Masterton Wedding Photographer - Brianna & Matty A chilled New Year's Eve wedding was in order for Brianna & Matty. The idea was to have a big party with their friends and family, which happened to have a wedding ceremony for a short time. I think it's fair to say that this wedding was all of that and more, super relaxed and super fun!
Tarureka Estate Wedding - Andrea & James Andrea and James - what an absolute pleasure it was to photograph your day, and to get your know your fabulous family! The plan for the wedding was to focus on family and friends. Being a second wedding for both of them, and after the year that was 2020 they just wanted a casual, relaxed time that people could enjoy, and guests to be a part of celebrating their love for each other. Their children and grandchild are most important to them - along with their wonderful friends. It was extra special to see the entire bridal party made up of their adult children. Andrea says - "We knew from very early on in our relationship that we had met the person that we wanted to spend the rest of our lives with. James proposed to Andrea in the Wairarapa at a [...]
The 540 Lodge - Masterton Wedding Venue I had the pleasure of photographing this stunning venue for Cathy Davys, Architectural Hair Educator and wedding venue owner. Its beautiful, stunning, elegant. Well worth a visit if you are planning a wedding in the Wairarapa. Check out the website here - Weddings — The 540 Lodge The bottom image is the resulting story, published in The Wairarapa Lifestyle Magazine
The Landing Wedding Venue - Becca & Steve Where do I start? Such a beautiful, perfect day. The one thing that Steve and Becca really wanted, was to be able to spend as much time with their guests as possible. The photos were super important to them, but like many couples they didn't want to be away from their guests for too long and wanted plenty of time to hang out with their bridal party. I am totally on the same page with this - weddings are all about sharing your day with the people that mean the most to you. The plan was to get ready early and then have a grazing platter for lunch at the brides parent's lifestyle block, with time just hanging out, relaxing and chatting with their best friends. I got plenty of candid images before a quick 20mins taking some more formal photos. [...]
Wairarapa Wedding Photographer - Crystal & Ruka Crystal & Ruka were going for a relaxed day, with a natural feel. The ceremony took place in the middle of the camp ground which was surrounded by the most beautiful tall trees with a little river, just a short walk away. With them both being family orientated, it was mainly just family with a few close friends who they had known since school. Ruka and Crystal knew of each other during school, but didn't have much to do with each other until the later years where they grew close, through the connection of Ruka's sister. They were soon inseparable, working, living and travelling the world together!! They had been together for 4 years when Ruka proposed, in their newly bought home. Crystal tells me - 'the proposal was just a very unromantic, unexpected knee drop in the lounge haha!' Sounds pretty [...]
Wairarapa Wedding Photographer - Ash & Littles @ The Landing Masterton A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to photograph the stunning Wairarapa wedding of Ash & Littles. Beautiful day, friends and family what more could you ask for? The locations were pretty special too - a helicopter ride meant that we were able to head up on to the family farm, to a spot very dear the the family. Thanks so much for having me along! x
Featherston Wedding Collective The recent Featherston Expo was a wonderful opportunity to bring small business and community groups together to showcase what Featherston had to offer. It also gave the opportunity for people in the wedding industry to connect. Inspired by the expo, celebrant Rachel Clark approached myleslf along with Sarah of Lucalia Photography, Daria Borshcheva of Cake Lab NZ, and Bernadette Hoskins, The flower girl to meet and discuss the idea of working collaboratively. The Featherston Wedding Collective was born. The purpose of the collective is to promote our local Featherston businesses that are providing wedding services to couples getting married in Featherston or elsewhere in the Wairarapa. Members must have a personal or business address in the Featherston Ward. There is a lot of small businesses in the area and with a lot to offer! The fledgling collective would like to give a shout out to other [...]
Masterton Wedding Photgrapher - Adelaide & Joshua Oh winter weddings! I love a good winter wedding and this one was no exception. Especially when your dog is the best man and your brother is your bridesman. Friends, family, keeping cosy and wrapping up warm for the cold. Smoke bombs, sparklers and enchanted forests. A bride who was so incredibly happy all day, a groom who was just so in love. What more can you ask for? Sharisse x
Anna & Tyla's wedding was simply stunning. A laid back, rustic kiwi farm wedding out on the property they manage out at Mikimiki, Masteron. We had a lot of fun location scouting for this wedding, as there really are beautiful spots where ever you look, but the one place we had to go, was to the bridge where Tyla proposed to Anna. The ceremony was held under a tree in a paddock with the reception in the shearing shed. I love the way Anna & Tyla put so much time and effort into creating such beautiful spaces for their celebrations - mostly we up-cycled a and homemade items. The chandeliers on the barn and tree were stunning! Thank so much for having me along for your wonderful day! Sharisse xx
Riversdale Wedding Photographer - Liam & Renee What could be more chilled out than having your wedding at a beautiful beach-side location? Renee & Liam choose to do just that - and chilled out it was! The groom was even doing his tie about 5 mins before the wedding ceremony, and the bride arrived courtesy of her brother's yute! I loved the relaxed casual vibe to this wedding - a lovely low key affair with friends and family. What more could you want? Thanks so much for having me along! Sharisse x
