Queens Gardens and Frasers Restaurant Wedding | Jade and Aaron

Jade and Aaron's wedding was an epic 18 hours of joy and celebration!

We arrived at the girls house in Dianella at 6am, where he found the Brides and bridesmaids already preparing for the big day ahead. They had literally been up since the crack of dawn! The girls got dressed in their traditional red Vietnamese wedding dresses. The boys arrived dressed in their traditional costumes and carrying gifts in true Chinese/ Vietnamese tradition arrived at the bride's home. They lit firecrackers, a tradition to alert the bride's family that they have arrived. The gifts are considered symbolic of the wealth that Aaron has to offer in exchange for Jade’s hand in marriage. Their main gift they had brought was a suckling pig. So technically Aaron managed to swap this one pig for his beautiful bride. What a fantastic deal!

The next test for the groom was a series of Chinese games, which Aaron and Groomsmen Jeffrey, Anh and Sasha passed with flying colours. This was really entertaining, involving pushups, eating coffee beans, remembering Jades mobile phone number, giving Jade and the bridesmaids Adelene, Chi and Jennifer massages, and a bit of dancing and singing. The funniest game was when one of the groomsmen had to pass an egg from the top of Aarons shirt to the bottom of his trousers, without cracking it. This resulted in some hilariously incriminating photos. Well done to the bridesmaids for coming up with such entertaining and clever tests!

This was followed by a Tea ceremony, which is the official event during which their extended family meets the new spouse and welcomes them to the family. The ceremony usually begins with parents, to express gratitude towards their parents for looking raising them, and is a time for their parents to offer advice to the soon to be married couple. This is followed by other family members, who drink the tea to symbolise their acceptance of the new bride or groom into the family.

The formal ceremony was held at the beautifully manicured Queens Gardens, in East Perth. Jade had changed into her white wedding dress and looked amazing. After the ceremony, we took the formal family photos here and then some with the bridal party. It’s a great location, with water lily-filled lakes, pretty flowers, huge trees and manicured lawns.

We then headed to the popular wedding photography location, Claisebrook Cove in East Perth for some more formal bridal party photos. We took some fun photos up on the limestone wall, the perfectly manicured green hill, the bridge and down by the Swan River. The sun was still really bright as this stage, but with our portable super powerful portable studio lighting we were able to get some amazing shots! The sky looked amazing, bright blue with fluffy white clouds. We also managed to fit in a quick stop at the Blue Boat Shed in Crawley for sunset where some dolphins made an appearance :).

The reception was held upstairs at Fraser’s Restaurant, perched high above the city of Perth and the beautiful Swan River in Kings Park, with spectacular views of the Perth CBD and menus designed by celebrity chef Chris Taylor. What a great way to end such a fantastic day!!

A special thanks to Chris from Deprimo Wedding Photography for assisting on the day.

Bride and groom on a timber jetty by a blue river boathouse at dusk, her veil lifting in the wind.

Two turtledoves perch side by side on a stone ledge in soft morning light.

Close-up of red embroidered bridal fabric trim beside makeup brushes and lash glue.

The ruffled tulle wedding dress hangs from a timber-framed door before the ceremony.

The bride laughs as stylists finish her hair and makeup in soft indoor light.

Jade sits patiently in a red cardigan while lipstick is applied in warm window light.

Jade walks in a red silk ao dai as an attendant lifts its train at her family home.

Two bridesmaids in white lace ao dai share a laugh in a sunlit bedroom.

Jade fastens an earring in her white lace ao dai before the tea ceremony.

A red bridal hat is placed on Jade's head beside her bridesmaids in white lace ao dai.

Aaron's father strikes a playful pose beside Jade under a New Year wall hanging.

Aaron grins in white trousers before his groomsmen help him into an embroidered ao dai.

Three groomsmen in blue ao dai cover eyes, mouth and ears in a cheeky trio pose.

A groomsman reveals a roast pig gift tray while another lifts a red embroidered cloth.

Aaron in red ao dai leans on a red convertible with his groomsmen lined up behind.

Aaron smiles from a red convertible's passenger seat before the drive to the ceremony.

Women in pastel and white ao dai line a suburban footpath to greet the groom's procession.

