Excited to share this one with you today… On a sunny Friday morning in February, Lydia and I headed out to Omaha where Sarah + John were both getting ready for their wedding day. The boys were getting ready in the most incredible spot, complete with views out to the ocean. Once we’d completed all of the portraits, we quickly headed across to get a few photos of the boys on the beach with beers in hand.
The girls were prepping just up the road, and everything was looking super pretty, including Sarah’s beautiful dress. By this point it was definitely heating up, but you can’t complain about these things, especially when the forecast has been for rain in the lead up! Once the girls were all dressed, we took a few portraits in the shadiest spot we could find, before heading to the ceremony.
The sun was out as we and all the guests arrived at St Andrews Church Matakana, followed shortly after by Sarah in her horse and cart! What an entrance right? Their vows were very sweet, and I heard one guest remark that John was a bit like the smiling Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland – beyond happy!! Afterwards, we shot out for a few photos at Big Omaha Wharf, and at some pretty trees nearby, before zooming back for their reception at Plume. The golden light was too perfect, and Sarah + John obliged willingly for a few more photos, before dinner was served (omg, the food… so delicious). The speeches were a real highlight of the evening, as was their first dance, where Lee Gray was getting the music vibes very right, and had all the guests on the dance floor loving it! Congrats again Sarah + John, and a massive thanks to Lyd for shooting with me and being chief driver, you’re the best – Rachel 🙂
They had this to say…
Hi Ladies, Thanks again for such amazing work. We love the photos and they capture our day perfectly! Rachel & Lydia did such a wonderful job – it will be hard to pick which photos to use in our wedding album and to get framed.
Horse + Cart : Matakana Carriages
Music : Lee Gray
Celebrant : Rochelle Fleming
Reception : Plume
Ceremony : St Andrew’s Matakana
Hair + Makeup : Hayley Maree’s Beauty
Videography : Indigo Moon
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AUCKLAND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS :: Rachel Walker + Lydia Arnold
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