The Awesome Wedding Vendors that made it happen

Wedding Gown - Jenny Yoo

Groom’s Suit - Tarocash Lower Hutt

Wedding Caterer - Chef on Demand by Zane Saba

Wedding Makeup - Kelsey Wilson Makeup

Bridal Hair - Hair by Clare Durry

Photography - Dear White Productions

After two years of waiting (and three kids!!!), Sam and Andrew crafted a wedding that wasn't just about vows but a celebration of love, family, and the warmth of homemade charm amidst the lush greenery and with the harbor breeze as their witness. Their backyard soiree was a testament to tasteful simplicity and the joy that comes from sharing life's most intimate moments with loved ones.

Sam and Andrew's family home in Greytown, a special property created just to cater to family events of all occasions, became the canvas for their heartfelt celebration. The intimate setting radiated with the love that had grown between them, creating an atmosphere that felt like a warm embrace from family and friends.

The joy of family permeated every corner of the celebration. Children's laughter echoed as they played on the lawn, and grandparents shared stories beneath the shade of a tree. The backyard wedding wasn't just about Sam and Andrew; it was a reunion of hearts, a gathering where family bonds—and friendships—were celebrated as much as the union of the couple.

Underneath the vast expanse of the starlit sky, the backyard of Sam and Andrew's family home became a rustic farmhouse haven. Long wooden tables decorated with dried floral centerpieces created an intimate dining experience, with a touch of vintage charm. The ambiance was a seamless blend of sophistication and down-to-earth simplicity.

But that’s not all! We can’t forget about the couple’s wedding portrait sunset session, where romance comes to play at the focal center of our lenses. With the soft golden glow of the sun setting being them, Sam and Andrew were a wonder to behold in the fields of Greytown.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the dance floor indoors came alive with the shared joy of every guest dancing with the couple to their heart’s content. The night unfolded into a dance, with a playlist curated by the couple and moves that spoke of shared memories. The backyard, now adorned with strings of lights, became a dance floor where the rhythm of love reverberated through each step, laughter, and twirl.

As the night came to a close, Sam and Andrew bid farewell to their loved ones under the starlit sky. The echoes of laughter, the glow of fairy lights, and the warmth of rustic elegance lingered in the air, creating a reception that was not just an event but a chapter in their love story, where the charm of farmhouse simplicity met the enchantment of a starlit night.