La Pera Estate · Lovedale, Hunter Valley
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The white wedding chapel at La Pera Estate in Lovedale, Hunter Valley Inside the chapel at La Pera Estate, guests filling the handcrafted pews beneath timber trusses The bridal party celebrating on the white footbridge at La Pera Estate The modern reception room at La Pera Estate with glass doors to the view
Real wedding · Sophia & Lachlan

A wedding day at La Pera Estate

  • A country chapel among the vines
  • Ceremony to reception on one estate
  • Hybrid photo + video, one team
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At La Pera Estate we captured

The whole day, one story

  • Ceremony in the chapel
  • Private vows
  • Bridal party fun
  • Portraits across the estate
  • Reception & dance floor
Why couples choose La Pera Estate

Chapel, vines and one beautiful estate

A hidden gem in Lovedale, in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country. Your ceremony, photos, reception and even your bed for the night are all a short walk apart.

Guests filling the handcrafted pews of the chapel at La Pera Estate

A timeless country chapel

Built in 2004 in a country-church style, with handcrafted pews for up to 120 guests and timber trusses overhead. Soft window light, a real sense of occasion, and the vineyard right outside.

Drone view of the chapel and grounds of La Pera Estate

Everything on one property

Chapel, reception centre and three cedar cottages sit on one private 27-acre estate. No bus between venues, no rushing, and the estate is yours alone on the day.

The modern reception room at La Pera Estate with glass doors to the views

A modern reception with a view

Purpose-built and freshly renovated, with bi-fold glass doors that open to vineyard views from every seat. Spacious inside, with a wrap-around deck for drinks and canapés.

Hunter Valley wine country around La Pera Estate in Lovedale

The wine region vibe

Rows of vines, the Watagan and Brokenback Ranges on the horizon, and boutique wineries all around Lovedale. Your guests get a weekend away, not just a wedding.

Chapel seats up to 120 Exclusive use of the estate 3 cedar cottages on site About 2 hours from Sydney

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The ceremony

The ceremony in the chapel

From the air, the little white chapel sits alone in the paddocks. Inside: songs, readings, vows and a joyful walk back down the aisle. We stayed quiet and out of the way so every word could land.

Drone view of the white chapel at La Pera Estate surrounded by green paddocks High drone view over La Pera Estate and the Lovedale countryside The chapel at La Pera Estate from above, with its gravel path and lawn Drone view of guests arriving at the La Pera Estate chapel Top-down drone view of the chapel roof and circular driveway Lachlan waiting at the front of the chapel as Sophia arrives Sophia walking down the aisle arm in arm with family Wide view down the aisle of the chapel as Sophia reaches Lachlan Guests standing in the white chapel during the ceremony A guest giving a reading at the lectern during the ceremony Sophia, Lachlan and their guests singing together in the chapel Groomsmen singing during the ceremony Sophia and Lachlan holding hands during their vows in the La Pera Estate chapel Sophia and Lachlan exchanging vows beneath the greenery at the altar Black and white of Lachlan placing the ring on Sophia's finger Lachlan smiling at Sophia beneath her veil at the altar Sophia walking down the aisle of the chapel past her guests The chapel full of guests watching the ceremony beneath the timber trusses The first kiss at the front of the chapel The newlyweds celebrating at the altar, seen from above Sophia and Lachlan walking back down the aisle as husband and wife Guests throwing confetti over the couple outside the chapel Black and white of the confetti exit at the chapel doors Black and white of the newlyweds celebrating with guests in the chapel All the guests gathered on the lawn in front of the La Pera Estate chapel
Private vows

Just the two of them

Away from the guests, Sophia and Lachlan read their own words to each other in the empty chapel. We captured it from a distance, so it stayed theirs.

Sophia and Lachlan alone at the front of the white chapel at La Pera Estate for their private vows The couple facing each other beneath the greenery at the chapel altar Sophia smiling as Lachlan reads his vows Lachlan holding Sophia's hands during their private vows Sophia and Lachlan kissing in the empty chapel Lachlan listening as Sophia reads her vows Sophia laughing during the private vows Close-up of the handwritten vow booklet in Lachlan's hands
The bridal party

And then, pure fun

Out on the lawn and across the white footbridge, the groomsmen wrestled, the bridesmaids cried laughing, and nobody wanted it to end.

The bridal party lined up on the white footbridge at La Pera Estate Groomsmen lifting Lachlan in front of the chapel Sophia and a bridesmaid laughing outside the chapel Two groomsmen play-fighting on the lawn Sophia and Lachlan in front of the chapel doors Bridesmaids in black gowns with Sophia on the chapel lawn The full bridal party laughing together on the estate lawn
The estate

Hunter Valley views

Rolling paddocks, big skies and the chapel at the heart of it all. A few quiet minutes here gave us their favourite portraits.

Drone view of La Pera Estate and the surrounding Lovedale countryside Aerial view of the white chapel at La Pera Estate Sophia and Lachlan on a grassy hill beside a lone tree Wide drone view across the Hunter Valley around La Pera Estate The couple walking through the open paddock with her train behind Sophia and Lachlan under her veil beside the chapel
The reception

Then, the party

A dancing grand entrance, the first dance, cake and laughter, then a live band and a packed dance floor.

