef Chromy estate across the lake
Joseph gazes at Rachel during the vows, a jewelled comb glinting in her braided hair
Her dad watches the ceremony from a reserved front row chair beside a woman in a white fascinator
Her dad and the front row watch the vows intently from white folding chairs at the heritage winery
A man in a grey shirt and striped tie sits beside a woman in a floral lace jacket during the ceremony
A woman in a floral lace jacket dabs her eye during the vineyard ceremony beside a man in glasses
Guests in suits laugh out loud during the ceremony on the lawn at Josef Chromy
Her dad smiles as guests behind him break into laughter during the ceremony in the historic gardens
A woman in a floral lace jacket laughs with her eyes closed beside a smiling man in glasses
A boy in a black suit and bow tie sits beside an older couple with red rose buttonholes in the front row
A boy in a black suit, bow tie and red rose buttonhole sits upright on a white chair at the vineyard ceremony
An older woman with silver hair chats to a boy with a rose buttonhole among the guests at the winery ceremony
Rachel faces Joseph by a rose topped wine barrel at Josef Chromy Wines, a bright yellow tree glowing across the water
Rachel smiles at Joseph during the vows while her four bridesmaids listen beside the lake, vines on the hill behind
Rachel beams during the ceremony as her bridesmaids in burgundy hold their bouquets by the winery lake
A woman in a floral lace jacket wipes away a tear as the man beside her bows his head during the vows
A woman in a floral lace jacket laughs during the ceremony as the man in glasses beside her grins
Her dad smiles from the front row beside a woman in a teal jacket and white fascinator, order of service in hand
A man in a blue suit reads from a folder as Rachel and Joseph stand by a wine barrel at the heritage estate
A man in a blue suit reads into a microphone beside the groomsmen at Josef Chromy Wines in Relbia, vineyard beyond the lake
A groomsman smiles as the man in a blue suit reads into a microphone on the lawn by the water
Rachel listens to Joseph's vows, her bridesmaids lined up by the lake below the vineyard slopes of Josef Chromy in the Tamar Valley
Rachel smiles at Joseph under the pavilion lanterns, autumn vines striping the hillside across the water
A bridesmaid wipes away a tear as Rachel and Joseph hold hands by the lake at the historic winery
The bridesmaids burst out laughing during the winery vows, a white fascinator blurred in the foreground
Guests seated under the trees on the garden lawn at Josef Chromy look up at the reader in the foreground
Rachel looks up at Joseph during the vows beside a rose topped wine barrel under the pavilion roof
Joseph slides the ring onto Rachel's finger under the pavilion, the winery lake pale behind them
Rachel laughs as she takes Joseph's ring, her braided updo and pearl necklace catching the soft light
Rachel holds a microphone and smiles as she places the ring on Joseph's finger above the water at the vineyard
Rachel and Joseph exchange rings inside the Lakeside Pavilion between two wine barrels, vineyard rows beyond the lake
Guests laugh during the ring exchange, seated on the lawn beneath autumn trees in the heritage gardens
Rachel and Joseph share a kiss under the white pavilion at Josef Chromy Wines, wine barrels and vines on either side
Guests clap and smile on the lawn after the kiss, the lake glinting through the trees beside the winery
Her dad and the front row applaud from white chairs on the petal scattered lawn of the historic estate
Guests in the gardens of the Josef Chromy estate clap and cheer for Rachel and Joseph as the ceremony ends
Rachel signs the register at a white table in the winery pavilion as Joseph rests a hand on her shoulder
Joseph leans over the white table to sign the register beside Rachel inside the Lakeside Pavilion
A bridesmaid with platinum hair and a jewelled band signs as a witness at the white table by the water
A groomsman in a burgundy tie signs as a witness while Joseph rests a hand on Rachel's shoulder at the white table
The wedding party gathers round Rachel at the white signing table at Josef Chromy Wines, vineyard hills across the lake
A woman in a navy suit signs the register as Rachel and Joseph look on, the vineyard slope rising across the water
Rachel and Joseph rest their hands and new wedding rings on the signed certificate beside her bouquet
Joseph leans in to kiss Rachel over the register at the Josef Chromy estate, vine rows climbing the hill across the lake
Joseph stands behind Rachel at the signing table with his hands on her shoulders, the lake and historic winery grounds behind
Guests in the front rows clap and cheer beneath tall trees in the historic gardens, a boy in a black suit applauding too
Her dad and a woman in a teal jacket applaud from the front row on the petal strewn lawn at Josef Chromy Wines in Relbia
Guests clap from white folding chairs below the stone steps and white arch of the heritage garden, white roses in bloom
Smiling guests applaud under a spreading old tree at the winery ceremony, more standing at the back among the garden beds
