Mike & Rachael's Cromwell Wedding at Northburn Station

It was such a delight to capture Mike & Rachael's day unfold.  I don't think I have ever had a bride as relaxed as Rachael!
Rachel is my daughters early childhood teacher and is a massive hit with the kids, so it was awesome to be asked to capture this day for them.  

When I first met with Rachael and Mike, they both confessed to being unphotogenic.  They got my usual response and I think you will see they were outstanding.  

Cromwell put on an absolutely stunning day for Rachael and Mike ~ it must have been close to 30 degrees! Their ceremony and reception was at Northburn Station on the edge of Lake Dunstan, a simply stunning location and venue.

Rachael had 2 dresses for her day, switching to the one on the top right after the first dance.

The flowers were beautiful and done by Ruby Tuesday - Boutique Florist in Alexandra.

It's always such a special moment on a wedding day when the father of the bride sees his daughter in her dress . . .

Rachael is an animal lover, and Mike is a dairy farmer and hence they had family and friends visit $2 shops up and down the country to purchase horses and cows, which were spray painted and named for their place settings.  But the cutest details of all were hidden at the back of the cake . . .

Ceremony & Reception ~ Northburn Station, Cromwell
Celebrant ~ Barb Frew
Dress ~ Corina Snow
Flowers ~ Ruby Tuesday Boutique Florist
Band ~ DV8
Make up ~ Renee Little