kauribay boomrock

A cancelled flight and a flood couldn't stop me get to Kauri Bay Boomrock

A cancelled flight, flooding and a state of emergency, just another better work story
— Courtney & Caleb's wedding day

Kauribay Boomrock, Auckland

We can’t seem to shake this extended bad run of wet weather in Aotearoa, I’m not a fan. So when my flight for Courtney & Caleb’s wedding at Kauribay Boomrock was cancelled a hour before boarding on Friday evening I had to decide risk rebooking my flight for the next morning the day of or hitting the road and making the drive up (little did I know the flooding carnage that would be happening and the closure of the airport).

I decided to hit the road and made it in Friday night at 10.30pm - driving through flood waters and past a few hectic car crashes and once I checked in I realised how bad the extent of flooding was in Auckland. The next morning wasn’t any easier trying to get into Clevedon village, taking 3 different detours to find a semi open road that wasn’t to deep to drive through, but we made it.

Courtney & Caleb, true legends of the game dealing with plenty in the lead up to the big day. Boomrock turned it on from the afternoon and we had a stunner of an evening to dance the night away. Thanks for having me, and even the 5am Sunday morning drive back home was all worth it to capture your day.

Venue Kauribay Boomrock | Dress Trish Peng | Celebrant With Love by Lisa | Suits Barkers | BM Dresses Shona Joy | Rings Naveya & Sloane | Makeup Rebekah Banks | Hair Kaitlin Chapman | Stationery Paper Darling | Florals Branch and Bloom | Video Mark Zero Degrees Celsuis for Jonny Scott | Cale Jaimes Cup Cakery

Tips for your guests and vendors on your wedding day!

Wedding day tips

for guests and vendors

Top tips to have the best Wedding day
— David Le Photography

Wedding day etiquette!

With the rise of Instagram, Donald Trump and technology, a little bit etiquette and commonsense has started to filter away from the good old wedding day. Everyone loves to be in the lime light, wants their 2 seconds of insta fame or getting a couple more likes and followers, but with a few little things, we can all make sure the couple still have the best day of their lives, and we as vendors all give and have the best experience possible!

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Kauribay Boomrock Auckland Wedding of Chelsea and Brad featured in NZ Weddings Magazine

Brad and Chelsea’s wedding at Kauribay Boomrock featured in the latest issue of  NZ Weddings Magazine

Brad and Chelsea’s wedding at Kauribay Boomrock featured in the latest issue of NZ Weddings Magazine

It wasn’t until some years later that we met again through our love for fitness and the gym. I am a fulltime hairstylist and Brad is an officer in the New Zealand Police. Brad works long hours and does shift work so when we have time off together we really value it. I think what makes us special is that we really are each other’s best friend and couldn’t imagine life without one another.

Featured in the latest issue of New Zealand Weddings Magazine

Ceremony + Reception location: Kauri Bay Boomrock | Photographer: David Le Photographer |  Celebrant: Martin Mackenzie (family friend) | Entertainment: Mixtape Brothers & Matt Samuels | Flora: Lila Rose Floral | Catering + Beverages: Mister Gelato | Cake: Rachel Wilcox (family friend) | Bride’s Gown: Made with Love Bridal | Groom’s Suit: Rodd & Gunn (Jacket) / Hallenstein Brothers (chinos) | Rings: Paul Taylor Jewellers | Bride’s shoes:- Novo Shoes Groom’s shoes: Merchant 1948 | Other jewellery: Daniel Wellington (bracelet), Made with Love Bridal (earrings) | Makeup: Shannon Mitchell | Hair: Ashlee | Fragrance: Tiffany & Co. (hers) Sauvage (his) | Bridesmaids: The Stock Room | Groomsmen: Hallenstein Brothers

Send Off This Year With #Bye2020 featured on Photobug

Featured on Photobug Community

This year has been nothing short of long and unpredictable. Stay home orders, wearing face masks, and changing plans right and left—we are ready for it to be over. To give a proper goodbye to this year, we asked our Photobug Community to show off their images that sum up 2020. The submissions had us laughing and crying, which totally describes what it’s been like to survive this year. 

If you are ready to say “goodbye 2020” with some dumpster fires and runny mascara, then check out this month’s photo challenge favourites and get ready to kiss this year goodbye!

See Chelsea and Brad featured in the best 2020 sends off here