Old Treasury Building Wedding Photos
Wide steps on Spring Street, an 1862 Renaissance Revival facade, and the Victorian Marriage Registry inside
The Old Treasury Building stands on Spring Street at the eastern edge of the Melbourne CBD, beside Treasury Gardens and Parliament House. It was built between 1858 and 1862 to a design by John James Clark, who was nineteen when he drew it, and is counted among the finest Renaissance Revival buildings in Australia; its basement vaults were built for gold-rush bullion. Today it houses a museum and the Victorian Marriage Registry, whose ceremonies take place in the Margaret Craig and Thomas Hyde rooms.
Veri has photographed Greg and Pat’s registry ceremony here, followed by portraits in Carlton Gardens and Hosier Lane, and has used the building’s steps and forecourt as a portrait stop for Shirley and Darren on their Fenix wedding day and for two Melbourne pre-wedding sessions. It is a compact, city-centre venue: the ceremony itself is short and formal, and the street outside becomes the first portrait location.
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 the Old Treasury Building
Registry ceremonies run to a schedule, so arrive early and have the family groups planned; there is little time inside. The rooms have high ceilings and artwork and photograph cleanly by natural light. Outside, the forecourt with its cast-iron lamps and the front steps are the classic frames, and Treasury Gardens is a two-minute walk for softer green portraits. Rain sends the portraits under the trees there. The galleries below are Greg and Pat’s registry wedding and the portrait sessions that passed through the Old Treasury Building.