The four bridesmaids in burgundy clap by the lake at Josef Chromy, a golden yellow tree and vineyard slopes across the water
The four groomsmen clap beside a wine barrel at the white pavilion as seated guests watch, the winery lake shining behind
Rachel and Joseph walk out of the Lakeside Pavilion hand in hand between two wine barrels as guests blow bubbles
Rachel laughs as she and Joseph walk back up the grass aisle through a stream of bubbles at the vineyard ceremony
Rachel and Joseph kiss at the top of the stone steps at Josef Chromy Wines, the white pavilion and lake behind the cheering guests
Rachel beams as Joseph leads her past the white arch and rose beds, vineyard slopes rising behind the pavilion
Rachel and Joseph stroll hand in hand across the lawn, the bridesmaids and groomsmen following them through the heritage gardens
Seen from behind in her open back gown, Rachel turns to her smiling bridesmaids and groomsmen on the lawn by the lake
Rachel wraps her arms around a woman with curly dark hair in a cream coat by the water after the ceremony
A groomsman covers his mouth as the others laugh with the bridesmaids in burgundy beside the gravel path of the historic estate
Rachel shares a warm hug with a woman with long brown hair beneath the old trees by the winery lake
Rachel hugs a smiling man in a grey suit on the lawn of the Josef Chromy estate, vineyard hills beyond the lake
Rachel greets a woman in a navy and white floral dress as the woman in a teal jacket waits on the heritage lawn
A man in a navy suit hugs Rachel on the lawn while the bridesmaids and groomsmen look on beside the garden beds
Joseph hugs the woman in a teal jacket and white fascinator as a man in a blue tweed jacket embraces Rachel nearby
Rachel laughs in a hug from a man in a navy suit while Joseph embraces a woman in a black dress with red roses
Rachel waves to a baby in a cream blanket held by a smiling man, the gardens of Josef Chromy in the Tamar Valley behind
Rachel chats with an older woman in a grey cardigan and pink floral dress on the lawn among the historic gardens
An older woman with short curly blonde hair holds Rachel's arm and smiles up at her on the grass after the vows
A boy in a bow tie looks up open mouthed at Rachel as he holds her bouquet, the Lakeside Pavilion behind them
Joseph hugs a woman with curly hair as Rachel and a boy holding her bouquet look on by the white pavilion and winery lake
A woman with short grey hair and a navy fur wrap kisses Rachel's cheek, the lake and vineyard rows glowing behind
Rachel hugs a smiling man in glasses, a black jacket and green and blue plaid by the lake at Josef Chromy Wines in Relbia
Rachel laughs with guests as Joseph shakes a man's hand beside a low building on the heritage estate grounds
A bearded man in a navy suit pulls Rachel into a hug while Joseph embraces a woman in a floral outfit under the old trees
A woman with brown hair in a dark knit cardigan hugs Rachel tightly beneath a tree on the lawn
Joseph chats with the woman in a dark knit cardigan as an older man in a pale blue shirt presses his hands together
A blonde woman in a grey dress hugs Rachel tightly on the lawn of the Josef Chromy estate as a woman in black lace waits
An older man with white hair and glasses in a navy pinstripe suit hugs Rachel under the trees of the historic gardens
Joseph leans his head against an older woman in a black and white patterned top holding the order of service
The older woman in a patterned top smiles as she leans into Joseph's shoulder in the heritage gardens
Rachel throws her head back laughing with a blonde woman in a white jacket in the gardens at Josef Chromy
Rachel swishes her satin skirt to show a purple heel as a bearded man in a burgundy tie laughs near the white pavilion
Rachel and Joseph walk hand in hand up the gravel path at Josef Chromy Wines past the rose painted welcome sign on its easel
Rachel walks the gravel path with her dad and the woman in a teal jacket, guests in navy suits beside them in the historic gardens
Rachel smiles as her dad and guests gather on the gravel path, the white pavilion and vineyard of Josef Chromy in the Tamar Valley behind
Rachel lifts her skirt and walks on as her dad and two men in navy suits chat on the gravel path
Rachel and Joseph stand with a woman in a navy suit in the late afternoon sun on the lawn of the Josef Chromy estate
Rachel and Joseph stand on the lawn with a boy in a black suit and bow tie beneath trailing golden branches at the historic winery
A grinning boy in a bow tie squeezes in between Joseph and Rachel under the autumn trees of the heritage gardens
Rachel and Joseph stand with four loved ones, her dad on the right, under the autumn trees at Josef Chromy Wines in Relbia
A closer group portrait of Rachel and Joseph with four loved ones beneath trailing branches on the lawn
Rachel and Joseph pose with a man in a striped tie and a woman in floral lace and a blue scarf in the historic gardens
Rachel and Joseph smile with the man in a striped tie and the woman in a floral lace jacket beneath golden trees at Josef Chromy
