TREE STUDIO5.0★★★★★ Based on 198 reviews fromSinead Hrkac ★★★★★ We honestly could not be happier with our photographers and videographer. From the very beginning, they were professional, friendly, and so easy to work with, which made the entire process completely stress‑free. On the day, they made us feel so comfortable and relaxed, captured every special moment so naturally, and somehow managed to be everywhere without ever being intrusive. I did not have to worry or stress about them at all they know exactly what they are doing and are extremely experienced. I could not recommend them enough. They captured our wedding so well we were featured on the Magazine Hello May. Cannot thank the team enough.Rena Huang ★★★★★ Thank you James and Seth and the whole team at Tree Studio for capturing our special day! Very easy to work with and very well organised! Captured the essence of our relationship very well! Both James and Seth were light hearted and fun to work with! Would recommend!Tamara Antunovic ★★★★★ The best team to work with! TREE did our wedding video and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better crew. From our initial consultation with William, to admin support from Angela, and having Alex capture our videography on the day – they made the entire process so simple and personalised. Alex and William both took the time to understand our culture and what we’re after with our video, and both the highlight reel and long edit are a reflection of their care and commitment to capturing our most special day.A special shoutout to Alex who so swiftly captured 14 hours of content – it wasn’t till we watched the long edit that we realised just how many cameras and angles he had set up without us even noticing! 👏🏼We couldn’t recommend them more!Thank you again to the entire team ❤️Jeffrey Shum ★★★★★ James is an awesome photographer who really knows his work. he is very friendly and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. the whole experience from start to finish was smooth and enjoyableAnthony Foster ★★★★★ We are so happy with choosing Tree Studio as our wedding photographer. James was excellent and took so many amazing photos. We were also pleasantly surprised by how quickly we got the photos back. Very professional. Thank you!Steph Car ★★★★★ Thank you Tree Studio! Our wedding photos are so perfect 🙂 Nick our photographer was amazing and took so many perfect photos. We also appreciated his guidance for the day too. Contact with Tree Studio was great in the lead up to the big day. Thank you again!Emily Luke ★★★★★ We literally could not have had a better experience than we did with Nick! He was phenomenal, ensuring that every special moment was accounted for. He did a fantastic job of coordinating everyone in a timely manner for the group photographs and was so professional the whole time. I would absolutely recommend Tree Studio to anyone looking for an incredible photographer.Elaine Priest ★★★★★ we would like to thank our photographer Nick for capturing a beautiful day with stunning photos. We would highly recommend Tree Studio for anyone looking for a professional service on their wedding day.Nicole Brekalo ★★★★★ I couldn’t recommend the team at TREE STUDIO more. They were incredible!They made us feel comfortable from the start, captured every moment perfectly, and the final photos and videos exceeded all expectations. Super professional, easy to work with, and everything felt seamless from start to finish. With special thanks to Nick (photographer) and Alex (videographer).Best decision we made!Amy Simmons ★★★★★ We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Nick for our wedding day. From start to finish, he was an absolute professional, calm, organised, and so easy to work with, which made such a difference on a day that can feel overwhelming at times.Nick captured every moment so beautifully, from the big emotional highlights to the small, candid details we didn’t even realise were happening. Looking through our photos feels like reliving the entire day all over again, and we’re so grateful to have those memories preserved so perfectly.He made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, and nothing ever felt forced or awkward. The quality of his work speaks for itself. stunning, natural, and timeless.If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about capturing your day in the most authentic and beautiful way, we can’t recommend Nick highly enough. Thank you for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever!Natalie Sudano ★★★★★ To the team at Tree Studio Photography and Video,We are beyond grateful for the care, passion, and professionalism you brought to our day. Thank you for being such a special part of it — we truly couldn’t recommend you more highly.We also really appreciated how you answered all of our questions and guided us through the entire process, making everything feel so easy and stress-free.Nathan and I are so incredibly happy with our photos and video — you