Inspired by the stars of Matariki, the unity of a couple, and the people of Aotearoa, we set out to capture the romance and magic of the season with this styled wedding shoot.
For the first time in 2022, as we eagerly anticipated joining together as a nation to celebrate Matariki with a brand new public holiday, a creative idea was sparked. We thoroughly enjoyed bring this idea to life along with a super talented and culturally-diverse group of talented vendors.
Our aim was to capture those sacred moments that are part of a marriage celebration, while also creating a fusion of Māori cultural traditions and art forms with contemporary wedding trends. We executed this celebration in a micro-wedding style with a warm and deep-hued colour palette.
The overarching message, from our vendor collaborations right through to expressions of creativity, was: “Together we are Stronger”.
We are so happy with how it all turned out and are very excited to share these photos with you.
Vendor Credits:
Photography: Soul Sisters Photography
Planner/Stylist: As You Wish Events Ltd
Gown, Cape, Jewellery and Accessories: Ballgowns, Bridal & Beyond
Cake: Sweet Bites Cakes
Decor: Covers Decoration Hire
Floral Design: Esther’s Flowers
Hire Equipment: Click for Hire
Stationery: Stampin’ Susan Wong
Hair and Makeup: Charlie McLean Makeup Artistry
Suits: Balmoral Suit Hire
Kākahu: Aramoana Gifts
Celebrant: Celebrant Jill Williams
Venue: Waterfall Farm Kaukapakapa
Models: @whanaukai Naomi & Paul Toilalo, @stampinsusanwong Susan Wong, Samuel Pepper
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