Rachel and Joseph stand with the boy in a bow tie, the man in a striped tie and the woman in floral lace
Rachel and Joseph stand with her dad and the woman in a teal jacket beneath tall autumn trees in the heritage gardens
Her dad and the woman in a teal jacket beam beside Rachel and Joseph in a close portrait at the Josef Chromy estate
Rachel and Joseph with her dad, the woman in a teal jacket and two men in navy suits on the lawn of the historic estate
A closer view of the six, the two men in navy suits grinning at each end beneath the golden trees
Rachel and Joseph line up with four groomsmen and four bridesmaids in blush pink wraps on the lawn at Josef Chromy Wines
Joseph steals a kiss from Rachel as the groomsmen and bridesmaids in burgundy smile on either side under the trees of the heritage estate
The wedding party laughs as they stride across the winery lawn together, the bridesmaids' pink wraps fluttering
Joseph and his groomsmen laugh with beers in hand by the yellow muscle car under the tall pines of the historic estate
Joseph and his four groomsmen stand between the black and the yellow muscle cars on the pine drive at Josef Chromy
Joseph strides down the gravel drive with a beer, his groomsmen and the two muscle cars behind him under the pines
Rachel and Joseph stand with the four bridesmaids in pink wraps before a blazing golden yellow tree at Josef Chromy in the Tamar Valley
Rachel and Joseph laugh with the bridesmaids in pink wraps as they walk along the lake past the golden tree on the heritage estate
Rachel grins as she and Joseph walk with the bridesmaids, golden vineyard rows on the hillside behind at Josef Chromy Wines in Relbia
Rachel and Joseph stand with the four groomsmen holding beers before a glowing golden tree, low sun flaring across the historic winery grounds
The groomsmen lift Rachel sideways across their arms in front of the golden yellow tree at Josef Chromy Wines
Rachel and Joseph stand together beneath golden autumn leaves by the winery lake, the low sun glowing through the branches
Rachel and Joseph kiss beneath the blazing yellow tree on the edge of the lake at Josef Chromy
Rachel and Joseph face each other nose to nose beside the golden tree, her satin train sweeping over the grass of the heritage estate
Rachel smiles up at Joseph in warm late afternoon light, the golden leaves glowing behind them
Rachel and Joseph rest their foreheads together as the sun sets over the vineyard hill and lake at Josef Chromy Wines
Joseph holds Rachel's hand to his chest as if to dance, low sun catching the beading of her gown on the historic estate lawn
Rachel smiles over her shoulder in her open back gown as Joseph holds her by the vineyard lake in the golden hour glow
Rachel closes her eyes and leans into Joseph as the sun sinks behind the vine rows of Josef Chromy in the Tamar Valley
The wedding party lines up on the open lawn, framed by overhanging leaves, with vine rows stretching along the horizon
Rachel and Joseph stroll across the lawn with the wedding party, vineyard slopes rising behind them at Josef Chromy Wines in Relbia
The bridesmaids laugh as the wedding party walks across the winery lawn, golden vines striping the hillside behind
Joseph stands shoulder to shoulder with a smiling groomsman on the open lawn, vineyard rows behind them in the evening light
Joseph wraps an arm around a dark haired groomsman on the lawn at Josef Chromy Wines, the vines low along the horizon
Joseph and a bearded groomsman grin side by side on the grass of the historic estate, the vineyard soft behind them
Joseph puts an arm around a blond groomsman in a burgundy tie on the open lawn as the sun drops
Joseph strolls across the lawn with a hand in his pocket as the sun sets over the vine rows at Josef Chromy
Rachel leads Joseph by the hand across the lawn beside a gravel path, both smiling under a cloudy evening sky at the heritage estate
Rachel smiles as she leads Joseph across the grass, pink streaked clouds glowing above the historic gardens
Rachel laughs as she and Joseph hold hands on the lawn of the Josef Chromy estate, vineyard rows glowing in the late light
Joseph and Rachel walk hand in hand towards us across the grass, the sun setting over the vineyard behind them
Joseph glances at Rachel as they walk hand in hand across the lawn, the low sun glowing over the vine rows
Rachel smiles at Joseph as they stroll hand in hand across the winery lawn under a soft evening sky
Seen from behind, Rachel and Joseph walk hand in hand across the open lawn towards the vineyard under a pink streaked sky
The Lakeside Pavilion stands on the edge of the still lake below autumn vineyard slopes striped gold and green
White roses in the heritage gardens frame the lake and weeping trees, with vineyard rows climbing the hill in the evening light
Guests walk the curving garden path up past clipped hedges to the historic homestead and restaurant at Josef Chromy Wines
A naked cake layered with cream, sugared fruit and roses sits on a wine barrel at the winery reception
Two wedding rings rest on white linen in front of deep plum and cream fabric roses
