I first met Lawren when I was about as tall as a grasshopper, and on our first playdate we managed to flood an old ladies whole bathroom as two cheeky 2 year olds. We were inseparable when were were kids - we lived at each others houses after school, and went on many family holidays together. We dressed the same for church and even happily shared our most precious barbie dolls with each other. I still remember very clearly the day my Mum knelt down beside me while I was playing with my dolls, and told me that one of my best friends was moving away. Thankfully Invercargill wasn't actually too far from Gore, and regular play dates were still possible. Lawren's parents, Andrew and Pauline were always like second parents to me, and even now when we all catch up (less occasionally unfortunately, as Auckland is quite far from Dunedin!) we share a bond that I will always treasure.
I had never been to Orewa before, but now that they are all living up that way, Liam and I got to venture up for an engagement shoot while we were in Auckland last year. And next month, we will be heading up again for Lawren and Brenton's awesome wedding!
I had never been to Orewa before, but now that they are all living up that way, Liam and I got to venture up for an engagement shoot while we were in Auckland last year. And next month, we will be heading up again for Lawren and Brenton's awesome wedding!
I love catching up with old friends and meeting the loves of their lives. Sometimes you have imagined exactly who they might be with, other times it's a nice surprise. But they always seems to fit totally right. Lawren and Brenton just work together so well. They know each others crazy antics and annoying habits, and they love each other for it.
The entire day had been pretty miserable weather-wise... I thought the drenching rain and freezing temperatures might put an end to our beach shoot... but just as we arrived at the beach, the clouds cleared, and the sun came out in the most glorious way!
I can't wait to have these two in front of my camera as a bride and groom!
And the other love of their life is the beautiful big Tilly!
Thanks so much for having us Lawren, Brenton, Tilly, Andrew and Pauline! Can't wait to see you all again in February!! So excited! xoxo