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Queenstown // Surprise proposal at Moke Lake

Queenstown // Surprise proposal at Moke Lake

Queenstown // Surprise proposal at Moke Lake

Wanaka // Summer wedding at Maple Lodge

Wanaka // Summer wedding at Maple Lodge

Wanaka // Summer wedding at Maple Lodge

Wanaka // Twin Peaks helicopter flight in the snow

Wanaka // Twin Peaks helicopter flight in the snow

Wanaka // Twin Peaks helicopter flight in the snow

Bannockburn // Autumn wedding at the Bannockburn Church

Bannockburn // Autumn wedding at the Bannockburn Church

Bannockburn // Autumn wedding at the Bannockburn Church

Lake Hawea // Surprise proposal with a picnic by the lake

Lake Hawea // Surprise proposal with a picnic by the lake

Lake Hawea // Surprise proposal with a picnic by the lake

Fiordland // Pre wedding photos at Lake Erskine

Fiordland // Pre wedding photos at Lake Erskine

Fiordland // Pre wedding photos at Lake Erskine

Queenstown // Intimate family elopement at Lake Hayes

Queenstown // Intimate family elopement at Lake Hayes

Queenstown // Intimate family elopement at Lake Hayes

Queenstown // Surprise proposal on the jetty at Bob's Cove

Queenstown // Surprise proposal on the jetty at Bob's Cove

Queenstown // Surprise proposal on the jetty at Bob's Cove

Queenstown // Sunrise surprise proposal at Coronet Peak with picnic

Queenstown // Sunrise surprise proposal at Coronet Peak with picnic

Queenstown // Sunrise surprise proposal at Coronet Peak with picnic

Surprise proposal in the lupins

Surprise proposal in the lupins

How to plan the perfect surprise proposal in New Zealand

Wanaka // Autumn wedding at The Venue

Wanaka // Autumn wedding at The Venue

Wanaka // Autumn wedding at The Venue

Te Anau // Marquee wedding on the family farm

Te Anau // Marquee wedding on the family farm

Te Anau // Marquee wedding on the family farm

Some cool things that happened at weddings this year…

Grace & Bob gave all of their guests either a tambourine or maraca. When they flew back in from Coromandel Peak the guests were waiting on the lawn making lots of noise and celebrating their return! (They also went down a treat on the d floor)

Sage & Richard had a colouring in welcome sign! This was so cool for guests as they stepped. Made by @skoodles_illustration

Kylie & Jack had live drawing at their wedding! Guests could come up to the table and get a cute little pic of them in their outfit to take home. Love this and @drawn.events.nz is SO talented!

Baylage people! Nymfe & Josh were my first wedding for 2026 and driving up the road to be welcomed by these made my day. Like what a way to have your guests arrive with a big smile!

Kaitlin & James made a dramatic entrance to their reception on a motorbike! We had some great fun taking photos with the bike at sunset too 😁

Erin & Kieran got some photos with their sheep, who they love dearly. So much so, they were the pictures for the table names! Each had a little description about the sheep’s personality and some photos.

Custom chocolates from @seriouslygoodchocolateco for Kylie & Jack!

Cows grazing in the shape of a love heart. ❤️
James had to move the cows in the morning and had an idea to have them add to the celebrations! The cows have collars on which set the boundary of where they can roam. As the day went on the heart became more pronounced in the paddock!

Hollies Mum made a sign with their wedding date grown in succulents! I love little touches like this 🌿

Nymfe & Josh got married on the farm, and what better way to cool off the drinks than using the bucket on the tractor? Worked an absolute treat 👌🏼

Toni & Riley had a lakeside wedding in the sun, so made these custom drink holders gifts for their guests. Useful on the day and beyond!

Julia & Cameron met through music, so they had little Boston this in the details throughout the day. I particularly liked the confetti wrapped in sheet music - a subtle touch but it just adds to the story!

Some cool things that happened at weddings this year…

Grace & Bob gave all of their guests either a tambourine or maraca. When they flew back in from Coromandel Peak the guests were waiting on the lawn making lots of noise and celebrating their return! (They also went down a treat on the d floor)

Sage & Richard had a colouring in welcome sign! This was so cool for guests as they stepped. Made by @skoodles_illustration

Kylie & Jack had live drawing at their wedding! Guests could come up to the table and get a cute little pic of them in their outfit to take home. Love this and @drawn.events.nz is SO talented!

Baylage people! Nymfe & Josh were my first wedding for 2026 and driving up the road to be welcomed by these made my day. Like what a way to have your guests arrive with a big smile!

Kaitlin & James made a dramatic entrance to their reception on a motorbike! We had some great fun taking photos with the bike at sunset too 😁

Erin & Kieran got some photos with their sheep, who they love dearly. So much so, they were the pictures for the table names! Each had a little description about the sheep’s personality and some photos.

Custom chocolates from @seriouslygoodchocolateco for Kylie & Jack!

Cows grazing in the shape of a love heart. ❤️
James had to move the cows in the morning and had an idea to have them add to the celebrations! The cows have collars on which set the boundary of where they can roam. As the day went on the heart became more pronounced in the paddock!

