old forest school

Back at Old Forest School for the wedding of Katy and Matt

Nothing could get in the way of Katy and Matt getting married at Old Forest School.

A global pandemic, a national lockdown and a Auckland border closure - just the tonic for your special day
— Katy & Matt

It feels like only yesterday I was stacking 12 cubes of wood, taking down scaffolding and painting my house during my little mini summer break….

Hope everyone is staying hearty and safe this holiday season. I’m back on the photo tools from tomorrow for a couple weddings this week and I get to bust out my new @sonyalpha.anz A7IV and 35mm G master combo, with my 50mm G not too far away.

What is 2022 bringing to the table this year? Another condensed and tricky calendar meaning I’ll be having a couple of associates covering a couple of weddings for me this year. So shout out to @andreastephens.photography and @ryanmccauleyphoto who have or will be jumping on board, really appreciate it and also the flexibility and understanding from my couples.

Katy and Matt’s wedding @oldforestschool I had @andreastephens.photography cover the last couple hours of their wedding day so I could hit the road for my next wedding and checkout her slick first dance snap in front of the barn. Looked like a pumping dance floor by the boys @pat_for_president_nz

Such a beaut intimate wedding. Stunningly styled with pieces by @paperdarlingnz , perfect @vinkadesign dress matched with the perfect shoes. Katy and Matt you were amazing people, they even made sure I had a takeaway @nobiggie.food dinner box ready for when I left, A+++ will trade again. @davidle_nz #davidle_nz

Vnue Old Forest School Dress Vinka Design Suit Working Style Signage Paper Darling Catering No Biggie Food Music Pat for Presidents Celebrant Married by Kelsey Florals Hand Picked

Old Forest School Wedding in Tauranga

A bit of cool at Old Forest School

A bit of cool at Old Forest School

David Le our photographer was the BOMB. We were stoked with how he captured our day with his unique style and artistic flare. We had so many laughs, it was like having a good friend there on the day.
— Ash & Darcy

A little look back at an Old Forest School wedding filled with rustic charm, wild gardens and dusky pastel hues. Celebrating with their nearest and dearest ASH + DARCY said their vows with a garden ceremony amongst these enchanted surrounds.  

With their shared love of the outdoors, the woodlands setting of Old Forest School stole their hearts.  This historic old school set on 5 aches of private forest and farmland in Pongakawa, just outside of Tauranga.

A nostalgic setting and a day to remember for these wild romantics.

Photographer: David Le Photography | Venue: Old Forest School | Florist: Flowerette | Bridal Gown: Robyn Pascoe Designer | Bridal Shoes: Kathryn Wilson | Hair Stylist: Shine Hair Co, Tauranga | Makeup Artist: Estelles Makeup and Hair | Veil/Headpiece:Robyn Pascoe Designer | Bridesmaids Dresses: Blak Bridesmaids | Rings: Megan Webber Jewellery (groom’s sister) | Groom’s Suit: Barkers (shirt, tie and pants) and Massimo Dutti (blazer) | Groom’s Shoes: RM Williams | Groomsmen Suits: Barkers | Stationery: Invitations were based on a painting of Ash and Darcy by Joanne Webber Artist (mother of groom) | Signage: Bride and groom | Celebrant: Tom McSherry | Catering: Posh Nosh | Cake: Joanne Webber Artist | Entertainment: Adam McLean Music

Wild Hearts Weddings now on the Directory

If you’re after a good time find me over at Wild Hearts

We love weddings. Keeping it chilled and all about them real feels! I’m not a perfectionist, so if you love life and enjoy a bit of the bants, come say hi! Providing Stills and Motion for the non traditional, the party lovers and couples here for a bloody good time. Ne Zealand based and happy to roam, David Le Photography.

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Casey and Josh's wedding at Surf and Sand, Ohope Beach, Tauranga

Catching the last of that sunset light with Josh and Casey

Another weekend another whirlwind double banger wedding weekend travelling around Aotearoa. From the Wairarapa to the sunny beaches of Ohope in the Bay of Plenty for Casey and Josh at Surf and Sand.

Featuring some bloody good vendors, a gaggle of Canadians and an epic day, a few snaps from the North!

www.davidle.co.nz

Venue Surf and Sand | Catering Sage and Grace | Caravan Bar Mount Vintage | Hair Hair by Juanita | MUA Dominique Birley | Dress BHLDN

A whole lot of cool at Old Forest School

Ashleigh and Darcy, getting some snugs in at school before dinner

What. A. Day. I spent this past weekend travelling back up to the beautiful Bay of Plenty, one of my fave places in NZ for the wedding of Ashleigh and Darcy at the iconic Old Forest School.

As the saying goes there are plenty of fish in the sea. And I’ve just written that to add some words to this blog post, but Ashleigh and Darcy do enjoy to go bush for a bit of spear fishing so, cool story.

Bad dad jokes aside, so many goodies, such a bloody good wedding, more of this brides to be, thank you muchly!

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Venue Old Forest School | Dress Robyn Pascoe Designer | Suits Barkers | Hair Shine Hair Co | MUA Estelle’s Makeup and Hair | Bride’s ring Megan Webber Jewellery | Bridesmaid dresses Blak Bridesmaids | Caterer Posh Nosh Catering NZ | Band The McLean Brothers | Florist for bouquets Flowerette

Putting chool into Old Forest School…dad jokes for days son

Putting chool into Old Forest School…dad jokes for days son