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Was there ever a better day for a wedding in the Catlins?! Keely and Henry struck gold – beautiful blue skies and not a breath of wind, what a day. The cliffs at Fortrose can be pretty wild but not this day, it doesn’t get any more perfect. After photo time, we headed to Henry’s parents’ home for the ceremony and reception with the most incredible green landscape surrounding us. These two hosted their own wedding in Henry’s precious Mum’s garden, with a stretch tent onsite for the party afterwards. I’m completely sold on hosting your own wedding now! We got a gorgeous sunset after such a clear ..read more

Two of the most thoughtful and kind humans tied the knot in central Christchurch this autumn, and what a day! We need to start by taking a moment to appreciate how insanely talented Sulin is. Not only did she make their wedding cake and Luke’s bowtie, she designed and sewed her wedding dress – complete with an outer layer over a party dress for the reception. What a woman! Sulin and Luke chose not to have a bridal party, instead focusing on each other. We headed up into the hills for some photos (check out that view!) before the ceremony which meant that after the formalities were done these t ..read more

The most vibrant wedding there ever was, Ellie and Brett celebrated with so much colour, laughter, sunshine, champagne, incredible people and epic party tunes. Thanks for trusting me to capture your big day, you two! Planning and styling: Event Goals MUA: Kasia Stanicich Hair: Monique Woods Marquee and furniture: LOULA Wedding & Event Hire Ellie’s dresses: Brides of Merivale Ellie and her girls’ shoes: Mi Piaci Florals: Eden Florist Food: Moveable Feasts Signage: With this Sign Small hire: The Little Hire Company Cake: Full Time Tart DJ: Boogie Beats ..read more

These two threw the best wedding bash, what a fun and love-filled day it was! Their story begins as all good love stories do, with the classic tale of a chance meeting when a naked lady got stuck in her bathtub. Sam attended the incident as police and Nick attended with his fire crew. And let me tell ya, there were side-splittingly hilarious speeches featuring this fun story and plenty of others. Thanks for the best day, you two. It was such a privilege to capture it for you. Venue: The Hideaway 201 MUA: Danika Keast Makeup Artist Celebrant: Marriage Celebrant – Zoe Batt Florals: The Stem-ery ..read more

I’ve got such fond memories of this precious day, I wish we could do it all over again! The Hawke’s Bay put on a stunner of a day, with the sun beating down on the vineyards and orchards while Collette and Lawry shared their vows. Collette is a precious friend of ours, and we were so excited to meet Lawry and celebrate their wedding day with them. So much love for these two! Now hurry up and move home from Switzerland so we can see more of you please! Venue: Black Barn River Room, Hawkes Bay Furniture: Flock Events Collette’s dress: Collette popped over to France from Geneva to get her gown, h ..read more

Shanay and Khalem got a stunner of a Southland day for their wedding in the new year. You couldn’t wipe the smile off Shanay’s face, and with good reason. Their whole day was perfection – ice creams in the city, the best crew of family and friends, a relaxed and fun vibe, good food, good music, everything you need for the best day. Makeup: Ashlee Whipps Makeup Artist Hair: GOALS SALON Florals: Ambrosia Floral Design Dress: Brides by Donna Rae Suits: McKnight & Brown Celebrant: Monique Cochrane Music: Euphoria – Covers Band Venue: The Hideaway 201 Shanay got a few photos in her childhood ..read more

You couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces all day long, and for good reason. What a day. Millie and Liam got ready at The Bell Tower at Dog Point in Blenheim. The boys had a barn-style house and next door in a magnificent villa with the most Tuscan of vibes, the girls were sipping bubbles. After a first look in front of the vines, a helicopter flew these two into the hills for some sunshine-soaked photos. After a gorgeous ceremony at Wither Hills, speeches and nibbles in the sun, and drinks on the lawn, the band cranked up and guests danced under the festoon lights and the stars. Millie and ..read more