La Pera Estate Hunter Valley Wedding

Hunter Valley Wedding Photographer | Jacinta & Heath’s La Pera Estate Wedding

Lovedale Wedding Chapel and Reception has undergone a transformation, rebranding as La Pera Estate—and what a beautiful refresh it is. It had been a while since I’d last photographed a wedding here, and it was great to be back, seeing the hard work that has gone into creating such an inviting space. With extensive views and sunsets that leave a soft pink glow in the sky, it’s truly a dream location for a Hunter Valley wedding.

A Unique Wedding Day at La Pera Estate

Congratulations to Jacinta and Heath, who decided to break tradition in the best way. Instead of getting ready separately, they chose to spend the morning together at Tatler Lodge, just down the road.

Jacinta and Heath booked mine and Bella’s photo and video package, which is always so much fun. Working alongside someone who shares the same creative vision makes all the difference—we are so similiar in how we shoot, we bounce ideas off each other, and we just love what we do!

Their beloved dog, Molly, of course, made a special appearance in the photos before we all made our way to La Pera Estate. Jacinta and Heath arrived in a pink London-style cab—what a unique wedding car! It looked fabulous parked in front of the chapel.

A Love Story That Began in 2015

Jacinta and Heath’s love story started in 2015, and from the beginning, they knew this was something special. Fast forward to March 20, 2023—a date that turned out to be National Proposal Day—and they got engaged under a willow tree right by the Eiffel Tower. Now that’s a proposal!

Helena Duckworth was their wonderful celebrant who delivered a heartwarming ceremony, telling the story of these two and how it all came to be. An unplugged ceremony meant that I could capture the faces of family and friends immersed in the words.

A Stunning Color Palette

I absolutely loved the colour palette they chose—a gorgeous mix of greens, blues, and rust that looked amazing at La Pera Estate and Tatler Lodge. And Jacinta—wow! She looked amazing in her wedding dress, with a cathedral-style veil and those florals – so vibrant. And let’s talk about Heath’s style—he opted for a green suit and green striped shirt – awesome!

A Relaxed & Fun Reception

Their wedding was all about celebrating with those closest to them. The night focused on mingling, laughter, and just having a wonderful time. Heath had one special request—to take some cringy Mastermind-style wedding photos—and of course, we were all in!

The first bouquet toss was a bit of a fail with the bouquet falling flat – and the girls just standing around looking at it haha. Round two and we had a winner!

Jacinta and Heath, it was an absolute joy capturing your Hunter Valley wedding and celebrating with your wonderful friends and family. Wishing you both all the happiness in the world!

A shout out to their team of vendors who brought their vision to life.

Venue: La Pera Estate

Celebrant and MC: Helena Duckworth

Videographer: Bella Taylor

Makeup: Kerry Howell

Hair: Suzanne Barretta

Florals- Peggy Mae Floral Design– Sam

Cake: Dragonfly Cakes

Entertainment:Musician- JP Music- Joshua Paltoo

Gelato Bar- Chameleon Events

Lawn Games- Chameleon Events

Photobooth- OMG Booths