Some Wedding Advice

Trelawn Place is one of my favourite locations for wedding ceremonies for many reasons, including the stunning view of Coronet Peak and the Shotover River as well as its beautiful gardens. Recently I was fortunate to officiate at a ceremony which …

As a special treat for their guests, Naomi and Rob arranged for a double decker bus to pick them up and to take them to the Chapel for their ceremony. I have just found this footage of their wedding on youtube – it’s hard to believe they have alre…

Kylie and Stewart live in London although Kylie has family in Queenstown and so the decision to celebrate their wedding day with their family and friends in Queenstown was an easy one! Millbrook Resort looked absolutely stunning although it was en…

Eve and Stewart had no idea when they booked their wedding in December for today that they would have such a magic day. Almost a year ago this lovely couple moved from the UK to live in Wellington after they visited the previous year! Clearly they…

Judy and Malcolm celebrated their wedding day in the Chapel by the Lake at Stoneridge Estate, I enjoyed the blue theme to their ceremony and as you can see, their gorgeous daughter had a wonderful day too! I have just received this lovely message …

It is a real treat to open your emails early in the morning and to find a special message like this from a delightful couple that I officiated at their ceremony almost 3 months ago. Sam and Jeff, the privilege was all mine! Right from the outset P…

Carole and Paul sent me this lovely thank you note, when really it should be me thanking them! We had such a wonderful time and a truly magic day. Thank YOU – Carole and PaulWe just wanted to tell you what a wonderful day we had, thank you so much…

Mike and Rach are not only best mates, but are now husband and wife. They told me they encourage each other to be the best they can be and without each other they don’t feel whole! Trelawn Place looked beautiful and the weather was good for the ce…

When I received an inquiry from Kaysee and Marcus last June regarding their wedding at Thurlby Domain, I had no idea that I would meet Kaysees family under very sad circumstances early January. So, to be a part of Kaysee and Marcus’s wedding on a …

Whilst travelling NZ in the largest campervan I have ever seen, Rachel and Matt ‘tied the knot’ on a glorious day in Queenstown. Rachel’s sister flew from the UK for 7 days (and brought Rachel’s wedding dress with her) and on the morning of the ce…

Ben and Joanne chose Queenstown as their location for their ceremony as Ben was brought up here, (he went to school with Miles Holden, their talented photographer) although they now live in Australia. The original plan was to have the ceremony out…

What a true pleasure it was to celebrate Kerrey and Paul’s love at Gantleys Restaurant on 2 March. Many of their guests travelled from the UK including Pauls mum and Kerrey’s parents and their was a true Scottish feel to the ceremony with Paul wea…

Andy and Paula married in the Chapel by the Lake at Stoneridge Estate which is one of the most romantic settings for a wedding ceremony in Queenstown. Paula’s one shouldered dress was very practical and absolutley gorgeous – I didn’t used to be a …

I thought you might enjoy these photos of Tracey and Andrew with my gorgeous mini (note to self – wash car before weddings in future!). My number plate was a present from Bill and Steph a few years ago, not quite as good as diamonds, but pretty mu…

This fabulous couple are so ‘into’ each other, it was wonderful to see. Miles Allan of Alpine Images took these wonderful shots and Minetta from the Wedding Company organised everything perfectly for Andrew and Tracey. I have just received this lo…