BOTANICAL GARDENS WEDDING ceremony & Pier one reception


Alissa and Kevin’s story begin over 10 years ago at the University of California, Berkeley where they both studied. Both student-athletes, they quickly became good friends. It wasn’t until after graduation that fate bought them into the same neighbourhood in San Francisco. At that time, their friendship quickly turned into something more.

Kevin proposed on a family vacation in Maui, Hawaii in 2018. The wedding took place in Sydney in early spring, a little over a year after the proposal. They were joined by their closest friends and family, many who flew from the US. Their wedding celebration was perfect with clear blue skies, lots of love, laughter and dancing. It was truly an unforgettable day for them and everyone who joined to celebrate.

Wedding Ceremony

Royal Botanical Gardens,

Harbour View Lawn, 33


Wedding reception

Pier One, Water Room

Makeup

Jenny Do


Hair

Jessica El Jay

celebrant

Linda Marsden


wedding dress

Martina Liana

wedding day coordination

Samantha Burke


wedding flowers

Janet Liang

Wedding preparation in bright room with large windows and decorative mirror.
Bridal preparation scene with makeup artist working in bright room.
Getting ready scene with makeup artists and bridesmaids in white robes.
A woman in a white robe admires a lace wedding gown hanging by white plantation shutters.
Three women in matching pink satin robes laugh together during wedding preparations.
Bridesmaids in pink robes celebrate with champagne while admiring a wedding dress hanging by shuttered windows.
A group in pink robes toasts with champagne glasses while celebrating under a displayed wedding dress.
A delicate lace wedding gown hangs by white shutters while someone poses with a drink below.
Close-up profile shot showing delicate makeup application during bridal preparations.
Close-up shot of lip liner being applied during professional makeup application.
Professional makeup artist applies cosmetics in soft natural lighting.
Women in pink robes share drinks and laughter during pre-wedding celebrations.
A woman in a white lace dress poses against a chain link fence backdrop.
Women in pink robes pose on a rooftop tennis court with urban skyline backdrop.
Groomsmen share laughter and conversation in a bright modern room while getting ready for a wedding.
Men in formal attire prepare for a wedding ceremony in a bright modern space.
Men in formal suits engage in animated conversation during wedding preparations.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos share candid moments and laughter while getting ready.
Wedding guests share warm embraces in front of large windows.
Bridesmaids in pink robes share joyful moments during wedding preparations.
A groom in a navy three-piece suit adjusts his bowtie while getting ready.
Women in elegant dresses prepare for a wedding in a bright room with white shutters.
Close-up of hands adjusting delicate lace details on a wedding dress.
Elegant bridal preparation room with blush bridesmaid dresses hanging by white plantation shutters.
Bright sunlit room with wedding party in blush gowns gathered around flowing white wedding dress.
Wedding party in champagne colored dresses sharing an intimate moment in a bright room.
Lace wedding gown with dramatic train displayed in a bright room with white plantation shutters.
Close-up of white and pink bridal bouquet with roses and greenery against lace wedding dress.
Emotional wedding day reactions captured in a bright indoor setting.
Joyful pre-wedding moments shared between wedding party members in formal attire.
Wedding party in sequined champagne dresses sharing excited reactions to a letter.
Elegant bridal portraits in a luxurious venue with black marble floors and gold chandeliers.
Bridesmaids in flowing gray dresses pose in front of mirrored walls creating an artistic reflection effect.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with floral arch and city skyline backdrop.
Wedding ceremony guests gather outdoors under trees decorated with elegant white floral arrangements.
Large group of wedding guests assembled under majestic trees in a scenic outdoor garden setting.
String quartet performs classical music at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Stone pathway with handrails leads through a lush garden setting.
Wedding ceremony setup in an outdoor garden with floral arch and harbor views.
Wedding guests seated in rows during an outdoor garden ceremony.
Natural garden setting with stone walls and green lawn for outdoor wedding.
