Some Wedding Advice

This beautiful spring shot was taken by Jen from Alpine Images of Ammy and Craigs’ fabulous wedding ceremony yesterday. Thank you too, to Minetta of the Wedding Company for inviting me to be a part of this very special day, it truly was a privilege!

Ammy and Craig had a beautiful afternoon for their ceremony, although they woke up to heavy rain and strong winds, but as soon as I saw the spectacular rainbow I knew it would be a perfect day! After their ceremony they flew up by helicopter to th…

On Friday evening I was very fortunate to officiate at the first ever wedding at the Hilton Hotel Queenstown! Katherine and Andy chose to celebrate their wedding day on the lakefront in front of the wonderful hotel during the early evening, they s…

Greg and Chelsea live in Brisbane with their daughter Bella and they chose to have their very romantic candlelit ceremony in the Stoneridge Cottage, which is a perfect location for an intimate wedding ceremony. The leather furniture, fire, candles…

Brian and Michelle Cooke (great surname, shame about the spelling!) chose Trelawn Place for their wedding and although it is still winter, the temperature today was like spring. Michelle chose a reading that her mother read which described her fee…

John and Jodies’ ceremony was very much a family affair where they included Braiden and Maddy more than I have ever seen children included before, and it was extra special! The children truly appreciated the seriousness of the occasion and I am su…

Enjoy!

Adam and Selina had planned to marry on Wednesday, however due to the polar blast that hit most of New Zealand starting Sunday, they were not able to arrive in Queenstown until Thursday. They were rewarded with one of the most spectacular days of …

This is so romantic! Adam contacted me from Australia late May to arrange a surprise renewal of vows ceremony for his wife Tina whom he met 20 years ago yesterday at a wedding. Their 3 children Georgia (10), Kai (8) and Blake (2.5) were also trave…

Have I mentioned that I officiated at Melanie Lynskey and Jimmi Simpsons wedding? I have just caught the end of Two and a half Men and saw Rose aka Melanie Lynskey which reminded me of their wedding day at Stoneridge Estate on 7 May 2007. Their ce…

When Emma and Sean chose August in Queenstown for their wedding they knew they had to be prepared for cold temperatures. Therefore when the approx 70 guests arrived at Stoneridge Estate they found rolled up blankets wrapped in ribbon on chairs and…

This delightful couple was married today, which was one of the best days of this winter, so far. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky and not a breath of wind and was therefore perfect for their garden ceremony at Stoneridge Estate – which looks beauti…

I first met Justin and Bridget at Justins fathers wedding in April this year, Justin and his gorgeous daughter, Lily, were in charge of the wedding rings. I was deliighted when Justin rang and asked me to officiate at his wedding to Bridget. Satur…

There was a true Scottish feel today for Stephen and Jane’s ceremony. Stephen was born in Scotland and so he and his best man wore kilts. Jane was piped into the chapel by a piper from Alexandra and the married couple were piped out together, with…