A wedding reception is a special event, and often it’s what your guests look forward to the most. It’s a time to celebrate the beginning of a couple’s new life together, making memories to last a lifetime. However, planning a wedding reception can be a daunting task, and couples often struggle to choose from the […]

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 […]

On a rainy day in a picturesque venue in Pongakawa, Alanna, and Jovhann tied the knot in a heartwarming and unforgettable celebration of love at their Old Forest School wedding. Surrounded by their closest family and friends, the couple exchanged their vows in a ceremony that was both down-to-earth and full of special moments. Despite […]

A list of the best 13 wedding venues in wider East and South 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 […]

Shevonee and Oli, what a wonderful wedding day at Turanga Creek. As you will see, Shev is drop-dead elegance and beauty. Her simple silhouette dress, white flowers, and beautiful details were divine. Keep scrolling until you see the sleeves later! I’m obsessed with big sleeves for brides at the moment, and Shev pulled them off […]

A lovely little afternoon in Notting Hill with Pola, featuring Farm Girl cafe. Snippets from my London life xx

Let’s have a chat about DIY (do-it-yourself) weddings. I would say they are not as popular as they used to be but still happen today. There are pros and cons for a DIY or a semi-DIY approach to your wedding, which we are going to discuss, and what DIY really means. Is it the right […]

Even more travel-throwback postcard images today, this time from 2018, when I was living in the U.K. and could just “pop” to Italy, how good?! Fitting timing as I’m just about to return to Italy on my Euro Summer 2022 trip, can’t wait to share that one soon too. For now, enjoy these memories from […]

Forever jaw-droppingly beautiful Queenstown. Travel postcards from 2020 that I want to be saved in my corner of the internet. A time amongst the ongoing pandemic where we appreciated our own land so, so much more. Enjoy a slice of beautiful Aotearoa paradise. Photos by Anna and I.

Another London throwback today with the lovely Courtney. While living in London I used to contract to a company who organised photoshoots for people travelling to London. A great way to document a holiday, get some family photos or capture you as a solo-traveller that’s not just a selfie! Courtney was visiting from the States […]