How do the month's fly by so quickly? Coming out of wedding season, album designs are being finalised, albums being packaged and delivered to clients, meeting new clients for next season's weddings. There is always something to do and, unfortunately, my poor blog gets the short end of the stick.

So I thought I would post a few articles within a short space of time covering some of the weddings that took place throughout the season.

This posting is from the wedding of John and Maree. They live up the hill from me. When I say up the hill I mean it... Their driveway is unbelievably steep. My wife doesn't like driving up there because it freaks her out. Awesome views at the top though.

Anyway, getting back to their wedding...

They got ready (and had the reception at) at the Copthorne Omapere which is a fantastic venue. The people that run the place are the most hospitable hosts you will find. Plus, the view from the front lawn is pretty spectacular.

The wedding had a bit of a vintage style to it with the jewellery, hair, make-up and dress.

Maree looked stunning.

There was also a bit of a red theme going on with the shoes...

and the amazing flax flowers done by Amy Condon of Keepsake Bouquets

The church they got married in was a 30 minute drive as well as a ferry ride away. While waiting at Rawene for the ferry, Maree and I took the opportunity to grab this shot at an old fishing shack next to the ferry landing.

The church in Broadwood is one of the quaintest little churches around.

Following the service we spent a couple of hours on a photo session that took us from Broadwood to Kohukohu to Opononi to Omapere.

Finally, I thought the cake was pretty special too...

Another post coming soon so keep checking back.

 

Cheers

Steve Sharp - Shots Photography

NZ Wedding Photographer

www.shots.co.nz