A rustic frame asks guests to pick a colour and leave a fingerprint, among wooden hearts and fairy lights in the Josef Chromy Restaurant
A fingerprint guest tree print edged with plum and cream fabric roses and fairy lights, ready for guests at the historic winery
A burlap CARDS banner hangs on a wooden crate beside chalkboard photo props reading Team Bride and Team Groom at the heritage estate
A red rose, a white rose and white blooms fill a cut glass vase on a long table at Josef Chromy Wines
Joseph's place setting with a tuxedo name tag on his glass and a red organza favour bag on a folded white napkin
Guests chat over grazing boards of bread, cheese and cured meats at a round table in the vineyard restaurant
Her dad and the woman in a teal jacket and white fascinator smile at their table in the Josef Chromy Restaurant
A woman in a black fur wrap and pearls leans in beside a smiling man in a bow tie at the heritage winery dinner
A bearded man in a grey waistcoat and a blonde woman in a cream fascinator smile together at their table on the historic estate
A young woman in a fluffy cream jacket and a young man in a white lace up shirt smile at their reception table
An older woman with short curly blonde hair smiles at her table beside a bearded man in a grey waistcoat
A woman in a floral lace jacket, a man in a striped tie and a red haired boy in a bow tie smile at dinner
The woman in floral lace and the man in a striped tie lean in close at their table in the historic winery restaurant
An older man in a brown jacket and patterned tie sits beside a smiling woman with white hair at the heritage estate dinner
A man with white hair and a patterned tie sits beside a smiling blonde woman in a white blouse at the Josef Chromy estate
A blonde woman in a brown dress and a woman in a green patterned jacket smile at their table in the winery restaurant
An older woman in a blue and white scarf and the blonde woman in a brown dress pose cheek to cheek at the vineyard reception
The older woman in a blue and white scarf hugs a smiling boy in a bow tie at the heritage winery reception
A woman in a green floral dress and burgundy cardigan smiles beside a bearded man in a black jacket with red lapels
A bearded man in a red tie and pocket square sits beside a woman in a red dress with long dark hair
Two men in grey suits sit at their table, the naked cake on its wine barrel behind them at Josef Chromy in the Tamar Valley
A man in a blue tweed jacket laughs, hand at his chin, beside a man in a red tie at dinner on the historic estate
A man in a grey tweed jacket and spotted shirt sits beside a woman in a blue floral ruffled dress at the winery reception
A woman with a white flower in her hair and a man in a pale blue shirt and navy tie smile at their dinner table
A man in a navy suit and blue spotted tie smiles over a vase of small white flowers in the Josef Chromy Restaurant
A woman with red hair in a black cardigan with white zigzags sits beside a man in glasses and a dark suit at dinner
A young guest with long blonde hair and a sheer wrap smiles beside the woman in the zigzag cardigan at the vineyard reception
A man in a grey suit hugs a woman in a floral dress at the heritage estate dinner, a toddler beside them
A man in glasses, a woman in a black dress and a woman in red lace smile around a grazing board at Josef Chromy Wines
A woman in a black dress patterned with red roses leans in beside a man in a light blue tie at the vineyard estate dinner
A bearded man in a dark suit raises a glass of red wine beside a friend in a black tie at the historic winery reception
A woman in a strapless purple dress sits beside a smiling man in a navy jacket with a purple pocket square
Rachel and Joseph walk hand in hand into the Josef Chromy Restaurant as a man in a dark suit announces them
Guests clap and cheer as Rachel walks in beneath the timber ceiling and tall windows of the winery restaurant
Guests stand and applaud at their tables at Josef Chromy Wines, a woman in a teal jacket and white fascinator among them
Rachel holds hands with a woman in a floral jacket as a grey haired man in a dark suit leans in at the heritage winery
Joseph stops to hug a young boy in a dark suit as a groomsman holds a microphone and Rachel walks past
A woman in a floral jacket hugs a man in a dark suit as a grey haired man with a red rose buttonhole laughs
White Mr and Mrs letters and hessian bunting dress the bridal table at Josef Chromy, tiny wooden hearts scattered across the cloth
Rachel sits at the bridal table with her four bridesmaids in burgundy, the dark windows of the historic estate behind them
Joseph stands behind his four groomsmen in dark suits, burgundy ties and red rose buttonholes at the bridal table by the vineyard windows
A woman in a cream fascinator smiles as a man in glasses puts his arm around her at the historic estate dinner
A young man in a charcoal suit and plaid tie sits beside a blonde woman in a blue floral dress at the heritage winery dinner
A woman in a grey halter dress and a man in a silver tie smile against the warm timber wall of the vineyard restaurant