captured everything so beautifully, and we will cherish these memories forever 🤍Yenny E ★★★★★ Nick and his editor did an amazing job with our photos. On the day of the wedding, Nick did his best to get all the good shots and accommodated to my family’s photo requests.It was really sunny on our wedding day so I was worried our photos would be overexposed, but they turned out great! Luckily we had an overcast for the garden photos! From experience, it is very difficult to get a nice photo with such harsh sunlight!We loved the styling of the editing: bright and not over processed or has too much contrast. Everyone looked flawless 🙂 We couldn’t be happier with our photos. Highly recommend if you’re in search of a wedding photographer.PSA: Please don’t rely on your friend to take your wedding photos on their phone. It won’t be the same! Comparing our friends photos to the photographers is like night and day!Rhiannon Wernert ★★★★★ James was absolutely amazing – he was so speedy and captured so many beautiful shots. He communicated with us so easily, particularly as we had no idea what we were doing!We love the end result of our photos, and the pricing for their packages is great. Would definitely recommend!Harley Skidmore ★★★★★ TREE studio recently photographed our wedding. Bruce was great, lots of fun bringing a great energy to the day. His photos turned out beautifully, we are really happy with how amazingly Bruce captured our special day.Laura John ★★★★★ Tree Studio were great to work with. Communication with Angela was efficient and easy. Our photographer James took beautiful photos and we were really happy with themIris Kolak ★★★★★ William and his team delivered the most magical moments all day which they captured so skilfully ! Thankyou for making my special day so memorable and happy ❤️Brittany Smith ★★★★★ We hired Tree Studio for our wedding last year, Nick and Oliver were lovely to work with to get perfect photos and video content for our wedding day.From the moment we booked them, they provide clear details about our package and the schedule of the day. They made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera.The photos and video we received turned out even better than we imagined, and we can’t thank the team enough for their work.Highly recommend Nick and Oliver to anyone interested in quality, beautiful photos/video content, and professionals who are also easy to work with over their wedding day!KR ★★★★★ Very good services and very professional, photographer stayed the whole night and was very good at creating a relaxing environment in order to obtain the best photos possible!Josh Zammit ★★★★★ Tree Studio was amazing to deal with on our wedding day. Nick (photographer) and Oliver (videographer) were very relaxed which meant the photos and video came out very relaxed. We were even more happy when we saw the quality of the footage and photos.Highly recommend for anyone’s wedding day.Lauren Rowles ★★★★★ Nick (photographer) and Oliver (videographer) captured our wedding day beautifully. We are so happy with the services we received: full day of photo + video, video highlight, 1hr video, enlarged prints and album. The whole team at Tree Studio are so professional and easy to work with. We could not be happier with our choice to pick Tree Studio for our big day!S&N Wedding ★★★★★ We had our wedding on 23 August 2025. The tree studio team has been so easy to work with.. they are all so kind, caring, responsive and attentive… Our footage turned out soo amazing and we are soo soo happy! Their stunning work has given us wonderful memories of our special day for years to come. Such a talented team! on the day, Nick & Seth made us feel so calm and helped with our poses and made us all smile and giggle. So easy going and relaxed. we couldnt have asked for a better team. Thanks Nick, Seth, William and Angela. Highly highly recommend!! 😊😊 Great work team, onwards and upwards!…its so evident the passion and heart behind your work and your team has such beautiful souls. Good luck with all your future projects. You guys are amazing! Thanks for being part of our day. We will never forget. Much love ~ Sam & ShanyaLauren Love ★★★★★ TREE Studios exceeded our expectations for capturing our wedding day in November 2025. From the first meeting to receiving our photos and videos, the whole team was extremely professional and the quality of their work just blew our mind. They manage to capture every aspect of our day, allowing us to relive it fully every time we look at our photos and watch our videos. Thank you again to the whole team at TREE Studios, I will continue to recommend you to every couple looking for a photographer! Special thanks to Nick (our photographer), Oliver (our videographer), William and Angela for making us feel comfortable throughout the wedding day and the whole process.Callum Hazlett ★★★★★ We are absolutely thrilled with our wedding photos! Bruce was incredible to work with—so relaxed, fun, and always making everyone laugh. It’s honestly amazing how many great shots he captured; he was everywhere at once. We received our photos quickly, and they turned out beautifully. