Jess holding her gown as Justin walks beside her at Werribee Mansion
Justin and Jess laughing together in the gardens at Werribee Park
Jess smiling at the camera with Justin in his white dinner jacket and bow tie
Jess in her floral-textured strapless gown standing in a bright kitchen on the wedding morning
Jess in her gown and veil resting on a sofa in soft morning light
Justin running alongside Jess in front of the Werribee Mansion arches
Jess and Justin walking on the forecourt in front of Werribee Mansion
Justin in his white dinner jacket and sunglasses holding a glass in bright light
Black and white portrait of Justin smiling on a dark staircase in his white jacket
Groom in a white dinner jacket guiding the bride down the carved staircase at Werribee Mansion
Jess and Justin walking hand in hand across the lawn at Werribee Park
Aerial view of Jess and Justin descending the red-carpeted staircase at Werribee Mansion
Justin and Jess standing together on the Werribee Park lawn among the trees
Justin kissing Jess's cheek as she holds her pastel bouquet at Werribee Park
Jess and Justin embracing on the lawn with her long veil at Werribee Park
Black and white portrait of Justin and Jess sharing a tender moment with her bouquet
Justin and Jess smiling together in the Werribee Park gardens
Black and white detail of Jess's strapless floral-textured gown with Justin beside her
Justin holding Jess close on the lawn at Werribee Park as her veil flows
Black and white close portrait of Jess in Justin's arms in the Werribee Park garden
Jess and Justin standing together before a clipped hedge at Werribee Park
Jess holding her pastel bouquet with Justin beside her in the garden
Jess standing alone on the gravel drive with Werribee Park trees behind
Jess in her gown on the drive beneath the trees at Werribee Park
Black and white image of Jess and Justin walking the drive at Werribee Park
Black and white portrait of Jess and Justin beneath the Werribee Mansion arches
Black and white view of Jess's hair and gown from behind next to Justin
Justin kissing Jess in the garden at Werribee Park
Jess and Justin walking on the gravel drive in front of the Werribee Mansion facade and tower
Jess and Justin standing apart before the Werribee Mansion tower on the drive
Bride and groom beside the sandstone columns of the Werribee Mansion porch
Jess and Justin embracing between the sandstone columns at Werribee Mansion
Jess and Justin standing together in the Werribee Mansion porch
Black and white image of Jess and Justin embracing on the Werribee Mansion porch
Jess smiling in Justin's arms beside the sandstone columns at Werribee Mansion
Jess leaning into Justin as he holds her close by the sandstone porch
Jess and Justin posed between the sandstone columns of Werribee Mansion
Black and white portrait of Jess seated on the Werribee Mansion staircase in her gown
Jess and Justin on the carved staircase landing at Werribee Mansion
Black and white moment of the groom touching the bride's veiled face
Jess leaning on the iron railing of the Werribee Mansion landing in soft light
Justin and Jess embracing in the Werribee Mansion hall beneath an arched window
Justin guiding Jess down the red-carpeted staircase at Werribee Mansion
Jess seated on the Werribee Mansion stairs with her gown spread around her
Justin and Jess embracing on the red stair runner at Werribee Mansion
Black and white image of Justin and Jess on the stone steps at Werribee Mansion
Jess sitting on the porch steps with Justin behind her at Werribee Mansion
Jess laughing with her hand raised in the sun, her textured gown in focus
Jess reading her vows with her veil blowing beside tall white florals
Justin and Jess at the ceremony among green foliage and white flowers
Jess in her floral-textured gown holding Justin's hand at the ceremony
Jess smiling in her strapless gown beside white ceremony flowers at Werribee Park
Black and white detail of Jess and Justin holding hands at the ceremony
Couple at the signing table on the lawn after their ceremony
Justin and Jess kissing in the ceremony aisle with Werribee Mansion behind
Jess's hand resting on the signing table beside Justin during the ceremony
Black and white detail of Jess leaning in at the signing table
Werribee Mansion tower rising above the trees against a blue sky
Jess and Justin facing each other at the ceremony with the Werribee Mansion tower behind
Justin and Jess at the white signing table on the lawn at Werribee Park
Justin and Jess seated at the signing table in their ceremony clothes
Justin laughing and holding the marriage certificate beside Jess at the signing table
Jess and Justin signing the register on the lawn at Werribee Park
Black and white image of Jess's veil as the couple embrace at the ceremony
Justin and Jess at the altar with Werribee Mansion behind and white florals
Justin and Jess kissing beside tall white floral arrangements at Werribee Mansion
Justin and Jess holding hands at the ceremony beneath a blue sky
Garden ceremony at Werribee Mansion with bridesmaids in pale blue and tall white flowers
Justin smiling in his white dinner jacket beside white florals at Werribee Mansion
Bride in a strapless floral-textured gown holding a pastel bouquet in soft window light
Black and white portrait of Jess raising her veil with both hands in soft light
Jess lifting her veil overhead in her gown in a bright minimal home
Jess seated with her pastel bouquet and long veil in soft morning light
Jess reclining on a white sofa in her gown with her bouquet beside her
Black and white portrait of Jess seated in her strapless floral-textured gown
Black and white image of Jess walking across the lounge room in her gown
Black and white portrait of Jess smiling with her hand at her chin
Jess standing in her gown in the open kitchen on the wedding morning
Jess holding her pastel bouquet in her gown in a bright modern home
Jess standing in her textured gown and veil in a minimal kitchen
Jess with two bridesmaids in bright dresses as they help her finish getting ready
Jess smiling as an older woman in black helps adjust her veil
Black and white portrait of a man in a suit and bow tie beside Jess
Jess with her bridesmaids in coral and champagne dresses before leaving for the ceremony
Black and white photo of Jess in a feather-trimmed robe with her friends holding champagne
Black and white image of Jess checking her hair in a hand mirror
Black and white view of Jess holding a mirror to check her hair
Jess smiling as her makeup is finished on the wedding morning
Jess with her pastel bouquet beside a bridesmaid in pale blue
Black and white image of Jess pinning a buttonhole on her dad's suit
Jess walking beside the sandstone columns of Werribee Mansion at night
Black and white detail of Jess and Justin holding hands in dark clothes
Justin and Jess posing together at Werribee Mansion after dark
Jess and Justin standing together in front of the Werribee Mansion arches at night
Black and white image of Jess and Justin walking the Werribee Mansion colonnade at night
Justin embracing Jess from behind as she sits in her gown at night
Jess seated on the sandstone steps at night with Justin behind her
Jess and Justin at the arches of Werribee Mansion with warm evening light
Justin in a white dinner jacket and sunglasses holding a drink against a white wall
Justin leaning against a white wall in a bright modern entrance
Justin smiling in his white dinner jacket and bow tie with sunglasses
Justin standing at a black door in his white dinner jacket on the wedding morning
Justin with his groomsmen in black suits outside the front door
Justin and his groomsmen in sunglasses with drinks before the ceremony
Justin leaning against a rock wall in his white dinner jacket
Black and white image of Justin's groomsmen toasting with glasses
Justin in his white dinner jacket standing against a rock wall and garden
Justin smiling and clapping his hands beside a black staircase
Detail of Justin's white dinner jacket and buttons as he holds a glass
Black and white portrait of the groom adjusting his bow tie on wedding morning
Justin seated on a black staircase in his white jacket looking down
Black and white portrait of Justin seated on the stairs with his hand on his chin
Black and white image of Justin resting on the black staircase before the ceremony
Black dress shoes with a boutonniere and bow tie on a timber floor
Justin's white dinner jacket with a bow tie and buttonhole on a hanger
Jess laughing with a drink beside Justin at the Werribee Mansion reception
Jess dancing with her arms raised on the reception dance floor
Justin dancing with Jess in her gown in the reception room
Black and white image of Jess's hair and gown beside a bentwood chair at the reception
Black and white detail of Jess dancing in her floral-textured gown
Jess dancing with her arms out among guests at the reception
Black and white image of Jess dancing in her gown on the crowded dance floor
Justin and Jess laughing together with her pastel bouquet and veil at Werribee Park