Two young men in waistcoats, one in glasses and a burgundy shirt, smile at their table at Josef Chromy Wines in Relbia
A woman in a black lace cardigan sits beside a woman in grey lace in the heritage estate restaurant
A woman in a coral red dress sits beside a man in a grey shirt and white braces at the historic estate
A man in a blue shirt and brown tie sits beside a woman in glasses and grey lace holding a glass of red wine
An older man in glasses and a pinstripe suit sits with a woman in a pale blue jacket and floral dress at the heritage estate
An older man in a pale blue shirt and a woman in glasses and a black printed top smile at their vineyard dinner table
A bearded man in a blue shirt and navy tie sits beside a woman with long auburn hair in a black floral dress
Guests clink glasses of sparkling wine at a round table in the restaurant at Josef Chromy Wines, the lit bar behind them
Two men, one in glasses and a black tie, one with curly hair and a pink tie, grin over their wines at the historic winery
Joseph sits at the bridal table with three groomsmen in shirtsleeves and burgundy ties as a guest in glasses leans in behind
Rachel turns to raise her glass with a bridesmaid in a pink wrap and a woman in black lace at the heritage estate reception
A small boy in a grey waistcoat looks up by the long bridal table as a groomsman speaks at Josef Chromy Wines in Relbia
A toddler in a high chair watches as a young man in a lilac shirt laughs at his table during the speeches
A groomsman reads his speech into a microphone as Joseph and Rachel smile beside him at the historic estate
A curly haired bridesmaid in a pink wrap laughs at Rachel as the groomsman reads his speech at the bridal table
A bearded guest rests his chin on a chair back as a toddler and other guests listen to the speeches in the vineyard restaurant
A groomsman in a white shirt and burgundy tie gives his speech into a microphone, Joseph sitting beside him
Rachel and Joseph listen behind Mr and Mrs letters at the bridal table on the Josef Chromy estate as a groomsman speaks
Her dad smiles from his seat during the speeches beside a woman in a teal jacket with a red rose corsage at the winery
Rachel laughs out loud at the bridal table as a groomsman gives his speech beside Joseph in the heritage winery restaurant
Joseph grins down at the table while the groomsman reads his speech and Rachel smiles beside him in the historic restaurant
Rachel and Joseph laugh with their heads bowed as the groomsman delivers another line at the historic estate
Guests raise their glasses in a toast across the Josef Chromy Restaurant, a man in tartan and a bow tie in front
Guests at a round table turn and raise glasses of red wine for a toast, a woman in red smiling at the vineyard reception
Guests chat around a long table beneath the timber ceiling and glass walls of the restaurant at Josef Chromy in the Tamar Valley
Joseph laughs with a guest in a lilac shirt holding a toddler as a groomsman waves an arm across the heritage winery bridal table
The groomsman who gave the speech stands arm in arm with a blonde woman in glasses and a black dress on the timber floor
A man in a navy waistcoat chats with two bridesmaids in pink wraps and a third in burgundy on the Josef Chromy estate
A bearded guest with braided hair shows his phone to a woman in burgundy at a candlelit winery dinner table
Rachel stands chatting to guests at a table, a woman in a purple dress with red wine beside her at the historic estate
A bridesmaid with long wavy hair in burgundy laughs as she chats with guests between the vineyard restaurant tables
Guests in white shirts and ties laugh around a table by a wine barrel at Josef Chromy Wines, Rachel chatting behind them
A woman in a long black dress with red roses poses with a man in a pale blue tie at the heritage winery
A dark haired groomsman stands to give his speech into a microphone beside the bridal table
Guests turn in their seats to smile across the restaurant at Josef Chromy, a man in tartan beside them and one filming on a phone
Joseph glances down beside Rachel at the bridal table, a hessian Mrs sign hanging on her chair at the vineyard reception
Rachel's dad gives his speech into a microphone beside the long bridal table, grinning at the room in the historic winery
Joseph wipes his eye behind his glasses as Rachel and a groomsman smile at him during the speeches
Guests laugh across the restaurant during the speeches on the Josef Chromy estate, a boy grinning in the foreground
A woman with red hair in a teal jacket and rose corsage laughs with guests at her table at the heritage estate
Rachel wipes a tear at the bridal table as Joseph, a groomsman and two bridesmaids listen to the vineyard speeches
Four bridesmaids in burgundy laugh along the bridal table at the historic estate, one with her hand pressed to her cheek
The woman in the green jacket with a red rose corsage turns to listen, a guest in a grey waistcoat smiling beside her
Guests at a round table applaud a speech at Josef Chromy Wines as a man in a grey waistcoat claps in the foreground
