Bia & Dean
Bia and Dean’s gorgeous elopement – a perfectly simple garden ceremony topped off with some beach galavanting…. Low light Taranaki dreaminess xx
Bianca + Nathan
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
Alannah + Shaun
“You will be the happiest of women. And we will sing, all by ourselves, till we swoon away with delight” – Gaston Leroux, ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’…..
Introducing Mr and Mrs Murphy! Playing out like a cliff hanging, crowd banging, energetic & emotionally filled script – Alannah and Shaun’s day was pure perfection. Laughter, music, sore smile muscles, adventures, details, wardrobe changes and a good dollop of theatrics – topped off with a dance to die for. Thanks for the memories – see below for a sneak peek xx
Dress: Natalie Rose Bridal
Makeup: Stacey Holdt
Hair: Sean and Steve – Elwin Evans
Men’s Attire: Kingsway
Rings: Dalgleish
Flowers: Nicci Goodin
Celebrant: Sam Bennett (at the last hour – written by Jess Old) & Father Tom
Cake: The Unbaked Bakery
Catering: Backyard Catering
Reception Furniture & Tableware: Dobsons
Location: Pihama Lavender
Video: Michael LaHood
Second Shooter: Ryan Polei
Sarah & Liam
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
Joanne & Steve
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
Jamiee and Fion
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.
Brittany + Harry
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
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
Sandra’s Birthday Adventures…
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
Tash and Kai
Planning an international wedding is tough at the best of times – let alone Covid times….. With having to pop their plans on hold until borders open, Tash and Kai decided to play dress ups at Oma and Opa’s house, including them in a mini wedding shoot. This shoot was rather special as it was to celebrate their one-day-special-day mixed with celebrating Barbara and John’s 60th Anniversary. They also included their precious fur pup . … Just having the thought to do this gave me tingles, and with times uncertain it’s so important to love each moment and live in the now…. and to celebrate life in every way possible. xx
