The Washers!
A BIG thank you to Ingrid, Dennis & family! Capturing the grandies with their gorgeous littlies was a treat. Such a special moment to capture – they just grow up too fast! xx
Jimi
This little guy!!!! Super excited to photograph the new addition to Rosie, Phil & Jacob’s family. Such a handsome little cruiser. Thanks a bunch for being a little star, and to Mum, Dad & Big Brother for being super cool as always xx
Emilie & Joseph
Cue bright sunshine, no wind and a rather large bunch of friends & family…… get glammed up and rock some blooms …. and you have the perfect Taranaki winter wedding!! Mr and Mrs Kelly had the best of luck for their breath-taking day! They braved some goose bumps, but wore them with style, as we had an amazing day together at Tairoa Lodge. Thanks to everyone involved who pulled this together – just magic xx
Dress: Daisy by Katie Yeung
Makeup and Hair: Cleaver and Rouge
Flowers: Grace – This Plus That
Location: Tairoa Lodge
Brides Prep Location: Kingfisher Cottage
Video: Ben D’Ath
Men’s Prep Shooter: Ryan Polei
Marquee and set up: Dobsons
Band: Front House
Charlie & Simon
A beautiful venue, great company, pretty detailing, adventures, lots of laughs, wine & sunshine – a perfect recipe for a perfect day! Wellington based Charlie & Simon shared their vows on the clifftop lawn of Okurukuru overlooking the sea with a fun gathering of family and friends. Here is a sneak peek xx Special thanks to Thomas for his awesome work 😉
Hair and Makeup: Cleaver & Rouge
Venue: Okurukuru
Flowers: Pineapple Sage
Celebrant: Amber Caskey
Second Shooter: Thomas Busby
Holly & Ryan
Another pinch-me-I-love-my-job wedding! On their happiest of happy days, Holly and Ryan shared their vows in a friends gorgeous garden – followed by laughs, adventures, beautiful light and some toes in the sand. Here is a taster into their pretty April wedding…. Thanks for the glorious ride xx
Dress: Churchwood Bridal
Makeup: Perry Hooper
Hair: C.U Hair
Mens Suits: Kingsway
Flowers: Flowerlounge
Celebrant: Kara Northcott
Rings: Micheal Hill
Reception: The Novotel
Video: Ben D’Ath – DXATH
Erin & Chris
Bowls, bespoke dresses, wine & pom poms – Erin and Chris’ day was destined to be a little bit different – and how pretty it was! The heavens opened in the morning and cleared just in time for the lawn ceremony. Erin made her own dress and those of her bridal party, styled her wedding, all whilst working her job and a Mum to two – what a superwoman!! ……And with all of this – their special day was stress-free, easy and beautiful – just like them. Thanks for the fun day – here is a teaser into their colourful celebration of love – just over a week ago…
Dress: Erin
Hair: Jordy – Vie
Makeup: Renee at Emerge & Halie
Flowers: Flower Studio
Celebrant: Grant Coward
Rings: Brownsons
Cake: Cakes 4 Fun
Catering: Public Catering
Venue: Fitzroy Bowling Club
Erica & Reto
BREATHTAKING….When things seem to be going not to plan but turn out heavenly… the skies opened last weekend and blessed us! Playing in the rain worked a treat on Saturday when Reto and Erica shared their special day. Reno met his beautiful wife for a first look in their New Plymouth home before setting off on some creative adventures. Brollies, water, laughter, beef jerky and wine – such a fun day! With a bunch of family travelling from far corners of the globe to celebrate at Okurukuru, Taranaki showed 4 seasons in a day and we got some gorgeous results. Thanks beautiful people for having me along for the ride! Here is a taster into their blissful day xx
Dress: Boho Bridal
Flowers: Friend – Alet
Makeup: Cleaver and Rouge – Jacqueline
Hair: Kelly Johnson
Suits: Kingsway
Rings: Dalgleish
Celebrant: Beverley McLean
Venue: Okurukuru
Special thanks to King & Queen Suites
The Shearmans!
A big and beautiful thank you to Charlotte & Hayden for having me capture their gorgeous family on the beach one early summer’s morning in Oakura… – and to Florence for being such a delight! xx
Hanna & Mitch
Personal detailing and bundles of happiness – celebrating the love and the union of this gorgeous family was perfection! Surrounded by close friends and family, the Oak Valley garden ceremony left me with happy goosebumps – and the adventures afterwards – priceless. Thanks Nate for being a super trooper and a true mini gentleman. Here is a small peek into their day xx
Dress: Liah Roebuck
Makeup and Hair: N.V. Hair
Flowers: Dobsons
Celebrant: Lynette Howe
Ceremony Venue: Oak Valley Gardens
Reception Venue: New Plymouth Racecourse
Heidi & Caleb
Happy tears and some boogie-on-down …… Mr and Mrs Kahupukoro’s wedding was AWESOME! The perfect pair with so much love for each other I just couldn’t stop smiling…. The ceremony and reception were set on the pretty grounds of The Barn – topped off with adventures to Naumai Park – thanks for sharing your best day ever xx Sneak peek….xx
Dress: Essence of Australia – Bridal Studio
Makeup: Annalee
Flowers: Jessica Robinson
Celebrant: Father Craig
Venue: The Barn – Hawera
