by Phillipa | Aug 14, 2011 | Marriage / Wedding Ceremonies
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 ceremony was very...
by Phillipa | Aug 14, 2011 | Marriage / Wedding Ceremonies
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 wine barrels (lovely...
by Phillipa | Aug 10, 2011 | Marriage / Wedding Ceremonies
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 beautiful...
by Phillipa | Aug 8, 2011 | Marriage / Wedding Ceremonies
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. Saturday was their wedding...
by Phillipa | Aug 7, 2011 | Marriage / Wedding Ceremonies
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 big...
by Phillipa | Aug 6, 2011 | Marriage / Wedding Ceremonies
Silvia and Sam’s story is fascinating. Silvia is from Brazil and currently lives in Queenstown, whereas Sam lives in England. They met on a facebook page and had no idea that they lived on opposite sides of their world when they started chatting to each...