A couple in wedding attire walks along a wooden path surrounded by lush greenery on a sunny day.

bella & thomas |

royal botanic gardens sydney

A Summer Wedding at Garrison Church & the Royal Botanic Gardens

A quiet, thoughtful summer wedding in Sydney, centred on faith, family, and togetherness.

Bella and Thomas were married at Garrison Church in The Rocks, surrounded by their closest people, before heading to the Royal Botanic Gardens and Botanic House for an intimate reception overlooking the harbour.

With Sydney in the middle of a 41-degree summer day, the focus was simple, keep everything relaxed, intentional, and comfortable. Portraits were kept short and shaded, moments were allowed to unfold naturally, and plenty of space was left for Bella and Thomas to simply be present with one another and their families.

It was a day that didn’t need to be loud to feel meaningful, just honest, gentle, and deeply personal.

A true summertime wedding in Sydney, filled with warmth in every sense.

Ceremony: Garrison Church, The Rocks

Venue: Botanic House, Royal Botanic Gardens

Florist: Libby Catchpoole

HMU: Jihye Chae Hair & Makeup

Wedding Gown: Jasmine Wedding

Reception Gown: Missuwedding Taiwan

Wedding Suit: Ferrari Formalwear

Wedding Cake: Chaos & Couture

Leather dress shoes and accessories including a belt arranged on a rustic pink wooden floor.
A gray suit jacket hangs on display against a green and yellow wall.
People in a white room trying on different outfits and discussing fashion choices while looking in mirrors.
A sequence of photos showing a person in business attire loosening and removing a green necktie.
A series of candid laughing moments captured in white attire against a light background.
Two people in formal attire appear to be in a playful confrontation by a window in a bright room.
Two groomsmen in matching gray vests and white shirts getting ready before a wedding ceremony by a bright window.
Groomsmen help each other adjust their ties and suits in a bright indoor setting before a wedding ceremony.
Someone's hands carefully pin a white floral boutonniere onto a gray suit lapel in a wedding preparation sequence.
A groom in a light gray three-piece suit poses against a brick building on his wedding day.
Sparkly bridal shoes next to wedding invitations and stationery in navy blue and white colors.
A series of black and white photos showing a person in a white dress and another in a blue shirt in a modern interior space.
A series of photos showing people leaning over and working together at a table.
Playful sequence of people lounging on white bedding while having fun together.
Bride in white off-shoulder gown getting ready with help from stylist in intimate indoor setting.
Elegant bride in off-shoulder ballgown poses gracefully in minimalist room with natural lighting.
Elegant bridal portraits showing a woman in a white wedding dress against a light background.
Close-up shots of delicate earrings being put on before a special occasion.
Bridesmaids in sage green dresses help adjust a white wedding gown during pre-ceremony preparations.
Delicate floral hair accessories being placed in dark hair with a white veil.
Close-up shots showing the lacing detail on the back of a white wedding dress.
A series of candid moments between people in soft green and white outfits shown in a horizontal photo strip.
Bridesmaids in mint green dresses pose together with the bride in white.
Church wedding ceremony with guests seated in wooden pews under stained glass windows.
A groom in a light gray suit with boutonniere smiles during the ceremony.
Church interior decorated for wedding ceremony with red carpet aisle and white chair covers.
Wedding ceremony taking place inside a historic church with stained glass windows.
A wedding ceremony takes place in a church with a beautiful stained glass window and red carpet aisle.
Panoramic view of a church wedding ceremony with guests seated in wooden pews under vaulted ceilings.
Wedding ceremony setup in stone church with stained glass windows and red carpet aisle.
Wedding party walking down red carpet aisle in church wearing gray suits and white dress.
Wedding guests dance together at a reception, with people in white and gray attire moving energetically on the dance floor.
Wide angle view of traditional church wedding ceremony with red carpet aisle and filled pews.
Wedding party in sage green dresses and gray suits poses together outdoors in a natural garden setting.
Wedding party in grey suits and mint green dresses posing outdoors.
Wedding party in light gray attire poses together on grassy lawn during outdoor summer celebration.
Wedding party in gray suits and sage green dresses pose together outdoors.
Wedding party in sage green and gray attire poses outdoors under sunlit trees.
Wedding party in light gray and sage green attire poses playfully in a sunlit garden setting.
Groomsmen in matching gray suits jump and pose playfully on a paved pathway.
Bridal party in sage green dresses poses outdoors with bouquets of white and peach flowers.
Groomsmen in matching gray suits pose in a line against a lush garden backdrop.
Bridal party in sage green dresses and white wedding gown pose together on grassy hill.
A stunning bridal portrait series in a lush garden setting showcasing an elegant white ballgown wedding dress.
Elegant bridal portraits in a garden setting with peach and white floral bouquet.
Wedding couple poses for romantic portraits in a sunlit garden with stone pathways.
Romantic wedding photos on stone pathway surrounded by garden landscaping.
A couple shares joyful moments while dancing together in a sunlit garden setting.
Wedding couple poses playfully on stone patio with greenery in background during outdoor photo session.
Romantic wedding photos of couple walking along garden pathway.
Wedding couple walks together on garden pathway surrounded by lush greenery.
Couple shares romantic moments in a sunlit garden setting during their wedding photoshoot.
A couple in wedding attire poses in a sunlit meadow with tall grass and flowers at golden hour.
Couple embracing in a sunlit meadow with city buildings in the background.
Couple walks along urban path with city skyline and palm trees visible in background.
Romantic wedding couple embracing in a sunlit wildflower field with city skyline in background.
Romantic wedding photos of a couple in a garden setting with city skyline in background.
Dreamy wedding portraits of a couple embracing in a sunlit garden with pink floral details.
Couple in grey suit and pink floral wedding gown dancing on path among wildflowers.
Modern reception venue with white tablecloths and natural wood chairs under vaulted ceiling.
Elegant wedding reception venue with round tables, white linens, wooden chairs and natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows.
White orchids arranged in elegant vases against a soft gray background.
Wedding couple walking through indoor venue with wood paneled walls.
Row of bridesmaids in formal attire seated at a wedding reception table.
Wedding reception dining room filled with guests at round tables.
Wedding reception in bright windowed venue with guests seated at decorated tables.
Wedding reception candid moments captured at head table with natural window lighting.
Wedding reception candid moments captured during speeches and toasts.
Wedding reception table setting with white flowers and guests sharing emotional moment at head table.
Wedding guests seated at reception tables with decorative centerpieces and aqua-colored backdrop.
Wedding reception table setting with guests dining in an elegant indoor venue with natural lighting.
Candid moments of laughter and joy during wedding reception speeches.
Wedding reception dinner with guests seated at decorated tables during speeches.
Wedding reception dinner tables set with white linens and floral centerpieces.
Candid reception moments showing groomsmen hugging and celebrating at a wedding dinner table.
Wedding couple poses next to their elegant white tiered cake at reception.
Wedding cake cutting sequence at reception with couple in white and pink attire.
A couple cutting their elegant white wedding cake with floral decorations while the bride wears a pink ruffled gown.
Wedding reception venue with floor-to-ceiling windows and elegant table settings.
Panoramic view of an elegant wedding reception with guests seated at long tables.

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