Thomas & Nicola - The Old Church, Napier.

Love isn't meant to be easy, but I think most people will agree that making it work when you live first on opposite sides of the world and then in different parts of Europe would be a challenge for even the most committed couples. But love got there in the end for Nicola and Thomas, and their investment in each other (and Ryan Air!) finally paid off at The Old Church in Meeanee, Napier, this week when they celebrated their Hawke's Bay wedding.

THE DREAM TEAM:

Photographer: Eva Bradley / Assistant Photographer: Rebekah Trafford

Venue: The Old Church Restaurant, Meeanee, Napier.

Hair: Pure Hair // Makeup: Embellish Me - Candice Dear

Flowers: Flowers by Chilton (boquets) / The Bride's mother (tables)

Dress: Maggie Sottero

Celebrant: Viv Pearse