Jacqueline & Eugene | The Tea Room Gunners’ Barracks, Mosman, NSW

Jacqueline & Eugene’s wedding will be one I won’t forget for a long time. Not only did we have a storm arrive 5 minutes before the bride was going to walk down the aisle, they had one of the best looking guests I’ve seen – Kozmo the dog, wearing a tux and all!

I first met Jacqueline & Eugene in a cafĂ© on Sydney’s North Shore. Once I saw they had ordered 2 Bloody Mary’s to the table, I had a good feeling about the meeting :)
One of the first things we spoke about was the style of photography they were after. Jacqueline as very adamant that she wanted only candid photos at her wedding, which suits my style of wedding photography perfectly. We chatted, and the next day we booked the wedding day!

Jacqueline & Eugene’s wedding was held at The Tea Room Gunners’ Barracks, Mosman. I arrived as the venue was being finalized and with Eugene already there, we took some quick photos and it wasn’t long before Jacqueline was due to arrive. Once she made her way through the venue and into the Bridal Room we took some photos with her bridal party, her mum and of course Kozmo!
Then, with 5 minutes to go before the ceremony – it starts to rain. Maybe STORM is a better word! With the original plan to have the ceremony in the courtyard, that quickly changed to the balcony with it’s cover extended. Still, a lookout over Sydney Harbour is not a bad backdrop for your wedding day!

With the ceremony only starting 15 minutes behind schedule (the staff at The Tea Room did a great job of getting everything ready so quickly!) rings were exchanged, papers were signed and Jacqueline and Eugene shared their first kiss as husband and wife!

Some quick photos afterwards with family and friends and then it was onto the reception with an amazing 3-course menu.
One of the highlights of the evening was a video montage of Jacqueline’s family and friends from overseas who couldn’t make it for her wedding. I don’t think there was a dry-eye in the house after it – some very beautiful moments and comments.
Following on from the speeches was their first dance. We decided to have this outdoors in the courtyard (it had stopped raining by now!) and with the fairy lights and lanterns still working, it set a beautiful backdrop for their first dance.

Thank you to the staff at The Tea Room, and mostly thank you to Jacqueline and Eugene for allowing me to capture their special day.

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A kiss during sunset with an amazing view down over Sydney Harbour.

A kiss during sunset with an amazing view down over Sydney Harbour.

The Tear Room Gunners' Barracks, Moasman.

The Tear Room Gunners’ Barracks, Moasman.

The Tea Room Gunner' Barracks. Such a classic venue with some beautiful interior decorating.

The Tea Room Gunner’ Barracks. Such a classic venue with some beautiful interior decorating.

Jacqueline walks through the venue for the first time

Jacqueline walks through the venue for the first time

Eugene with his father, before the ceremony.

Eugene with his father, before the ceremony.

Detail photo of Eugene' suit and red rose. The red roses were a part of every aspect of the day. And they look great against a black suit!

Detail photo of Eugene’ suit and red rose. The red roses were a part of every aspect of the day. And they look great against a black suit!

A quick photo of the rings before the ceremony.

A quick photo of the rings before the ceremony.

Jacqueline and her mother take some time out before the ceremony begins.

Jacqueline and her mother take some time out before the ceremony begins.

Jacqueline and Kozmo. I sometimes think he was a bigger part of the wedding day than Jacqueline & Eugene combined!

Jacqueline and Kozmo. I sometimes think he was a bigger part of the wedding day than Jacqueline & Eugene combined!

Eugene's first look at his beautiful bride.

Eugene’s first look at his beautiful bride.

Eugene and Jacqueline check Kozmo and give him some attention before they all walk down the aisle!

Eugene and Jacqueline check Kozmo and give him some attention before they all walk down the aisle!

Although we had planned to have the ceremony in the courtyard at the back of The Tea Room, the weather had other ideas - so we relocated undercover. Still, not a bad view!

Although we had planned to have the ceremony in the courtyard at the back of The Tea Room, the weather had other ideas – so we relocated undercover. Still, not a bad view!

And it's done! Their first kiss as a married couple.

And it’s done! Their first kiss as a married couple.

I love the contrasting colours in this photo, and the simple rings they both had.

I love the contrasting colours in this photo, and the simple rings they both had.

Kozmo, Jacqueline & Eugene's pride and joy! He was amazingly well behaved during the entire ceremony... and might I say, looks very good in a tux!

Kozmo, Jacqueline & Eugene’s pride and joy! He was amazingly well behaved during the entire ceremony… and might I say, looks very good in a tux!

The view from The Tea Room Gunners' Barracks

The view from The Tea Room Gunners’ Barracks

Although Jacqueline and Eugene didn't want many (or any!) formal photos, I still think this is a nice classic, natural portrait.

Although Jacqueline and Eugene didn’t want many (or any!) formal photos, I still think this is a nice classic, natural portrait.

A casual photo of the happy couple relaxing at sunset

A casual photo of the happy couple relaxing at sunset

The beautiful mantle piece at The Tea Room

The beautiful mantle piece at The Tea Room

A candid photo of the couple sharing a kiss

A candid photo of the couple sharing a kiss

Classic reflection of Jacqueline and Eugene through the mirrors at The Tea Room

Classic reflection of Jacqueline and Eugene through the mirrors at The Tea Room

Eugene looking on during the speeches

Eugene looking on during the speeches

Jacqueline and her mother share a moment during the reception

Jacqueline and her mother share a moment during the reception

Jacqueline reacts to seeing a video montage from her friends and family back home who couldn't make it to Sydney for her wedding

Jacqueline reacts to seeing a video montage from her friends and family back home who couldn’t make it to Sydney for her wedding

Jacqueline and Eugene share their wedding cake

Jacqueline and Eugene share their wedding cake

The first dance as a married couple

The first dance as a married couple

That look you give when you're truly happy.

That look you give when you’re truly happy.

The beautiful courtyard at The Tea Room, where Jacqueline and Eugene shared their first dance.

The beautiful courtyard at The Tea Room, where Jacqueline and Eugene shared their first dance.

 

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