The groom's party crosses a suburban street carrying red gift trays for the tea ceremony.

A groomsman in blue ao dai carries a lacquered tray with a blue-and-white tea set.

Jade raises her phone singing with family during the doorstep welcome.

Aaron in red ao dai waits with his groomsmen beneath party streamers and red banners.

A groomsman drops for push-ups as a door-game challenge while guests laugh around him.

A grinning groomsman bows low to the floor during the doorstep door games.

Groomsmen kneel offering flowers and toasts to Aaron amid the party games.

Laughing groomsmen in blue face Jade's family across the hallway during the gate greeting.

Jade and Aaron pray with her parents at the family altar during the tea ceremony.

The couple leans down to serve tea to Jade's seated grandmother as family watch.

Aaron and his groomsmen strike martial-arts poses on a roadside timber log.

Aaron and groomsmen leap mid-air in flying kicks over a driveway scattered with petals.

Two smiling groomsmen in blue ao dai pose against a plain studio wall.

A groomsman in blue ao dai and Aaron in red pose back to back against a cream wall.

Aaron and Jade beam in matching red ao dai and matching hats after the tea ceremony.

Aaron sweeps Jade off her feet, then Jade poses smiling beside her proud father.

Jade smiles in a white lace dress across two low-lit studio portraits.

Jade wears a red embroidered ao dai and ornate red hat in a dark studio portrait.

Close-ups of Jade glancing aside and downward beneath her beaded red bridal hat.

Jade twirls her flowing red coat over a white ao dai across two studio poses.

Bridesmaids in white lace lean in laughing around Jade in her red ao dai and hat.

Jade points playfully with her bridesmaids in white ao dai across two studio frames.

Four women frame their faces with hands in a cheeky group pose, Jade centre in red.

Jade laughs mid-dance surrounded by her bridesmaids in white lace ao dai.

Four bridesmaids lean cheek to cheek smiling at the camera in soft studio light.

Jade models her red ao dai with hands on hip, then points at the camera.

A bridesmaid in white lace grins holding a gift bag across two candid frames.

A bridesmaid fixes her hair by a window, then walks a hallway in a lavender gown.

Blue satin heels with jewel brooches beside a Mickey and Minnie plush holding the rings.

Jade models her white mermaid gown's ruffled train, then its low draped back.

Backlit by a bright window, Jade pins her veil, then turns in her corseted gown.

Bridesmaids in lavender lace up the corset back of Jade's beaded gown.

Bridesmaids in lilac ease Jade into her gown before she poses hand on hip.

Jade beams and raises a hand in greeting, her lace gown aglow in a bright white dressing room

Soft-lit close-up of the bride glancing sideways beneath a sheer veil, quiet and composed

The bride lowers her eyes behind a translucent veil in a dreamy close-up, lashes catching soft light

Jade holds her white bouquet by a door while bridesmaids adjust her ruffled train indoors

Bridesmaids in lilac gowns arrange the bride's sweeping train as she turns, smiling with her bouquet

Jade steps from a black sedan onto the kerb, bridesmaids in lavender waiting with posies

A velvet box of engraved cufflinks held up before the groom fastens his cuff in soft window light

Aaron's grey vest and lilac tie hang ready on a hanger, beside him writing at a desk in a red silk shirt

Two groomsmen in sunglasses share a laugh in the garden as one points off camera, relaxed and playful

A guest in a grey suit films on his phone as a bearded gentleman and his partner walk hand in hand

Friends fasten the groom's vest and cuffs in a lounge room, everyone grinning before the ceremony

The groom and his groomsmen clasp hands in a huddle against a white wall, laughing together

Four wedding guests in formal dresses and suits smile together on the lawns after the ceremony

A page boy in pinstripe vest and bow tie perches on a garden bench wearing his sneakers

Jade arrives by car, veil and pearl earrings catching the light as she looks out the window

Seated beside her father in the car, the bride grins widely on arrival at the gardens

Twin portraits of Jade in the car doorway, veil and pendant catching the afternoon light

Jade walks the garden path on her father's arm, veil flowing over her white bouquet

Bridesmaids in lavender gowns carry white posies along the sunlit path toward the ceremony

