"Waiheke Island"

New Zealand is a little magical, isn't it? Maybe it's because I'm almost always seeing it through the eyes of a couple in love, but I'm convinced it's got that special something. And when a wedding film comes our way from bubblerock, filled to bursting with so much love, joy, laughter, and that magical something, it's a good day indeed. [iframe http://player.vimeo.com/video/57119491 600 338] From the beautiful bride ...

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Every time I see a New Zealand wedding, I consider moving.  Every single time. I suspect it has something to do with the breathtaking backdrops, the seriously stylish couples and the crazy cool accents. (Sure, I can't hear them, but I know they are there.) It's a combo that makes me oh-so-happy and this intimate Waiheke Island affair by Kate Robinson Photography is ranking high among my faves. A beautiful bride and groom, their...

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Auckland has the kind of landscape that needs very little decoration. With an infusion of elegant design and styling by Erin Lovich, herbs and all white florals by Wildflower Waiheke plus a a gorgeous Bride and Groom, the natural beauty of these surroundings are enhanced ten fold. And the images by ...

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Brandon Kidd Photography sent us our next gem of a wedding and it is about as naturally gorgeous as you can get. You know those people that roll out of bed without a stitch of makeup and look positively radiant? Ya, I'm definitely not one of those lucky ducks but this wedding sooo is. It is paired down to gorgeous views, perfectly edited details and of course, one extremely happy and oh so in love couple.

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Be prepared to have some serious wedding venue envy!  Sutherland Kovach Studio sent us this gem all the way from New Zealand with stunning views of Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf.  The whole affair has a casual, backyard feel to it but still shines with elegance.  I love the wild, garden party arrangements and handcrafted details made out of vintage paper. ...

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We have had an absolutely absurd amount of posts go up today! The wedding was just so pretty and the bride was sweet enough to share so many details, I wanted to make sure that we got it all in. Here is a last look at the beautifully photographed, by the wonderfully talented Lauri Levenfeld, New Zealand wedding...

From the bride...

At the reception and dinner, we wanted to showcase the very best NZ and Waiheke...

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Okay, I thought that for this next set, I should just let the pictures and the bride speak for themselves!

The Mudbrick Restaurant and main dining room, where we hosted our reception, has a wonderful ambience, and has been described as "one of the most romantic places on earth".  The main dining room offers the most spectacular sea views throughout the wedding dinner overlooks Waiheke's rolling vineyards and Auckland's Hauraki Gulf. The restaurant has French doors that...

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We are going a little late today for a couple of reasons...one, Lauri Levenfeld is a San Francisco based photographer so I wanted to give all of you West Coasters something new to read later in the day than usual and two, there were SO many gorgeous photographs, I simply couldn't edit them down!

Here is a look at the stunning reception that Anna and James threw....

It's simple, it's effortless, it's completely...

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Before we get to the stunning reception, I wanted to share these images that Lauri shot that I fell head over heels in love with for their simplicity, their beauty, their perfection really!

A few more little tidbits and details from the bride...

The wedding took place at a winery on Waiheke Island (a 30-min ferry ride from downtown Auckland in NZ). The property has the most spectaculars views and extensive...

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Anna and James wanted a ceremony that was not only a celebration of their love but also a celebration of the friends and family that have grown to mean so much to them. I love the casual, but completely intimate feel of the ceremony and the pure love that is radiating out of this gorgeous bride and groom...

From the gorgeous bride...At our ceremony, a reading was performed by 13-year-old Eliza Wheeler, the daughter of our dear friends Halstead and Faith Wheeler of San Francisco...

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