It was a gorgeous summer's day in Temuka for Hannah & Bryce's wedding.  St David's Church in Cave is absolutely stunning.





Bryce and his groomsmen wait patiently...


As does this wee dot!


And the bride arrives in style! Now THAT'S a wedding car.  :-)















Hehe.




And now to the stunning Ashfield Manor House & Gardens for the reception.  First a few sneaky photos of the newlyweds.




The beautiful flowers are by Sue Evans.




Wouldn't you love to be able to do this still?


Hope this wee one wasn't drinking and driving.












Hannah & Bryce - your wedding was beautiful and you make such a gorgeous couple.  The day was magic.  Thank you so much for choosing me.  x

Hannah's dress:  Holly Wedding Dress (UK)
Shoes: Aldo
Suits: Sergios
Flowers: Sue Evans

Where do I even BEGIN posting about this beautiful couple? I think I may as well jump right in and show you the photos ...  So many smiles editing these!

When I walked into Hannah's parent's house the first thing I saw were these gorgeous shoes - squeeee!!!!




Trying to get into the dress was the first hurdle! Luckily Hannah had 4 gorgeous bridesmaids to help.


Just stunning, Hannah.


Hannah puts some finishing touches on her mum.  Yes Vanda, you're caught on camera.  ;D


Then time for a special thank you gift from Hannah to her bridesmaids.


And just enough time for some photos with mum and dad.


Dad Alistair, walks his stunning daughter towards her husband to be.  I love how these guys are holding hands. x




Church of Ascension, Mt Pleasant.




Caught one of the tea ladies in prayer too...



These next two images are when Sam just couldn't help himself and went in for a kiss.  And why wouldn't he?



She's not your traditional bride.  And I LOVE that!


And off to Taylor's Mistake for some fun in the sun!



The beach is this couples' favourite place.


A must-stop-at in Sumner was the knitting container.  I'm not sure Hannah's new love for knitting will take over the surfing though.


And to Trent's Estate Vineyard.




Some of the guests played petanque...


While others just took some time out.


The guests were asked to sign ... a surfboard!  Of course!


Now time for speeches... I knew these were going to be GOOD and I wasn't disappointed!


Love reflections...






Hannah & Sam - you make such a beautiful couple, you have amazing friends and a wonderful family. I know this because I was constantly asked if I'd had something to eat, a coffee, or if I wanted a seat.  Lovely, lovely people.  You have such a wonderful support network.  I loved your wedding. xxx

When asked what theme Hannah & Sam were having for their wedding, she answered "ummm... Stuff I Like!".

Bride's dress: Lazaro style 3000 (second-hand)
Shoes: Irregular Choice
Hairpiece: Hannah made this herself from scraps of the dress
Hair and Makeup - Mariessa Waddington
Bridesmaids dresses:  Anna Stretton
Guys' suits: Soho 2 piece hired from Sergios
Guys' shirts: Country Road
Flowers: Aromaunga
Church: Church of Ascension, Mt Pleasant
Venue: Trents Estate Vineyard
Band: Assembly Required

Pip and Geoff met at school, and by all accounts it took them a while to get together.  They are avid runners (possibly doing the Boston Marathon soon, huh guys?) & cheese lovers (check out their cake!).  And they had the most amazing wedding.  It was held at Kate Sheppard House & Garden and is absolutely beautiful there.

Pip goes over her vows ...


While I take some shots of her dress which was made by Amy of Aeon Dressmaking - it is stunning!  Her shoes are from Myer in Brisbane.


Pip's sister Anna gets ready before helping the bride into her dress.  (I'm a sucker for pointy ballet feet).




Then a few family photos inside this gorgeous homestead before the ceremony!


So I leave the girls to it and sneak outside to get some crowd shots and find some man-love going on!


Geoff sees his gorgeous bride walking down the path and there's hardly a dry eye in the house.  This great shot of Pip and her dad was taken by my second shooter Oswald from Oswald Photography.  :D






Sometimes it's the little ones who steal the show...


And sometimes not! (PS I LOVE this shot!).




And time for a little giant Jenga.  Boom!


And the beautiful rings!!!


Ooh and the cake! It was a cheese cake! Not a cheese cake, cheese cake, but a cake made from 3 types of cheese!  By Canterbury Cheesemongers.


The full moon that night was a beautiful end to a magic day.  What an honour photographing Pip & Geoff's wedding.  I thought it was pretty perfect and I know they did too. x


Pip's dress: by Amy of Aeon Dressmaking
Pip's shoes: Myer
Venue: Kate Sheppard House & Garden
Hair: Jem Smalley of Felix Culpa
Makeup:  Callie Sanford
Flowers: Flowers on Holmwood
Cake: Canterbury Cheesemongers
Band: Catherine Wells