Olivia and Christian’s Jonkers Farm wedding was a beautiful and meaningful occasion. Jonkers Farm is definitely one of my favourite Auckland wedding venues, the woodlands, the rolling hills, the west coast sunset… seriously, it’s a photographer’s dream! I will let the photographs speak for themselves… Venue: Jonkers FarmPlanning/Styling: Blume and Darling

I don’t like to play favourites but… this wedding had to be one of the best of the recent Summer season. Jonkers Farm is definitely one of my favourite venues in Auckland, with a woodlands ceremony spot, sprawling farmland and hills, lots of hidden photo spots and a view out over the west coast, what […]

The wedding industry continues to scale steadily in the right direction, making a comeback after the pandemic caused many ceremonies to be put on hold. All those extra weddings mean a lot more work for wedding celebrants across the globe. The celebrant (sometimes known as the ‘officiant’) is the person whose job it is to […]

A list of the top 12 wedding venues in Kumeu and wider Northwest Auckland by local photographer Lydia Rachel. Updated for 2023. As a local Auckland wedding photographer, I have shot hundreds of weddings working in the industry for over ten years. Auckland is a wonderful city with a variety of different landscapes and many […]

6 tips for Choosing a Great Location for your Bridal Party Photos: Start at the beginning- your venue. When choosing a venue, there are many things to consider: the number of guests, your budget, your style and taste and somewhere meaningful to you as a couple. Another thing to think about is your photos. What […]