Hollies Mum made a sign with their wedding date grown in succulents! I love little touches like this 🌿

Nymfe & Josh got married on the farm, and what better way to cool off the drinks than using the bucket on the tractor? Worked an absolute treat 👌🏼

Toni & Riley had a lakeside wedding in the sun, so made these custom drink holders gifts for their guests. Useful on the day and beyond!

Julia & Cameron met through music, so they had little Boston this in the details throughout the day. I particularly liked the confetti wrapped in sheet music - a subtle touch but it just adds to the story!

The start of Spring means lupin season is on its way!
These blooms grow all over the Mackenzie region and the rivers of Glenorchy & Fiordland. Every year it’s slightly different depending on the weather and how high the lake is sitting.

@honestlysarah__ and I did these photos at sunrise last year in Tekapo, before she helped me with a day of proposals - it’s my absolute favourite time of the day for photos here. The lighting is gorgeous and ever changing, plus you escape the crowds!

The start of Spring means lupin season is on its way!
These blooms grow all over the Mackenzie region and the rivers of Glenorchy & Fiordland. Every year it’s slightly different depending on the weather and how high the lake is sitting.

@honestlysarah__ and I did these photos at sunrise last year in Tekapo, before she helped me with a day of proposals - it’s my absolute favourite time of the day for photos here. The lighting is gorgeous and ever changing, plus you escape the crowds!

A LOT of effort goes into making a room look like this ✨Kirstie & Matthew’s reception at The Farm Chapel

A LOT of effort goes into making a room look like this ✨Kirstie & Matthew’s reception at The Farm Chapel

A first look with your friends on your wedding day is pretty cute! 💕 Especially if they have never seen your outfit before! Grace also had each bouquet match the bridesmaids dress which looked awesome.

A first look with your friends on your wedding day is pretty cute! 💕 Especially if they have never seen your outfit before! Grace also had each bouquet match the bridesmaids dress which looked awesome.

This season we had some beautiful bright florals that were just incredible. If you are looking for some flower inspo, have a look at these stunning bouquets! 💐

1: @festival_farm
2: @flowersandthegirl
3: @flowersandthegirl
4: @withloveflowers_vania
5: @phloxfloral
6: @driedmeadow
7: @bella_and_ruby_bespoke
8: @ambrosiafloraldesign
9: @kate.stone.weddingflowers
10: @river_bendflora
11: @bunches.by.p
12: @thejoyfarmer
13: Bouquet Creations
14: @thepottingshed.nz
15: @phloxfloral
16: @flowersandthegirl
17: Debie Dickie-Lee
18: @flowersforyou_stephaniesteel
19: @bedfordbloomsnz
20: @flore.studios

This season we had some beautiful bright florals that were just incredible. If you are looking for some flower inspo, have a look at these stunning bouquets! 💐

1: @festival_farm
2: @flowersandthegirl
3: @flowersandthegirl
4: @withloveflowers_vania
5: @phloxfloral
6: @driedmeadow
7: @bella_and_ruby_bespoke
8: @ambrosiafloraldesign
9: @kate.stone.weddingflowers
10: @river_bendflora
11: @bunches.by.p
12: @thejoyfarmer
13: Bouquet Creations
14: @thepottingshed.nz
15: @phloxfloral
16: @flowersandthegirl
17: Debie Dickie-Lee
18: @flowersforyou_stephaniesteel
19: @bedfordbloomsnz
20: @flore.studios

Phillie and Davey wanted to elope with snow on the mountains and hopefully under foot too. It’s always had to know when the snow will come, but they picked a date in July and we hoped for at least a good dusting on the mountains in Tekapo.

Well. Nature provided and there was a massive snow storm the week leading up to their elopement and the day dawned with moody mists and patches of blue skies! It was absolutely freezing, but a real winter wonderland.

The pair got ready together in their cabin overlooking the lake. Phillie had the most amazing deep red gown that was just made to be photographed against snow!

The ceremony was on the lakefront ft. ducks bobbing around and mist moving through the scene. It was like something out of a movie. They said the most beautiful heartfelt vows, shed a few tears and exchanged rings. Just as we finished the mist cleared and we had clear blue sky again.

Town was super busy so we got out of there and headed to a nice spot for a little picnic set up, some champagne & music while soaking in the views. We had fun getting photos all around the area (I thought these guys did so well considering how cold it was!)

At the sun set we wrapped up and the pair heading about to their accom to hopefully have a hot outdoor bath and watch the stars. ✨

Such a great day! Congratulations Mr & Mrs Holmes van Gooswilligen! 🥂

Gown: @fancifuldoll
Suit: @tarocash
Florals: @wanderingwillownz
Celebrant: @jadetimarucelebrant
Photography: @kiwicaptures

Phillie and Davey wanted to elope with snow on the mountains and hopefully under foot too. It’s always had to know when the snow will come, but they picked a date in July and we hoped for at least a good dusting on the mountains in Tekapo.

