South of the border

I have been away in the beautiful Canterbury region photographying, amongest other things, a lovely and super fun wedding. After stressing (and slapping myself later) over the weather... The forecast earlier in the week was for.... hail, gales, snow, rain... and then once I arrived the weather was glorious all week. I must have known deep down it would be fine - - I put off buying thermal underwear... The worst part, in all honesty -was the turbulence on arrival and leaving Christchurch airport.... I was spoiled rotten by having a rental car upgrade !! (Avis rentals were great - I loved my Mrs RAV) and then to top things off - the hotel (Rydges)upgraded me as well to gorgeous suite overlooking the Avon river. I can't give the hotel staff enough praise - they were so nice and professional. The best belated mother's day presents ever ! Just a sneaky look at the area where we toook the wedding party shots... more to follow of course--- as I wade through them all... until later.... K

Mel and Myles Wedding at Awhitu

What a full day we had - starting off down at Karioitahi - Mel and Myles had a fun adventurous start to their wedding day - being chauffeured in the Variety bash tour limo - by their wedding celebrant and well known celebrity Ewen Gilmour.
A quick photo session on the beach - and then a few stops on the way - including a bus shelter and dairy, before a another quick photo session at Awhitu.

Their wedding was held at the Awhitu Regional Park - near the Brooks homestead where many of the guests had been given roles on the trip down and had parts to play" including Frodo and Sam who had the rings , hidden in a packet of Burger rings - much to their surprise. Onto the PBC double decker bus - we travelled back to Auckland City - for a cruise around Waitemata harbour in the Soren Larsen.

A long day, a fun day - and one we won't forget in a very long time.

Congratulations Mel and Myles - Awesome time!!!

Not much swimming going on here :) but the lifeguards had a laugh!

Overlooking Awhitu - with the phantom Fantail "follower"

High on the hill on the way to the Awhitu Regional park

A quiet moment inside the homestead

Being Good Friday the dairy was closed - no chance for an iceblock today!

The school kids bus stop - we have no idea what the locals thought was going on

Exchanging the rings

Later that night - on board the Soren Larsen - Waitemata Harbour

Kirsty and Mike

Kirsty and Mike were married recently at Wrights Water Gardens in Mauku, Patumahoe

A romantic moment down at the waterfall

One of the best shots of the night was Kirsty's sister Heidi catching the bouquet. Not something any of us will forget in a hurry:)

A wonderful couple - so right for each other and very much in love

We had a great time with Kirsty and Mike who are long time friends.

Kirsty looked amazing and Mike was also at his "finest" :) Congratulations and best wishes to you both .

Adam and Sheena

A few quick images from Adam and Sheena's wedding in Pollok, on the Awhitu Peninsula recently.

Erika and Greg

Updated images from Erika and Greg's wedding... A gorgeous day at Castaways again!. .

Helen and Pete

And few more of our favourite shots from Helen and Pete's wedding at Castaways - - we are getting there with the post-processing guys :) !! (sneaked/squeezed in one of those images from the engagement session too)