Jess and Justin's day moved from a bright, minimal home in the morning to the grand Victorian setting of Werribee Mansion. Soft blues, white flowers and Jess's textured strapless gown gave their autumn day a light, modern feel within a historic place.

The day

The morning was all white walls and natural light. Justin got ready in a white dinner jacket, and Jess was dressed in her floral-textured gown and long veil, finishing with a bouquet in soft blue, lilac and blush. Before leaving, Jess pinned her dad's buttonhole.

At the mansion, the ceremony was held on the lawn before a backdrop of dense green foliage and tall white flowers, with bridesmaids in pastel satin dresses. The couple signed at a simple white table, then stepped out to explore the house and grounds.

Photo spots at Werribee Mansion

The front drive and facade. The full mansion and its tower, photographed from the gravel forecourt, is the classic establishing frame.

The sandstone columns. The deep porch gives soft, even light for close portraits.

The staircase landing. The arched doorway and carved balustrade, with Justin offering a hand down the stairs.

Tips for couples marrying at Werribee Mansion

Pale colours glow against the mansion's deep green gardens; a soft palette works well.

If you're getting ready elsewhere, allow travel time to the estate in your timeline. We help every couple shape theirs at a planning meeting six months out.

Allow about ninety minutes for portraits so you can see the facade, porch and interiors without rushing.

As featured in British Vogue

Planning a Werribee Mansion wedding? Read our guide to Werribee Mansion weddings.

Watch Jess and Justin's wedding film on our films page, or enquire to hear whether your date is open and receive our brochure.

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