Dobsons
Pinch-me-pretty set ups photographed for the clever team at Dobsons. Check out their other gorgeous options at www.dobsons.co.nz if you’re planning! Thanks team – LOVE your work xx
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
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
The Flower Cart
There’s a new pretty green finger in town! New floral images shot for the The Flower Cart. They have snapped up a cool space inside Escape Coffee perfectly in time for Valentines Day! You can order online or pop on in to see the lovely Kelly. Check out their new website created by the clever team at Design Garage: www.theflowercart.co.nz
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
Abbey + Matt
Introducing Mr and Mrs Mills! Wed on the pretty lawn at Openlands, Matt married Abbey in front of their nearest and dearest on his family land. Abbey glowed in her gorgeous Amaline Vitale gown, and the Mountain was out – blessing them under the sunshine. We adventured around the gardens and their on-site church, and then on to the beach and Pihama Lavender for the reception – where we managed to capture some breathtaking light on sundown. A perfect day full of emotions, sunlight, laugher and tears. xx
Dress: Amaline Vitale
Makeup: Mi Beauty Space
Hair: Angela Childs
Flowers: Jessica Robinson
Mens attire: Kingsway
Celebrant: Kelly Judkins
Rings: Michael Hill
Ceremony Venue: Openlands
Reception Venue: Pihama Lavender
Photographer’s assistant: Emma Crofskey
Jamie + Jimmy
Two beautiful souls, two beautiful cultures, two beautiful sons…. a wedding dreams are made of on a beautiful windy day blessed by their maunga.
Jimmy and Jamie’s special day was held at home with their nearest and dearest. The ceremony was on the farm and the reception on their front lawn… We laughed and cried (yes I got teary with their vows) and had some adventures on the farm and to the beach. Thank you for choosing me to be part of your day xx
Dress: Blanche Boutique – Sydney
Mens Attire: Hallensteins and Farmers
Rings: Michael Hill
Celebrant: Swap Gomez
Bride’s Makeup: Makeup by Pare
Hair: Dzine Hair – Waitara
Catering: Friends and Whanau
Cake: Josie Blair
Video: Capture You