Groomsmen in navy suits stand together during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of wedding guests gathered for outdoor ceremony under trees.
A wedding ceremony takes place under a floral arch with guests watching the couple exchange vows.
An outdoor wedding ceremony by the water with the Sydney Harbour Bridge visible in the background.
Wedding guests gather on a grassy hill under large trees for an outdoor ceremony.
Wedding guests in formal attire seated on white chairs during an outdoor ceremony.
Formally dressed wedding guests seated in rows during an outdoor ceremony.
Wedding ceremony with the Sydney Opera House visible across the harbor in the background.
A couple exchanges vows under a white floral arch with water views in the background.
A couple exchanges rings during their wedding ceremony under a floral archway.
A couple shares their first kiss under a floral arch with the Sydney Opera House in view.
Newlyweds walk down the aisle as guests applaud during an outdoor waterfront ceremony.
Wedding guests gather under large trees at an outdoor ceremony during golden hour.
Wedding party celebrates outdoors under trees with bouquets and formal attire.
Wedding celebration scene with guests mingling under large shady trees.
Large wedding group photo with guests gathered under trees by the water.
Wedding party poses on grassy hill with city skyline visible in background.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos pose together under a large tree.
Black and white wedding photos captured during sunset with city backdrop.
Wedding couple poses against sandstone wall creating dramatic shadows.
Detailed lace wedding dress with flowing veil photographed on stone steps.
Romantic waterfront wedding photos with harbor and sailboats in background.
Intimate wedding portraits captured under stone archways with soft natural lighting.
Romantic wedding photos taken against a stone wall backdrop with dramatic lighting and shadows.
Couple takes romantic photos against a dramatic rocky cliff backdrop.
Black and white wedding photographs showing romantic moments with dramatic lighting effects.
Nighttime cityscape with illuminated bridge and waterfront views creating a romantic backdrop.
Historic buildings along the waterfront at dusk with warm lighting and deep blue sky.
Modern reception venue with city skyline views visible through large windows at night.
Wedding reception hall decorated with elegant string lights creating a magical ceiling canopy.
Banquet hall setup with twinkling fairy lights suspended across the ceiling in intricate patterns.
Wedding reception party with guests dancing under string lights in an industrial-style venue.
Wedding celebration with guests dancing under decorative ceiling lights in an elegant venue.
Elegant wedding reception venue with twinkling lights and white table settings overlooking a city skyline at night.
Sydney Harbour Bridge illuminated at night with city lights reflecting on the water.
Wedding reception table decorated with pink floral centerpieces and glowing candlelight.
Elegant wedding reception dinner with guests seated at long tables decorated with floral arrangements.
Wedding celebration in a venue with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking nighttime city views.
Wedding reception dance floor with string lights overhead and white-draped tables.
Romantic first dance at wedding reception with string lights creating a magical atmosphere.
Couple dancing under twinkling lights at an elegant wedding reception venue.
Newlyweds sharing their first dance under romantic string lights at reception.
Couple dancing on wooden floor under sparkling lights at wedding reception.
Elegant wedding venue ceiling decorated with twinkling fairy lights creating a magical atmosphere.
Wedding reception dance floor with string lights overhead and guests celebrating.
Newlyweds share a romantic moment on a waterfront deck with fireworks in the background.
Wedding reception dance floor filled with guests dancing under string lights.
Energetic wedding reception with guests dancing and celebrating on a crowded dance floor.
Wedding guests dancing and celebrating with hands in the air under decorative lighting.
Wedding party dancing beneath a canopy of string lights at an indoor reception venue.
Illuminated bridge at night with purple lighting and waterfront decorations.
Wedding reception dance floor packed with guests celebrating under string lights.
Wedding guests forming a tunnel for the newlyweds' grand exit under outdoor lighting.
Wedding guests celebrate with sparklers creating a magical nighttime exit for the newlyweds.
String lights illuminate a modern urban walkway at night creating a romantic atmosphere.