Elopement Photography in Sydney City

There are many reasons couples choose to elope.  The reasons I hear most often are "budget doesn't stretch to a big wedding", "family relationships are strained" or just don't want any fuss".  Eloping means you can do whatever you like, whenever you like and for a much smaller budget.  Kate and Simon chose the 'no fuss' option and eloped in Sydney city with their two best friends as witnesses.  Apart from them and their celebrant at the Marriage Registry in Sydney, I was the only other person there.  Although choosing a day of simplicity and fun, they wanted a record of the day they said 'I do' to each other in the form of photos and chose the breathtakingly beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney as their photography location.  Having photographed there before, I have my favourite locations but there is always some new opportunity.  I had such a hard time reducing my favourites to show you so I decided to post much more than I normally do.

I was at the registry ready to greet them when they arrived in a luxury Hummer.

From Kate Simon

Kate's beautiful smile as they recited their vows to each other. Check out the trendy red registry office wall.

Kate and Simon's first kiss as a married couple. Awwww.


Ever the joker, the second the ceremony was over, Kate turned to Simon and yelled "April Fool's Day!". Yes, they got married on April 1st.


Even their celebrant had a sense of humour giving the all important marriage certificate to the bride and the groom a pen.


I love this shot. I love the bride's laughter. Its also obvious they've just gotten married at the registry.


Celebration drinks weren't far away as we all got into the spacious Hummer to travel to the Botanic Gardens.

As we stepped out of the Hummer, the photo opportunities started immediately against this great fence.


Romantic editing style was appropriate for this full body portrait of the happy couple.


Can you get any more 'Sydney'?


The day was perfect blue skies, the groom dashing, and the bride...laughing all the time. It's lovely to see such joy.


The tourist train riders waved, cheered and even took their own photos of the new Mr and Mrs.


A moment alone.


Trendy Sydney city couple just married.


The gardens are full of amazing old trees.


I couldn't resist laying down on the Botanic Garden's lush green grass.


Green grass, blue skies and a couple in love.


Bride and groom with their witnesses/best friends.


Very romantic, no?


A formal close up portrait. Check out Kate's perfect makeup for photography.


My favourite location at the Royal Botanic Gardens.


This is the photo Kate and Simon ordered for all their wedding announcement cards.


I call this "Rays of sun in a secret garden surrounded by the city".


When two become one.


Friends head out of the gardens in the sun. Obviously a great time had by all including me. Thanks Kate and Simon.

See more photos of Kate and Simon's elopement at their full online album.

See LK Photography's special Elopement Photography package on the website.  If you need some advice on elopement specialist wedding suppliers, give LK Photography a call on 0413144603 and Laura will give you recommendations on celebrants, ceremony locations or photography locations, all in return for a smile.

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