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Aaron & Emma | Mt Vernon Lodge Akaroa Wedding

Aaron & Emma | Mt Vernon Lodge Akaroa Wedding

I still look back and absolutely love the images of Aaron and Emma’s wedding day. What an amazing couple, they kept their wedding intimate, only inviting the absolute closest to them to share in their love and joy and what a day it turned out to be! There was even a beautiful tradition where every guest blessed their wedding rings.

To keep their day their own they opted to have a first look before their ceremony, and then we travelled around Akaroa looking for the best spots. We started off at the wharf where we were so lucky to be the only ones there! Then we went onto the lighthouse, and found a beautiful path right near the cemetery (its amazing where you find the right spots! From there we travelled until we found a walking path up the hill for some views, and onto the local Olive Grove. These two did not shy away from being adventurous for the right spots.

Ben & Genaya | The Woolshed, Canterbury | Rustic Elegant Wedding

Ben & Genaya | The Woolshed, Canterbury | Rustic Elegant Wedding

Winter weddings are definitely one of my favourites; layers, warmth, richness of colours and there is always a bigger sense of intimacy.

Ben and Genayas details were so well planned out, right from the rustic woolshed, through the the vintage fur wraps, the red, red roses and lets not forget the beautiful decorations. You may have seen the blog post (from May this year), the engagement session I photographed for Ben and Genaya in my home city Christchurch. Carrying on from this story, on a cool day in July these two said their "I Do's". I think everyone had hopes for snow (including myself!), it looked promising when a few days before the wedding some snow storms passed through, however it had melted before the day.

Ben & Genaya | Port Hills | Engagement Session

Ben & Genaya | Port Hills | Engagement Session

I don't blog anywhere near enough engagement sessions, and I REALLY need to! Engagement sessions are where I get to know my couples a bit more, and I see how they interact with each other so I can capture exactly who they are. MOST of my clients have never been in front of a camera before so this is a way to help them relax and get to know how I will work with them on their big day. Its also a chance to have a relaxing photoshoot without the pressure of everything else going on around them like a wedding day brings; its normally me, my camera, the couple, and sometimes an extra family member! Plus they are a TON of fun.