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

This wedding, in context

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