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Madeleine & Michael | Wairarapa, Martinborough Wedding.

Maddy & Michael were married at Lismore House in Martinborough. Theirs was the last wedding I photographed before New Zealand went into Level 4 lockdown during the Covid19 pandemic. There was lots of hand sanitiser, many elbow bumps, and an amended table plan. I think the biggest blow was the 10 guests that couldn’t attend. Despite this stressful lead up, these two had the most beautiful wedding, and damn their dance floor went off. Way back when they inquired they mentioned they’d be having a pub quiz during the reception so I pretty much knew they were totally awesome at that point.

Maddy & Michael’s wedding has been featured on Together Journal, where you can read a little more about their day.

Venue | Lismore House, Videography | Alex Brock, Celebrant | Married by Millie, Hire | Made Lovely, The Vintage Party, Festival Hire, Miss Frou Frou, Marquee | Stretch Tents, Flowers for Ceremony Arch | He Putiputi, Catering | Blue Carrot, Drinks | Macson Dispensary, Invitations | Laura Cahill Prints, Brides Dress | Needle and Thread, Grooms Suit | Barkers, Hallenstein Brothers, Lululemon, Rings | Meadowlark, Walker & Hall, Shoes | Mischief, Makeup | Kate Keogh, Bridal Party attire | Designer Wardrobe, Oh Rent Me,

Asha & Mat | Rose & Smith at Tauherenikau Racecourse, Wairarapa Wedding

Asha & Mat were married at Rose & Smith over a year ago. It was so epic. Everything was beautiful, and everyone had a bloody good time. There’s got to be about five ceremony spots on the expansive grounds at Tauherenikau I can think of off the top of my head, but it didn’t stop these two from finding a sixth. I loved the concrete industrial space. Having an auctioneer as their MC made for some memorable, energetic moments, I had a big grin on my face as he got a parade procession going after the cake cutting to get everyone outside to kick off the dance floor.

Venue | Rose & Smith at Tauherenikau, Florist | Suzette Herrick, Catering | Dale Keith, Cake | Finom, DJ | Hype Entertainment, Celebrant | Prue Lamason, Makeup | Victoria Faith Jewels | Zoe & Morgan, Calligraphy | Golden Design

Hana & Will | Lacewood, Wairarapa Wedding.

Hana & Will … and baby Finn. Heading back in the way back machine to relive this glorious day. These guys weren’t going to let a little drizzle rain on their parade. Lacewood really is a fantastic venue with it’s copious amounts of accommodation on site for everyone to get ready in, and sprawling grounds and gardens. Absolutely not a dry eye during their ceremony. Hana and Will failed spectacularly at keeping their shit together during their vows, but I mean, how adorable, and all the bear hugs afterwards, I love photographing hugs!

Florist | Some Shape, Celebrant | Sharon Ross Ensor, Rings | The Rolling Mill, Furniture, Arch, & Crockery | Arch Hire, Bridal gown | Pam Lowe, Hair | Chop Hair, Makeup | Annabelle Latta, Shoes | Kathryn Wilson, Bridesmaid dresses | Juliette Hogan, Miss Crabb, Blak, Suits | Barkers, Shirt | Trenery, Catering | Samson Stewart, Venue | Lacewood