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing photographer.Sophie Conlan ★★★★★ We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer than James. He made us feel completely comfortable on the day and captured every special moment perfectly.What really blew us away was the incredibly fast turnaround time. We were shocked and so grateful, to receive our photos so quickly, and they are absolutely stunning. Every image perfectly reflects the emotion and joy of our day.Thanks so much to the whole team. We’ll be enjoying these photos for years to come.Stephanie ★★★★★ From start to finish William and Angela provided an excellent service. We had a pre-wedding interview with our photographer Nick to organise the structure of the day, and it went so smoothly. Nick made us feel comfortable and captured us and our family and friends in the most authentic way. We absolutely loved our experience and would highly recommend Tree Studio to all.Josh Davies ★★★★★ Really amazing company! Very professional, respectful and most importantly excellent quality product. Highly recommended!Tuck Seng Ngun ★★★★★ The team at Tree Studio are an absolute pleasure to deal with, and we are ecstatic with the result of their photography and videography for our big day. Special mention to Nick (our excellent photographer), Alex (our fantastic videographer) and of course William (who planned and organised our wedding photography and print superbly). Highly recommend these guys! They will not disappoint!And always on time and reliable.10/10 💯Thank you so much guys.Rebecca Tito ★★★★★ Tree Studio are the best in the business. I was truly blown away by our wedding photos! They are friendly and professional, and don’t miss a single moment. Do yourself a favour & book this team for your wedding!!! You won’t be disappointed. I researched many other businesses and I know I went for the best with Tree StudioThankyou team for being apart of our special day!Charlotte Gelber ★★★★★ Tree Studio did a great job with our wedding photos, and were very helpful with providing copies (four years later) when our digital photos were lostVanessa Milosevska ★★★★★ Bruce and Seth photographed our wedding last year, and I honestly get emotional every time I look back at the photos. They captured our day with so much love, warmth, and attention to detail. As the bride, I felt completely at ease with them, they were gentle, patient, and somehow knew exactly how to catch the moments that meant the most to us. Nothing felt forced or awkward everything was so natural and beautiful.A little while ago, my USB stopped working and I was sooo worried because I thought I’d lost everything. I reached out to the team, and they were so kind and reassuring. They fixed everything for me straight away and even uploaded a new copy for free. Their care didn’t stop after the wedding they continued to look after me long after the day was over.Bruce and Seth and also the Tree Studio team, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the memories you’ve given us and for the kindness you’ve shown. I couldn’t recommend you both more you truly made our wedding unforgettable.Marissa Si ★★★★★ Thank you so much to the team at Tree Studio for making our day memorable. From the first consultation to collecting our albums, we truly appreciate your professionalism, warmth and quality of service.Jess McGrouther ★★★★★ We used Tree Studio for our wedding day photography and videograohy services and they were absolutely fantastic! The staff on the day were great and were very enjoyable to have around, and the quality of the end products were fabulous. We were so happy with the service that we recommended them to family and both my brother and my sister ended up using them for their weddings also!Highly recommend for anyone looking for wedding photography and videography services 🙂Rebecca Roberts ★★★★★ William and his team were brilliant from start to finish.On the day Seth did such a fantastic job and our guests were commenting on how professional and hard working he was.The photos are lovely and can’t recommend TREE STUDIO enoughTas ★★★★★ Absolutely amazing service from the team at Tree Studio! They truly captured all the important moments of our wedding and we cannot be more appreciative. The understood our cultures and made sure to include the traditions in the photos and videos so these memories will last forever. Thank you so much again for the amazing work you did for us on our special day.donna Zhang ★★★★★ We had our marriage registration at the Old Treasury Building in Melbourne, followed by family photos at Carlton Gardens. Nick, our photographer, made the whole session so much fun and full of laughter. Will and Angela were both incredibly professional, well-organised, and easy to communicate with. Everything ran so smoothly, and we truly enjoyed our