When it comes to weddings, there are many elements that should speak to your vibe as a couple, two of those being your venue and photography.

Marrying your aesthetic to your ceremony and reception locations not only elevates the atmosphere but also means you will be comfortable in the space where your dream day unfolds. And by hiring a photographer and videographer who are talented at shooting the aesthetic you hope to achieve (think boho, retro or ultra-glam), your true personalities can be captured on the day.

Make A Mood Board

A visual collage of the elements you’d like your dream day to have will ensure you know exactly what you need from a venue. Are you searching for a large space that only a regional winery can provide? Or perhaps the grand energy of an opulent, historic venue? By making a mood board, you can curate the details that’ll help your wedding embody an aesthetic that best reflects who you are as a couple. Then, you can begin searching for a venue that follows suit.

Do Some Research

Research is your best friend! There are hundreds of venues across South Australia and it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Luckily, Adelaide-based photography and videography company SvenStudios has developed a free, volunteer-run website, Adelaide Wedding Venues, to help couples narrow down their search. Having covered 400 weddings across the world, SvenStudios is intimately acquainted with dozens of venues in the state. They’ve used this knowledge to develop an easy-to-use directory that’s searchable by buzzy keywords (think rustic, classic or charming), location, venue category (like beachside, church or winery) and price. Search and save a shortlist of venues before reaching out and booking inspections.

Curate A Vibe That Can Be Captured

One of the most important things about curating a wedding vibe is ensuring that you hire the right people to capture the energy of the day. Your photographer and videographer should be skilled in shooting any type of location, whether it’s sweeping landscape views or an urban city-based ceremony. Choosing the right team of experts not only allows who you are as a couple to resonate through the content, but the personality of the day is perfectly preserved. With their extensive experience of more than 17 years, Steven and Luisa Duncan – the husband-and-wife duo behind SvenStudios – know how to reflect the authenticity of your love while adapting to any location. Steven comes from a landscape and scientific photography background, so balancing the natural beauty of your surrounds with the intimacy of your love is something he excels at. As a videographer, Luisa is focused on the tiny details of your wedding day that make it significant – the subtle tears of joy, sweet exchanges and small touches. She calls herself a ‘true romantic’ and her films reflect this affinity for authentic love.

Learn more about SvenStudios, Steven and Luisa’s experience, and their customisable wedding packages online here. Search for your dream wedding venue with the help of their free-to-use directory, Adelaide Wedding Venues, here.