Perth Town Hall Weddings
A convict-built hall of red brick and Gothic arches, its clock tower standing among the glass towers
Perth Town Hall stands on the corner of Hay and Barrack Streets in the Perth CBD. Designed by Richard Roach Jewell with James Manning and built between 1867 and 1870 by convicts and free men, it is the only town hall in Australia built by convicts, and windows shaped like the broad arrow still mark the brickwork. Its Main Hall seats up to 240 for a banquet under timber roof trusses, with polished jarrah floors, stained glass and a lit stage.
Veri’s team has photographed one Perth Town Hall wedding here. For Claire and George it was the last stop of a big day: a church ceremony in Subiaco, portraits at Cottesloe and in the Supreme Court Gardens, then a walk to the Town Hall for dinner with 65 guests under festoon lights, speeches in two rounds and a first dance in front of the blue stage curtain.
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 Perth Town Hall wedding
The Main Hall is big and bright, so daylight through the tall windows carries the start of the reception and the festoon lights take over after dark. A view from above shows off the long tables and the roof trusses, and the swagged stage curtain makes a ready-made backdrop for speeches and the first dance. Outside, the clock tower looks best with the city towers rising behind it, and the Supreme Court Gardens are a few minutes’ walk away for portraits.