day. Thank you, TREE STUDIO, for capturing such beautiful memories of our special moment.A Moktar ★★★★★ It was amazing having Tree Studio as our wedding photographers/videographers. Great to deal with everyone from the team, and the quality of photos/videos were exceptional! Highly recommended 👌Emily Whalan ★★★★★ Took some amazing photos of a very un-photogenic couple. Really incorporated what we wanted into the day as well. Thankyou so much for the memories you have given us!Brooke Bandaranayake ★★★★★ We are absolutely over the moon with our experience working with Tree Studio’s for our wedding! From the very first meeting, they were warm, professional, and incredibly attentive to our vision. On the big day, they brought a fun and feel good vibe whilst blending seamlessly into the background while still capturing every magical moment—from the tearful vows to the wild dance floor antics. Our videography captured our whole day in such a beautiful and personal way that we will keep forever. Thanks team for your excellent work and dedication.Julie ★★★★★ We couldn’t be happier with our experience! From start to finish, our wedding photographer Alan was efficient, professional, and made the entire process completely stress-free. They captured every special moment so beautifully without ever making us feel rushed or overwhelmed. Their calm presence and attention to detail allowed us to relax and truly enjoy our day. The final photos were absolutely stunning — natural, timeless, and full of emotion. Highly recommend to any couple wanting a smooth and seamless experience with breathtaking results!Jarryd Elliott ★★★★★ The Tree Studio Team were amazing!A massive thank you to both Nick (photographer) and Alex (videographer) for being such a great team to work with to capture our special day. They were both so easy to work with, so helpful, clear and knowledgeable about how to create the perfect photos/videos.Their easygoing and fun nature made them a joy to have alongside us; we cannot thank them enough for all their hard work capturing all the memories of our wedding day.The photos and videos we got back after our wedding were stunning and we spent hours and hours and hours deciding which ones to get for our album.Rachel Hands ★★★★★ Tree Studio were awesome capturing our wedding. Their pricing for packages meant that it was within our budget for both photography and videography. They took some awesome shots and captured the special moments perfectly. Very good at giving instructions for poses and captured all the photos I wanted with my ‘inspo pics’ would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a one stop shop.Helen Nguyen ★★★★★ I’m so happy with the photos and videos! Excellent service and professionalism by Tree StudioDale Cuthbert ★★★★★ Will and his team were fabulous to deal with. We booked the 6 hour package. Our photographer turned up and got a few photos as our guests arrived, the caught the precious moments of our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.ange koesoemo ★★★★★ The team at tree studio were great to work with and professional. We love our photos and nick was lovely to us on the dayAlison Campbell ★★★★★ The team at Tree Studio were amazing. The whole process was easy and tge end results were fantastic. Highly recommend. Thank you.Damien O’Dea ★★★★★ We got married at Overnewton Castle in Jan 2025 and had an awesome experience with the team. William seemed very experienced, and we were very confident we were going to get exactly what we wanted. Nick was our photographer on the day and as expected, he made everything feel easy and natural. The photos turned out exactly how we wanted. Really happy with the whole process and would definitely recommend!Amie Ruddle ★★★★★ Recently worked with William and his team on a client’s wedding. Throughout the day communication was clear, no request was too hard and the creativity either requests from the couple for unique photos was listened too.Was an absolute pleasure and would 100% suggest them if you are looking for a professional photographer.Amy O’Bryan ★★★★★ We were very happy with Tree Studio’s services and our wedding photos looked wonderful. Highly recommend!Jason Grant ★★★★★ Tree Studio are fantastic for wedding photography and videography. We highly recommend them! Nick and Seth captured every moment so beautifully and really know what they are doing. They listen to your style and specific requests and offer a really good competitive price for the product and service you receive. Thanks Tree Studio!
Complete Guide on Planning Weddings at The Royal Botanic Gardens
If you are planning a garden styled wedding in Melbourne, then look no further than the Royal Botanic Gardens. Located near the Melbourne CBD, the Royal Botanic Gardens represent as the ultimate all-in-one destination for weddings: with 8 unique wedding ceremony locations and 4 wedding receptions within the garden, couples will also find endless opportunities for stunning Melbourne wedding photography.
