Like the ladies of SW, St. Clair Photography is a big fan of film, and their talent clearly shows in Danielle + Nathan’s lovely wedding. Though located in Hamilton, New Zealand, the gorgeous estate (Sarnia Park) where the reception and ceremony took place have the same feel as a true Southern plantation (Drayton Hall in Charleston pops immediately to mind). The highly-edited details this couple chose to include would be equally at home at a Southern soiree, I think! The bride’s dress is by Temperley London, and the delicate florals were put together by Flower Concepts. More soon!
How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story. We were introduced by a mutual friend, Rachael, who worked with Nathan. On the day that he got his new job, he was out celebrating at the pub all afternoon, and we met in the local pool hall where I hung out a lot with Rachael. I took his number but didn’t want to give mine, as I wasn’t looking for a boyfriend at that time. At some insistence from Rachael, I called him later the next week and arranged to go on a “proper date” with him at a little Italian restaurant. He was nervous, which was cute, and I was late, as usual, and we got on like a house on fire. Plus he let me eat both of the desserts I ordered for us, which is definitely one way to win over a keen dessert person!
Describe the proposal. We were on holiday in Madrid, and I didn’t realize Nathan had a ring in his backpack. We were wandering around a beautiful secluded garden in the Casa de Campo and Nathan kept trying to get me to sit and rest in the shade with him. I was too hot and in desperate need for a drink of water, so I was very uncooperative and basically ruined the moment. He ended up waiting until after we’d had our siesta and a cool shower before asking me a simple “Will you marry me?” over dessert at the restaurant.
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: The rose petal aisle and the after-dinner indulgence table filled with goodies!
Tell us about finding your wedding dress: I had looked in a few different places around London, but there wasn’t anything in my price range with wow-factor, so I ended up at a boutique in Notting Hill that I knew was going to be out of my budget. There were so many gorgeous dresses that were “my style,” and then I tried on the Long Jean Dress and knew it was the one!
Beautiful wedding! One that some bride’s can only dream of! It is breathtaking. Look at that mansion..WOW!
What a beautiful wedding! I love the pale pink accents and the gown is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Ah! I’m so in love with that Temperley London dress!!
beautiful, love how colorful the images are
Beautiful wedding, definitely with Southern feel to it. The bridesmaid gown is simply amazing.