New Zealand WEDDING

Wedding Couple in New Zealand walking down a field

A dreamy New Zealand Wedding

I had the opportunity to shoot this amazing New Zealand Wedding earlier this year. I always wanted to go back to this magical place after I left from my first trip ten years ago. NZ is the only place I could imagine moving. Secluded at the end of the world, but full of life & nature.

This is one of the reasons I was so excited when fellow New Zealand Wedding Photographer Sarah Clements messaged me. All she needed to say was New Zealand. That is all it took for me to freak out like a little kid in a toy store.

I already pictured seeing Sarah & Trent walking through the epic NZ landscape on their wedding day. I knew the journey down to New Zealand would take forever, but I did not care.

Luckily I even managed to book an engagement session in Singapore during my stopover. Enough of me talking about everything that happened before. Let’s take a look at this epic New Zealand Wedding.

I am going to try to explain my idea behind this story. We will start with the getting ready part that happened in a stunning little house by the ocean. What I tried to capture was not only the love between Sarah & Trent, but also between Sarah and her father.

That is why he plays such a significant role in my images. You can see him waiting, preparing the car, seeing Sarah for the first time and much more. Please pay attention to all of this during this NZ wedding.

A New Zealand wedding destination features a balcony with a lawn, a lake and mountains.

An old house is located in the middle of nature.

A bride is getting ready in a dark room and is sitting next to an open window in front of a lake.

A bride is getting ready in a vintage room.

Bridesmaids are drinking champaign and laughing next to an open window.

A wedding dress is hanging in front of a window.

A wedding guest is sitting at a table in the kitchen and drinking something.

A bride is getting dressed and her bridesmaids are standing next to her.

A bride is wearing her wedding dress and is standing in front of a window with her wedding guests.

The next part of the story is all about the first look between Sarah & her father. I would not have expected to say that this was the most favorite part of my New Zealand wedding. All I thought about before were epic landscapes and just the beauty of the country. In the end, it was a story about connection & love. The amazing bridal bouquet by Sarah was decorated with an amulet of her grandma that already passed away. This is why her father is so touched when he sees it.

A Land Rover is decorated with white band and is standing next to a lake.

The brides father is cutting a white ribbon and putting it into a Lang Rover.

A bride is stepping out of the front door of a house and holding a flower bouquet.

The brides father is waiting for his daughter in the garden.

A bride and her father are having their first look and are standing in the garden.

A bride and her father are hugging each other.

A bride and her father are looking at each other and are standing in the garden.

A bride and her father are laughing and crying and standing in the garden.

A bride and her father are holding hands and laughing.

A bride and her parents are standing together and are smiling.

A bride and her parents are standing together and are crying.

That wraps up all of the getting ready stuff. Next thing would be the ceremony, which was absolutely stunning. We drove over there with a Land Rover, and the views were just breathtaking. Look at the images and tell me you did not fall in love with the scenery. Luckily enough, we also had the best light on this beautiful day in NZ.

A Land Rover is driving down a dirt road with dry meadows next to it.

Wedding guests are sitting in a Land Rover.

A groom, his groomsmen and other wedding guests are standing in a meadow.

A bride and her father are walking down the aisle in a dry meadow.

A groom, his groomsmen and other wedding guests are standing in a meadow and looking towards the bride.

A bride and her father are walking down the aisle in a dry meadow and wedding guests are standing next to them.

A bride and her father are standing in front of her groom and his groomsmen.

A bride is hugging her father in front of groomsmen.

A bride and her groom are holding hands and standing in front of the ocean and mountains.

Wedding guests are standing in a meadow and are smiling.

Bridesmaids are lined up in a meadow and are smiling.

A bride and her groom are holding hands and are smiling at each other.

A bride and her groom are holding hands and are laughing at each other and the groom is reading out his vows.

The brides parents and other wedding guests are clapping.

The bridesmaids and a little girl are looking towards the bride.

A wedding couple is exchanging wedding rings.

A wedding couple is exchanging wedding rings and both are smiling.

A wedding couple is holding each other and standing on a rug with their bridesmaids and groomsmen next to them.

A wedding couple is walking down the aisle and the bride is holding up her flower bouquet.

After the ceremony was done, we took a time out for our couple session. This was the best! The scenery, the light, Sara & Trent. I could continue with so many awesome things about this, but I will just have the images speak for themselves. New Zealand is the best place for weddings, believe me.

A wedding couple is walking in a meadow and is holding hands.

A wedding couple is looking at each other and walking in a meadow.

A wedding couple is standing in a meadow and is looking at each other.

New A groom is holding his bride and they are laughing.

A wedding couple is walking through a meadow with a lake and mountains behind them.

Ein Bräutigam trägt seine Braut auf Händen durch eine Wiese.

A wedding couple is kissing each other and sitting in front of a Land Rover.

Eine Braut hält eine Flasche Sekt in der Hand und hinter ihr steht ihr Bräutigam.

We will finish this amazing New Zealand wedding witht he lovely reception. Laughter, love, tears and pure emotions throughout the night. Really hope you enjoyed this wedding in New Zealand.