Brackenridge Country Retreat Wedding Ceremony - Gemma and Sam

Congratulations to Gemma and Sam who tied the knot at Brackenridge Country Retreat in Martinborough! Karl and I documented their day from preparations through to when the party started with dancing.

We did a first look before their ceremony in an olive grove on the property of a couple whose wedding I photographed back in 2018! It was near the same spot where we did their first look all those years ago, so it was really special being back in this location.

We lucked out with the weather. Did you know that cloud on your wedding day is not a bad thing! It makes the light so soft and we can take photos anywhere (makes our job much easier). The sunset broke through the clouds for not even 10 minutes during their reception. We didn’t think anything was going to happen but then it all changed so we quickly stopped eating our dinner and rushed out to catch it (dedicated clients, I'm all for it)!

The Weddingcoach NZ did the most incredible job of coordinating the whole day! It was the first time I’ve work with a coordinator and it blows my mind how much of a difference it made for us vendors and the couple. Everything was exactly where it needed to be and the whole day went so smoothly. Thank you Britt!

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Wedding dress detail photos
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Wedding detail photos of invitation and bridal jewellery
Bride and bridesmaid preparation photos
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Bride and bridesmaids in robes
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Bride first look photos with Bridesmaids
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Groom preparation photos
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Groom preparation photos at Brackenridge country retreat Martinborough
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First look photos Martinborough NZ
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Olive grove photos bridal party
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Martinborough wedding photographer
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Wedding ceremony signage
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Brackenridge Martinborough wedding ceremony
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Sunset photos at Brackenridge Retreat Martinborough
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