New Zealand Wedding by Kate MacPherson
I’m pretty sure that heaven looks exactly like this next wedding. All lightness and love and sweet, airy goodness. With perfectly gorgeous shoes. And perfectly pretty people, with a perfectly pretty style. Yep, this is heaven all wrapped up into one lovely little wedding. And if ever there was a talent to capture it beautifully, it would be New Zealand based photographer Kate MacPherson. Click here to see so much more.
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Daryl and I met at the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht club in Wellington. I was working in the bar while at University and Daryl was a sailing member. I remember my boss telling me ‘Just wait to you meet Daryl, you’ll like him’ and she was right. From the moment I first saw him I thought he was very good looking! I was too scared to talk to him. But that didn’t last long…. He soon won me over with his charm and we started dating. After less than 2 months of dating he was offered a job in Spain to work for a sailing team in an around the world yacht race. He asked me to come with him… needless to say that after only a short time dating he promptly received a phone call from my Dad asking him about his intentions! For me it was an easy decision, a great guy and an opportunity to travel, so I off I went with him and I’ve never looked back.
I had never dreamed of the perfect wedding, only the perfect guy. Now that I had that guy…. My dreams turned to the wedding. Having never even looked at a wedding magazine or been to many weddings I started from scratch. With just under a year to plan the wedding and with half of the time being abroad the internet was a huge help. We only had 2 months before leaving NZ to confirm the main arrangements, venue, caterer, photographer etc. I loved every moment of the planning and miss it so much now. I loved looking at blogs, other couples weddings and magazines for inspiration… even now I still check them, I can’t help it!
As Daryl had to leave to go overseas before I did, I was left to my own devices to find the perfect wedding venue for us. I wanted somewhere elegant and formal for our wedding and love older architecture. Driving up to The Old Museum I loved the grand feel of the building, it’s nestled in among trees so although it’s in the city you feel away from all the busyness. The moment I walked into the Tea Gardens, our reception room, I fell in love with the space; it was light and airy with beautiful large windows, stunning high ceilings, wooden floors and Royal Dolton tiles.
I’ve always loved loads of white, I’d white wash all our furniture if I was allowed! It’s just so classic, simple and elegant. So our wedding was no exception. Charlotte Wood Events did an amazing job styling the room for us. We went with a white on white palette on the guest tables with white hydrangeas, gypshophila, dinner candles and vintage textured runners. I collected vintage looking candle-holders and we used a collection of old bottles my brother had collected over the years as vases. There were touches of duck egg blue in other areas following through from our invitations.
Our wedding was everything we had hoped for, a day filled of love and laughter surrounded by amazing people. At the end of the night we couldn’t stop smiling at each other. I wish every bride the same.
Wedding Photographer: Kate MacPherson / Wedding Venue: The Old Museum / Wedding Stylist: Charlotte Wood Events / Entertainment: Shaun Preston / Photo Booth: WE DO Photography and Design / Wedding Cinematography: Crystal Clear Productions / Wedding Transportation: Prestige Classics / Florist: Whitney Spark of Flowers on Featherston / Wedding Cake: New World Metro via NZ Endometriosis Charity Auction / Wedding Gown: Vera Wang via PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com / Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Wedding Accessories: Etsy / Groom & Groomsmen Suits: Zara / Wedding Rings: Partridge Jewellers
30 Comments about “New Zealand Wedding by Kate MacPherson”
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March 21, 2011 at 3:41 pm
the flowers! the cake! i am positively smitten! & i love those CL's!
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March 21, 2011 at 4:08 pm
the gown, the shoes and the hair....to DIE for! holy moly!
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March 21, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Wow! This wedding absolutely gorgeous! I love the photos and the fresh, white color palette. The bride looks beautiful, love her gown, shoes, hair & makeup!
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March 21, 2011 at 4:13 pm
So beautiful and soft colors. Love each it! Makes me what to get married all over again!
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March 21, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Ooh, so pretty! Love the dress, the cake, the shoes...
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March 21, 2011 at 4:53 pm
I love, love, love how the photography shot this wedding...the light makes the images seem so warm and full of life. And that flower in her hair and the white hydrangeas...just about perfect!
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March 21, 2011 at 5:06 pm
simple fresh and gorgeous!
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March 21, 2011 at 5:22 pm
Does anyone know who designed the bridesmaids gowns???
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March 21, 2011 at 6:47 pm
Beautiful! I love how everything feels so light and airy and the soft lilac color bridesmaid's gowns is so lovely :)
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March 21, 2011 at 7:24 pm
the light color scheme makes we feel like i've died and gone to heaven! it is beyond perfect for that couple, their theme, etc.. so beautiful.
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March 21, 2011 at 9:02 pm
The cake is absolutely to die for! I love her hair too. So pretty with the big white flower!
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March 21, 2011 at 9:16 pm
What lovely, dreamy photographs.
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March 21, 2011 at 9:53 pm
This makes me almost want to marry "my guy"...we have been together 22 years. Heavenly.
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March 21, 2011 at 11:32 pm
just gorgeous!
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March 22, 2011 at 3:35 am
Absolutely stunning... like all of Kate's work!! Proud to have her talent in NZ!! Such a beautiful wedding!
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March 22, 2011 at 4:35 am
These are beautiful pictures! The bouquet is lovely and the shoes are amazing!
These pictures would go great in a slideshow with Runner Runner's song "I Can't Wait" :] http://shar.es/3FrGB -
March 22, 2011 at 6:59 am
Such a lovely wedding. I love everything in here. I love the couple!
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March 22, 2011 at 10:33 am
GORGEOUS pictures! I've always wanted to travel to NZ, looks amazing!
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March 22, 2011 at 10:35 am
I just love the dresses on the flower girls, they look so elegant!!!
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March 22, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Absolutely gorgeous. Classic, elegant and very stylish.
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March 22, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Gorgeous wedding! Does anyone know the name of this Vera Wang dress??
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March 23, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Wow these photos put me in such a summery mood! Simple and so beautiful
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March 24, 2011 at 7:09 am
We totally love the light! Great pics!!
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March 25, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Where are the bridesmaid dresses from?? Love them!!!!
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March 28, 2011 at 3:24 am
Gorgeous pictures, soft colors. Fantastic!
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April 13, 2011 at 8:55 pm
Hi everyone, thank you for your lovely comments about our wedding. So nice to read.
Here are a few answers to your questions:
Marissa - my wedding dress is style number 11255.
Diana & Lemonade Design Co - after searching everywhere for dresses this colour and in a style that would suit all 3 bridesmaids, running out of time I nervously ordered them from lightinthebox.com. When they arrived I was very pleased with the quality and workmanship of the dresses, each is double lined and we only altered the length.
Hope that helps!
Thank you again for your comments x
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September 9, 2011 at 11:24 am
Hi such a nice site I've already bookmarked this site before.
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October 4, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Love the softness and romance here.
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December 16, 2011 at 1:15 am
Sublime! what a treat. The theme is so elegant, and yet so lively. And the little green accents on the tables. Just beautiful.
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