Tania & Rahiri Harris
16.02.23
Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Waitangi, New Zealand
The wedding that ALMOST was not to be. With extreme weather devastating the north of our country, many lives, homes, experiences and dreams were taken to a stand still. There was a great deal of unknown, with venues damages, roads closed, family and friends unable to attend… but with a phenomenal team effort Tania pulled together a day she will never forget. The one where no matter the weather and the rain, these two chose love, and they chose each other.
Tania and her bridesmaids got ready with stunning ocean views at the Kingsgate Hotel in Kerikeri. Figuring out flowers the day before, calling in the talented MakeupByKay make-up artist from Kaikohe, and doing their own hair, Tania absolutely managed to make some magic happen. <3 Helping her into her beautiful wedding gown were her two bridesmaids, as her mumma (stuck in Auckland) watched on from a video call.
Meanwhile, Rahiri was getting ready across the road with the guys. Despite a cut finger, a quick run around for some CC, and of course the sunnies, we managed to squeeze in some photos of them all getting wedding ready!
After arriving to stunning weather at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the sky opened up with a downpour! Guests sheltering under the verandah of the Treaty House, I went in search of our bride and some clear umbrellas!!! And we had success! Despite the on and off downpours during the ceremony, Tania and Rahiri shared their love for each other in front of their friends and family!! Mr & Mrs Harris!!!!
Stealing 10 minutes, we managed to get some bridesmaids and groomsmen photos in the native bush at the Treaty grounds! All of this while the team were waiting to let us out of the gate, and the kids were playing with sticks! Absolute rockstars! We then drove only a moment up the hill to get some full bridal party shots with view overlooking the Bay of Islands. How good?!
Together - it is always possible. And in all aspects of this day it was totally shown - from the platters, to the cake, the hair and the decor. Thank you so much for having me join you for your wedding day team! I am so honoured that I could capture it on both photo and video so that your family and friends who could not make it, will be able to relive it along side you. <3