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Zonzo Estate Wedding Photography

Zonzo Estate Wedding Photography

Planning your wedding at Zonzo Estate?

I’ve been photographing weddings at Zonzo for over 15 years and I’ve seen this place in just about every condition Melbourne can throw at it. Blistering 40-degree afternoons, sideways rain, moody winter skies and those perfect autumn evenings where the whole vineyard glows orange.

That’s probably why I still love coming back.

Every wedding here feels different because the venue gives us so much to work with. One couple might want vineyard sunsets, another might spend the whole night on the dance floor, and some of my favourite photographs have happened when nobody even realised I was there.

Why I love photographing Zonzo Estate weddings

One of the biggest advantages of Zonzo is that it’s a genuine all-in-one venue. You don’t need to disappear for an hour driving between photo locations because everything is already here.

Within a few minutes we have vineyards, olive groves, country roads, wide open paddocks, the lake, the chapel and one of the best sunset spots in the Yarra Valley. That means we can sneak away for twenty minutes, create some beautiful photographs, and get you back to your family and friends before anyone starts wondering where you’ve disappeared to.

Every season gives us something different. In summer, the sun drops behind the old barn and lights up the chapel and hay bales with this beautiful golden light. In autumn, the vines turn orange and the flame trees near the entrance become one of my favourite spots on the whole property. Then once the sun goes down, those famous festoon lights come alive. If you’ve ever seen one of those classic Zonzo night photographs under the lights, you’ll know exactly what I mean.

The food deserves a mention too. It doesn’t feel like typical wedding catering. It feels like walking into an Italian Nonna’s house where the pizzas just keep arriving. It’s relaxed, generous and everyone leaves happy.

The staff are just as good. I’ve worked alongside the team for years and they’re some of the friendliest people in the industry. In fact, I’ve even photographed a few of their own weddings—one of them was held right here at Zonzo. I think that says everything about how much they believe in the place.

I’m incredibly proud to be one of Zonzo Estate’s preferred photographers, but more than anything, I just love seeing couples have an amazing day here. It’s a venue that never feels forced, never feels rushed and somehow manages to produce completely different weddings every single weekend.

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“John was hilarious, full of energy and his drive for perfection can be seen in his photography. The photos he produced for us are beautiful and his attention to detail is at an elite level.

He certainly is the master of his craft and I would recommend John without out a doubt. Thanks for making our day as special as you did John.”

