Amanda & Michael {Married}

We are all a little weird and
Life’s a little weird,
And when we find someone who’s
Weirdness is compatible with ours,
We join up with them and fall in
Mutual weirdness and call it Love!
-Dr Suess

 

It was finally here. When I first lay eyes on Amanda and Mike and saw them so intertwined in each other (not to mention Amanda was decked in purple, our mutually favourite colour ;-) I just couldn’t wait for their wedding day. They are one of those couples where you look at them and say to yourself. ‘Yip, that’s True Love right there!’

Chauteau on the park christchurch

Chateau on the park

Mike’s Mum, Carol helps Amanda into her dress at The Chateau on the Park.

Chauteau on the park christchurch

Amanda and Mike chose not to have a bridal party. All they wanted was their best friend and Mike’s ‘Best Woman’, Rayleen. Ray was a rock of support all through the day.

Wedding Day

Amanda is all ready and beautiful and Ray goes to join Mike.

Wedding Day

Then I was left in a beautiful garden with an absolutely beautiful bride and all this gorgeous time on our hands.

Wedding Day

Wedding Day Shoes

Seriously, Amanda… WOW doesn’t even cut it!

Bride wedding day

Doug’s with Mike and pulling off a tasteful bumper shot reflection this time. :)

Red Wedding Car

All handsome and ready to go.

Red Wedding Car

While Amanda and I chatted and played a game of Hangman. This is the name of the poem to be read at the ceremony.

Hangman Game

And then it was time to become Mrs Crofts.

Bride wedding day

Old Car, Wedding, Newbery Lodge

The bride is a comin and the cameras are ready.

Newbery Lodge Wedding

And then Mike doesn’t wipe that smile for the rest of the day.

Newbery Lodge Wedding Christchurch

Newbery Lodge Wedding

Newbery Wedding

Husband and Wife.

Newbery Lodge Wedding Christchurch

They exchange a rose as their gift to one another.

Newbery Lodge Wedding

And Mike doesn’t stop kissing his new wife.

Newbery Lodge Wedding

Newbery Lodge Weddings

Their gorgeous nephew and nieces give her horseshoes. And hugs.

Newbery Lodge Weddings

The new Mr and Mrs Crofts. I think they’re slightly stoked!

Newbery Lodge Wedding Christchurch

Newbery Lodge Wedding Christchurch

Then I found my competition. She knew what she was doing! :-)

Newbery Lodge Wedding Christchurch

Newbery Lodge Wedding Christchurch

Amanda and Mike's Wedding, Newbery Lodge

The gorgeous Newbery Lodge. A perfect setting.

Amanda and Mike's Wedding, Newbery Lodge

Amanda and Mike's Wedding, Newbery Lodge

Newbery Lodge Wedding Christchurch

This is the picture of ‘happy ever after’.

Amanda and Mike's Wedding, Newbery Lodge

And Doug caught some sneaky romance.

Newbery Lodge Wedding

Now they’re off to buy a lotto ticket. It’s a lucky day!

Amanda and Michael's Wedding, Newbery Lodge

And the shop owners wouldn’t let them pay! As they wished them luck and congratulations!

Lotto Tickets

Did we see red earlier? There were two very different and very amazing cars at this wedding!

Newbery Lodge Wedding Christchurch

Hot!

Newbery Lodge Wedding Christchurch

A shared Bourbon and a group hug between best friends.

Newbery Lodge Wedding Christchurch

February 18th is a great day!

Amanda & Michaels Wedding Day 18th February 2012

Amanda you hottie! Totally gorgeous!

Amanda & Michaels Wedding Opawa School

Opawa Primary School, location FUN!

Opawa Primary School
The school Mike went to as a kid. The school I caught some love at.

Opawa School Wedding Photos
Not to mention crazy fun!

Opawa School Wedding Photos
Dancing their way back to the reception…

Opawa School Wedding Photos
We stop to take one last look…

Opawa School Wedding Photos

A retouch of make up…

Opawa Primary School

And they sneak another gaze before they head up to their friends and family.

