Cara and Nick - Auckland Wedding

A great wedding this past weekend - held at the Nathan Homestead, Manurewa with a favourite couple Cara and Nick. History was a great part of their day - especially with the bracelet that Cara wore, where she was the seventh generation bride in her family to wear this on her wedding day.

The huge family bible, 150 years old, also came out into the gorgeous sunshine that filled the Nathan Homestead garden - where Cara and Nick were married. The homestead grounds were emaculate as always. Many of Cara and Nick's family were involved in the wedding preparations for the day and the wedding certainly had a lovely family vibe to it.

Cara looked stunning in her gown - and makeup for her and the bridesmaids, was by Shelia Rama. Cara and Nick's wedding rings were from Grace Jewellers in Papakura.

After the family photos we headed along to the Botanic Gardens for a fun location shoot with the bridal party. The day brought sunshine, wind, cloud and eventually a few spits of rain , which held on to it's arrival until well after the start of the reception

We had assisting us for the first time, Sally, who I have known for many years during her time playing for the Waiuku Womans premier football team. Recently though she has been studying at Whitecliffs and has chosen photography as her major for her BFA. The last five images in this set are Sally's and she has made a great start with us and will come again for a few more local weddings later in the year.

Our congratulations to Nick and Cara - what a lovely day, great family and a very cool wedding party!

Helen and Michael

Helen and Michael were married at the Auckland Botanic Gardens in Manurewa recently. The wedding party photos were taken prior to the event - which is what I try to recommend to all couples, it's not for everyone, however it works really well. The guests are not left waiting while the wedding party are away having the photo session.

The weather was a little damp for a while - and black clouds threatened overhead while we sheltered under umbrellas and in a very well placed "shed" in the gardens:) Billy the outrageous Irishman and best man was full of jokes and fun. He was also great fun and help during the "flick" of the veil shots...(Yes Billy I have turned you into a conifer) Michael appeared rather nervous initially, but Helen (if she was nervous) certainly did not show any signs of it as we made your way around the gardens. Helen's and Lynda's lovely cream and blue bouquets were by the very talented ladies at Bizziblooms in Orakei.

The ceremony was held amongest family and friends in the well manicured Perennials garden. Many, many thanks to my wonderful "helper" in organising the groups for the family photos - it was much appreciated. I didn't need to use my "soccer mum" voice at all. I am sure we will catch up at a football match one day too.

Helen and Michael's lovely wedding cake was made by Helen's mum and was a gorgeous fruit cake with the little hippos :).

Many thanks to a lovely couple - Helen and Michael - We wish you lots of happiness always - and have fun during your honeymoon in Adelaide - we will see you when you get back to NZ!