– Paige & Michael

Paige & Michael’s Dream Team

Videographer: Matt from Where the Heart is

Celebrant: Ally Parker Smith

Florist: Botanics of Melbourne

Venue: Zonzo Estate

Three women in white robes celebrating outdoors, one popping a champagne bottle with others holding glasses, with mountains and grass in the background.
Three women indoors, one holding a wedding dress and examining it, with a window and kitchen cabinets visible in the background.
A bride preparing for her wedding with two assistants, one adjusting her veil and the other adjusting her hair, in a well-lit room with a large window.
A woman in a wedding dress is bending down to help a girl, likely a flower girl, with her dress inside a modern room with large windows and a view outside.
A woman with long hair wearing a veil looking down, black and white photo.
Two women with blonde hair dressed in black dresses are on either side of a man in a white shirt and black tie, covering his eyes with their hands and smiling. The setting is a cozy, well-lit living room with wooden floors, shelves with decorative it
A man in a white shirt and black tie stands between two women in black dresses in a cozy, well-lit room with shelves and decorative items.
A man and woman sharing a hug, likely on a wedding day, with the man wearing a dress shirt and the woman wearing a veil. The woman is facing away, and the man is kissing her on the cheek, inside a room with windows and framed pictures.
A bride and an older man, possibly her father, sharing a tender moment during her wedding, with the bride touching her forehead to the man's and smiling.
A group of people in formal attire gathered outside a modern black barn with a vintage car parked in front, under a cloudy sky.
Three men in tuxedos walking down a gravel path surrounded by landscaped grass and trees.
Two men in black tuxedos with white shirts and bow ties, each with a white rose boutonniere, standing on either side of an older man in a gray suit with a light green tie, outdoors during daytime.
Three people, including a man in a tuxedo, smiling and talking to elderly women at a wedding ceremony, with guests seated in the background.
A gravel pathway in a park, with a large tree in a circular brick planter and a vintage black car parked along the path. In the background, there are more trees and a cloudy sky.
A vintage black car parked outside a modern black building with two people standing in front.
Three women sitting in the backseat of a vintage car, smiling and holding bouquets, in black and white.
A woman with wavy hair and earrings is looking out of the window of a vintage car.
A bride in a white wedding dress with long, wavy hair standing outside near a vintage black car, with a man in a tuxedo holding her veil.
Bride walking down aisle with her father at a wedding ceremony in a modern venue with wooden walls and large windows.
A groom in a tuxedo with a bow tie and a boutonniere, making a facial expression that shows he is emotional at a wedding or formal event, with other guests in the background.
A bride walking down the aisle holding a bouquet, escorted by her father during a wedding ceremony in a modern church or chapel with guests seated on either side.
A groom in a tuxedo with a boutonnière looks emotional during a wedding ceremony, with groomsmen in tuxedos in the background.
A bride walking down the aisle holding a bouquet of flowers, being escorted by an older man in a suit, during a wedding ceremony inside a modern venue with large windows and seated guests.
Two men in suits shaking hands during a wedding ceremony, with guests in the background inside a wooden venue.
A wedding ceremony scene with a groom, bride, and guests clapping inside a modern venue.
A close-up of a bride and groom holding hands during a wedding ceremony.
An emotional man in glasses and a suit at a formal event, with his hand covering his face, sitting next to a woman with glasses. Several people seated in the background.
A bride and groom in a wedding ceremony, standing in front of large window panes. The bride reaches out to touch the groom's face.
A bride with wavy hair and earrings wearing a strapless wedding dress and veil, standing and looking slightly to the side during a wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom holding hands during their wedding ceremony inside a wooden hall. Guests seated and watching, some wearing masks. Large windows and ceiling with skylight.
A black and white photo of an older man in a suit, smiling, at a formal event.
A man in a tuxedo wiping a tear from his eye at a wedding reception, with a woman in a wedding dress and other guests in the background.
Bride and groom holding hands during a wedding ceremony, with a officiant reading from a book.
A bride and groom share a kiss at their wedding ceremony, with wedding guests clapping and smiling in the background.
Black and white photo of a wedding ceremony showing a bride and groom, with the bride holding a bouquet, standing in front of a floral arch, with the groom celebrating, and a man clapping nearby.
A newlywed couple holds hands and smiles as they walk through falling flower petals in a wedding ceremony, inside a decorated church or wedding venue with guests in the background.
Black and white photo of a smiling woman and a man in a tuxedo with a boutonniere, at a formal outdoor event.
A woman embracing a man in a hug at an outdoor event, with people in formal attire in the background.
Elderly woman in glasses hugging a woman in a wedding veil, both smiling, in a joyful embrace at a celebration.
A woman in a wedding dress laughing and holding her hands together, talking to two women in a group outdoor setting.
Two men dressed in suits embracing and smiling at each other outdoors, with several women in the background nearby.
Three women at a wedding celebration, with the bride wearing a wedding dress and veil, and the two women in black dresses smiling and taking a selfie.
People dressed in formal attire at a wedding, standing in front of a vintage car in front of a barn-like building, with some guests in the background.
Group of people dressed in formal wedding attire, standing in front of a black vehicle near a modern building, smiling and celebrating outdoors.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss next to a vintage black car during their wedding, with a bridesmaid holding a bouquet and guests in the background.
A bride and groom walking outdoors with wedding party members, surrounded by greenery and parked cars.
Two women laughing and smiling outdoors in black sleeveless dresses, with a blurred nature background.
A wedding party outdoors, with a bride and groom in the center surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen, all smiling and chatting along a gravel path flanked by trees.
A bride and groom walking hand in hand outdoors, smiling and laughing, on their wedding day in a black-and-white photo.
A black and white photo of a man and woman with foreheads touching, close-up, romantic moment, wedding attire, woman with long hair, man wearing tuxedo.
A wedding party photoshoot outdoors with a bride and groom in the center, surrounded by two men and two women, all dressed in formal attire, against a rustic setting with string lights and mountains in the background.
Black and white wedding photo of three people in tuxedos and a wedding dress, smiling and laughing, with a bride holding a large bouquet of white flowers.
Two men in tuxedos laughing and smiling at a wedding, with one holding a bouquet of roses.
Black and white photo of a wedding scene with three people. A woman in a wedding dress is laughing, holding her face with her right hand and standing near a large bouquet of flowers. To her right, a man in a tuxedo is also laughing. On the left, anot
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white roses, laughing with two women dressed in black, also holding white rose bouquets, in a vineyard setting with green grape vines.
Three men in black tuxedos with white shirts and bow ties standing outdoors in a field, smiling and posing playfully for a photo, with a partly cloudy sky and trees in the background.
A bride and groom embrace in a vineyard.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors among green foliage, dressed in wedding attire.
A bride wearing a wedding dress and veil standing in an open grassy field, holding her veil out, with a cloudy sky and distant trees in the background.
A bride and groom walking together across an open field during overcast weather.
A bride and groom holding hands in an open field during their wedding photoshoot, with trees and hills in the background, black and white photography.
A bride and groom on their wedding day, close-up, in black and white, with the groom leaning into the bride, who is wearing a veil and jewelry.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom laughing and embracing closely, wedding attire, bride with earrings and veil, groom with boutonniere.
A bride and groom holding hands and walking in a vast open field with a cloudy sky in the background.
A bride and groom holding hands and walking on a grassy field near a barn and outdoor seating area at dusk.
Wedding table setting with gold utensils, a cream-colored napkin tied around cutlery, a white plate with a wedding invitation card labeled 'Bride' and 'Groom,' two wine glasses, a water glass, and a glass of champagne.
A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception, with the bride holding a bouquet of white flowers and a woman speaking into a microphone nearby.
A groom in a tuxedo with a boutonniere dancing and smiling with a woman at a wedding reception, with other guests and a band in the background.
A couple sharing a kiss at night with string lights overhead, in black and white.
A bride and groom dancing under string lights outside at night with a yellow wall and glass-windowed building on either side.
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