The illuminated La Pera sign at the entrance to the reception Long reception tables dressed with greenery and candles Groomsmen dancing their way into the reception Sophia dancing into the reception Sophia and Lachlan dancing during their grand entrance Groomsmen showing off their moves on the way in Bridesmaids cheering as the couple dance in The first dance in the La Pera Estate reception room Lachlan kissing Sophia during their first dance Sophia and Lachlan laughing as they cut the cake Sophia sharing a dance with family Sophia smiling up at Lachlan on the dance floor The couple embracing during their first dance Family members in fits of laughter at the reception Sophia dancing with her arm in the air Sophia laughing with friends late in the night Guests dancing around the newlyweds Friends singing along on the dance floor Guests dancing together under the reception lights Lachlan spinning Sophia on the dance floor Guests forming a circle around the couple on the dance floor Sophia beaming on the dance floor The band's guitarist under purple stage lights Family members laughing together on the dance floor Guests dancing as a couple under the lights A guest busting out a dance move Bridesmaids dancing under coloured party lights A packed dance floor at the reception
Sophia & Lachlan · March 2026

Quiet, intentional, full of joy

A ceremony in the little white chapel, vows read again in private, then a bridal party who never stopped laughing. This is their day at La Pera Estate.

Sophia & Lachlan · La Pera Estate, Lovedale · 6 min
Why Salt Shaker Films at La Pera Estate

We know this estate

We’ve captured a wedding here from the first song to the last dance, so we know where the light falls and where the magic happens.

Guests singing in the La Pera Estate chapel

Discreet in the chapel

During the ceremony we stay quiet and out of the way, using the chapel’s soft window light with no flash.

Handwritten vows read in the chapel

Room for private vows

We plan ten quiet minutes in the chapel once guests head out, and capture it from a distance so the moment stays yours.

The bridal party on the white footbridge at La Pera Estate

The best spots, sorted

The chapel forecourt, the white footbridge, the vines and the open paddocks. We know the walk, so your bridal party has more time for fun.

Drone view of guests arriving at the chapel

The estate from above

Where conditions allow, drone views show the chapel, the vines and the ranges, so your story starts with the whole estate.

Guests dancing in a circle around the couple at the reception

Then, all the fun

Calm in the ceremony never means boring. At the reception we’re right in the grand entrance, the speeches and the middle of the dance floor.

Sophia and Lachlan's wedding video at La Pera Estate

One team, one story

Photo and video from one calm team, so you share your plans once, and the whole day is told as one story.

Frankie, the photographer and videographer behind Salt Shaker Films
A note from Frankie

Nice to meet you

Hey, I’m Frankie. Sophia and Lachlan’s day is exactly why I love what I do: a ceremony full of meaning, vows they’ll read again for years, and friends who made us laugh all afternoon.

I’m quiet and unobtrusive when it matters, and right there for the fun everywhere else. My style is natural, because the best moments are rarely scripted.

Behind me is a small team I’ve trained personally, in the same calm style. If you’re planning a La Pera Estate wedding, I already know the estate, and I’d love to hear about your day.

FrankieSalt Shaker Films
Kind words

From our couples

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Investment

One price, all inclusive

Photo and video from one calm, familiar team, so you can stay present with your loved ones instead of juggling vendors.

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Hybrid Coverage

Full-day photo & video coverage

  • Full-day coverage of up to 8 hours, so you can be fully present.
  • Frankie leads, with a small team he trained personally, not a crew of strangers.
  • One vendor for photo and video, so you share your plans once.
  • Calm, gentle guidance on the day, like having a mate alongside you.
  • You know exactly who is capturing your day, so there are no surprises.
  • A 2-minute wedding video that feels like you and brings back the joy of your day.
Bonus
  • RAW photos, the unedited files
  • A1 movie poster of your wedding
$5,500
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Was $7,000, everything above included
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    Frankie checks his availability and gets back to you within 24 hours.

  2. Meet Frankie

    Jump on a relaxed Google Meet call to see if we’re a good fit for each other.

  3. Lock it in

    Once we’re a good fit, pay your deposit and sign your contract, and we’re officially locked in.

  4. Enjoy your day

    The balance is due closer to your wedding. Sneak peeks arrive within the week, and your full gallery follows.

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  • We’ve captured a wedding at La Pera Estate
  • 200+ five-star reviews on Google
  • A small team who loves capturing chapel ceremonies
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La Pera Estate questions

Good to know

Why get married at La Pera Estate?

Everything is on one private property in Lovedale: a country-style chapel with handcrafted pews for up to 120 guests, a purpose-built reception centre with bi-fold glass doors and vineyard views from every seat, a wrap-around deck for drinks, and three cedar cottages. You have the estate to yourselves on the day, surrounded by Hunter Valley wine country.

Have you photographed a wedding at La Pera Estate?

Yes. We captured Sophia and Lachlan’s wedding at La Pera Estate in March 2026 in hybrid photo + video: the chapel ceremony, their private vows, the bridal party and the reception.

Do you travel from Sydney to the Hunter Valley?

Yes. We’re based in Sydney and travel to Lovedale and the wider Hunter Valley. Mention your venue when you check your date and Frankie will include travel in your quote.

Can we have private vows in the La Pera Estate chapel?

We’d love that. Check the timing with the venue, then we’ll build a quiet ten minutes into your timeline so it’s just the two of you, with us capturing it from a distance.

How much does wedding photo and video cost at La Pera Estate?

Our Hybrid Coverage is $5,500 for full-day photo and video, with RAW photos and an A1 movie poster included as a bonus.

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