Where to start on this gorgeous internationally home spun wedding!  Planning a wedding from Scotland with friends and family travelling from all 4 corners, Aislinn and David pulled it off perfectly with loads of personal touches and sentimental moments.  With nuptials shared in David’s parents pretty garden and adventures around Pukekura Park and East End beach – we had the best of best days – hot feet, champagne showers, sandy toes, an impromptu haka and sore smile muscles….sealed with a fiery red Taranaki sunset…  bliss xx

Celebrant: Father Tom Lawn

Hair: Sinead – local friend

Rings: Beaverbrooks 

Flowers: Lushka Flowers

Caterers: L’Epicure

Cake: A Love of Cake – by Annette

Video: Orbit

Reception Location: East End Surf Club

 

 

 

 

 

Rain rain go away…. but it can’t do anything to dampen this day….

So much fun at Georgia and Brandon’s Okurukuru wedding!!  Not bothered by the weather – we had a fun men’s prep in town followed by the ladies at the salon and out to the coast.  A heart-tugging ceremony in the foyer with family pics out front – then adventures into town.  A BIG thanks to the King and Queen Hotel for allowing us to play in their space – Legends.

After some brilliant speeches – including Helen’s obligatory tequila shot – we dined deliciously, strolled in the rain for some scenic shots, and then capped it all off with a fantastic boogie on down to Avalanche – kids incl.

Thanks for the sore smile & leg muscles – a definite sign of a great time  xx

 

Dress: Churchwood Bridal

Makeup and Hair: Pattersons

Mens Suits: Taro Cash

Flowers: Love Bunch

Celebrant: Rose Haskell

Cake: Neighbour – Rochelle

Venue: Okurukuru

Creative venue: King and Queens Hotel Suites

Catering: Okurukuru

Band: Avalanche

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations Mr and Mrs Cathie!!  Choosing the 20th December was a sentimental pick for the the wedding of Natalie and Nick – a day filled with personal touches and so much happiness.   The clouds parted on cue and Natalie was led down the aisle by her brother Joseph on the sprawling & freshly mown lawn at the Cathie family farm.  They shared a bunch of emotional words with their nearest and dearest before photos around Chris and Jo’s gorgeous gardens and on to the ever-pretty Pihama Lavender Farm.  Sealing the celebrations with the reception at the Opunake Golf Club – the sun set and the Mt popped out – thanks for the sore smile muscles, adventures and great company…  xx

Dress: Churchwood Bridal

Celebrant: Murray Weir

Flowers: Pineapple Sage

Makeup: Make up by Annalee

Hair: Kirsty Gavin 

Mens suits: Kingsway

Rings: Michael Hill

Location: Cathie family farm

Creative: Pihama Lavender

Reception: Opunake Gold Club

Cake: Emma – Nick’s sister

Catering: Andersons

Second Shooter: Thomas Busby 

Videographer: Scott Anderson

 

 

 

Liv and Mat’s beautiful Bungalow wedding day was the perfect mix of weather – 4 seasons and immaculately timed.  

Wed with views out to the Tasman – they shared their vows with a few tears and a bunch of laughter….followed by a great session dodging raindrops around the venue and on to the beach below – truck taxi incl…

Thanks for the fun times and all the best with the exciting next chapter xx

Dress: Hera Couture

Makeup: Amber Smithers

Flowers: Pineapple Sage

Men’s Attire: Barkers

Celebrant: Rose Haskell

Rings: The Village Goldsmith

Venue: The Bungalow

Second Shooter – mens prep: Thomas Busby

Catering: Elixer West

DJ: dj4you

Stationary: The Signery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bianca and Nathan’s glorious day was full of laughter, love, beautiful styling (Nicky’s bridal table letters were incredible) & attention to detail.  Wed on the pretty lawn at Te Maru, we were treated to beautiful vows & the best little ring bearer Tommy – who nailed it.  Adventures around the farm with the most handsome of horses, reflections, champagne sprays and later to a fire sky beach stroll… The night was kicked off with a dance that was next level – so many sore smile muscles and fabulous memories.  See below for a sneak peek into their day….

Dress: Paperswan Bride

Makeup: Alex

Hair: Aspen and Paige

Flowers: Pineapple Sage

Table Flowers: Belle Maison

Celebrant: Mikayla Zandstra

Rings: Butchers Showcase

Mens Suits: Kingsway

Cake: The Unbaked Bakery

Stationary: Wolf Foot invites – designs by Imogen Bailey

Catering: L’Epicure

Styling: LL Hire & own

Tableware: Dobsons

Videographer: Scott Anderson (and super star couple carrier…)

Venue: Te Maru

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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