Bride smiling happily while groom whispers to her against a vibrant backdrop of blooming pink hydrangeas at Bendooley Estate.

There’s a reason Bendooley Estate has become one of the most sought-after wedding venues in the Southern Highlands. Grand poplar-lined roads, a working vineyard, rolling hills framed by leafy old trees as old as the historic buildings themselves, and a lake that mirrors it all back. Every corner here feels like it was conceived with photographs in mind.

We spent a day capturing Bojana and Christian’s wedding celebrations, shooting hybrid across both 35mm film and digital. The grain and warmth of film paired beautifully with the crispness of digital, giving this gallery a timeless, layered feel.

Soft golden light filled the morning at the newly renovated Homestead, with a picturesque ceremony location just steps away, we live for weddings that unfold so effortlessly like this.

The reception was at the cozy Book Barn: timber beams, walls stacked with antiquarian books and a stone fireplace create the warmth of a room that feels like this evening is just one of hundreds of stories it has to tell.

Let this gallery walk you through why Bendooley Estate might be the perfect pick for your own wedding!

Vendors
Preparations… The Homestead at Bendooley Estate
Makeup… Bernadette Leva
Ceremony… Bendooley Estate
Flowers… Ivy Lane Collective
Celebrant… Deborah Thomas
Reception… Berkelouw Book Barn, Bendooley Estate
Film… La Lune
Live music… Josh Evans
DJ… Chenard Entertainment
Tiramisu wedding cake… Tiramisu Sydney

