Real Weddings

Philippa + Josh by Emma Brittenden

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship: Both Josh and I (Philippa) are based in Christchurch where we both grew up and have our own home – I’m in marketing and Josh is a lawyer. 

Laura + Isaac by Alex Mari

We loved having such an intimate guest list as it meant being able to spend quality time with loved ones, without the pressure that comes with a big ceremony.

Norhan + Sam by Sapphire Studios

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love…  Sam and I have been together for almost 7 years now. Sam works as a doctor and I work in Policy at a Ministry.

Jaye + Ross by Kathryn Mervyn

Our wedding day was very different to what we originally planned, due to the pandemic. We had dreamed of getting married overseas on my mum and dad’s 40th wedding anniversary so that we could share their special date, but restrictions meant we had to change our plans. 

Ed + Vic by Hill Collective

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship: We met briefly through a mutual friend when Ed was visiting Wellington one weekend. We didn’t speak or meet again until several years later…on day 1 of the university semester when we found each other in … Read more

Hannah + Duncan by Katy Durn Photographics

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship: Hannah from England and Duncan from Scotland. We met on Tinder in May 2018 and our first date was in July 2018. We mutually decided that long distance wasn’t for us when Hannah moved to … Read more

Linnéa + Leon by Amanda Stevens

Leon and I found ourselves in some pretty unforgettable situations last year, as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. Like hundreds of thousands of others around the world, our year didn’t exactly go to plan. Little did we know that we would get stuck in Thailand, sleep on an airport floor for a week and … Read more

Chantal + Sam by Wild and Grace

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love…  Sam is a small business owner (builder) since 2019, and I am studying chiropractic in Auckland. We love being amongst nature- especially mount Ruapehu, and LOVE LOVE LOVE our fur babies- Sika and Leia.

Jeremy + Julia by Holly Burgess

Getting married is so much more than a piece of paper. It’s an indescribable feeling knowing that you’re lucky enough to spend the rest of your days with your best friend.

Melissa + Alex by Sophie Isabella

We live in Christchurch, New Zealand. Alex runs his own plastering business and I’m a cardiac sonographer. We’re happiest going on adventures with our two dogs, Arlo and Jacko. Alex and I originally planned to have a traditional ceremony in Christchurch, but it just didn’t feel right for some reason.

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