Newbery Lodge Wedding

Newbury Lodge Wedding

Newbury Lodge Wedding

What.a.day. What an amaaaaazing day! We laughed so much. You guys are totally amazing and we are so happy we were able to capture the crazy fun love you share. I hope after wedding concert (Pink Floyd) was amazing and enjoy your honeymoon! I can’t wait to show you the rest! See you both reaaaal soon! :) xoxo

 

Lindsay & Mick {Vow Renewal}

Mick and Lindsay aren’t new to the blog. I had the pleasure of capturing their family when I went to Tauranga last August. You might remember a very adorable smile from under a very big firemans hat.

This time, I was lucky enough to be invited to capture a truly special celebration. A vow renewal marking 10 years of marriage.
A lot can happen in 10 years. Heck a lot happened in just the one year. I told the story in their family shoot of Lindsay facing the horrible C word. When we had that shoot, she wasn’t in the clear. But now she IS! HOORAY!!!
So although this celebration isn’t about that horrible ordeal and more about a lasting relationship that can only get stronger… looking cancer in the eyes is something that makes you rethink your life, the people in it and makes you thank the lords for every day you have with your kids, your family and your friends.

Heart on beach Kati Kati

Down at beautiful Anzac Bay not far from Kati Kati. The lolly table caught the kids eyes. Mick and Lindsay’s original wedding vows along with some other fun and creative stuff accompanied the lollies.

Lolly Table

Lolly Table

Waitangi Day 2012 was a good day. The ceremony started around 10.30am. They had the same celebrant from 10 years ago. How cool!

Vow Renewal

 Lauchlan lit a candle.

Vow Renewal, Kati Kati

The bestie did a beautiful reading.

Reading at ceremony

Everyone huddled in a casual, relaxed and beautiful manner.

Vow Renewal

Vow Renewal, Kati Kati

And Malakhai wanted to put Mom’s new ring on.

Vow Renewal, Kati Kati

Vow Renewal, Kati Kati

So much love!

Vow Renewal

Lindsay & Mick

Lindsay & Mick

Lindsay & Mick

4 amazing women! And the best of friends!

Friends

Some original bridal party members from 10 years ago.

Original Bridal Party

Polaroids are back! YESSSS!!!

Poloroid Camera

Poloroids

Poloroid Tree

Poloroid Tree

I seriously love this family!

Deane Freeman Family Photo

They’re a happy family!

Deane Freeman Family Photo

The newly vowed couple themselves. So Gorgeous!!!

Vow Renewal Portraits Kati Kati

Mick’s a firefighter volunteer. I had to say that somewhere!! :)

Vow Renewal Portraits Kati Kati

Vow Renewal Portraits Kati Kati

And on the other side of Anzac Bay, the Canadian gets her heal click on!

Vow Renewal Portraits Kati Kati

Vow Renewal Portraits Kati Kati

Vow Renewal Portraits Kati Kati

Taking on the world together…

Vow Renewal Portraits Kati Kati

Vow Renewal Kati Kati

…With their friends at their side.

Vow Renewal Waitangi Day

Adam cranks out the guitar.

Vow Renewal Waitangi Day

And Millie gets her hop on!

Vow Renewal Waitangi Day

Khai is out for the count in the arms of his best bud.

Waitangi Day

While the boys hunt for crabs and sting rays.

Waitangi Day Beach Party

The girls did some twirling.

Waitangi Day

And the day came to a halt, on the beach, with a wine in the hand.

Lindsay & Mick

Lindsay and Mick. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. You guys are amazing! Thanks so much for inviting me in. Happy 10 years, and here’s to the next 50! :)

Can’t wait to see you guys again,
Lots of Love xoxo

 

 

Rose & Kyle {Married}

3 weekends away from home, 3 sets of drives from Christchurch to the Marlborough region, 3 beautiful weddings.

