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bride and groom in the sunset at larnach castle camp estate overlooking dunedin harbour on their wedding day

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Was there ever a better day for a wedding in the Catlins?! Keely and Henry struck gold – beautiful blue skies and not a breath of wind, what a day. The cliffs at Fortrose can be pretty wild but not this day, it doesn’t get any more perfect. After photo time, we headed to Henry’s […]

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Two of the most thoughtful and kind humans tied the knot in central Christchurch this autumn, and what a day! We need to start by taking a moment to appreciate how insanely talented Sulin is. Not only did she make their wedding cake and Luke’s bowtie, she designed and sewed her wedding dress – complete […]

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The most vibrant wedding there ever was, Ellie and Brett celebrated with so much colour, laughter, sunshine, champagne, incredible people and epic party tunes. Thanks for trusting me to capture your big day, you two! Planning and styling: Event GoalsMUA: Kasia Stanicich Hair: Monique WoodsMarquee and furniture: LOULA Wedding & Event HireEllie’s dresses: Brides of […]

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You couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces all day long, and for good reason. What a day. Millie and Liam got ready at The Bell Tower at Dog Point in Blenheim. The boys had a barn-style house and next door in a magnificent villa with the most Tuscan of vibes, the girls were sipping […]

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Amj and Saj have been together forever, so there was a strong sense of family at their wedding. This wasn’t two new families coming together, they’ve been family for a long time. The girls started the day at Peppers Clearwater Resort, in the most gorgeous two-storey apartment overlooking the water. Rain was forecast, and despite […]

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Do your photos before the ceremony I’m a huge advocate for this, and I’ve bullet-pointed three of the reasons why this is the best choice you’ll make. When you and your partner see each other for the first time, it’s just the two of you. You can chat, admire each other, ask about how the […]

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This day was insaaaane. I styled this shoot with a mid-century/modern fusion vibe and boy, did it deliver! Bella and Ben are a real-life engaged couple who met at rehearsals for a musical down south. The show was Grease and Ben was Eugene, while Bella played the part of Cha Cha. The two roles couldn’t […]

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We left footsteps in the sand alongside kiwi tracks, on a beach that few people will ever have the privilege of walking on. And honestly every moment of this day was as incredible as that. When I first met Mat and Glenda they told me their wedding would be all about community, and their most […]

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Fiordland Lodge weddings might just be my new favourite thing. How refreshing to step away from Queenstown and its tourists, and into fresh, lush Fiordland. Heather and Nicole’s big day marked the start of my wedding season. I like to kick things off in style! There’s something quite special and cosy about wedding guests all […]

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