High-angle shot of the Bendooley Estate house framed by lush green trees, featuring a circular rose garden driveway and rolling hills in the background. A stone garden urn planter surrounded by blooming pink and purple hydrangeas and green foliage. Low-angle view looking through pink roses toward the ivy-covered homestead at Bendooley Estate under a clear blue sky. Split image showing a vine-draped outdoor pergola patio with red pattern armchairs next to an artistic interior hallway with colorful artwork and a pink velvet sofa. Black and white candid shot through a doorway showing two bridesmaids getting ready, one fastening her shoe on the bed and the other checking her phone. Overhead flat lay of bridal accessories, including beige bow heels, a Chanel perfume bottle, a gold diamond engagement ring, and matching gold earrings in soft natural sunlight. Close-up top-down view of a delicate diamond wedding band and a thick gold groom's wedding ring lying on a polished pink marble surface. Black and white split image of a tulle wedding gown hanging by a bay window alongside a reflective portrait of the bride. Black and white split image featuring a Chanel gift bag and perfume bottle next to a blurred artistic portrait of the bride holding her bouquet. Black and white split view showing a bride adjusting her strapless tulle wedding dress and putting on earrings. Bride in a strapless tulle gown with off-the-shoulder draped sleeves holding a fresh pastel flower bouquet. Bride sitting on a vintage wooden chair by the window while putting on her earrings in The Homestead at Bendooley Estate. Full-length back view of a bride looking into a mirror inside a luxurious bathroom suite. Groom’s ivory tuxedo jacket with a black bow tie hanging above a stone fireplace filled with stacked firewood. Groomsman assisting the groom with his black bow tie in a classic wood-paneled room with framed portraits. Flat lay of groom accessories including black patent shoes, bow tie, cologne bottle, cufflinks, and a yellow rose boutonniere on a striped surface. Black and white wide shot of the groom and groomsmen playing a game of pool in an estate lounge room. Black and white portrait of a groom in an ivory suit jacket adjusting his black bow tie while seated by a window. High-angle aerial drone view of an outdoor wedding ceremony set up on the green lawns surrounded by trees and a lake at Bendooley Estate. Pastel floral urn arrangements draped in blush fabric framing an outdoor wedding altar on the lawn at Bendooley Estate. Scenic landscape view of the lake and rolling green hills framed by tree branches at Bendooley Estate. Split view featuring a pastel floral arrangement on a white pedestal alongside a close-up of blooming pink roses in the Bendooley Estate garden. Bride and her father stepping out from under the ivy-covered stone veranda of the historic estate house at Bendooley Estate. Bride walking arm-in-arm with her father across the green lawn toward the ceremony aisle at Bendooley Estate. Groom in an ivory dinner jacket smiling warmly as he waits for his bride at the altar at Bendooley Estate. Wide shot of guests seated under the large pine tree canopy during an outdoor lawn ceremony at Bendooley Estate. Guest perspective of the wedding ceremony taking place under mature shade trees overlooking the lake at Bendooley Estate. Groom smiling while listening to the celebrant during the outdoor wedding vows at Bendooley Estate. Bride holding a pastel flower bouquet while looking softly at the groom during their ceremony at Bendooley Estate. Wide view of an outdoor wedding ceremony under a sprawling tree canopy at Bendooley Estate, with the bridal party lined up on the lawn. Guest perspective of the bride and groom raising their hands at the altar under a massive tree canopy overlooking the lake at Bendooley Estate. Bride and groom walking hand-in-hand down the aisle while seated guests applaud in white chairs at Bendooley Estate. Split view featuring a pedestal floral arrangement draped in blush fabric alongside a bride holding a pastel dahlia bouquet made by the florist, Ivy Lane Collective. High-angle aerial drone view of the outdoor ceremony chairs and wedding party casting long shadows across the green lawn at Bendooley Estate. Wedding guests mingling during cocktail hour along the edge of the lake framed by leafy branches at Bendooley Estate. Split view featuring a bridesmaid holding an Aperol spritz cocktail alongside a close-up of drinks being poured onto a wooden bar table at Bendooley Estate. Split view showing a live acoustic guitarist performing outdoors next to a tray of bruschetta canapés being served at Bendooley Estate. Black and white photo of a smiling bride chatting with her bridesmaids under a vine-covered pergola during cocktail hour at Bendooley Estate. Split view displaying a close-up of vibrant pink dahlia florals beside iced spritz cocktails resting on a wooden table at Bendooley Estate. Split view featuring a black and white shot of a bride and groom walking toward Bendooley Homestead, paired with a wide garden shot through leafy foliage. Close-up black and white shot of a bride and groom holding hands while walking across the grounds at Bendooley Estate. Wide view framed by tree leaves showing the bride and groom walking across the garden lawn toward the stone Bendooley Homestead. Black and white photo of a bride walking along a tree-lined garden path surrounded by her smiling bridesmaids in satin gowns at Bendooley Estate. Lively black and white action shot of the full wedding party walking and celebrating down a path by the ivy-covered Bendooley Homestead. High-angle black and white shot of the bride, groom, and wedding party jogging down a gravel driveway at Bendooley Estate. Dramatic black and white photo of a groom dipping the bride along a quiet, tree-hedged garden path at Bendooley Estate. Split view showing a bride approaching the groom along a red gravel garden path, followed by a warm embrace at Bendooley Estate. Newlyweds share a kiss on a garden path while their wedding party runs past cheering in blur motion at Bendooley Estate. Split view featuring a bride twirling in her gown by hydrangea bushes next to a detailed close-up of the bride's hand with a wedding ring held against the groom's hair at Bendooley Estate. Bride smiling happily while groom whispers to her against a vibrant backdrop of blooming pink hydrangeas at Bendooley Estate. Newlywed couple holding hands and looking back while walking down a paved avenue lined with tall poplar trees at Bendooley Estate. Split view featuring a wide sunset portrait by poplar trees next to an intimate close-up of the couple resting foreheads together at Bendooley Estate, shot on 35mm film. Atmospheric out-of-focus foreground silhouette on 35mm film, of a bride and groom looking toward a glowing sunset over the pond and fields at Bendooley Estate. Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss framed by tall poplar trees behind a rustic wooden post-and-rail fence at Bendooley Estate. Creative black and white inverted water reflection capture of a bride and groom walking hand-in-hand along the pond's edge at Bendooley Estate. Bojana leaning against Christian in a wide open field at Bendooley Estate during dusk portraits. Artistic crops of the bride and groom in a country field under the twilight sky at Bendooley Estate. Bojana and Christian sharing a passionate embrace in a field during sunset photos at Bendooley Estate. Bojana and Christian walking near the reflective pond on Bendooley Estate as dusk falls over Berrima. Wide landscape shot of Bojana and Christian standing by the water's edge at Bendooley Estate during sunset. Black and white silhouette-style portrait of Bojana and Christian by the pond at Bendooley Estate. Split view featuring an affectionate sunset portrait of Bojana and Christian near the Bendooley Estate pond. Bojana looking back over her shoulder while holding hands with Christian near the Bendooley Estate water feature. Full-length back view of Bojana and Christian walking toward the pond during dusk photos at Bendooley Estate. Black and white landscape shot of Bojana and Christian walking along the edge of the pond at Bendooley Estate. Dynamic black and white reflection portrait of Bojana and Christian walking by the Bendooley Estate pond. Wide landscape shot showing Bojana and Christian walking along the ridge by the pond at Bendooley Estate. Full-length profile portrait of Bojana and Christian embracing by the water's edge at Bendooley Estate. High aerial drone view of Bendooley Estate property, vineyards, and the illuminated Bendooley Book Barn at dusk. View of the entrance to the Bendooley Book Barn featuring stone pathways and warm evening lighting. Black and white photo of Bojana smiling over her shoulder walking toward the Bendooley Book Barn entrance. Warm interior view of reception tables set with candles inside the magnificent Bendooley Book Barn. Split view detailing the pink bar menu and table candle styling inside the historic Bendooley Book Barn. Split view showing table ribbon details and floral arrangements inside the Bendooley Book Barn. Wide-angle shot of guests dining under timber trusses and fairy lights inside the Bendooley Book Barn. Grand reception entry of Bojana and Christian entering the Bendooley Book Barn to roaring applause. Black and white candid shot of Bojana and Christian dancing surrounded by guests in the Bendooley Book Barn. Black and white wide shot capturing the vibrant atmosphere inside the Bendooley Book Barn during dinner. Split view featuring a tiramisu wedding cake and Bojana and Christian cutting the cake in the Book Barn. Black and white capture of Bojana and Christian's first dance inside the historic Bendooley Book Barn. Split view of Bojana and Christian performing an energetic first dance in front of cheering guests inside the Bendooley Book Barn. Three-part detail collage showing dessert tarts, iced cocktail drinks garnished with lime, and raspberry slice treats on display inside the Bendooley Book Barn. Bojana waving an Italian flag alongside guests waving flags and blowing bubbles during a night grand exit outside the Bendooley Book Barn. Black and white action shot of Bojana and Christian exiting through the barn doors of the Bendooley Book Barn under a stream of bubbles. Bojana and Christian sharing a romantic kiss outside at night during their bubble exit while guests cheer around them at Bendooley Estate. Abstract, bokeh-filled close-up capturing a shower of colorful bubbles shimmering in light during the reception exit at Bendooley Estate. Black and white wide shot showing guests outside the illuminated Bendooley Book Barn filling the night air with floating bubbles. Night exterior shot of Bendooley Estate's illuminated buildings and lush trees set under a clear, starry night sky.

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Hilary & Nicola were fantastic to work with. They were friendly, professional, and made us feel comfortable throughout the day. They gave just the right amount of direction to help us get the best shots while perfectly capturing the style we wanted. Their attention to detail was excellent, and we couldn’t be happier with the final photos.