aaaand she said YES!
There’s something the air! Lots of proposals and this one I just had to share…… Zanick and Leeane were visiting from Auckland when he popped the question after and nice walk along the beautiful shores of Back Beach….
Alex and Scott
Wed on a beautiful Autumnal day – looking breathtaking – Alex married her Scott in her gorgeous Mum’s wedding dress…. Overlooking the Tasman on the sweeping lawn of Ahu Ahu Villas they tied the knot with their closest and missed those that couldn’t.
Heartfelt vows, laughter, wind, sand, family, friends and wine – an intimate affair that celebrated the love of these two was the perfect way to see out a shortened wedding season for 19/20. Thanks for the memories Mr and Mrs Nelson xxx
Dress: Mum’s
Makeup & Hair: Cleaver and Rouge
Celebrant: Tracey Zehnder
Flowers: Own
Mens Attire: Kingsway
Venue: Ahu Ahu Villas
Cake: Mum
Rings: Michael Hill
Catering: ABC Catering
Simone & Willie
Once upon a time in another world far removed …. Simone and Willie got married! They shared their first look on the rolling hills overlooking their beautiful Waverley Farm. Photo adventures followed, then on to their ceremony at Willie’s nearby family homestead. Shared with children Maddie & Ben – the day was blessed with those closest to them – along with sunshine, hugs and a good dose of laughter. Here’s a sneak peek into the glorious day of Mr and Mrs Symes…..
Dress: Lovers Society
Flowers: Flower Potts
Makeup & Hair: Bebe Beauty Boutique
Mens Attire: Hallensteins
Celebrant: Margaret Prince
Cake: Cake Haven
Marquee and set ups: Dobsons
Photographer’s assistant: Emma Crofskey
Craig and Keryn
Sometimes you meet a couple and they just need to be together…. So much love between these two!! Introducing Mr and Mrs Hoover… oopsie – Allen! With a private first look at their hotel room followed by photos around Pukekura Park – Craig and Keryn’s day could not have been more perfect. So much love and happiness. Their wedding was held on the lawn at The Devon – made to look breathtaking by the clever hand of Pineapple Sage Florist. With food and dancing to follow – they are finally where they belong xx
Dress: Churchwood Bridal
Makeup and hair: Sabin
Flowers: Pineapple Sage
Mens Attire: Kingsway
Celebrant: Sam Bennett
Rings: Michael Hill and Dalgleish
Venue: The Devon Hotel /Men’s prep – The Novotel
Music: Krystal and Mark Leuthard
Clare & Michael
Clare and Michael’s day was beautiful!! Moving home from Australia and planning a wedding isn’t the easiest but these two nailed it! With views to the Tasman on Okurukuru’s beautiful seascape lawn – vows, bubbles and laughter filled the air. So many great moments – with adventures around the vineyard and then down to the beach with some pretty impressive wind…. thanks for the magical day Mr and Mrs Joblin!! xx
Dress: Watters
Makeup and Hair: Cleaver and Rouge
Flowers: Ivy Lane
Mens Attire: Kingsway
Celebrant: Beverley McLean
Cake: A Love of Cakes by Annette
Venue: Okurukuru
Olivia + Sean
Blessed with morning rain and blue skies, Auckland couple Olivia and Sean’s day was truely unforgettable. Arriving in pure Indiana style, Olivia stole the show in the original Temple of Doom Duesenberg Auburn and her gorgeous Made with Love gown. Not to be outdone, Little Sam did a brilliant job of ring bearer – scoring a try enroute, and the personal vows shared shed many a tear. With guests making themselves at home playing games on the lawn and befriending the local equines, we adventured to the Gully and finally on to the beach for some time out…. Topping off the evening with some beautiful food, a bunch of laughs, heartfelt words and some burns on the D floor…. Thanks for the memories xx See below for a sneak peek into the wedding of Mr and Mrs Lester…..
Dress: Made with Love
Makeup and Hair: Cleaver and Rouge
Flowers: Ivy Lane
Celebrant: Joe Gray
Rings: Sutcliffe
Mens Suits: Rembrandt
Venue: Dekens Barn
Catering and Cake: L’epicure
Car: Duesenberg Auburn Convertible – original from the Temple of Doom movie…. (envious – much)
Jasmyn & Corey
Breaking in a new venue is always exciting and Jasmyn and Corey’s wedding did it so much justice! Kicking it off with an arrival like no other – sirens included…. Jasmyn sped in to @Ohangai on her Big Red Steed and blew everyone away! With their nuptials shared under the shade of the eucalypts on a private circular lawn, creative in the forest and at the beach – we had a bunch of adventures, laughs – making some forever type memories. Thanks for having me along on the ride xx
Dress: Madi Lane Bridal
Makeup: Annalee
Hair: Lauren Hendry and Sarah Sharp – Hair Cafe
Flowers: You Blooms
Venue: @Ohangai
Rings: Jasmyn’s – Dalgleish
Catering: @Ohangai (Helen D’Ath)
Cake: A Love of Cakes – Annette
Celebrant: Helen D’Ath
Photographer’s Assistant: Emma Crofskey
Rebecca & Seth
Home from the USA – the perfect time for Rebecca to tie the knot with her American hubby in the beautiful landscapes of Taranaki! Wed at The Milk Shed with photographs at the nearby lodge. The day was filled with happiness, adventures and a few bubbles…. And the sunset on the farm… magic! The perfect day for a perfect two-some…..xx
Dress: Jessica Bridal
Hair: Courtney Coombs
Flowers: You Blooms
Venue: The Milk Shed
Celebrant: Chris Jones
Cake: Tartan Rose
Second Shooter: Thomas Busby
Catering: Backyard Catering
Set ups: Dobsons
Kate & Rosco
Surprise …….- it’s a wedding!!!!
Planning a trip back to NZ from the UK, Kate and Rosco thought it was the perfect chance to spring a surprise wedding on their nearest and dearest – in true Kate and Rosco style…. After carefully keeping their ceremony in London under wraps (even swearing the air hostesses to secrecy), they planned a catch up party with friends and family with a BBQ shindig in Dad’s backyard. We adventured in the morning to Back Beach for some couple shots and then I joined them again in the arvo for the big reveal. Their energy and happiness was contagious and they absolutely had the best day ever. So much happiness. Thanks for having me along at the start of your happily ever after xx
Celebrant: Dan Haycock
Venue: Dad & Diane’s Backyard
Dress: Hitched Bridal – Caroline Castigliano
Hair: Annaliese Jonassen
Makeup: Urban Beauty
Suit: Ted baker
Rings: Heming Jewels
Sharyn + Bruce
Once upon a glorious Taranaki summer’s day – Sharyn married her bestie – Bruce. Bringing two gorgeous families together – the emotions flew along with the bubbles… The beautiful wedding of Mr and Mrs Nickel is previewed below. Thanks for the good times, adventures and great memories on a truely perfect day xx
Dress: Etcetera Bridal – Whanganui
Flowers: Ivy Lane
Make up: Ari Brooks
Hair: Tonya – Mane St Hair
Lashes: Lashes by Ariana
Mens suits: Kingsway
Rings: Micheal Hill
Celebrant: Shannon De Souza
Wedding planner: Elizabeth Jean Weddings
Prep venue: Tairoa Lodge
Ceremony Venue: Denby Gardens
Reception: Hawera Racecourse
Music: Seismic Events
Video: Image by G
Second Shooter: Thomas Busby
Photographer’s assistant: Emma Crofskey
