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Excited to share with you this featured publication by Auckland Weddings with Kara + David, one of my favourite weddings from the last wedding season.
The wedding took place on Waihi Beach, such a gorgeous place with plenty of photo opportunities. There was such warm and unique atmosphere. We enjoyed every single moment of this day!
Enjoy this publication by Auckland Weddings and have a look at more images in our Blog {including video highlights}.
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Kara & David
Kara & David
Our journey with amazing couple started from their letter over one year ago, where I found out that Kara & David living in Canada planning their special New Zealand coastal wedding in Flat White Cafe {Waihi Beach, Waikato, New Zealand} and they are looking for two photographers to capture full day of special for them event with families coming from NZ South Island, Australia and Canada of course, all around the world!
Im not surprised with couple's choice of beach theme {believe me, Waihi Beach such a great choice} as Kara & David are adventurous, outgoing, loving nature. Flat White cafe been an obvious choice as couples love story started in coffee shop in Edmonton, Alberta. "They spent the day wandering through Edmonton and getting to know each other. Although Kara did not understand a word that Dave said, she knew there was something different about him, and they have been together ever since."
Proposal: "Dave popped the question New Year's Eve 2015 at Kaka Point beach, New Zealand. Dave had spoken to Kara's father, Jeff, prior to leaving for New Zealand. Jeff, an upholsterer, used his sewing skills to make Dave a special pouch to store the ring so that Kara did not find it on their holiday."
Their day was truly amazing and special, surrounded by friends and family, getting ready, first look with dad {brought tears in everybody's eyes}, ceremony in front of cafe {bear foot on the beach, I even went in the water to get some shots from the ocean with the waves, believe me I did it many times during the day, on bride and groom intimate session as well ;)}, family photos, bridal party shoot {groomsmen been climbing up high on the massive tree which reminded of Lord of The Rings :)} and couple photos was just stunning {bride and groom been climbing on the rocks, standing in the waves and much more!}, with sunset mini photo shoot of course, just before the reception roll on with speeches, dinner, cake cutting, first dance, father-daughter dance and guests dancing away! It was such a honour to capture all these moments.
Enjoy this video highlights and gallery!
Great creative team:
Wedding Coordinator - Melanie Gearson - Flat White Cafe
Bride's Dress - Paloma Blanca
Bridesmaid Dresses - Adrianna Papell
Groom's Suit- DKNY
Groomsmen Suits - Hallenstein Brothers
Flowers- Beach Blooms Waihi Beach
Jewellery- @Karley Smith Jewellery Vancouver (http://karleysmith.com/)
Makeup- Junebug Wax and Lash (http://www.junebug.co.nz/)
Hair- Stylist 2 U (Tessa Wilkinson-Joyce)
Celebrant- Joy Stembridge
MC - Gerald Schenk & Sam Anderson
and New Zealand & International wedding photographers - Levien & Lens Photography {thanks to my husband Matt for great assistance!}
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