Everyone refers to your wedding as your "big" day; now I can understand why. Standards are elevated, emotions heightened and everything is just bigger and better than normal!
Rain made for an eventful morning with a flooded marquee. Luckily it didn't faze me; I think I was probably in la..la land enjoying everyone working around me! Our wedding was at the beautiful St David's Memorial Church in Cave. My intention was to be on time, turns out I was about a minute late for every year my man made me wait. Twelve to be exact!
We had a marquee reception at Mum and Dad's where I grew up. Our theme was sunflowers, Mum and Aunt Ral had grown many in their gardens in preparation. We had a fabulous large green wall at the back of the marquee and sunflower balls on the table.
To me the day was perfect (corny I know). They say it goes too fast and yes it definitely did. I don't think I had a proper conversation with anyone but to have all your best friends and family in one place, it's pretty awesome. If only we could do it more often!
Top right: Man to the rescue - Uncle John (along with Peter, Garrod & Morri) | Hair and Makeup:
Shine Salon and Day Spa | Shoes: Mi Piachi (Bridesmaid stretching my shoes - good girl) | Wedding dress:
Robyn Cliffe (one off design for a fashion show) | Engagement and wedding ring:
The Ringmakers Timaru - Graeme | Hair flowers and bouquets: Nikki Rigby
Groom Hamish: Suit - Crepe Blouse and jumpsuit (sold out) | Nephew George & Sister Charlotte wearing David Pond Kylie Pleated Ladies Dress | Guests - Left: Rachel wearing David Pond Angle Mania Dress Right: Jan wearing
TOBY Tom Dress | Nephew Winston | Reverend: Philip Robinson | Church flowers - thanks to Rosy and Sue
Car: 1961 Chevrolet Nomad - thanks to driver Kingy | Bridesmaids: Wearing
David Pond - specially made - THANKS DAVID POND! You will see the leatherette daisy fabric feature in Summer
Top right: Guest Sarah looking glamorous! | Dad doing his speech | Boys lifting the straw to help with the flooding! | Aunty Wendy: Wearing Loobies Story Orient Dress
Craighead buddies | Sister Hannah wearing Loobies Story | Mother of the groom - Robyn | MC: Morri with Mum | Food by
D'Lish Catering | Yummy
Jules Taylor wines | Green wall: Thank you Sarah, Jan, Ral, Lynne & Mum | Bridesmaid Hollie doing her speech | First dance: Simply the best | Band:
Puree from Christchurch - they were AMAZING!! | Photographer:
Belinda HoldenWhat a day, what a night! I'm now a wife and have an awesome husband.
Cheers to that! Sophie xxx