Tyler & Ben’s Art Gallery and Golden Age Cinema Wedding

Ben twirling Tyler among paintings in the art gallery.

A ceremony at the Art Gallery of NSW, a party at Golden Age Cinema & Bar and choc tops instead of wedding cake. Tyler and Ben took inspiration from their first date, with the Duke trio and DJ joining them for the reception.

Tyler and Ben embracing beneath framed gallery paintings.

A wedding inspired by their first date

Tyler and Ben wanted their wedding to feel like an “ultimate date night”, revisiting the art and cinema of their first date. Preparations began at The Old Clare Hotel, with a J. ANDREATTA gown for Tyler and an MJ Bale suit for Ben.

Wedding suits and shoes arranged beside a timber wardrobe.
Deep red wedding flowers beside perfume and accessories.
Tyler’s blush wedding dress hanging beside a window.
Black and white portrait of Ben standing in his wedding suit.
A wedding ring box and perfume arranged on a book.
Tyler seated beside a large window while getting ready.

Their ceremony took place at the Art Gallery of NSW. Springcourt shoes added a practical, playful touch to the day.

Ben helping Tyler out of the wedding car.
The newlyweds walking outside the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
The grand sandstone entrance to the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Black and white photograph of the wedding party during the ceremony.
Hands exchanging wedding rings during the ceremony.
The groom and attendants standing beside the ceremony windows.
Tyler and Ben holding hands beside their celebrant.
The newlyweds kissing in front of a studio backdrop.

Wedding photography by Lei Lei Clavey

Photography by Lei Lei Clavey captures the gallery, cinema and the people who brought the day together.

Tyler ascending a dimly lit stone staircase in her wedding dress.
Tyler lifting her blush wedding skirt among the gallery sculptures.
Tyler holding her bouquet in a painting-lined gallery.
Black and white portrait of Tyler on the gallery staircase.
Tyler’s veil and train trailing through a grand gallery hall.
The newlyweds dancing together among the gallery paintings.
Ben dipping Tyler for a kiss beside a gallery sculpture.
Ben dipping Tyler for a kiss beside a gallery sculpture.
Tyler and Ben holding hands in a long art gallery hall.

Live trio and DJ at Golden Age Cinema

The Picture House venue illuminated at night.
A glowing cinema display outside the wedding reception venue.

At Golden Age Cinema & Bar, Tyler and Ben skipped formal entrances and speeches to leave more room for the party.

Josie, Tim and Chris performed as the Duke trio, playing four 45-minute sets of old-school favourites. A DJ set followed, with tracks ranging from Elvis Presley to Blink-182. Choc tops replaced the wedding cake.

"You guys are insane. Everyone is literally still talking about you guys and the way you handled all the old emo hits. Everyone love your mini version of 1,000 miles - so many people's favourite part... honestly we can't wait to have another excuse for an event to get you back."

Tyler
Duke Music band performing at the wedding reception.
Black and white photograph of the reception saxophonist.
Guests dancing together at the wedding reception.
A wedding guest singing into a microphone among the reception crowd.
Wedding guests watching a film in the small cinema.
Guests seated in rows inside the cinema auditorium.

The Final Credits

Tyler and Ben, thank you for having us. The final credits go to your wedding team:

Photography: Lei Lei Clavey

Florals: BESS

Ceremony Venue: Art Gallery of NSW

Reception Venue: Golden Age Cinema and Bar

Entertainment:  Duke Music (Trio & DJ)

Hair & Makeup: The Future Mrs

Wedding Rings: Thirteen Feet Tattoo

Bridal Gown: J. ANDREATTA

The Groom Suit: MJ Bale

The After Credits

Read Tyler and Ben’s wedding feature on Hello May for more from the couple.

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