St George Orthodox Church Wedding Photos
A Greek Orthodox parish church on St David Street, seven kilometres north of the city
St George Orthodox Church is the Greek Orthodox parish church of St George on St David Street, Thornbury, in Melbourne’s inner north about 7 kilometres north-east of the CBD. It belongs to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and keeps its feast day on 23 April. Thornbury itself is a long, thin suburb of Victorian, Federation and interwar houses either side of High Street, which had a cable tram by 1890 and still carries the tram between Northcote and Preston.
Veri photographed Eva and Stathis’s ceremony here. From the church they went to Carlton Gardens for portraits and then out to Meadowbank Estate at Broadmeadows for the reception, which is the usual run for an Orthodox wedding in the north: the service in the parish church, the gardens nearest the city for the couple’s photographs, and a large reception room for the evening.
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 St George Orthodox Church
An Orthodox service has set moments to be in position for: the exchange of rings, the crowning with the stefana, and the walk around the table when the couple circle with the priest. Speak to the priest beforehand about where you may stand and whether flash is allowed; the interior is lit for the icons rather than for cameras. The exit onto St David Street is the frame everyone wants, so have a second camera outside. The gallery below is Eva and Stathis’s wedding, with the ceremony at St George.