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Inside Shanai & Joshua’s Sunnyside Estate Wedding

Emma Hawkins Sunnyside Estate Wedding

Full post coming soon.

Shanai & Joshua tied the knot in a heartfelt ceremony at one of Melbourne’s hottest new venues: Sunnyside Estate on the Mornington Peninsula.

Read their full story in January 2026.

Shanai & Joshua dreamed of golden hour wedding portraits and oh my goodness did Sunnyside Estate deliver! We captured the majority of their couple portraits during golden hour – and I highly recommend doing this for your wedding at Sunnyside.

Dreaming of a Sunnyside Estate Wedding? Read the Full Venue Guide Here

If you’re looking for ALL the info you need to book your dream wedding at Sunnyside Estate, click here to read my full venue guide (includes a venue tour video & lots of photos!)

Their Teaser Wedding Video at Sunnyside Estate

Expertly crafted by Daniel Turner, we all can’t wait to see the full length wedding video!

Highlight Wedding Gallery at Sunnyside Estate

Planning a Sunnyside Wedding? I’d Love to Photograph It.

I think I’ve said a hundred times already in this blog, but Sunnyside Estate is an absolute dream for portraits at golden hour! 

Whether we’re using the sunken garden’s terraces or stealing a few minutes under the arbor, or striking some editorial poses in the Puglian-esque secret garden, the light here sculpts faces beautifully and creates that warm, dreamy, cinematic look.

As a destination wedding and elopement photographer who adores editorial frames and totally candid moments, I’d encourage you to consider a private first look, a late-afternoon ceremony, mingling with your guests during canapes and a second portrait window just before sunset to make images that feel truly warm and personal. 

If you want photos that are a modern romantic-aesthetic, strikingly editorial but also quietly cinematic, then Sunnyside Events will certainly deliver.

Ready to explore dates or see sample timelines?

Click here to get in touch or let’s book a time to chat.

With love,

Emma x

Emma Hawkins Melbourne wedding photographer

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BEHIND THE LENS

Hi, I'm  Emma.

With a passion for capturing candid moments and a gentle approach to posing, I focus on creating a relaxed atmosphere where your true selves can shine. Every wedding is a new story waiting to be told, and I’m here to make sure it's unforgettable.

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Emma Hawkins Sunnyside Estate Wedding

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Full post coming soon. Shanai & Joshua tied the knot in a heartfelt ceremony at one of Melbourne’s hottest new venues: Sunnyside Estate on the Mornington Peninsula. Read their full story in January 2026. Dreaming of a Sunnyside Estate Wedding? Read the Full Venue Guide Here If you’re looking for ALL the info you need […]

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From the moment you step inside, Pepe’s envelops you in rich textures, moody lighting, and a warmth that feels like the Amalfi Coast met New York’s Little Italy and landed in Melbourne.

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If you’re after a wedding day that’s part garden party, part seaside soiree, and part modern-Mediterranean vibe, then Sunnyside Events on the Mornington Peninsula deserves top-spot on your shortlist.

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From the moment you step inside, Pepe’s envelops you in rich textures, moody lighting, and a warmth that feels like the Amalfi Coast met New York’s Little Italy and landed in Melbourne.

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