Well. Nature provided and there was a massive snow storm the week leading up to their elopement and the day dawned with moody mists and patches of blue skies! It was absolutely freezing, but a real winter wonderland.

The pair got ready together in their cabin overlooking the lake. Phillie had the most amazing deep red gown that was just made to be photographed against snow!

The ceremony was on the lakefront ft. ducks bobbing around and mist moving through the scene. It was like something out of a movie. They said the most beautiful heartfelt vows, shed a few tears and exchanged rings. Just as we finished the mist cleared and we had clear blue sky again.

Town was super busy so we got out of there and headed to a nice spot for a little picnic set up, some champagne & music while soaking in the views. We had fun getting photos all around the area (I thought these guys did so well considering how cold it was!)

At the sun set we wrapped up and the pair heading about to their accom to hopefully have a hot outdoor bath and watch the stars. ✨

Such a great day! Congratulations Mr & Mrs Holmes van Gooswilligen! 🥂

Gown: @fancifuldoll
Suit: @tarocash
Florals: @wanderingwillownz
Celebrant: @jadetimarucelebrant
Photography: @kiwicaptures

Have just had the most phenomenal month away in Africa, taking photos of all the incredible wildlife, riding horses through the flood waters of the Okavango Delta and exploring the desert in Namibia!

I went a couple of years ago with my Mum to do a horseback safari in Botswana and we talked about it non stop for a year after we got back… so decided we needed to do it again ☺️ It was another perfect week with awesome people feeling like you are in like little bubble of paradise.

We tagged on Namibia after the horse riding and it was such a cool country to explore. The landscapes are ever changing and incredible.

Here are some photos from the last month - if anyone is looking for a honeymoon destination that is a little different to the typical island holiday… this might be exactly what you are looking for! Namibia is easy to self drive around (it is huge though, so you will be clocking some big driving days) with lots of options from camping to luxury lodges.

The Okavango Delta in Botswana is an epic safari location and I cannot recommend the experience here enough. It is more expensive (but 100% worth it) as it’s small groups and incredible game viewing. We can get so close to the animals with the horses, which makes a riding safari so spectacular too.

Now back home and ready to kick into the winter weddings! ☃️

Have just had the most phenomenal month away in Africa, taking photos of all the incredible wildlife, riding horses through the flood waters of the Okavango Delta and exploring the desert in Namibia!

I went a couple of years ago with my Mum to do a horseback safari in Botswana and we talked about it non stop for a year after we got back… so decided we needed to do it again ☺️ It was another perfect week with awesome people feeling like you are in like little bubble of paradise.

We tagged on Namibia after the horse riding and it was such a cool country to explore. The landscapes are ever changing and incredible.

Here are some photos from the last month - if anyone is looking for a honeymoon destination that is a little different to the typical island holiday… this might be exactly what you are looking for! Namibia is easy to self drive around (it is huge though, so you will be clocking some big driving days) with lots of options from camping to luxury lodges.

The Okavango Delta in Botswana is an epic safari location and I cannot recommend the experience here enough. It is more expensive (but 100% worth it) as it’s small groups and incredible game viewing. We can get so close to the animals with the horses, which makes a riding safari so spectacular too.

Now back home and ready to kick into the winter weddings! ☃️

Georgia, Tyrone & Millie love to spend time at the beach. Georgia had bought a wedding dress ages ago and they had never got around to planning a wedding. So, they decided to elope!

In true Southland fashion it was one of those cold but dramatic evenings at Oreti Beach. They did a first look as Georgia made her way down the dunes and have a beautiful intimate ceremony. Millie hung out between them while they exchanged rings and then signed the paperwork!

We did some quick family photos and couple photos before the sky clouded over and they headed home to enjoy cake and celebrate!

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Prentice!

Hair: @the_florence_society
Make Up: @she_studio2025
Celebrant: @sayido_withlou
Cake: @o_forcakes_sake
Content Creation: @flyonthewall.nz

Georgia, Tyrone & Millie love to spend time at the beach. Georgia had bought a wedding dress ages ago and they had never got around to planning a wedding. So, they decided to elope!

In true Southland fashion it was one of those cold but dramatic evenings at Oreti Beach. They did a first look as Georgia made her way down the dunes and have a beautiful intimate ceremony. Millie hung out between them while they exchanged rings and then signed the paperwork!

We did some quick family photos and couple photos before the sky clouded over and they headed home to enjoy cake and celebrate!

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Prentice!

Hair: @the_florence_society
Make Up: @she_studio2025
Celebrant: @sayido_withlou
Cake: @o_forcakes_sake
Content Creation: @flyonthewall.nz

Gawain & Charmaine were on a trip to NZ with their daughter, visiting all of the most beautiful hikes in the lower South Island.

On a beautiful Autumn evening they walked up Diamond Lake in Wanaka and I just happened to be there at the lookout… for this epic moment! 💍❤️

Gawain & Charmaine were on a trip to NZ with their daughter, visiting all of the most beautiful hikes in the lower South Island.

On a beautiful Autumn evening they walked up Diamond Lake in Wanaka and I just happened to be there at the lookout… for this epic moment! 💍❤️

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