How does a bride who describes herself as “a bit of a hippy earth child” and her groom as a “grounded, no-frills kind of man” have an epic, stylish and totally chilled wedding? Kate talks us through planning for and partying at her wedding to Pete, shot by Michelle Fey and Rebekah Trafford.
Read MoreHawke's Bay's Ocean Beach is a special place filled with memories for so many of us from this part of New Zealand. But for Birdy Hansen, this long stretch of coastline has a history so deeply connected to her family, it was impossible to imagine her wedding to Jono happening anywhere else. Michelle Fey and Rebekah Trafford illustrated her day with their images, and Birdy has relived the special moments here on our blog in her own words. As always, we feel so honoured that our couples generously let us share with the biggest, most personal day of their lives.
Read MoreHawke's Bay native, Laura, describes herself and new hubby, Rob, as 'truly laid back humans' and so it went without saying that was the vibe they wanted on their wedding day. Under the stars and beside the slow-moving Tukituki at Black Barn Winery's riverside wedding venue, roving canapés replaced a formal sit-down dinner and guests sat down on large vintage rugs strewn amid lanterns and flowers to enjoy the speeches.
Read MoreOne of the best things about being a wedding photographer is getting to share in the excitement that builds from when you first meet a couple beginning to imagine their wedding day to the time they are spinning on the dance floor as husband and wife.
Read MoreWe love the way in recent years wedding styling has become so creative. Often that's thanks to the wonderful efforts of professional stylists, and in Hawke's Bay we have a number of talented people in this area. But what makes a wedding really special is when a family has poured not just huge amounts of time but love as well into making a wedding look spectacular.
Read MoreWas it love at first sight or third sight? It depends who you ask for the answer. I was lead to believe that the first date may have needed a lick and polish but in the end love conquers all. Mr. & Mrs. Hayden started out as a long distance love affair that ended with "I do" and "I'm moving home!"
Read MoreIt is pretty hard to imagine a bride more excited about her wedding day than Annabelle. Brides like her are one of the reasons we love our 'job'! It's impossible not to be infected with the energy that built as this beautiful Hawke's Bay wedding drew closer.
Read MoreWhen you can photograph an absolutely glorious wedding on a far-from-glorious wet Hawkes Bay day, you know you have a rocking venue. Because we were inside for much of Richard and Anna's wedding day, Black Barn Winery in Havelock North had the rare chance to reveal all of her secret hidden gems - a candle-lit underground cellar for the ceremony, and beautiful window lighting in the venue's rustic cottages and retreats. Mmmmmm. We love.
Read MoreWhat's better than one extremely hot blonde bride? Well, two of course. After photographing Nicole's identical twin sister's wedding two years ago, I did a massive happy dance when I got the opportunity to be a big part of another big day for the Lambert family, this time at Hawkes Bay wedding venue, Clifton Cafe.
Read MoreWhoever said 'weddings are all about the bride' had never met Craig Jones. We love the relationships we build up with our brides over the months of planning and of course all the excitement on the day and after, but often it's easy to feel like the groom just came along for the ride. Not this guy.
Read MoreAlice and Simon are country folk and this is as gorgeous as a Hawkes Bay country wedding gets. After being in the family for over 100 years, it's hard to believe this was the first big white wedding for the Beamish family Homestead. It was an unimissable opportunity for Alice's creative mum, Pen, to recruit the talents of her flower-arranging friends from across the district to add to the splendor of this remarkable setting
Read MoreEmma made her grand entrance up the long driveway of Sileni where Sam waited nervously beside the silver birch trees on the winery's front triangle. The newlyweds wanted their wedding photography to be relaxed, embrace the best of New Zealand and Hawke's Bay and also reflect the sense of fun they share together as a couple.
Read MoreIt was a homecoming wedding for Central Hawkes Bay girl Ash Boyd, returning to tie the knot with her foxy new hubby Jeremy Waaka for a beautiful summer wedding with soft vintage hints at Woburn Homestead near Waipukurau.
Read MoreIt is with a massive big grin on our face that we present the newly-minted Mr. & Mrs. Thomson. They blew in on a stiff summer breeze on the 17th of January, 2014, with a ceremony at Rachael's old alma mater, Iona College in Havelock North.
Read MoreJames and Emma shared their 'I dos' in front of their close friends and family at The Mission Estate, New Zealand's historic colonial winery in Taradale, just on the outskirts of Napier.
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