A curly haired bridesmaid in a pink wrap presses her hands to her eyes as the bridesmaids laugh at the historic estate
Rachel's dad speaks into a microphone in front of the long bridal table, one hand tucked in his pocket
Her dad grins at Rachel mid speech as she watches from the bridal table, her beaded open back in view, at the winery
Guests applaud from their tables in the Josef Chromy Restaurant, a man in tartan and a man in a grey waistcoat clapping
Guests at a round table clap and smile during the vineyard speeches, a man in glasses with a napkin over his knee
Joseph gives his own speech into a microphone at the bridal table as Rachel smiles up beside him at the heritage estate
Guests at Josef Chromy Wines laugh along with the speech, a man in a grey waistcoat leaning back in his chair
Two men in white shirts and a smiling woman in a green dress turn to listen from tables across the historic winery restaurant
A white haired man in a patterned tie and a blonde woman in a black jacket smile at a round table by the vineyard windows
A man with a rose buttonhole, a young blonde woman and the woman in the teal jacket listen at Josef Chromy in the Tamar Valley
A bearded man in a navy suit holds a glass of red wine beside a woman in a floral dress during the historic winery speeches
A boy with a red rose buttonhole grins at his table, a grey haired man's hand on his shoulder, at the heritage winery
Joseph speaks from the bridal table at Josef Chromy as Rachel and her four bridesmaids laugh, Mr and Mrs letters in front
Joseph grins mid speech, microphone in hand, as Rachel laughs and the groomsmen lean back along the historic estate's long table
Four groomsmen in white shirts and burgundy ties laugh along the bridal table, tiny wooden hearts on the cloth at the vineyard reception
Rachel sips from her glass as Joseph gestures with the microphone during his speech at the bridal table
Rachel and Joseph cut their fruit topped naked cake on a wine barrel in front of the Josef Chromy Wines sign
Their hands guide the knife into a naked chocolate cake layered with cream and fresh fruit on a wine barrel at the winery
Rachel and Joseph kiss as they cut the cake on a wine barrel beneath the gold crest on the Josef Chromy wall
In black and white, Rachel smiles up at Joseph as they dance under a bright spotlight in the heritage winery restaurant
Rachel laughs as Joseph holds her hand close on the dance floor, a spotlight flaring behind them in black and white
In black and white, Joseph rests his forehead against Rachel's as they sway beneath a single glowing light at the vineyard reception
Joseph gazes down at Rachel during their dance at the heritage estate, her beaded open back catching the light, in black and white
Rachel closes her eyes as Joseph leans his head to hers on the historic estate dance floor, hands clasped, in black and white
A blonde woman with a peach feather fascinator dances with a bearded man in a navy waistcoat and burgundy tie
Rachel's dad dances with the woman in the teal jacket at Josef Chromy Wines, holding her hand close
A woman in a red lace dress dances with a laughing groomsman in shirtsleeves by the timber steps of the winery restaurant
The bridesmaid with short platinum hair dances with a man in glasses and a dark suit at the heritage estate
A blonde woman in glasses and a black dress dances with the groomsman in shirtsleeves who gave a speech
A curly haired bridesmaid in a pink wrap, a boy in a dark suit and a laughing couple pull faces on the vineyard dance floor
A bridesmaid in burgundy and a pink wrap dances with a bearded groomsman beneath a Josef Chromy wine club poster
The curly haired bridesmaid dances with a bearded man in a navy waistcoat under the warm lights of the historic winery
Joseph poses on the dance floor with the bridesmaid with short platinum hair, both smiling under a bright light
A woman in a navy dress and a woman in a white top hug two laughing men in a playful huddle at the heritage estate
Rachel dances with a bald man in glasses and a navy suit on the Josef Chromy estate as a woman in teal looks on
A blonde woman with a peach fascinator dances with a boy in a dark suit who throws out a hand at the vineyard party
A woman in a floral lace dress laughs as she dances with a man in a grey shirt and silver braces at Josef Chromy Wines
Rachel laughs over Joseph's shoulder, her hand on his back, as they dance in the warm glow of the historic estate restaurant
A curly haired bridesmaid and a grinning boy in a dark suit dance up to Rachel and Joseph at the heritage winery
Rachel smiles as she dances with Joseph among guests at Josef Chromy Wines in Relbia, a blonde woman in a peach fascinator beside them
Rachel rests her hand on Joseph's chest as he leans in close, the beading on her open back glowing at the heritage winery
In black and white, Rachel cups Joseph's face for a kiss on the dance floor, his hand at her beaded waist among the vineyard guests
The Lakeside Pavilion glows across the dark lake at night, its lights reflected in the water below the vineyard hill
The wedding story

