Textural Wedding Inspiration at Boathouse Row, Auckland The third and final look from our Boathouse Row styled shoot leaned into texture, depth and contrast. After exploring an earthy palette and a brighter garden setup earlier in the day, this look felt more refined and layered, with a focus on rich tones and considered detail. Once […]

Earthy Wedding Inspiration at Boathouse Row, Auckland This styled shoot at Boathouse Row was captured across three different looks, each exploring a distinct mood. This first look focused on an earthy, grounded wedding aesthetic set right on the water. The remaining two looks from the day will be shared soon. The planning and style direction […]

A Relaxed Summer Wedding at The McCallum Residence (Clevedon, Auckland) There’s a reason The McCallum Residence is one of my favourite wedding venues in Auckland. Tucked into a private waterfront setting on the Clevedon coast, this heritage Scottish manor seamlessly blends historic character with expansive lawns, native trees, and a white shelly beach – all […]

An extensive list of Auckland Wedding Venues by Wedding Photographer Lydia Rachel – Updated for 2025. We are spoiled with Auckland wedding venues, there are a lot! With our sprawling coastlines, a harbour full of islands, lush bush and gardens, rural landscapes and iconic city architecture, there is something for everyone. I have organised this […]

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 […]

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 […]