Ingrid and Raymond's wedding took us to Auckland once again which was exciting as we had fresh spots for the service venue and locations.
The service was held at Mantells on the Water in the Wynard Quarter and then we went to the Events Center (also in the Wynard Quarter) in a gorgeous classic car for locations, finishing off at a colourful yellow brick wall (not road!) which I spotted in a pre wedding scout of the area, before heading back to reception.
Ingrid is a classically beautiful bride and with her long veil and slim figure rewarded us with some really "Vogue" images...think Audrey Hepburn!
Second photographer Louise Thompson






























































































































































































"Thank you for your stunning photography Phillipa.... you have captured it all with precision and grace. Thank you for the memories you have creatively preserved for us and our families" Raymond and Ingrid

A highlight wedding for me, when everything just "clicked" ( no pun intended!!)
Coverage started at the bride's pre wedding preparation venue in Parnell, Auckland, and then we went on to the service at a gorgeous chapel in St Heliers which had very special family connections on the bride's side.
Following the service we headed over the Harbour Bridge to North Head and made use of the amazing views of the Hauraki Gulf and the turrets. On to The beautiful Esplanade Hotel in Devonport before arriving at the boating club on Narrow Neck Beach for reception. The icing on the cake was a very vibrant rainbow which blessed the couple and gave me my final shots...truly incredible.
Thanks Louis and Pippi for being such a fun and beautiful couple to work with.



















































































































































































"All I can say is WOW!! These photos are absolutely awesome. Thanks so much for everything, you did an amazing job" Phillipa Pieterse

David and Lisa came over from the UK for their secret elopement on Waiheke Island.
Waiheke Wedding Planners did a wonderful job of planning their day, and suggested Enclosure Bay for the couple, the tide times all taken into consideration.
The weather was perfect for their noon day ceremony, giving me a great opportunity to work with the couple within the gorgeous scenery of this beautiful little bay.

















































The happily married couple then headed off to the fabulous Te Whau Restaurant to celebrate






Lisa was gobsmacked with the views on the Te Whau Peninsula!
Rightly so!!









"We just received the album a few hours ago and are very happy with the photos. You really captured the emotions we felt that day as well as the amazing surroundings" Lisa

A wonderful Christmas wedding for you to enjoy!!
Arranged for the couple by Waiheke Wedding Planners, the day featured a perfect summer day, amazing venue, coral pink bridesmaids dresses and a helicopter ride compliments of Waiheke based company, Heliscene.
Second photographer Louise Thompson




Our coverage began at Onetangi Beach Apartments where the handsome groom and his henchmen were donning their attire and enjoying a few light refreshments
A hint of the gorgeous colour theme chosen evident in their corsages.











On to the venue which has to be one of the most amazing venues I have seen on Waiheke and really at its best on a day like this

















Kate got ready in the beautiful house overlooking the venue.
Make up by the talented Charlotte of Island Beauty and Hannah Bylo, also talented and Waiheke based, did the hair. Kate's mother positioned the veil which provided a special moment..
Riyaz and Kate's cute wee girl, Grace was also part of their day.





















































With the nuptials over it was up and away for a quick flight over the venue (long shot from chopper heads this blog)





Back on terra ferma we explored the grounds on did some fun locations and then headed back to the beautifully decorated marquee.





















































Thanks Riyaz and Kate for choosing me to record your special day and all the best for your life back in New York.

I would also like to wish all of my wedding couples and any followers of my journal entries, a very special Christmas and wonderful year ahead.

Here is the beautiful wedding of Zebedee and Louisa celebrated at a wonderful spot on Waiheke Island called Onetangi Reserve...natural beauty featuring magnificent ancient pohutukawa trees.
We did some locations prior to the service which meant Zeb and Lou had their first peep of each other beforehand
After the service we headed off to reception at Passage Rock and the rain set in a bit, but not enough to deter the couple from a few more photos at the top of Passage Rock and also the look out at Orapiu.
The misty weather rewarded me with some gorgeous images
Assistant photographer Louise Thompson














Louisa's mum did the flowers which added a very special touch....






A radiant bride sneaks up to Zebedee for their first reveal!!




















































































































"The photos are stunning.....the love and laughter of the day shining through the images, their love for each other captured beautifully. You were able to be in all the right places without being obtrusive ....the mark of a great photographer to be sure. Well done!" Lesley Stone (mother of the groom)

"Dear Phillipa,
A brief note to congratulate you on the photos you took at Zeb and Louisa's wedding.
It was a very special day for us , and your images captured something of that intense experience and wonderful moments that will bring back those memories. Thank you."
Jenny Collison (mother of the bride)