Our Josef Chromy Wines wedding photos: muscle cars in the pines, vows by the lake and a tree turned gold

Getting ready at the Clarion City Park Grand, Launceston · Muscle cars down the pine drive · Vows at the Lakeside Pavilion · Autumn portraits in the gardens · Sunset on the vineyard lawn · Dinner, cake and dancing in the restaurant

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Heels with a Star Wars twist

Rachel got ready at the Clarion City Park Grand in Launceston, a white heritage building on a city corner, and the first thing we photographed was her shoes: purple heels with a Star Wars print inside, set down on a timber deck under trailing ivy. Inside, she sat in a white robe beside a dark timber fireplace, braids already pinned into her hair. Then, by a tall window with the sheer curtains drawn, a woman leaned in for the last touch of makeup. A curtained window is the kindest light in any hotel room: soft, even and flattering from the side.

Burgundy on the balcony

Out on the hotel balcony, Rachel stood at the rail in her satin gown with the train pooled on the boards, and we stepped right back to include the old brick chimney and stained glass windows above her. The whole heritage building told its story in one frame. Her four bridesmaids joined her in long burgundy dresses, laughing with bouquets of white roses and deep red blooms, and one bridesmaid’s wide-eyed reaction to seeing Rachel had everyone in stitches. A pale wall makes a quiet backdrop for this, so all the colour comes from the dresses and the flowers.

Muscle cars in the pines

Out at Relbia, the lawns ran down to the lake under a soft grey sky, and we went looking for the arrival. Then the cars came: a yellow muscle car with black stripes and a black one with silver stripes, rolling slowly down a gravel drive between tall pines. We stood at the bottom of the drive and used the dark trunks as a frame, so the yellow paint glowed against all that green. By the Lakeside Pavilion, Joseph waited beside a wine barrel topped with red and white roses, a lantern above him and his groomsmen close by.

Down the stone steps

Rachel’s dad walked her down a short flight of stone steps beneath a white metal arch, past a garden bed of white roses, and every head on the folding chairs turned. At the pavilion he handed her over to Joseph with a warm handshake. We worked from the side of the aisle here, which keeps the arch, the steps and the guests’ faces in one frame. The front rows were all smiles, and the groomsmen stood shoulder to shoulder in dark suits and burgundy ties, each with a red rose on his lapel, trying very hard to look serious.

