Palladium at Crown Wedding Photos
A pillarless ballroom under seven-metre ceilings and eight chandeliers, built for a thousand guests
Palladium at Crown is the grand ballroom on level one of Crown Towers in Southbank, on Whiteman Street behind the casino. It is one of the largest wedding rooms in the country: pillarless, with seven-metre ceilings, eight custom chandeliers and panelled walls, seating up to about 1,100 for a full-room dinner and dividing into sections for 220 to 650. It hosts the Brownlow Medal and the big awards nights, and its production rig means lighting, staging and screens are already in the room.
Veri photographed Danielle and Michael's reception at Palladium at Crown after their Syrian Orthodox ceremony at St Aphrem and portraits at Carlton Gardens and Crown Towers. Wide frames show the ballroom's chandeliers and dance floor. Closer photographs follow the zaffe drummers, first dance and guests celebrating under coloured lighting.
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 Palladium at Crown
Ask the venue about the planned lighting and reception timeline before choosing camera positions. This gallery includes wide ballroom views and close dancing frames. Danielle and Michael's outdoor portraits were made separately at Carlton Gardens and on a Crown Towers rooftop terrace; the rooftop frames are in daylight. Their gallery appears below.