Hollie & Kevin’s Vintage Wedding

Hollie and Kevin had a beautiful wedding planned by Laura from Mint Events Wedding Planning. The ceremony was held outside on the lawn at Stoneridge Estate followed by the  reception at Mt Soho. All the details that went in to the wedding were amazing, everything from stationery to table settings worked perfectly together. Hollie looked absolutely stunning in a unique dress and with her gorgeous red hair – she was a pleasure to shoot. The weather was perfect and guests had a great time enjoying old fashioned lemonade and having fun in the photo booth before dinner.

Helicopter Wedding in Queenstown

Jane & Stephen had a lovely intimate Queenstown Wedding at Stoneridge Estate in August. The Ceremony was held at the Chapel by the Lake by Wedding Celebrant Phillipa Cook. A bagpiper piped every one up to the reception venue where they were greeted with a traditional Scottish Haggis Ceremony. We did some quick photos around the grounds before heading over to Over the Top Helicopters for a flight up to the ledge. The wedding was planned by Mint Events.

Rippon Vineyard Wedding

Another great destination wedding at Rippon vineyard planned by Mint Events. Angie and Brendan had an amazing wedding with lots going on over the whole day. Angie spent the morning getting ready at the Lakehouse before heading out to the ceremony at Rippon. Phillipa Cook was the celebrant and did a great job as usual. We did the location shots around the vineyard before heading back  in time for the  their MC, Pro Surfer Luke Monro, to invite everyone to enjoy a traditional Maori performance before dinner.

Real Wedding feature in NZ Wedding Magazine

Another great feature in New Zealand Wedding Magazine of Danielle and Sam’s Queenstown Wedding.  A beautiful wedding with the ceremony at Stoneridge Estate and the reception at The Winehouse. The wedding was planned by Mint Events wedding planning

Read more about the wedding day here

Rippon Vineyard Wedding

I first met Barbara and Richard in a cafe in London together with Laura from Mint Events.

The ceremony was at St Pauls church, Arrowtown, after which guests were transported to Rippon Vineyard, Wanaka. Barbara and Richard had an old school VW combi waiting outside the church to take us to Lake Hayes where Over the Top helicopters collected us for heli shots on route to Rippon Vineyard. The rain was hanging in the air and  we had to find a good spot below the clouds, away from the worst rain for the location shoot before heading over the ranges to Wanaka. We did some more shots around the vineyard with the bridal party. The bridesmaids wore bright yellow Lanvin designs which made them stand out in the rainy weather.

The reception started with a champagne tower and lots of excellent videos and speeches. Its been great to see the venue take shape and its such an asset for weddings in Wanaka. For me it was great to be the photographer for the first wedding in the new building!

A great wedding that was planned  by Mint Events Wedding planning