Vows above the water

The ceremony ran beside the white pavilion right on the edge of the lake, with rows of vines climbing the hill across the water. Guests laughed out loud more than once, and we turned the lens back on them to catch it. Rachel and Joseph signed at a white table inside the pavilion, then shared a kiss over the register with the vineyard behind them. The bridesmaids clapped from the lawn while a bright yellow tree blazed on the far bank. Autumn colour like that does half the work, so we kept the lake in the background of almost every ceremony frame.

Hugs on the lawn

Hand in hand, they walked back up the grass aisle, and the lawn filled with hugs and handshakes straight away. Joseph wrapped an arm around an older guest still holding her order of service, and Rachel was swept up by friend after friend. We moved the family groups to a spot beside the garden beds, with the trees as a backdrop and the light falling evenly on everyone. Group photos run faster when someone in the family knows the names, so give your photographer a list and a helper, and everyone gets back to the canapés and drinks sooner.

A tree turned gold

Then it was the groomsmen’s turn. We lined them up in front of the two muscle cars under the pines, beers in hand, with Joseph in the middle in his bow tie. A few minutes later they lifted Rachel sideways across their arms in front of a tree that had turned completely gold, while the low sun flared in from the side. That backlight is why we chase late afternoon in autumn at a place like this: the leaves light up like lamps, and skin stays warm and soft. Nobody dropped the bride, and nobody spilled a beer.

Sunset across the vines

For the last of the light, we took Rachel and Joseph out onto the open lawn. Joseph held her hand to his chest as if to dance, and the sun caught the beading on the back of her gown. Then they walked away from us across the grass toward the vine rows, under a sky streaked with pink cloud. Some of our favourite Josef Chromy Wines wedding photos are this simple: two people, a lot of sky and the vineyard running along the horizon. In early autumn the sun drops just before six here, so we kept it quick and close.

Speeches, cake and a full floor

Inside the restaurant, a little frame on a table asked guests to pick a colour and leave a fingerprint on the couple’s tree, among scattered wooden hearts and fairy lights. We went from table to table for portraits while dinner was served, and Joseph stopped to give a young guest a big hug. The speeches had Rachel and Joseph laughing at the bridal table, then Joseph took the microphone himself. They cut a fruit-topped naked cake on a wine barrel, the dance floor filled, and our last frame looked back across the dark lake to the lit pavilion.

Photographer's venue notes

Josef Chromy Wines, Relbia: a lakeside pavilion ceremony and autumn portraits from the pines to the vines

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How the afternoon flowed

Rachel arrived by muscle car down the pine drive, and from there the whole afternoon unfolded on foot. Her bridesmaids led the way along the garden path, then she and her dad came down under the white arch and along the grass aisle to the pavilion at the water's edge. The signing happened right there at a white table, the hugs spilled straight onto the lawn, and later everyone wandered up the curving path past clipped hedges to the restaurant for dinner, speeches and dancing.

Autumn light, cloud then gold

The afternoon began under a soft grey sky, with ducks drifting on a flat lake and the vine rows across the water striped gold and green. That even light suited the arrival and the ceremony, keeping faces gentle and the autumn colour rich. As we moved into portraits, the sun found its way under the cloud and came in low across the lawn, lighting the leaves from behind. By the time we reached the open grass near the vines, the clouds above the horizon had turned pink.

Where we placed Rachel and Joseph

For the ceremony we kept the lake and the far hillside behind them in nearly every frame, so the vineyard set the scene without a word. Family groups went beside the garden beds under trailing golden branches, where everyone shared the same light. The groomsmen got the cars and the tall pines, a pairing full of character. The blazing yellow tree by the water was our pick for the bridal party and for the couple's closest portraits, with the sun flaring through the leaves behind them.

Ideas for a similar day

If you are hiring cars, keep them on site after the arrival; parked under the pines they make a ready set for the groomsmen. Bubbles for the walk back up the aisle are lovely here, because the lawn rises gently and we can shoot down the slope into them. Pack warm wraps for the bridesmaids, as Rachel's crew did, since the lakeside air cools fast once the sun drops. And after dark, step outside for a minute to see the pavilion lit up across the water.

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