Pan Pacific Grand River Ballroom | Karis and Nathan

10-11-12. The most inquired about date in a long time. Luckily Karis and Nathan had booked us way back because I turned away what feels like hundreds of brides for that day!! If you choose a special wedding dates you really do have to be super organised (like Karis)!

We started the day visiting Nathan and the boys Joshua, Darren, Lachlan, Marko and Samuel at the Pan Pacific, where they had a sunny corner room with an awesome view. After they quickly dressed we took some photos around the hotel.

Meanwhile the girls were pretty much ready with hair and makeup done. Karis was relaxed, and bridesmaids Bec, Jessica, Sarah, Marnie and Jenna had beautifully styled all the details (jewellery, garter, the ring, invites, flowers, shoes, and a photo of Nathan) on a cute vintage table that looked like it came right out of a magazine. Karis’s parents Greg and Sue are so sweet, they’d placed an advert in The Kalgoorlie Miner to announce Karis and Nathan’s engagement so of course we got a few pics of that as well. The only problem was remembering to try and take photos of Karis’s “good side” since both sides of her looked so good to me!! Hopefully we can convince Karis that even her “not so good” side looks pretty good :)

The ceremony was held at the stunning St Columbia’s Catholic Church in South Perth. As the limo pulled up it began to drizzle. Perth, what’s going on with your weather?! It was the first time that we had photographed a wedding at that church, and we were surprised at just how awesome the views from outside were, you could see over the river to the Perth CBD and the stormy skies behind.

With Karis’s main request for some sunny photos with sun flare in them, we ended up capturing the exact opposite as stormy clouds covered the sky and completely hid the sun. After a quick photo outside the church, the bridal party ran to the shelter of the limo, whilst Karis and Nathan braved the slight drizzle outside for a few more photos. Since the girls were freezing we decided to head straight to the reception venue, the Pan Pacific to take some more photos in the lobby.

The reception was held at the fab Grand River Ballroom. Its such a stunning venue perfect for such a beautiful wedding. Thanks Karis and Nathan for having us at your wedding!

Supporting Cast:
Limos: Lavish Limousines
Videography: John from Launch Films
Ceremony: St Columbia’s Catholic Church in South Perth
Reception: Grand Ballroom, Pan Pacfic

Nathan straightens his tie then checks his watch in warm window light before the ceremony
A suited father and a blonde guest in black share a laugh in the hotel's golden hallway
Superman shield cufflinks gleam atop a black presentation box in moody morning light
Three shirtless groomsmen laugh together, matching brotherhood tattoos across their backs
Groomsmen fasten ties and vests around a hotel mirror as Nathan readies his collar
A groomsman grins mid-tie while another gestures wildly telling a story in the suite
A smiling blonde mother holds out the ring box in the hotel's softly lit hallway
His father ties Nathan's cream necktie as the groom smiles in warm morning light
A groomsman fusses with his hair in the mirror while others adjust vests behind him
Groomsmen in vests scatter across the draped Grand River Ballroom beneath a crystal chandelier
Nathan and his groomsmen strike playful hand-sign poses in the hotel corridor
Nathan stands tall with his five groomsmen lined up in matching vests and ties
Three groomsmen lean on a foyer table laughing heartily in soft golden light
Groomsmen stride down a cream hotel hallway towards the ceremony

