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LL Hire Farm wedding of Annabelle and Emmett in rural Kumeroa

DB Draught, a real beer for real people
— Annabelle and Emmett

Love a backyard farm shin dig in the middle of the wop wops. Kylie held a bit of a wedding featuring Annabelle & Emmett in the middle of Kumeroa between Dannevegas and Palmy.
Plenty of DB Draughts were consumed, a few farm dogs were about, @amyrose_hair bought me some cookies, the girls put a poo on my camera bag and we managed to avoid the rain until we headed into the marquee. Shout out to Annabelle who easily chopped a dozen DBs before we sat down for dinner, a true kiwi legend.

Marquee & Furniture LL Hire | Hair Amy Rose Hair/Nola Salon | Dress Astra Bridal Wellington | MUA Makeup Etc | Band The Relatives | Celebrant Sarah Manthel | Cake Petit Fours

Emma and Matt's drop dead gorgeous wedding at Backpaddock Lakes

50% sweethearts, 50% models
— Emma & Matt

Oh my gosh. I’m still buzzing from the epic night of sport this weekend but I’m also buzzing that I get to share some snaps from Emma & Matt’s wedding at @backpaddocklakes
To start there was another amazing custom gown from the woman, the myth, the legend that is @demelzadavidson
The prettiest little wedding cake you ever did see by @rubylicious_cakesnz
Also got to finally meet Trev & Charlotte (who is also an amazing photographer, jeweller and food scientist) who gave me a great tiki tour @backpaddocklakes. And finally the Central Hawke’s Bay was supplied some top tier talent with @thecraftedandco @mister_murdoch @micki_makeupetc @abbyschofieldhair @botanical.lane

Venue Backpaddock Lakes | Caravan Bar Mister Murdoch | Catering The Crafted and Co | Dress Demelza Davidson | Celebrant Sophie the Celebrant | Make Up ETC makeup | Hair Abby Schofield Hair | Florals Botanical Lane | Cake Rubilicious for the cake | Band Little Mountain Band | Bow tie Otaa | Veil Ofrenda Studio | Headband Ruby and Grace Bridal | Rings The Village Goldsmith

Kate and Leighton featured in Issue 27 of Together Journal

I thought Leighton was so amazing, with his long hair, walking barefoot around Wellington.
— Kate & Leighton featured in Together Journal

Feaured in issue 27 and online on Together Journal

I thought Leighton was so amazing, with his long hair, walking barefoot around Wellington. We balance each other, as I am quite organised and Leighton is relaxed. We were nearing our 10 year anniversary when Leighton arranged a trip to Vietnam and proposed while we were in a small row boat in Ninh Bình – a beautiful place. The following day, he arranged a private boat to stay overnight in Ha Long Bay. This was his original proposal plan, but he forgot to tell the crew he’d already done it, so he had to pretend to propose again, as they’d set up leaves and petals in the shape of a heart on a beach.

Grab a copy of issue 27 or see the full feature online here

Videographer: Friend, Theo Taylor / Location: Groom’s parents’ garden in Marton / Pre-wedding location: The Ridges Garden / Brides Dress: Made by bride & her aunty Francy / Grooms Attire: Made by a tailor in Vietnam / Grooms Pants: Barkers, @barkersclothing / Brides Boots: Chaos & Harmony, @chaosandharmonyshoes / Makeup: Mikayla J @mikaylajbeautymakeup / Brides Ring: Resized hermum’s / Grooms Ring: Peter Shakes / Grooms Pounamu: The Maori Shop , @themaorishop / Flora: Nichola at Flower Room , @flower.room,Tableflowers from family friend’s garden / Celebrant: Josh Chandulal-Mackay / Entertainment: The Conrays / Bridesmaids Attire: Zara @zara + Witchery,@witcheryfashion / Groomsmen shirt + pants: Hallenstein Brothers, @hallensteinbrothers + AS Colour, @ascolour / Groomsmens Bowties: Trendhim Accessories , @trendhim / Hire + Marquee: Party Up , @partyupltd / Catering: Leighton’s aunty Leonie at Can Do Catering + Tasty Spit Roast / Wine: Laithwaites ,@laithwaitesnewzealand / Cake: Can Do Catering

Intimate family elopement at Wallingford House

He kai kei aku ringa. There is food at the end of my hands
— Wallingford

From what was meant to be a massive party celebration with friends coming from all over the world, turned into a small intimate family elopement at Wallingford in the heart of Central Hawke’s Bay.

Jillea and Josh and their fresh 5 week old daughter married in front of a live zoom, (which Josh managed to get going for the 2nd ceremony haha).

We managed to avoid the forecasted thunderstorm which came rolling in not long after. Here’s hoping it’s not long for Jillea and Josh to be able to celebrate this occasion fully with their friends and family soon.

Venue Wallingford Celebrant Orlando McDonald Florals Virginia Lochore