But with so many choices and options available, couples may wonder which plan works the best for their wedding at the Royal Botanic Gardens. In this guide, you will find all the info you will need for your upcoming wedding at this amazing Melbourne Garden.
Before we start, one key information to bear in mind is that in order to plan weddings inside the Royal Botanic Gardens, there are a few documents to be signed by several parties. For instance, a permit is required from the Melbourne city council in order to grant you the right of taking wedding photography as well as holding lawn ceremony inside the Royal Botanic Gardens. And another application from the Blakes Feast is also required as it is the sole supplier that you can choose in terms of all kinds of wedding hire and event setups.
Wedding Ceremony Locations Inside the Royal Botanic Gardens
Set on 38 hectares of natural land and water, there are currently 7 outdoor spots and 1 indoor alternative spot for wedding ceremony locations inside the Royal Botanic Gardens: – Nymphaea Lake East and West – Tecoma Pavilion – Taxodium Lawn – Rose Pavilion – Picnic Point – Princes Lawn – Tennyson Lawn – Eastern Transit Room
Nymphaea Lake East and West
Nymphaea lake offers peaceful water features as well as an amazing collection of water lillies, Japanese rirses. Wedding ceremonies can be set on the lawn facing towards the lake and couple will be benefited with a stunning lake backdrop. The East side of the lake offers more expansive views while the west side suits better for those who prefer intimacy.
Rose Pavilion
Within short walking distance from the ornamental lake, the Rose Pavilion offers a romantic setting for wedding ceremony, especially during the warm season where it will be covered with blooms. The Rose Pavilion allows guest capacity up to 45 people. See real Rose Pavilion wedding ceremony photography
Taxodium Lawn
Named after the beautiful taxodium distichum tree beside the ornamental lake, the Taxodium Lawn is located in the heart of the Royal Botanic Gardens. With a beautiful backdrop of the lake and forests, the Taxodium Lawn is one of the most popular wedding ceremony locations within the garden. See real Taxodium Lawn wedding ceremony photography
Tecoma Pavilion
Set on the East side of the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Tecoma Pavilion is a spacious gazebo suitable for wedding ceremonies of up to 60 people. The Tecoma Pavilion offers uninterrupted views of the government house and the city skyline, and its shelter means couple’s wedding ceremony will not be interfered by any wet weather situation.
Picnic Point
Located on the opposite side of the Taxodium lawn, the Picnic Point is another popular choice for wedding ceremonies. Set by the lake, it offers idyllic backdrop of the lake, palm trees and the garden. Being a larger lawn area, the Picnic Point also offers more guest capacity than the Taxodium lawn.
Tennyson Lawn
Wedding ceremonies at the Tennyson Lawn are held under the century old tree, surrounded by greeneries and forest, which offer a touch more intimacy and privacy to your garden wedding ceremony. It is also conveniently located close to the B Gate, so the access to this location is one of the earliest.
Gardens House
The backyard garden of the wedding venue Gardens House is one of the less known wedding ceremony’s locations. Its location offers privacy and intimacy for wedding ceremonies while the couple can enjoy stunning greeneries there as the ceremony backdrop. See real Gardens House wedding ceremony photography
Wedding ceremony Package Price at Royal Botanic Gardens
As mentioned before, 2 permits are required for all wedding ceremonies within the Royal Botanic Gardens. One is for ceremony location hire from the City of Melbourne council, another permit is required from Blakes Feast for all of the ceremony hire and setups. – Nominated ceremony hired time: 3 hours (including the setup and pack up time) – Wedding ceremony site fees: October to April, $900 for a lawn spot, $1200 for a pavilion; May to September, $500 for a lawn spot, $700 for a pavilion – Wedding ceremony capacity: up to 350 people for a lawn spot, up to 60 people for pavilion locations – Marquees and tipis: apply from Blakes Feast – To Apply for a City of Melbourne wedding ceremony permit: click here – Blakes Feast wedding ceremony registration form: click here
Top 5 Wedding Photography Locations Within the Royal Botanic Gardens
After your got hitched in this wonderful garden, your Melbourne wedding photographer will then take you and your wedding party on a short stroll around the garden for some natural and candid wedding photography. One of the highlights that set the Royal Botanic Gardens different from the others is apart from the greeneries, you will be benefited with so many unique elements to take photos with. Whether you are a fan of lake view, floral or historic building, the Royal Botanic Gardens has got you covered. Below are the top 5 locations within the garden for stunning wedding photography. 1. Taxodium Lawn 2. The purple flowered tree 3. Tropical Glasshouse 4. Temple of the Winds 5. Nymphaea Lake
Taxodium Lawn
Being the most popular wedding ceremony location within the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Taxodium Lawn is one of the first locations we start for the wedding location photos. Together with the lake, the forests as well as the Melbourne city buildings in the back, the Taxodium Lawn provides an excellent location for natural and candid wedding photography.
