Meredith & James. The Perfect Match.
I met Meredith at the North City Wedding Expo in January.
“Are you from Taupo?” she asked me.
“No” I replied bluntly.
Looking at her confused and disappointed face, I then thought for a couple of seconds over what she had just asked me. Realising she had actually asked “Would you travel to Taupo?” I tactfully reconsidered my response:
“Actually, hang on. I think we could work something out.”
And we did.
And it rocked.
Try listening to this piece of music whilst scrolling through the images.
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Trust me, it’ll make your day. It certainly made theirs.
At the same time James and his fellow dudes were getting ready down the road. Their family batch – beautifully positioned on the Taupo lakefront – was perfectly suited for a morning of suiting up and some quiet bubbles to calm the nerves. In a custom-tailored suit, square-tipped tie and stunning brogues James certainly looked the part.
Meanwhile, Meredith and her beautiful bridesmaids were putting the finishing touches to their gorgeous attire and helping Meredith slip into her beautiful dress. As overheard from Meredith later in the evening: “I always said I didn’t want to be a meringue, but it’s SO MUCH FUN!”
Only moments before the commencement of the ceremony James, Father Row and the guests had shuffled the chairs outdoors. The morning had been dull and wet. But now the sun was shining. And it was worth it.
Away from the adoration of close family and friends we slipped around the back of the hotel for some bridal portraits. 90mins was squeezed into 45 as we quickly captured the beauty of Meredith & James and their bridal party.
The “Lunge”…
And then, with little time on our side and the last of the evening sun heading towards setting into the great lake, we took some of the most adorable portrait shots I’ve ever had the pleasure of taking. From shy beginnings of split-second kisses during our engagement shoot, these two couldn’t keep their hands – and lips – off each other!
The Perfect Match. With James’ graphic design skills and Meredith’s meticulous planning, the details were stunning. The whole day went to plan, and the evening was as emotional as any reception I’ve attended.
The evening shifted to the Hilton conservatory where my absolute favourite NZ band at this moment, Supermodel, rocked the night away and Meredith & James opened the proceedings with some wonderfully choreographed dancemoves. This should have been a sign of things to come, but we had to wait another hour or two…
And off course, the Photobooth – with accompanying guestbook – was present. What wedding would be complete without the Photobooth?
And then it stopped. The band ceased. The crowd gathered. And in the most amazing individual dance performance ever witnessed, James proceeded to demonstrate all those moves that wooed Meredith during that fateful evening at Boogie Wonderland. Usher’s O.M.G. will never sound the same again.
Oh My God indeed.
