Hooooow do I even begin putting this wedding into words?! Hayley and Andy make one gorgeous couple to look at... but the best bit is, they are just as beautiful on the inside. Glamorous, hilarious, down-to-earth, full of life... these two have hearts of gold and their wedding was just an extension of the fun, love and laughter that they are full of!
Their ceremony was held at 'The Poplars'.... the STUNNING private property where Hayley's beloved Nana was raised. Woodside Manor is an absolutely beautiful home built in 1866, nestled under the Maungatuas on the Taieri Plains. This place... wow. I seriously nearly cried when I first went to see it... I felt like I had been transported back in time to some far away place. It was SO special for Hayley to have a part of her Nana's heritage playing such a big role on her wedding day... and such an amazing venue for their guests to explore.
These two and their hilarious bridal party made the day so much fun... this was the perfect ending to our wedding season! So many laughs and SO much beauty.
Their ceremony was held at 'The Poplars'.... the STUNNING private property where Hayley's beloved Nana was raised. Woodside Manor is an absolutely beautiful home built in 1866, nestled under the Maungatuas on the Taieri Plains. This place... wow. I seriously nearly cried when I first went to see it... I felt like I had been transported back in time to some far away place. It was SO special for Hayley to have a part of her Nana's heritage playing such a big role on her wedding day... and such an amazing venue for their guests to explore.
These two and their hilarious bridal party made the day so much fun... this was the perfect ending to our wedding season! So many laughs and SO much beauty.
The whole bridal party (all 13 of them!) got ready at Silverpeaks Lodge, where the reception was held later in the evening too. Another stunning venue to work with! Both places suited Hayley and her love for all things vintage so perfectly!
Jango the dog had to make an appearance on the big day! He was pretty hyped up about the whole affair... thankfully we only need 1/200th of a second to capture photos of this excitable, beautiful creature... he is VERY fast! ;)
He had a lot of love to share as well....
Hayley is one of those girls you can't help but love on first meeting! She is one of the sweetest, most smiley, cheerful people I know... I was soooo excited about seeing her as a bride, and of course she did not disappoint.
Not only is she adorable and stunningly beautiful, she is also CRAZY talented! Hayley is pretty famous around these parts... you might have seen her most recently as the incredible lead female in 'The Phantom of the Opera' (which may have won her a few awards too!)! Check out some photos and hear her sing at Hayley Carrick Performer...
... and she also did her own wedding hair! I have full respect for anyone who can do anything other than a ponytail in their hair. I am not one of those people.
... and she also did her own wedding hair! I have full respect for anyone who can do anything other than a ponytail in their hair. I am not one of those people.
And the most adorable and well-behaved bridal party member award goes to little Sophie!! Oh she melted my heart!
There were a few people who were greatly missed on this beautiful day. Hayley's Dad was one in particular, and I know he was on her heart all day long.
What a bunch of beautiful gals!
The 1937 Rolls Royce that Hayley was taken to her ceremony in has held royalty and celebrities from all over the world! Fit for a Queen...
How utterly adorable is the cottage they got married in front of?! Reminds me of a little chocolate box.
It was hard to spot a dry eye among the crowd during these vows...
Husband and wife!
One of the special requests was to recreate a photograph from 1897 for their group shot. This photograph was taken in front of Woodside Manor on the wedding day of Hayley's Great-great-grandparents niece! We did our best (in a short time-frame!) to recreate it with the two families on either side. And although it might be hard to see on the blog, special mention has to go to the man looking out the window in the back... a key feature in recreating the scene! ;)
And since I don't normally make a habit of cropping out half the guests in the group shot... here is the whole thing ;)
We were so spoilt for location choices around the property... there were little hidden gems everywhere! We could have photographed for hours here... but apparently they had another engagement to get to for the evening ;)
That moment you are reminded that your photographers can actually hear the, ahem, deeply intimate and personal details you are sharing with your girls... tehehe...
When the groom grabs the camera...
Rain threatened at times throughout the day, so the bridal party (well, most of them), did a little sun-dance to bring on the sunshine!
That dress!!
The reception was in a marquee by the pond at Silverpeaks Lodge, and it was a beautifully styled vintage treasure-trove!
And these are only some of the gorgeous guests who partied the night away!
Mr and Mrs Lyndom... there is so much more I could say and so many more photos I could share... but I might break the internet if I make this blog any longer. You guys are so awesome and being part of your wedding was the best! Thank you for bringing us into your most precious day and for being such flippin' awesome people! I hope you are having a great time away on your mini-moon! Loads of love xoxo