The Purple Flowered Tree
5 minutes away from the Taxodium Lawn, you will find the trees with purple blooms. From a Melbourne wedding photographer’s point of view, this is one of the most unique yet stunning natural backdrop that you can find in Melbourne. The tree’s dark foliage and the vivid purple of the blooms form a nice contrast for the backdrop of the wedding photos.
Tropical Greenhouse
Located near the Gardens House, the tropical greenhouse features a glass building with lots of colourful exotic plants. With the lush green backdrop within the greenhouse, you would find endless opportunities for stunning wedding photography.
Temple of the Wind
Located on the North side highest point of the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Temple of the Wind is a domed building that features circular columned bluestone design. Standing inside the Temple of the Wind, you can also appreciate the MCG together with the Melbourne CBD skyline as backdrop for wedding photography.
Nymphaea Lake
Featuring water lilies, Japanese irises and lots of other beautiful exotic blooms, the Nymphaea Lake provides an elegant and idyllic backdrop for candid styled wedding photography.
Wedding Reception nside the Royal Botanic Gardens
There are three indoor and one marquee outdoor wedding venues set inside the Royal Botanic Garden which each represent different style: The Gardens House is a historic building that embraces the historic feel and elegance. The Terrace with an outdoor deck gives Melbourne bride and groom to celebrate their wedding while enjoying the stunning lakeview at the same time. The Jardin Tan on the other side is an Indo-Chinese restaurant that is perfect for a small and intimate wedding celebration. And lastly, the iconic Botanica marquee set on dog flat lawn is the perfect semi-outdoor wedding venue for grand weddings within the Royal Botanic Gardens. – Gardens House – The Terrace – Jardin Tan – Botanica Marquee
Gardens House
Managed under the Atlantic Group, the Gardens House features an historic mansion that set amongst its own private garden. Its versatile backyard can either be used as your wedding ceremony space or even just pre-dinner drinks. Celebrating its raw splendour and historic architecture, the Gardens House provides a timeless and classic setting for either formal sitting down dinner or just cocktail styled reception. More Gardens House wedding photography and pricing insights
The Terrace
Surrounded by lush lawns and tropical plants, the Terrace is the perfect setting for an elegant yet candid garden wedding. Featuring a wonderful deck for pre-dinner drinks and canapes, the interior of the Terrace is only better: its floor-to-ceiling windows invites fresh air and natural light flow through the venue while the guests can truly appreciate the stunning lake view from within. Being one of the biggest wedding venues within the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Terrace can conveniently fit up to 180 guests. More The Terrace wedding photography and pricing insights
Jardin Tan
Set conveniently in the Observatory Precinct, Jardin Tan features a small yet trendy setting for medium compact size intimate wedding celebration. The foods at Jardin Tan are inspired by dynamic fusion of French-Indochina flavour and a farm-to-table philosophy.
The Botanica Marquee
The Botanica Marquee features a stunning design which commands awe and wonder from every angle: impressive in its intricacies, its 5.3m curved roof together with the sleek white still profile and glass panels will make sure your night under the marquee will be truly amazing.
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Should you have any questions to plan a wedding or wedding photography at the Royal Botanic Gardens, please do not hesitate to Contact Us for suggestions and information from a Melbourne wedding photographer’s view. To watch more real weddings and get inspirations: Tree Photography & Video Studio