David Le

3 October 2023

Victoria and Matt's stunning wedding at The Atrium, Hawke's Bay

David Le

3 October 2023

The Atrium at Tribune Wedding photography — Victoria and Matthews Wedding at The Atrium, nestled in the heart of Hastings, Hawkes Bay at the Tribune.

“There isn’t anything more heartfelt during the first look than the words “that’s not very practical””

— Victoria & Matthew

The Atrium at Tribune

The wedding industry as a whole is a pretty shallow place so when I get to work with good people and old friends it just makes for just a top day. Victoria & Matt, two expat Palmy locals, living overseas but getting married in the Hawke’s Bay bringing together their family tree and friends from all over, to celebrate at Hawke’s Bay newest wedding venue, The Atrium at Tribune.

With a huge support cast of amazing super talented Hawkes Bay vendors, who came together to produce the most stunning backdrop for these two practical lovers to tie the knot. The weather may have not played ball and we couldn’t get up to Te Mata Peak, but wowee, Justin Timberlake would be proud.

Being the first wedding for the Atrium for the season and having only a handful of celebrations held there, it was nice to capture the day and space in a fresh unique perspective before it all becomes emmulated - one stunning couple at one stunning venue and ps how good is a live Saxophonist on set with High Kings DJ, lesssshgo!

David Le

10 November 2022

Samantha and Logan's spring stunner at St George's Restaurant

David Le

10 November 2022

“A bouncy castle, rolling canape’s and a whole lot of dancing”

— Logan & Samantha

The good times keep rolling this wedding season. Was back up to the bay for another double weekend, kicked off with Logan and Samantha’s beaut day @stgeorgesrestaurantnz
Plenty of laughs, amazing atmosphere and some hectic antics on the bouncy castle, yes, a bouncy castle!
Love seeing plenty of familiar faces and I know this fam can light up a dancefloor.

David Le

4 May 2022

Sophie and Kat featured on She Said Yes

David Le

4 May 2022

““Sophie signed up to the gym and Kat caught her eye. The rest is history!””

— She Said Yes

Kat whisked my away to Waiheke Island for my 30th. She had hired out an amazing air b n b and it was so us! We had a romantic bath in the outdoor area and then Kat had told me to wait there while she organised some food. Kat had lugged platter food and my fav wine all the way from Napier – she arranged it all inside for me and told me to get changed and come in. I didn’t really suspect anything as this is the type of thing that we always do. Kat then got my birthday card out and started reading it to me. The end of the card finished with there is one thing I want and that is you.. Sophie will you marry me? Well I started screaming and hugging
her and then finally said yes! We then spent the afternoon drinking wine, calling our family and friends and went out for dinner! Was such a beautiful time for us.

Read the full feature over at She Said Yes

David Le

25 August 2021

The best Hawke's Bay Wedding Venues to get hitched.

David Le

25 August 2021

Checkout the best wedding venues in the Hawke’s Bay to tie the knot!

“Checkout the best Hawke’s Bay wedding venues to get hitched below!”

— David Le Photography

New Zealand Wedding Photographer David Le | www.davidle.co.nz

St George’s Restaurant

Located a stone’s throw away from both Havelock North and Hastings, St Georges is more than just enticing food. A natural setting; with outdoor patios overhung with grapevines and the indisputable striking view of Te Mata Peak.

stgeorgesrestaurant.co.nz

Bostock Wines

50 hectares of prime viticulture land within the Bridge Pa Triangle containing the oldest soils on the Heretaunga Plains.

bostockwines.co.nz

Villa Maria Gimblett Gravels

Our Gimblett Gravels Cellar Door, previously home to Te Awa & Vidal.

villamaria.co.nz

New Zealand Wedding Photographer David Le Design & Photography

Black Barn Bistro

We have the joy of offering our our award winning Bistro to act as your venue for weddings.
If the Bistro doesn't suit your requirements, Black Barn Vineyards have four other stunning and unique locations to offer, a venue to suit every occasion.

blackbarnbistro.com

Craggy Range

Craggy Range Restaurant offers a warm and memorable experience, looking out on the spectacular backdrop of Te Mata Peak.

craggyrange.com

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Meadowood House

Meadowood boasts an authentic Art Deco house, 3 acres of garden with mature trees and 6 acres of young orchard. The only Hawke’s Bay venue that includes a Tipi Marquee as part of the wedding package, and provides our brides and grooms with a stunning natural backdrop for their big day.

*Images courtesy for a wedding shot with Toni Larsen

meadowoodhouse.co.nz

The Old Church

With multiple ceremony, mingling and dining locations there is endless scope to make a wedding at The Old Church your own. Guests dine beneath the grand chandelier in the main hall before dancing until the wee hours in the conservatory.

theoldchurch.co.nz

Mission Estate Winery

Nestled into the side of the Taradale hills and surrounded by farmland and vineyard, yet only 10 minutes from the city and airport, Mission is a convenient and picturesque winery setting for your wedding.

missionestate.co.nz

Church Road Winery

Celebrate your special event at our century-old Church Road Winery, which has earned a reputation as one of New Zealand’s most popular wedding venues, as well as housing on-site event spaces.

church-roadwinery.com

The Old Mill

Tucked away in the Historic brick buildings of the Old Napier Woollen Mills, is a venue waiting to be discovered. Tailored especially for private functions, The Old Mill is a special place for your wedding.

oldmillnapier.co.nz

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The Atrium

The Atrium is set in the heart of the Hawke’s Bay. A new urban wedding venue with a modern clean look. The Atrium is taking bookings now and can’t wait to get amongst it.

*images via The Atrium

tribune.nz

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David Le

22 July 2021

St Georges Restaurant Wedding of Sophie and Kat featured on Dancing With Her

David Le

22 July 2021

“After choosing the St Georges Restaurant, Kat and Sophie needed minimal styling to pull together their modern New Zealand wedding day.”

— Dancing With Her

Sophie & Kate featured on Dancing With Her

Sophie was turning thirty, and Kat surprised her with a weekend getaway to Waiheke Island to celebrate. Sophie had no idea where she was going and was shocked as Kat had never done anything like this before. The accommodation was fabulous, equipped with an outdoor fire, an outdoor bath and fantastic décor. Kat set up a platter, acoustic music lit the fire, and read Sophie a poem which at the end asked her to marry Kat. Sophie was shocked and was instantly crying with happiness.

Read the full feature over at Dancing With Her

David Le

2 June 2021

Never get tired of this floral explosion of a Hawke's Bay wedding

David Le

2 June 2021

Confetti game strong with Sharni and Michael

“Our story is one of love, flowers and friendship”

— Sharni & Michael

When a florist gets together with all of her amazing floral friends you know the Wedding is going to be magic! Sharni and Michael’s Hawkes Bay was exactly that. An intimate industrial setting with the most incredible floral installation, all beautifully captured by David Le Photography.

It all started with a story of love, flowers and friendship …

When Sharni was sixteen-years-old she volunteered at a local floral boutique where she met, and became fast friends, with Toni. It was through this friendship that she was introduced to Toni’s brother Michael. First impressions; this man was handsome and quiet – which made him a little mysterious.

Fast forward some years – in a gondola gliding through the Venetian canals – Michael popped the question. When the couple planned their wedding at The Old Mill in Napier, flowers were always going to be a major, symbolic part of their ceremony. Lush, oversized bespoke floral pieces were the only decor for the wedding. An army of florists, including Sharni, came together to bring the vision to life.