Some Wedding Advice
Amazing attention to detail for this ceremony
Yesterday, at Jaksa and Elinors rehearsal, Elinor described her wedding bouquet as heavy, what she didn’t say was that she had made it of broaches and pins and each one of them told a story, some of family members and friends – the colours and tex…
Sam and Bexs beautiful ceremony above Queenstown today at Skyline
Fortunately the clear and calm weather we have been having lately held today for Sam and Bex’s outdoor ceremony above Queenstown at Skyline. The guests were all excited about catching the gondola up to the ceremony and there was some discussion ab…
Hot Air Balloon Wedding
We woke to a clear and calm morning which was perfect for Becky and Yangs hot air balloon wedding. Becky had planned this wonderful celebration from Canada and she didn’t even have a back up plan if the weather was bad. We climbed to 4500 feet abo…
a wonderful thank you and photos
Andy and Paula married on 9 September at Stoneridge Estate and although you have already seen my photos from their special day, I have just received these photos taken by Mark Evans and also this fabulous note was included: “Phillipa was suggested…
Amazing photos of Sam and Pauls special day
Last night I received this wonderful email from Paul and Sam. In case you are wondering 3 of these photos were take at Walter Peak and the other was at the Sofitel Hotel. Hi Phillipa, Thank you so much for making our special day the 15th of Septem…
Lovely lakefront wedding
Spring was in the air for Gary and Lucy’s wedding ceremony on the lakefront in the Queenstown Bay on Friday. Sarah from The Flower Room did a fabulous job of ‘dressing’ the location with her beautiful flowers and Milly Bea’s music added even more …
My new facebook page
Friends, my new facebook page is completed. Here are 5 compelling reasons why you should join my new facebook page, other than it being the best you will ever see hehe 1. You will see the most up to date wedding outfits and locations as they happe…
a lovely thank you letter
I have received this wonderful thank you note from Laura and Chris – you might remember the photos with the groom and bestmen in their uniforms, well here is what they said. I particularly like their comment about coming back with their families s…
fabflowers
Last week I met with Bridget from fab flowers here in Queenstown and she showed me their fabulous workshop where her and Sally create beautiful arrangements with ‘unreal flowers’. I suggest you have a look at this site if you are looking to keep y…
Civil union at Walter Peak
As you can see from this photo, Sam and Paul grinned ear to ear during their civil union at Walter Peak, all the guests had travelled from overseas to be a part of this very special occasion and despite the cool temperatures enjoyed the ambience o…
Who said rain on your wedding day is no fun?
Jen from Alpine Images captured these fun photos of Bex and Matts wedding at Walter Peak – the vintage theme truly shows in these fabulous photos.
Melody and Mark’s spectacular day
Mark and Melody live in Auckland and chose Queenstown for their ceremony, to be honest they chose the gorgeous Chapel by the Lake for their ceremony. The day was quite cool and wet and of course a little windy, as you can see in one of the photos,…
a heartfelt thank you from Selina and Adam
This evening I received this lovely photo and comments from Selina and Adam, just thought I should share them. Hi Phillippa Sorry it’s taken awhile for me to reply we only just got back from our honeymoon. Thanks so much for performing such a movi…
A vintage wedding
Rebekah and Mat chose a vintage theme for their ceremony today which was perfect as all the guests cruised on the 99 year old lady of the lake, the TSS Earnslaw, on their way to the magnificent Walter Peak for their ceremony. The weather today was…
Andy and Paula 9 September
Paula looked absolutely gorgeous as she walked up the aisle on her very proud fathers arm. Andy and his 4 groomsmen, including his twin brother, looked very smart – I am sure their talented photographer, Mark Evans, will have some great shots whic…