Jacqui and James’s Stoneridge Estate wedding was completely perfect.

These guys live in Perth but grew up over here and came back to tie the knot surrounded by their families and friends.

This day has been a long time coming – Jacqui’s been waiting almost 12 years to marry her high school sweetheart. You’ll notice James’s spectacular watch. The deal was that, when Jacqui got her ring, James would get a watch.

It was an emotional day, filled with lots of laughter, tears, epic food, and a crazy helicopter ride.

“Do you want the normal ride or the fun ride?” asked the pilot. “Fun” was the choice and he definitely delivered.

With a small bridal party, we could all fit in the heli and head up the mountain – bonus! It was a cloudy day for the most part, with cloud so low that landing on the Remarkables wasn’t an option. So Queenstown Hill it was, and what amazing views we had!

Mr and Mrs Te Pairi, thanks so much for having me along on your special day. I loved every minute!

If you like what you see, it’s because of these awesome people:

Dresses: Brides by Donna Rae

Suits: Britton’s Formalwear, Perth

Venues: Stoneridge Estate and Lake Hayes Pavilion

Florals: The Flower Room

Cake: Truly Scrumptious Cakes

Hair: D’Or Hair, Arrowtown

Makeup: Alice Egerton

Catering: Flying Trestles

Heli: The Helicopter Line

And a huge thanks to Jaime from Ishotz Photography by Jaime Smith for second shooting for me.