Rosalie and Mitch - Coromandel Wedding Photographer

Rosalie and Mitch got married on one of the wettest days of the year.  Luckily the torrential rain reduced to a fine mist for the first look, photos and ceremony. The tiny rain drops and stormy skies made for some dramatic images and moody backdrops, even better than the blue skies and scattered cloud I had been hoping for. I loved shooting the Coromandel Coast in a different light and although I'm sure it wasn't what what they had in mind I think the day was truly spectacular. A beautifully emotional ceremony, a fun bridal party and the sweetest bride and groom - it was all such a pleasure to photograph.

After seeing their amazing first dance I asked Rosalie to teach us a few dance moves for our wedding in March. We went from tripping over our own feet to half decent in only an hour!!

Vendors

Brides Dress: Robyn Stinson Designs | Brides Shoes: The Iconic

Grooms Suit: Hallensteins | Grooms Shoes: Tarocash

Bridesmaids Dresses: Miss Crabb, Moochi, Kilt, Showpo | Groomsmen: Hallensteins | Flower girls: Loving made by Sheryl Mace (groom's Mum)

Flowers: Arrow Florist and Gifts | Makeup: Krystal Hayward (Nzmakeupgirl) | Hair: Juanita Maria Madsen

Cake: Olivia Peek (Groom's sister) | Ceremony Arch: Made by John Hodgson (Bride's Dad) with wood and greenery from the family farm | Hire: Peninsula Party Hire & Dooley Street Styling | Table decoration: Groom's Mum

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Te Kouma Cottages, Coromandel

Waikato Woolshed Wedding - Theo and Sereen

After countless hours restoring an old family woolshed into a stunning rustic wedding venue, Theo and Sereen were rewarded with a truly unique spot to get married and somewhere with strong sentimental ties. I say this a lot but it couldn't be more true about these guys - seriously laid back and trusting of my vision for their photos they made my job so easy and loads of fun. After a casual first look they had a sweet little ceremony amongst some wildflowers that family members had lovingly planted especially for the occasion. I loved that Theo and Sereen bucked the aisle trend by having their guests walk around the corner to find them, the bridal party and celebrant lined up all ready to go for the ceremony. The party that followed was one of the most fun and craziest I've seen - complete with a sawdust dance floor, some caterpillar dance moves from the groom, a stage dive and countless espresso martinis.

Vendors

Brides Dress: Robyn Shea | Brides Shoes: Kathryn Wilson

Grooms Suit: Munns | Grooms Shoes: Giancario Moretti

Bridesmaids Dresses: Various | Groomsmen: Munns | 

Flowers: Birdcage, Te Awamutu | Makeup: Luxe & Co, Te Awamutu | Hair: Mint Hair, Rebecca Hooper 

Rings: Grooms- Berrys, Bride- Partridges | Cake: Bride |Table decoration: Bride

Ceremony Venue: Family farm - Te Awamutu (old woolshed)

Reception Venue: Family farm - Te Awamutu (old woolshed)

Face painting: Anita Lyn  

Catering: Hazel Hayes