Our first ever New Zealand wedding! That’s right, New Zealand. The second we saw this wedding photographed by South Carolina photographer {Tracy Turpen}, we knew you would love it. The celebration took place at {Karaka Point Vineyard}. The vineyard was perfect for Kate + Matt who were going for a rustic, natural feel for their wedding. The lovely flowers were created by {Cherrywood Florist}. Kate’s stunning gown came from {Jenny’s Bridal Studio} and the bridesmaids wore {Nadia Coulture}. To see more of this joyous wedding check out Tracy Turpen Photography {Blog}. How fabulous are these details!? My favorite shot…. Kate and Matt in the rowboat… dreamy!
How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story… In the summer holidays while staying at a mutual friends beach house.
What was the design inspiration for your wedding? Outdoors, rustic, natural surroundings.
Favorite design element of your big day: All in one place, flowing and enjoyable for the people
Tell us about finding your wedding dress: Searched the internet for designs, made appointments at the places with designs that I liked. My wedding frock came from the first shop I visited and it was the first dress I tried on.
Describe your wedding flowers: White country styled roses with green succulents with willow twisted in a loop framing around the flowers.
Describe your wedding cake: Three tired round cake, the middle chocolate mud cake the other tiers fruit cake. Ivory icing, white flowers with twisted willow and green ribbon in keeping with the bridal flowers.
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: There was no favorite detail but the photos captured the important details of the day.
Three adjectives that describe the day are: Fabulous, distinctive, intimate.
What advice would you give to someone planning their wedding? Personalize your day to represent the Bride and Groom.
What’s next for you as a couple? What are you looking forward to in the future? Owing our own home and having a family.
Congratulations to Kate + Matt. We wish you a lifetime of joy and love!
I love the parasols the girls are holding and the beautiful fountain outside the lodge. Of course my favorite photos are the ones of the bride and groom. You can tell they had an amazing photographer.
Where did she get that gorgeous locket? I want one!
Isn’t that locket awesome? It actually is 117 years old and has been in the brides family for a long long time.Laura E
These are so BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Just stunning.
So I guess this is a Southern hemisphere wedding style post? LOL. I especially love the portraits in this set. They’re really beautiful :)
So beautiful! i love the personality behind the photos, and what an attractive couple!
Amazing wedding inspiring photography!
This wedding is my favorite I’ve ever seen on here!!!! There are no words to describe!
I’m speechless!! I don’t even know what to say this is such a gorgeous wedding and such beautiful photos of the bride and groom.