Clevedon, a small rural town north of Auckland, New Zealand – the perfect setting for a spring wedding.
Rolling hills, sheep scattered about, toe toe plants, ferns and silver eye all shone their glory dotted about the lush green landscape as you made the drive from Auckland to Nocton Woolshed for this October wedding.
In true New Zealand style, the day of the wedding, the wind blew and blew making it laughable when trying to take the bridesmaids pre-wedding shots, but sadly the weather had a mind of it’s own and last minute the wedding had to be moved inside to the deck of the venue due to a mini downpour – not quite soaking all the guests but it did manage to catch a few.
Thankfully this didn’t dampen the spirits of the lovely couple celebrating their special day with friends and family!! They took the weather change in stride and made the most of the last minute switch.
This wedding was one close to my heart and it’s still a bit surreal that I was able to attend, let alone, co-shoot the wedding. My friendship with Hannah runs nearly 15 years!!! We met on the south Island of New Zealand at a Bible school and have been heart to heart friends ever since. About a year ago when she was speaking of getting engaged, I remember thinking, wow I wish I could be at her wedding, never did I dream I could take photos at it!! What a treat, to be in my most cherished country among old wonderful friends and able to get behind the camera!!
Hannah and Derek originally met in high school and they took their own journeys thereafter. They were shocked to find themselves at the same café in Auckland some years later, where they reconnected and as you have it, decided to rekindle their high school romance!!!
Their love is deep and is set on a firm foundation of faith. Loved ones at the ceremony were so thrilled for these two love birds tying the knot, and I loved seeing two different cultures merge into one.
Friends and family gathered from all over the globe to celebrate and partake in the merging of two souls into one.
I wish you both the best Hannah and Derek and may your love for each other brightly shine always for those around you.
