Nice spots to get wedding photos in Melb CBD?
Question Asked: 17/01/2018
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
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(12) · Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, servicing all of South East Queensland.
Posted: 26/06/2026
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Hi! As other have mentioned there are a few good spots around Melbourne CBD. It depends on your taste and what you are looking for... below I have listed some of the locations which may be of your interest. :)
Parks / Gardens / Landscape
- Royal Botanic Gardens
- Fitzroy Garden
- Flagstaff Gardens
- Carlton Gardens / Melbourne Museum
Architecture
- Southern Cross Station
- NGV
- State Library Victoria
- Southbank's pedestrian bridges over Yarra
- Federation Square
Cafes
- Higher Ground
- White Mojo
Laneways
- Hosier Lane
- Tattersalls Lane
- Hardware Lane
- Duckboard Place
Ther are also a few good rooftop bars which you could look into as well. Hope this helps
Thanks
Uddhav
Hey there,
Key factors to consider other than what "cityscape" you might want as a background, are: the season & weather on the day, the time of day (taking shadows into consideration, as there are lot in the city) and perhaps most importantly I think - the variety of backgrounds you can achieve with the minimum amount of travel. For instance, I'd be thinking about which CBD locations give easy access (defined as: walking around in high heels) to cityscapes, parklands, river views, wide open areas, narrow alleyways.
It's always good to run these locations through prior to the day with drivers / car suppliers. Some CBD locations can be difficult to park in, particularly if you have a Limo. It will also give the drivers time to map out the most time effective & risk averse travel route, to maximise the photoshoot time.
All the best for your big day!
Luke
www.thelightindustry.com
0402746041
Hello,
I really like taking photos at the Melbourne Uni, around different cafes in the city (few good rooftop spots), the usual Laneways, Royal Exhibition Building and Botanical Gardens (just outside the city).
Good luck with everything :)
Esther
(1) · Melbourne and Surroundings, inclusive of Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges, Mornington
Posted: 2/03/2018
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Hello there! Congratulations on your wedding.
Depending on your style there are so many options.
- Flinders St Station is an amazing location on the steps
- Webb Bridge
- Hosier Lane
If your after a more classic shoot
- Botanic gardens are a must
- St Kilda Pier
These are just a couple off the top of my head, if you would like to sit down and talk about more ideas let me know and we can schedule a time to have a chat.
Good Luck!
Meri
bymeriivon@gmail.com
www.meriivonphotography.com
Hi Bride! Theres many beautiful spots in CBD depending on whether you are after city scape, architecture, gardens or laneways. This is usually something I go through with my couples and sometimes I go for a drive before hand to scout out the best spots! Hope that helps!
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You've already had some brilliant location suggestions here, so rather than add to the list I'll give you the thing I always tell my couples: pick a tight cluster, not a wishlist. The CBD tempts you into wanting ten spots, but every time you climb in and out of the car and walk a block in heels and a gown, you lose ten or fifteen minutes. I'd far rather get you three locations close together and actually relaxed in front of the camera than a rushed dash across the city.
One area that gives you huge variety in a small footprint is around Southbank and the Yarra. From there you've got the river and the bridges, the city skyline, the laneway feel near Flinders Street, and Fed Square, all within a short walk. If you want greenery in the same trip, the Royal Botanic Gardens sit just over the river. That combination means architecture, water and gardens without a single long drive.
The other big factor is light and timing, especially for a Melbourne summer wedding. The tall buildings throw harsh, patchy shadows through the middle of the day, so the laneways can actually be kinder than open plazas when the sun is high. The real magic is the half hour before sunset, which in a January wedding is quite late in the evening, so it's worth checking the sunset time for your date and asking us to build a few minutes into the run sheet to nip out for golden hour. We edit everything in house ourselves, so whatever light we catch on the day is what we get to shape later, and that late soft light over the Yarra is hard to beat.
If it helps, send through your venue and ceremony times and I'm happy to sketch out a route that flows sensibly for your drivers and keeps you actually enjoying the day. All the best with the planning.