Grace + Mana by Zara Staples

Mana is a local Tairāwhiti boy and I’m an Auckland import with Motutapu Island roots. I’m a physiotherapist and Mana is a lawyer. We met after swiping right on Bumble. Our first date took place at Gisborne Wine Centre, and we joked that Mana would buy me a ring. We both left that night and … Read more




Katharina + Jared by Days Made of Love

We met on set shooting a commercial. Jared is a filmmaker and director, and I work in front of the camera as an actress and model. We both love nature and fell for each other when I went to see one of Jared’s environment-themed movies.


Stefan + Alex by Tess Follett

We met through mutual friends when we were both living and working in Copenhagen. Caring about each other as friends before starting our relationship means we are friends first, husband and wife second.


Brad + Ben by Valo Wedding Photo and Video

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love… (Brad) – Professionally we’re opposites. I work in communications, Ben works in supply chain and logistics. As a couple, we both love the outdoors and are very active in summer… not so much in winter. Ben’s an amazing cook and I’m an amazing … Read more


Alice + Stephen by Roy Byrne

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love Stephen grew up on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom. He worked in international development before moving to Aotearoa New Zealand. We run a business that makes finding small-medium size charities easier.


Jesse + Vivien by Lionel Tan

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love… From high school sweethearts to husband and wife, we’ve been together for a decade. Jesse works as a resident doctor and Vivien is a tax advisor at medical devices manufacturer Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.


Tiffany + Sean by Corinna & Dylan

A celebrant and a sommelier: we fit together like yin and yang. We met in 2014, when I slung open the door to a Bondi restaurant called Fat Ruperts for my first shift as the new waitress. Sean, the manager, says that’s when he first laid eyes on the love of his life. I needed … Read more


Aimee + Charl by Two Wild Hearts

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship: Charl and I met when we were quite young. Ridiculously enough it was at schoolies week but we would never have met if Charl didn’t already know my best friend Hannah who introduced us. We … Read more


Catalina + Charles by Wildfolk Photography

Charles is of New Zealand and English descent and I am of New Zealand and Spanish descent, so our beautiful and COVID-sized wedding was a mix of Spanish/European styling with modern Kiwi paired back simplicity.


Matt + Nicole by Lauren Anne Photography

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love… We have been together for 5 years and love travelling, coffee and our 2 miniature dachshunds Sadie and Stella. I am a beauty therapist and have worked in the industry for over 10 years and Matt is a miner so you can say … Read more