Karis's strapless gown hangs from a balcony beam against blue sky and blossom
Lace bridal heels and a framed couple's portrait sit before an ornate white mirror
Karis and Nathan's invitation rests beneath pearl jewellery in soft pastel light
A small white dog watches as Karis's tulle gown sweeps past in the bright hallway
Brunette bride in a black top and coral skirt glances over her shoulder before dressing
Karis and her bridesmaids in matching black tanks beam together before dressing
Karis smiles brightly in her lace headpiece and smoky bridal makeup
Collage of Karis's lace-appliqued gown hung against a bright blue sky
Karis's handwritten note to Nathan awaits him on a timber table
Gold trilogy diamond ring glimmers on soft white tulle in gentle light
Pink peonies and cream roses cluster in Karis's soft-toned bridal bouquet
Bridesmaids in dusty lilac gowns help fasten a necklace in a bright morning room
Bridesmaids kneel to arrange the full tulle train of Karis's strapless wedding gown
Karis wears a crystal headpiece and strapless lace gown, turning in soft window light
A bracelet is slipped onto Karis's wrist as she waits in her lace wedding gown
Split portrait panel of Karis tucking dark curls behind her ear and laughing while seated
Karis sits beside a mirrored dresser holding her shoes, bouquet and a framed picture
An older woman gently cups the bride's face in bright airy morning light
Close view of Karis dabbing amber perfume on her wrist above a pearl bracelet
Detail of the bride's hands resting on her tulle skirt with pearls and a ring
Mother of the bride in a grey floral dress smiles from the couch beside a bridesmaid group portrait
Bridesmaids in taupe gowns stand behind Karis as she sits in her full white gown
Mother in a silver lace dress fixes the veil over Karis's dark curled hair
Karis is seated while her veil is arranged and bridesmaids wait with peony bouquets
Bride and bridesmaid smile side by side holding pink and white peony bouquets
Karis poses with her parents and two brothers in suits before a plain white wall
Soft light filters through the bride's tulle veil across her bare shoulder
Moody close portrait of Karis gazing beneath a translucent veil
Red roses surround a handwritten card from Nathan tucked among the blooms
Paired portraits of the smiling bride in her veil and a bridesmaid in lilac
Two bridesmaids in draped lilac gowns smile in soft studio portraits against pale blue
Paired portraits of two smiling bridesmaids with pinned curls in matching lilac gowns
Karis and five bridesmaids line up holding pink and white peony bouquets against a grey wall
The bridal party bursts out laughing around Karis as she lifts her bouquet
Karis gathers her gown descending a stairwell and pauses composed on bright stairs
Guests fill wooden pews along a red aisle inside a warm timber-beamed church
Karis beams from the car seat cradling her pink and white peony bouquet
Bridesmaids face the bright church doorway holding bouquets under an arched entry
Karis steps out in drizzle as an umbrella shields her veil and her father walks close
Karis lifts her bouquet beneath an umbrella beside a candid shot of her veil in sunlight
Black and white line of groomsmen in tuxedos waiting near stained glass windows
Nathan and his groomsmen stand tense at the altar in a black and white wide shot
Karis walks the flower-lined aisle on her father's arm in a soft black and white frame
Paired black and white frames of the bride entering on her father's arm
Karis and her father walk down the aisle toward Nathan in dual monochrome views
Nathan smiles as Karis arrives beside her father at the altar in monochrome
Karis holds her peony bouquet in her lap while hands clasp beside a pearl bracelet
Wedding party lined at the altar during vows in a black and white churchwide view
Close monochrome profile of Nathan speaking his vows into a small microphone
Karis laughs through her vows in a grainy black and white close up
Ring slides onto Karis's finger before the couple's first kiss in twin monochrome frames
Karis and Nathan face the altar before bridesmaids and groomsmen in a black and white wide
The couple signs the register at the marble altar flanked by their wedding party
A guest raises a compact camera over the pews as Karis and Nathan marry at the altar
Karis grins walking back up the aisle arm in arm with Nathan past smiling guests
Karis waves to standing guests as she and Nathan walk back up the aisle
Karis embraces a beaming guest outside, her crystal comb and veil catching soft light
Karis hugs a guest by the car as wind whips her veil past bridesmaids with peonies
Nathan and his groomsmen laugh on a lawn beneath the Perth skyline and river
Karis and Nathan greet a crowd of guests on a terrace above the Swan River skyline
Karis and Nathan pose with their wedding guests on a brick terrace beneath the Perth skyline and river
Karis and Nathan stand with family beneath storm clouds on the lawn above the Swan River in Perth
Nathan lifts Karis's billowing veil against a moody storm sky with the Perth skyline behind them
Karis and Nathan in two panels, wind sweeping her veil high before they kiss under brooding storm clouds
The bridal party flanks Karis and Nathan kissing before a stone church under darkening storm skies
Karis and Nathan line up with bridesmaids in grey and groomsmen in suits outside the stormy church
Seen from behind, Karis carries her bouquet beside Nathan as they walk across a sunlit green lawn
Two frames of Karis and Nathan: embracing at the stormy church, then descending stone steps to the river
Karis laughs with her six bridesmaids in silver gowns holding peony bouquets against timber panelled walls
Nathan joins Karis and the bridesmaids for a playful group portrait in front of the hotel's timber panelling
Hand in hand, Karis leans up to kiss Nathan against the ballroom's chevron timber wall
Two frames of Karis and Nathan by a baby grand piano in soft window light inside the hotel
Karis and Nathan kiss beside a grand piano as backlight streams through the curtained windows
Beneath a glowing amber ceiling light, Karis kisses Nathan in shadow, then stands alone in profile
The whole bridal party gathers in the hotel lobby, lit warm by a chandelier overhead
A crystal candelabra centrepiece crowns the reception table set with white linen and polished glassware
A groomsman and a bridesmaid in taupe double over laughing during the reception speeches
Another groomsman and bridesmaid walk the aisle arm in arm, both grinning broadly
Karis and Nathan enter the ballroom hand in hand past clapping guests and baby's breath centrepieces
Two frames of first-dance twirls on the parquetry floor under the ballroom's draped ceiling and chandelier
Karis pumps her fist and laughs at the bridal table while Nathan watches over champagne glasses
A guest in pink hugs a smiling friend in vest and tie at the reception table
Karis poses hands on hips with four friends in bright cocktail dresses on the dance floor
Three grinning friends lean in around Karis in a warm candid on the dance floor
Four guests huddle laughing over a card at their table in the lamplit ballroom
Two bridesmaids flash peace signs and champagne as they pose among the reception tables
A white woven heart filled with baby's breath and roses sits on the signing table
A bridesmaid gestures mid-story as she gives her speech into the microphone
Karis cackles and points at Nathan over pink peonies during the speeches
A teary guest covers her smile beside the groom's father in a burgundy tie
A groomsman grins at the bridal table, pendant lights glowing gold behind him
Karis wipes happy tears at the bridal table, chandelier glow and white blooms behind her
Two frames of Karis and Nathan kissing over their pale pink birdcage wedding cake
Close on their hands as Karis and Nathan cut the pink birdcage cake with a gold knife
Two views of the couple's first dance beneath the ballroom's soaring white fabric canopy
Karis and Nathan sway cheek to cheek as guests watch from candlelit tables
Karis and Nathan kiss mid-dance, then he spins her across the parquetry in two frames
Two portraits of Karis and Nathan embracing in the hotel's golden-lit corridor at night
A groomsman in a loosened tie dances theatrically with a wedding guest amid lens flare
Karis sits laughing as Nathan lifts her leg for the garter retrieval on the dance floor
Karis turns to toss her pink bouquet to a crowd of lunging bridesmaids
A guest sings along drink in hand as the packed dance floor lights up behind her
Two bridesmaids dance with arms flung high, one pulling a fierce face for the camera
White K and N letters flank a silver ampersand on the bridal table against orange panelling