How on earth do I begin to describe the day that was Simon and Claire's wedding?! This was a wedding I had been really looking forward to since the first time I met with the beautiful bride and her Mum. It got even more exciting when I realised I actually already knew this 'Simon' that she spoke quite lovingly of (growing up in Gore means everyone knows everyone!) and that these two are an unstoppable, AMAZING couple.
Thankfully October 5th was an absolute stunner of a day in Dunedin! We couldn't help but notice that this was a hugely 'smiley' wedding! Soooo many happy people, beautiful big smiles all day, and so many families and friends who gathered around to make this occasion a memorable one.
First stop was the groom and his family in Dunedin... and his two sidekicks, Dave and Matt (who I also know!)...
Thankfully October 5th was an absolute stunner of a day in Dunedin! We couldn't help but notice that this was a hugely 'smiley' wedding! Soooo many happy people, beautiful big smiles all day, and so many families and friends who gathered around to make this occasion a memorable one.
First stop was the groom and his family in Dunedin... and his two sidekicks, Dave and Matt (who I also know!)...
It was kinda like 'Dumb & Dumber' with those two doing their ties up in the background ;)
Tripping down to Milton after that, we found prettiness galore! It started with dresses and details and flowers, but then the girls arrived back from the salon... and the beauty quadrupled!
Ah, this dress!!
Ah, this dress!!
See what I mean about beautiful smiles everywhere?! Meet Claire's gorgeous sister, Julia, and her lovely friend Jessie!
SO stunning!!
Ready to get on the road again... up to East Taieri Church this time!
Most hilarious and rad little flower girls we have ever had!!
The anticipation was rising...
Then Claire made her appearance and Simon couldn't have been happier!
Cutest vows ever...
Mr and Mrs Davie!!
Too cute not to include them all...
All growing up around farms, these boys needed their machinery fix even on a wedding day...
So.much.love.
Of course we got the formal ones too... but these guys were very keen on their fun shots!
Pure beauty.
To the reception, at Tautuku Fishing Club (a gorgeous Dunedin venue beside Smail's Beach), there were more gorgeous details! I love seeing what everyone comes up with for reception decorations!
Beeeeautiful family vintage cars... and the number plates are consecutive!! I also heard a wee rumour that these beauties nearly caused a particular famous wedding blogger (ahem, *paper + lace*) to crash into the boundary on the motorway as she spent a little too much time checking them out on the way past! ;)
These two are the talent behind Jdsmit Productions - Christchurch videographers who did an AMAZING job of Claire and Simon's videography! Check out their stunning highlights video here... if that doesn't put tears in your eyes, I don't know what will. They are a bit cute together too eh!
And I'll finish with the wonderful parents behind this awesome couple! They always deserve huge recognition at a wedding!
Claire & Simon, your wedding brought us such happiness and filled us with love! It was just filled to the brim with everything amazing. You are a very caring, thoughtful, happy couple, and photographing your big day was a total joy! Thank you for placing your trust in us to capture the moments of your day... it was soooooo beautiful!!
Bless you both hugely in your marriage! xoxoxo
Bless you both hugely in your marriage! xoxoxo
