Weddings, weddings, weddings! In February and March we were in the busiest patch of our wedding season... we were running, skipping and jumping all around the country shooting beautiful people and beautiful love! And this particular day, we travelled up to Christchurch to capture Charis and the love of her life, Murray! It was time for their wedding... a day we had been looking forward to for quite some time! Charis is a friend of ours from university, but we had never met Murray. All we knew was that he is an extremely tall policeman, and that if Charis had chosen him, he must be a top quality bloke. And that he was a lucky man to have Charis!
Their big day was held at Melton Estate, a vineyard on the outskirts of Christchurch, and it was such a lovely wedding. Occasionally the weather doesn't quite get the right memo on wedding days though, and we got the true trifecta on this day... torrential rain, wind, and bitterly cold temperatures. Often it is very easy to adapt to one or two of those things... but admittedly, having all three did provide a bit of a challenge! But Charis and Murray were absolute troopers, and got out in it for as long as they could manage, to get some beautiful photos! And rain can be suuuuper beautiful too, so we weren't worried! We were all cold, that's for sure... but we were happy! :)
Their big day was held at Melton Estate, a vineyard on the outskirts of Christchurch, and it was such a lovely wedding. Occasionally the weather doesn't quite get the right memo on wedding days though, and we got the true trifecta on this day... torrential rain, wind, and bitterly cold temperatures. Often it is very easy to adapt to one or two of those things... but admittedly, having all three did provide a bit of a challenge! But Charis and Murray were absolute troopers, and got out in it for as long as they could manage, to get some beautiful photos! And rain can be suuuuper beautiful too, so we weren't worried! We were all cold, that's for sure... but we were happy! :)
Beautiful, beautiful bride!
Charis' gorgeous niece, Mackenzie...
Charis and her sisters asked for this shot to replicate another from their past... to them it was just funny, but actually aren't they all just beautiful?!
We arrived at Melton just as there was a short break in the torrential rain! It was very welcome, and we jumped outside for a couple shots with Murray and his boys...
... and these wee poppets who were just too flippin' adorable!
Then just before the ceremony was due to start, the rain came again...
...so out came the big umbrellas, and the groomsmen learnt to be chivalrous! Well, 2 out of 3 managed to keep their girls dry, one just made sure he was covered ;)
There was a lot of laughter in the ceremony... so much actually that Charis and Murray banged heads in the middle of a good chuckle.... and then the celebrant accidentally let the rings go flying across the other side of the room!!
Husband and wife!!
Charis and Murray could see everyone else huddling inside with warm food, drinks and heaters, so that lured them in, and the reception got kicked off a little early! It was decorated to perfection inside, and it was toasty warm!
Dr Charis organised this cake topper as a surprise for Murray! Ridiculously awesome...
The rain was very consistent all day long, but on our drive home, the sun and some beautiful colours came out! A nice end to a lovely day!
Charis and Murray, thank you for asking us to capture your day! It was so nice to hang with you guys, and to be part of your wedding :). You were amazing braving that freezing weather for as long as you did and continued to make everything fun despite the rain!! Lots of love xoxoxo