Real Weddings: Lauren and Rob- Photography by Ilkka

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship… I work as a paediatric nurse and Rob is an engineer. We both spent a lot of our younger years travelling, working in rural areas and spending time with friends and family, so we had … Read more


Real Wedding: Ben and Belle- Photography by Jessica Sim

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship… Belle: I work in advertising and freelance writing in Auckland, where we live with our two griffons Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, and our first (human) baby who is still cooking in my belly. I … Read more



Elopement Issue 12

The uniting of a couple through marriage is a time-honoured tradition that crosses cultures, religions, classes and ethnic groups. There are many different paths that can lead a couple in love to this joyous destination. The exchanging and ordaining of marriage vows lies at its heart, but lots of customs and styles of celebration vary … Read more



Real Wedding: Alecia and Manu- Photography by Anne Paar

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship… We are a family of four –  Manu is from Motueka and Alecia is from the north Waikato. We met in Wellington in 2011 on a touch rugby field and got to know each other … Read more


Elopement: Karina and Jon- Photography by Jon Gazzignato

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship… Karina and I Love the outdoors. We enjoy hiking, camping, and taking in as much wilderness in our lives as we can.  What’s also unique about us is our passion for Tolkien and fantasy literature.



Real Wedding: Charlotte & Simon by Lucy Li Photography

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship… We were first introduced by a mutual friend while studying for our law exams at Otago University.  Our relationship gained momentum in the years that followed. Having completed our studies we entered work life before … Read more