Our final drive lead us to Rose ad Kyle’s wedding day. I met these guys back in October when we did our engagement shoot. I liked them straight away. Laughter is good for the soul. Rose laughs a lot! And Kyle certainly makes her laugh. Always a good ingredient.
I was so excited for their big day. And now its here…

Rose gets ready at their house. And for the first time ever do I hear a bride exclaim she is ‘too skinny’ for her dress. Must of been all those press ups in the morning before the birds were even chirping eh! ;-)

Blenheim Wedding Photography

Blenheim Wedding Photography

Blenheim Weddings and Flowers

As Rose slips into her dress…

Blenheim Wedding Photography

Dad watches as she gets the final touches applied.

Blenheim Wedding Photography

And Chloe sticks close to Rose. I think she was miffed she isn’t invited?!

Blenheim Wedding Photographer

Blenheim Wedding Photography

…Before we know it we have a bride who is ready to go.

Rose & Kyles Wedding

Out at a family members farm, Kyle, his groomsmen and 100 guests await the bride.

Ashford Farm Blenheim Renwick

Jack, Kyle’s nephew stoked with himself for walking the aisle. (It’s a pretty big aisle).

Blenheim Wedding

The veils debuts. Which lasts all of…

Blenheim Wedding

…5 seconds…

Blenheim Wedding

Rose isn’t fussed though and off they go…

Blenheim Wedding

I think we have a stoked groom on our hands.

Blenheim Wedding

Blenheim Wedding

…After 8 years together, they can now call themselves husband and wife. Goodbye to any signs of nerves and welcome cheer happiness!!

Blenheim Wedding

Blenheim Wedding

Mum and her 2 sons.

Blenheim Wedding

Rose & Kyle rounded up a pretty down to earth crew to stick with all day long.

Christchurch and Blenheim Wedding Photographers

I told you Rose likes to laugh right?.. that or that left hand of Kyle’s may or may not have been slightly higher a few seconds prior. haha

Christchurch and Blenheim Wedding Photographers

Rose, look how beautiful you are! No wonder Kyle’s holding on tight!

Blenheim Wedding Photographers

Blenheim Wedding

Blenheim Weddings

Off to the farm to find the ‘other love’.

Blenheim Wedding and horses

Blenheim wedding photography bride

Blenheim wedding photography bride

And then guns cross the brain. And Kyle’s off like lightening to nab them…

Bridal Party guns

I feel like I’ve just walked into a Gangster movie. (This is the part where you find an appropriate Gangster movie, or movie in general that this would suit so I don’t look like a dummy for not knowing what I’m talking about). Either way …pure AWESOMENESS!

Bridal Party guns

And the coolness perseveres.

Bridal Party Guns

Blenheim wedding and cigars

Always caught with the bouquet in his hand. The cigar and the beer do butch it up a bit!

The groom and his flowers

Blenheim Wedding

Blenheim Wedding Photography

Christchurch and Blenheim Wedding Photographers

Wedding Days are big, it’s always good to have a lye down. Feels good doesn’t it?! Looks good too!

Blenheim weddings

Blenheim weddings

A few spins..

Blenheim weddings

…a few spins too many?…

Blenheim weddings

 The The Winery Riverlands awaited their arrival.

The Winery Riverlands Blenheim

Where the staff were COOL! (I did tell him this may be one for the album ;-)

The Winery Riverlands Blenheim

Everyone engaged in conversation. Even little Jack.

The Winery Riverlands Blenheim

The Winery Riverlands Blenheim

And there is no time like the present to write your speech. Better late than never aye Kyle?!

Rose and Kyles Wedding Blenheim

The Winery Riverlands Blenheim

The veil redeemed its 5 minutes of fame.

Blenheim Wedding Photography

And then we said goodnight…

Christchurch and Blenheim Wedding Photographers

Rose & Kyle. What an amazing day you had. So happy, so relaxed and so down to earth. You amazed us. A huge Congratulations and I soooooo can’t wait to get stuck into the rest of the images. Big love xo