Chinese Garden of Friendship | Curzon Hall | Tea Ceremony

My second wedding for the weekend, it was great daylight saving ended today giving me an extra hour sleep. It was a great multicultural wedding today with a Chinese tea ceremony in the morning and then a civil garden ceremony at the Chinese Gardens in The Water Pavilion @ Darling Harbour. The reception was at the unique sandstone castle Curzon Hall @ Marsfield. The Civil Marriage Celebrant today was Helen Bailey. Makeup was by Tasleema Nigh and the 3 Rolls Royce was from Royalty Weddings.

Documentary Wedding :: Vincent Lai @ www.vincentlai.com.au

Enjoy the images and leave a comment for the Bride & Groom:)

Simple details

Bridal preparation

Tea ceremony

Bride arriving at the Chinese Gardens @ Darling Harbour

Civil wedding ceremony

Some relaxed portraits

Flowers are in bloom at the chinese garden

bridal party

More bridal party – there was 3 groomsmen, bridesmaid and brideMAN:)

Love the sandstone buildings at Martin Place

The Rolls Royce are awesome – especially parked outside Curzon Hall

Wedding cake

During the reception we went outside Curzon Hall to capture a few image

With this dance the floor was even shaking

Anna - April 7, 2009 - 12:08 pm

Hi Vincent
I love your photos and your ability to capture the moment. What lens/settings do you use for that last group shot on the dance floor? I notice you use that type of shot a lot for group photos and it is quite effective.

thanks
Anna

admin - April 8, 2009 - 7:37 am

hi anna, thank you. I use an ultra wide angle lens. Captured with slow shutter speed and let the flash freeze the action. Both camera and flash is set on manual mode. vl

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