InterContinental Sydney Wedding Photos
Sandstone arches from the 1851 Treasury, a tower above them, and the Botanic Garden over the road
InterContinental Sydney is a hotel built into the old Treasury Building at the corner of Macquarie and Bridge streets in the Sydney CBD. The sandstone Treasury went up in stages from 1851 under Colonial Architect Mortimer Lewis and is on the State Heritage Register. The hotel opened in 1985 with a 31-storey tower behind. The Cortile, a round court ringed by sandstone arches, is now the bar, and the former Premier’s office is an event room with its original timber.
The wedding rooms sit in the heritage levels. The Boronia Ballroom seats 240 under art deco chandeliers; the Hermitage Room seats 150 off a marble foyer and looks over the Royal Botanic Garden; the Acacia Room has a balcony over the same garden. We photographed Alexa and Chris’s wedding morning here, with the Opera House outside the window upstairs and the bridal party on the sandstone steps outside, before a vintage Rolls-Royce took Alexa to Burnt Orange in Mosman. Veri photographs weddings across Sydney and is available for InterContinental Sydney wedding photos, with the garden and the harbour foreshore a few minutes' walk away.
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 InterContinental Sydney
The sandstone arches of the Cortile give even, bounced light at any hour and make the obvious indoor portrait spot if the weather turns. Outside, Macquarie Street and the garden gates are a short walk, and Mrs Macquarie’s Point is a walk through the garden for a harbour frame before the reception. Ballroom light is low and warm, so we plan the first dance and speeches with off-camera flash rather than fight the chandeliers. Ask the hotel about the heritage lift and the Premier’s Room for a quiet couple portrait.