The Curl Next Door


I love a family farm wedding – and these two nailed it. Wed on their own slice of country, Sarah and Liam held their ceremony on their lawn with views to their rolling hills. Surrounded by their nearest and dearest, they shared beautiful vows and then on to 4WD adventures and whole lot of reception shenanigans. So much fun and thanks for the good times! See below for a sneak peek… xx
Dress: Paperswan Bride
Flowers: Own
Rings: Brownsons
Makeup: Stacey Holt
Hair: Denby Lane
Celebrant: Murray Weir
Cake: Cake Diary
Catering: ABC Catering
Celebrating their togetherness on their own gorgeous slice of Taradise – Joanne & Steve bet the rain for their beautiful ceremony, held on their bush clad lawn with close family and friends carefully undercover. Adventures for our shoot around the property was such a treat – bush, farm, lakes and glades – the perfect backdrop for their special day. Thanks for the ride and god times! See below for a sneak peek into their special day.
Dress: Dylin’s Bridal
Flowers: Bride made
Makeup: Simone Penberth
Hair: Vie – Nicole
Mens Attire: Kingsway
Celebrant: Sam Bennett
Rings: Michael Hill
Cake: A Love of Cakes – by Annette
Catering: Backyard Catering
Marquee Setups: Dobsons
Juggling life in these uncertain times can throw some curve balls but Jamiee and Fion managed it like pros! A first look with Dad, two ceremonies to keep things possible (Helen nailed them!) – mixed with laughs, love, wind and some garden & farm adventures. See below for sneak peek into their gorgeous South Taranaki midweek double wedding….
Dress: Bridal Studio – Palmerston North
Flowers: Keepsake Bouquets
Makeup: Maxine at Bliss
Hair: Hairs the Secret
Rings: Glen James
Cake: Aunty – Donna Jackson
Location: Manutahi Church and Ohangai
Celebrant: Helen D’ath
Catering: Ohangai
Photography Location: Ohangai, Bryn-y-mor & friend’s farm.
Recent shots taken for this gorgeous show home in New Plymouth – one foot in the door and it felt like home. ….
https://www.platinumhomes.co.nz/our-homes/showhomes/new-plymouth-taranaki/
When Brittany married Harry ….. wed at Lakeside Waverley – a place filled with special memories and family history – a farm based wedding was never so pretty. Arriving by Horse & Cart, Brittany stole the show with her entrance and her Pallas Couture gown. The ceremony was gorgeous, heart felt and blessed with sunshine & great company, and a well deserved tipple afterwards. Creative shots were around the farm and on to their own land, then back to the reception at the Homestead graced with gorgeous food, great tunes and brilliant speeches. Such a beautiful couple and so much fun working with these two again. Thanks for the memories and see below for a little teaser xx
Dress: Pallas Couture
Flowers: One Fine Day
Celebrant: Petra Allen
Makeup: Amber Makeup
Hair: LOLA Hair
Mens Attire: Barkers
Ceremony Refreshments: Hello Audrey
Cake: Unbaked bakery
Catering: Orton’s Catering
Music: Sean Preston
Video: Mark Lahood
Second shooter and drone legend: Thomas Busby
Venue: Lakeside & Homestead
Styling: One Fine Day
Racquel & Jarron’s epic spring wedding day was blessed with sunshine & fabulous company. Starting the day off with some lazy golf driving, the boys enjoyed the calm, while the ladies prepped at the beautiful Tairoa Lodge. The day rolled effortlessly – full of laughter, good times and memories to last forever. Here’s a sneak peek into their perfect South Taranaki day – thanks so much for having me along on the beginning of your next chapter! So excited for you both & Emily xx
Dress: Hera Couture
Celebrant: Josie Werder
Flowers: Grace
Makeup: Jessica Stockwell
Hair: Rachel Bernhardi
Cake: The Unbaked Bakery
Venue: Tairoa Lodge
Food: Tairoa Lodge
Wedding stationary: Westerly and Co
It was a huge honour to be asked to come along and document Sandra McCullough’s special birthday adventures on the Forgotten World Rail Carts. Meeting in the Republic of Whangamomona, we enjoyed a bus tour, lunch and then a scenic cart ride back to base. Sun, rain, goats, wild sheep & cows, deer, mud, dogs and lots of laughs. So much fun & history – and such a lovely bunch xx
Plays on light, curious angles and peaceful spaces – the latest upgrade to New Plymouth’s Sacred Heart. New classrooms, interconnected learning spaces and an exterior tickle up. Intelligent design by Arden Peters Architects.
Once upon a Fringe Garden Festival – a gorgeous Oeo coastal garden bloomed….
Adventure through Alison & John’s rich tapestry of flowers – walkways and hidden gems mixed with some delightful surprises. One not to miss in this year’s garden bucket list xx