A painterly ode to the season
A celebration of spring in full bloom, this styled shoot captured the romance and renewal of the season through art, nature, and thoughtful design. At its heart was a breathtaking hand-painted backdrop by artist Michelle Neale Art, created exclusively for the occasion. Michelle now offers a bespoke service to couples, designing and painting custom backdrops to complement their wedding styling — timeless artworks that can later be treasured as heirloom pieces of art within the home.
The scene was brought to life with abundant local florals, perfectly echoing the painted blooms and adding a dreamy three-dimensional effect. Soft pastels of buttery yellow, blush pink, and gentle apricot set the tone for a romantic countryside aesthetic, framed by sweeping farmland views and horses grazing in the distance.
Every detail reflected a sense of collaboration and creativity, with artists, stylists, and florists working in harmony to celebrate the joy of spring. The result is a vision that feels both painterly and personal — a poetic fusion of fine art and nature that invites couples to imagine their own story unfolding in full colour.
STYLIST, ON-THE-COORDINATOR & PHOTOGRAPHER Curate Weddings, @curate.weddings MODELS & AGENCY Red Eleven, @red11models FLORIST Carol of Branch and Bloom, @branchandbloomnz HAIR & MAKEUP Krystal Hayward, @krystal_nzmakeupgirl VENUE Ness Valley Ranch, @nvranch HIRE Furniture – Willow Lane, @willowlane_events GARMENTS Trish Peng, @trishpeng; T.Begg Tailoring, @t.beggtailoring HAND PAINTED BACKDROP Michelle Neale, @michelleneale.art