Her father embraces and kisses Jade farewell beneath the trees as guests look on

A bridesmaid in lilac waits with her posy as father and bride arrive along the brick path

Jade and Aaron clasp hands under the rotunda as the smiling celebrant looks on

Jade wipes away tears beside her while Aaron speaks into the microphone, side-by-side portraits

A groomsman unties the ribbon on a red and white ring cushion in close-up during the ceremony

The newlyweds sign the register while bridesmaids and flower children watch beside them

Jade laughs as the celebrant marries them under the shaded rotunda at Queens Gardens

Wide ceremony view of Jade and Aaron at the rotunda altar with bridal party and celebrant

Jade and Aaron laugh as petals and bubbles drift around them after the ceremony

The newlyweds walk back down the aisle hand in hand through falling petals and bubbles

Jade's mother and father each embrace her tightly after the ceremony in tender close-ups

Jade hugs her parents amid the celebrations, their arms wrapped around her veil

Jade and Aaron stroll hand in hand across the lawn past the Queens Gardens rotunda

Close-up of the couple's feet, her jewelled blue heels beside his polished black shoe on brick paving

A large group photo of family and guests gathered on the gardens lawn around the newlyweds

Aaron nuzzles Jade's shoulder against a dark hedge as she smiles softly in twin portraits

The bride touches Aaron's cheek as he holds her from behind beneath the deep green foliage

Aaron leans close to Jade on a park bench, her eyes closed as he holds her shoulder

Jade and Aaron hold hands on a stone wall beneath a huge summer sky in wide portraits

Bridal party lined up on the grassy rampart, bridesmaids in lilac and groomsmen in grey

The bridal party ham it up on the lawn, striking playful poses under a bright cloudy sky

Twin portraits of Aaron seated on a limestone wall and standing by the city waterfront

Groomsmen perched on a limestone wall pointing to the horizon under a dramatic sky

Jade and Aaron stroll the gardens lawn and waterfront path beneath towering gum trees

Groomsmen in grey vests walking the riverside promenade, suits slung over shoulders

Groomsmen on the promenade as bridesmaids twirl with Jade by the river at golden hour

Jade and her bridesmaids in lavender sit close on a bench holding cream bouquets

Bridesmaids in flowing lilac gowns laugh and pose around Jade on the riverside boardwalk

Seen from behind, Jade's ruffled train sweeps the sunlit path toward the water at dusk

Jade stands on the wooden jetty before the blue boat house, her train trailing across the boards

Jade and Aaron kiss on the jetty at sunset, the blue boat house glowing behind them

White cursive letters spelling Aaron and Jade glow on a dark reception table at Frasers

White roses and sparkling crystal candle holders adorn a table centrepiece in moody night light

Collage of a lilac-gowned bridesmaid and groomsman dancing playfully on the parquetry floor

Collage of playful dance moves and the bride and groom's joyful entrance to their reception

Jade and Aaron share their first dance as the bridal table applauds under warm reception light

Wedding guests huddle together laughing for a candid group portrait in the dim reception light

Jade poses with six friends in colourful evening gowns, hands on hips at the Frasers reception

Jade laughs amid floating bubbles while her friends cheer behind her on the dance floor

Collage of a lilac-gowned bridesmaid cracking jokes at the podium and a groomsman striking a pose

Collage of elegantly dressed girlfriends beaming as they pose together at the reception

Collage of Jade and Aaron dancing and sharing a kiss against a backdrop of city lights

Guests in red share a slow dance as backlight flares warmly across the reception floor

Jade and Aaron laugh while cutting their rose-covered wedding cake in soft evening light

Aaron and a guest in a red gown dance through billowing fog on the glowing dance floor

A fog machine swirls around Aaron as he dances with a guest in a striking red gown

Collage of a foggy dance as a red-gowned guest and groomsman silhouette against bright backlight

Groomsman kicks up his heel mid-dance beside a red-gowned guest in hazy reception light

Collage of spins, dips and lifts through swirling fog and lens flares on the dance floor

Groomsman piggybacks a laughing red-gowned guest past dancing bridesmaids in lilac gowns

Diamond engagement ring and engraved wedding bands rest on a white table beside a wine bottle

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