Sanctuary Hill
The super lovely Bhavani & Ram from Sanctuary Hill – aka Sivananda Yoga – recently commissioned me to take some snaps on location for their new website and retreat. So peaceful……xx
For more info visit: www.sanctuaryhill.co.nz
Mikala & Hamish
Coming together on a very Autumnal Taranaki Saturday, this perfect twosome tied the knot blessed with dewy kisses from the sky. The ceremony was intimate and held in the gorgeous surroundings of the Nice Hotel. Serenaded in by the angelic voice of a Bridesmaid, Mikala swapped heartfelt vows with Hamish followed by a beautiful song by the gorgeous flower girls…. and then was presented with a wedding gift from her new husband…. a Dirt Bike – her reaction ….. priceless. We adventured to Tupare in a break in the weather, had some fun at the King and Queen, and headed back to Nice for party-time!. So much love, laughter & aching smile muscles… thanks for the memories xx
Makeup : Leah Rowe – Beauty in Motion
Hair: Mitchell (brother in law & Groomsman)
Dress: Boho Bridal
Flowers: Dobsons
Tan and Lashes: Beauty on Barclay
Celebrant: Amber Caskey
Venue: Nice Hotel
Creative: Tupare Gardens and King & Queen Suites
Mr & Mrs Cunningham!!
Once upon a beautiful Taranaki Saturday…. the breathtaking Katie and her handsome James said “I do” amongst their closest friends and family. Set in the gorgeous Oak Valley Gardens, we were spoilt with sunshine, laughter and all those things that make memories happy. We mixed the river with the land and a touch of ocean breeze…. having a bunch of fun along the way for the creative shoot, and our beautiful Mountain blessed them with his presence. Thanks for being so gorgeous and for the endless belly laughs…. xx
Hair – Nicole at Vie
Makeup – Jess at Blackbird
Mens Grooming – Jetcharm
Dress – Stella York – Churchwood Bridal
Flowers – Friend – Jane
Event Planning and Styling – The Essential
Celebrant – Monsignor David Bell
Ceremony venue – Oak Valley Gardens
Reception – PIHMS
Mr & Mrs Riley
In a splash of colour and cross cultures, this breathtaking Indonesian princess married her Kiwi prince a little over a week ago…. Catherine and Micheal’s beautiful ceremony was full of heartfelt words, traditions and vibrance. Both families were heavily involved and even though the guest list was rather full, it felt completely intimate. Held on the gorgeous grounds of Ahu Ahu Beach Villas overlooking the Pacific, friends and family gathered for a vibrant & emotional affair … laughter, tears, a second first look, bubbles, games, dancing …. bliss…. thanks for having me along on the journey – a truely beautiful couple xx
Makeup: Annalee
Dress 1: Purchased in Indonesia
Dress 2: Rue De Seine
Venue: Ahu Ahu Beach Villas
Marquee and Bouquets: Dobsons
Table Flowers: Family
Tash + Ross
HAPPINESS IS…… This totally gorgeous – inside and out – twosome, wed on a friend’s breathtaking Hawera property last weekend. So much laughter and L O V E! We started at their home with Ross and his men getting rather handsome-ed up, on to the ladies who were in total cruise mode, then to the ceremony with sweeping green fields and old garden perfection. The creative was super relaxed at the local beach and park… The reception details were fresh and gorgeous – inside a purpose built man cave (yes I have house & shed envy!) – and the speeches, tear jerking in a “oh my goodness my mouth hurts from laughing” kinda way. And don’t mention that dance!!! I seriously have the most amazing clients. Thanks a bunch for the great memories !!!! xx
Makeup – Annalee
Hair – Kim Lynskey
Celebrant – Sam Johnston
Ceremony and Reception styling – Dobsons
Video – Kate Lahood
Nicole + Regan
Set on a sweeping back lawn bordering the Waingongoro River in Ohawe, Nicole and Regan shared beautiful words surrounded by their loved ones. With the ceremony later in the day we were able to play with low light and relax into the evening in style. Thanks for the laughs, adventures and gorgeous attention to detail – simply brilliant!!… LOVE!! xx
Dress – Liah Roebuck
Makeup & Hair – Black Bird
Flowers and Marquee – Dobsons
Cake – Aimee Jane Cakes
Celebrant – Patricia Taunt
Mr & Mrs Plum
Such a sweet name for such a sweet twosome. From the jaw dropping pre gifts, to the heart tugging vows – Melbournites Jo and Blair kicked “I’m so in love with you” to a whole new level…. This wedding was breathtakingly gorgeous. Set on the edge of Wai-iti Beach on a sunny Saturday, we had laughter, off-roading – (2 mini rivers incl), a cave, a farm, thistles, seascapes, champagne and a bunch more laughs…. Thanks for the adventures – you guys rocked!
Celebrant: Tiffany Apaitia-Vague
Makeup – Annalee
Hair – Kirsty Honeyfield
Marquee – Dobsons
Video – Capture You
Location – Wai-iti Beach Retreat
Kirsty & Sharpie tie the knot…..
Haviana’s, stubbies, goats, sunflowers, Rue de Seine & a chopper! WHAT A DAY! On meeting Kirsty & Ben I knew the day would be super fun! The ladies started their day at the couple’s home – a goat farm complete with the most beautiful sweeping sea vista…. then they wed on a cliff top – summer finally joining us – with their nearest and dearest (incl their 3 super cute canines). Ben had arranged a surprise helicopter ride for his bride – scoring some epic locations for our creative work, then on to Lake Farm Garden for a shin dig til the early hours…. thanks for the awesomeness xx
Hair & Makeup: Jacqueline & Kim at Cleaver & Rouge
Dress: Rue De Seine
Flowers: Flower Lounge
Celebrant: Sam Bennett aka Full Circle
Chopper: Precison
Mr & Mrs Severinsen….
Colourful, fun, super cute, quirky, sweet & pretty – Rochelle & Greg’s day was delightful! With a bunch of ideas thrown about pre wedding, we had some great adventures, along with a few surprises, and as you can see – a bunch of laughs! I’m in love with their styling and use of colour. Pure Happiness!
Location: Barton Estate
Makeup: Jacqueline at Cleaver and Rouge
Hair: Demi at Cleaver and Rouge
Flowers: Flowerlounge
Once upon a pretty lake setting…..
This gorgeous twosome shared their vows at their private home setting a little over a week ago. Surrounded by friends, family and their own immaculate lake, it was the setting of fairy tales. Having perfection in every detail, from the rustic sheds & lush green grass, to the dress, to the 3+ odd metre garden mirror, to the awesome bridal party to the… did I mention…. the lake?! And top that all off with rapping bridesmaids, a car to purr at, an awesome dance and a brilliant bundle of laughs. Here’s a tiny teaser of their details…. the rest are kept for their entertainment…;)
Dress: Liah Roebuck
Flowers: Petal & Prickle
Hair: Michelle at Lola
Makeup: Jess at Blackbird
Celebrant: Rose Haskell
