New Zealand Wedding by Vela Images

July 5th. 2011 by A. Blaire | Filed Under | 14 comments

The love I am feeling for this wedding by Vela Images is somewhat embarrassing, but I think you will all understand. It all has me a bit beside myself – with its relaxed yet sophisticated vibe, gorgeous New Zealand setting and all the seriously perfect outfit styling. I mean the flower girls and their adorable little vests? How can you not love that? It surfer sophistication at its best, and there is even more in the full gallery of images!

Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega

Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega

Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega

Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega

Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega

Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega

Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega

Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega

Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega

Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega

Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega
Photography By / Vela Images
Floral Design By / Tidal Bottega

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From Vela ImagesElla and James wanted a relaxed and intimate wedding with family and a handful of their closest friends somewhere near the ocean. Being passionate surfers they choose Raglan on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Raglan is one of New Zealand best surf breaks and it is a spot that Ella & James often visit. This wedding was very unique to the couple, Ella & James already have a one year old son called Jake who they wanted to include as much as possible. The family wanted to be relaxed so they spent the morning together before the ceremony and James and Ella even whipped out for a morning surf together before coming back to finish off last minute DIY details and get ready for their wedding together.

The ceremony took place up high on a ridge under a bamboo structure made by family which overlooked the one of the couples favorite surf breaks. The aisle was made from sack cloth laid upon the grass and was sprinkled with white rose petals. The scenery was breathtaking and the ceremony was very intimate and romantic.

Wedding Photography: Vela Images / Wedding Stationary: Ruby & Willow / Floral Design: Tidal Bottega / Wedding Dress: Juliette Hogan / Bride’s Shoes: Kathryn Wilson / Venue: The Shack / Wedding Cake: Family of the Bride and Groom

 

14 Comments about “New Zealand Wedding by Vela Images”

  1. jacin {lovely little details}
    July 5, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    this wedding is just the epitome of cool!

  2. Paula Jo @ Home and Garden Decor
    July 5, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    This New Zealand wedding was just lovely. The scenery and everything about this wedding was stunning. I loved looking at this wedding. One of my favorites.

  3. J
    July 5, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    Who designer of the "love" necklace?!?!? I would like to get something similar for my sister :)

  4. Kate/MagnoliaRouge
    July 5, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    Ella you made such a beautiful bride... and Greta's photo's of the day are just stunning!! Gorgeous gorgeous wedding!!

  5. postcards and pretties
    July 5, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    beautiful wedding!! loving the little girl's vest

  6. Eleanor / Jel Photography
    July 5, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Ella's dress is just beautiful, as are Greta's photos!

  7. Steph {bubblerock}
    July 5, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    I love this wedding. Greta is such a talented photographer and the images are just beautiful. I would have loved to be a guest at this awesome wedding! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

  8. Aleah + Nick Valley
    July 5, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    How incredibly lovely! Everything about this is just wonderful and I adore Kate's stationery!

  9. April / Aceygirl
    July 5, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    Wow! The details in this wedding are outstanding. I'm lovin' those furry vests too, and the bridesmaids shoes, and it looks like they signed the marriage certificate on a surfboard - how perfect for this couple! Beautiful photos - beautiful couple!

  10. dan @ sparkfly photography
    July 5, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    I love the colors! Beautiful!

  11. CN
    July 5, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Ugh - LOVE the gorgeous simplicity of this one. How refreshing.

  12. Ella Bella
    July 6, 2011 at 1:49 am

    I grew up just down the road in Hamilton... never dreamed that I would see Raglan featured on the "Ultimate Wedding Blog". How awesome to see this untouched beauty make it's mark. Congrats on a gorgeous wedding!!!:)

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