Camp Sunnystones Wedding Photos
A country wedding among bush tracks, flower gardens and a stone homestead
Camp Sunnystones is a bush property in Merrimu, near Bacchus Marsh, built around a stone homestead. Its grounds offer outdoor ceremony and portrait settings, with indoor space for the reception. Sunnystones advertises wedding-weekend arrangements; check the venue’s current information for accommodation and hire details.
Kelly and Tory’s wedding at Sunnystones included a ceremony beneath the trees, a leaf-confetti recessional and portraits along the bush tracks. The flower garden and ivy-framed stone doorway added closer settings before the reception. Their gallery includes speeches, dancing and a night photo of the couple seated inside.
How to prepare for your wedding photos (without overthinking it)
Seven small things that make a real difference on the day — learned across hundreds of weddings. None of them involve practising poses.
In motion, unposed · FR 15A1. Be yourselves — that's where the magic is
You don't need to perform or worry about what you look like. The best photos come from real moments: a glance, a laugh, a shared breath. Let go a little — we'll guide when needed, and the best unfolds naturally.
2. Build buffer time into your timeline
A little breathing room between getting ready, the ceremony and couple portraits makes all the difference. It gives us space for spontaneous shots — and gives you time to soak it all in.
3. Choose locations that feel like you
A quiet lane, an open field, a textured wall — we love meaningful or interesting spots. Trust us to find great light, but if you've got a place you love, let's work it in.
4. Consider an unplugged ceremony
Phones can distract from the emotion (and your photos). Asking guests to be fully present makes for cleaner frames and a more heartfelt atmosphere.
5. Get ready in calm, light-filled spaces
Clutter-free rooms with natural light are a photographer's dream, and calm energy in the morning sets the tone for the day. Keep the space tidy — or assign a friend to do a quick sweep before we arrive.
6. Keep a drink and snacks nearby
Especially during portraits — hydration and a little sugar go a long way in keeping energy and moods high.
7. Trust the process
We've worked at hundreds of weddings and we're here to make you look and feel amazing. Trust us with the light, the angles, the pace — we've got you.
Photographing a wedding at Camp Sunnystones
For country wedding photography at Camp Sunnystones, plan a route through the bush tracks, garden and stone-homestead settings that suits your schedule and the available light. Kelly and Tory’s gallery includes a ceremony beneath the trees, portraits around the property and an indoor reception.