Lake Tekapo is one of the most picturesque spots in New Zealand. The mountain backdrop, intense blue lake, and the tiny chapel on the water make this a fairytale location. At the start of Summer, the lupins bloom, enhancing the magic and charm of the lakeside township.

Adrian & Mika had been working at Kohan restaurant when their eyes met and they fell in love. Tekapo was the perfect place to say I Do and join their lives together. With the help of Tekapo Weddings and Events, their wedding day was spectacular.

Here’s what Adrian & Mika had to say when they first saw their film :
“Thank you  so much!
Sooooo lovely.
We watched it with tears…..
We love that and we want parents and friends to watch ASAP.”

Lovelight Cinema Team: Craig Forster /// Seb Beyrer
Lovelight Photography Team: Photographer: Clinton /// Second Shooter: Tracey . Check out the photos here!

Wedding Planners: Tekapo Weddings and Events
Venue: The Church of the Good Shepherd, Tekapo.
Reception Venue :  Kohan Restaurant
Hair and Makeup: Tekapo Hair and Beauty
Celebrant : Andrew McDonald

 

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Here is the story of Steffan & Courtney’s beautiful wedding day. It was a day they had been planning for a while, and a splendid day to have a wedding on the beautiful gardens surrounding Pemberton, amidst the lush gardens and magnificent rustic landscapes.

Here’s what Courtney & Steffan had to say when they saw their film:
“Hi Craig, We LOVE the video – keep playing it over and over! Thank you guys so much.“

Lovelight Team : Craig / Mark / Sebastian
Music : Disarm by Ben Rector, Licensed by The Music Bed

Wedding Photography : Natasha C Photography
Makeup : Mariessa Waddington European Makeup
Wedding Gown : Louise Anderson
Venue : Pemberton Gardens, Christchurch
Celebrant : Graham Jones
Caterer : White Tie Catering
Steffan’s ring : Renato Jewellers Melbourne,
Courtney’s ring : Tiffany’s
Florist: Allan Jarden, Central City Flowers

 

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Kate & Sam have known for a long time they were perfect for each other. After a chance meeting in one of Christchurch’s legendary bars, a friendship was established, which grew into dating, a proposal and a wedding of immaculate details, set in the beautiful Pemberton Gardens.

Lovelight Team : Craig Forster & Clinton Lloyd
Music : You and Me (Feat. Holley Maher) by Aaron and Andrew, Licensed by The Music Bed.
It was a pleasure working with the following vendors:

Wedding Photography : Jody Lidstone, I Do Photography
Cake : Sugar Baby Cakery
Where the girls got ready : Dyers House, Dyers Pass Rd, Cashmere.
Where the boys had a shave : The Groom Room, Somerfield.
Ceremony : Pemberton Gardens, Christchurch
Celebrant : Wendy Barton
Reception : Pemberton Gardens, Christchurch
Caterer : White Tie Catering

 

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The gardens at Mona vale provided the perfect setting for Will & Hannah’s special day and their twilight wedding ceremony. We were lucky enough to be there an hour before they said “I Do“, to capture their ‘first look’. A first look is the emotional, priceless moment when the groom first sees his beloved in her wedding dress. Being there allows us to capture the beauty, wonder and feeling of the moment as well as providing an opportunity for the bride and groom to be quietly still in their love together without two hundred eyes on them. Will & Hannah’s first look involved their Labrador pup, Lola, who had to be restrained from leaping excitedly all over Hannah’s graceful gown.

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The first time Tim met Tash was at a fundraiser. Natasha, who is an award winning photographer, had been assigned to take photographs of Tim – a police constable, who was having his head shaved after being diagnosed with cancer 7 weeks prior. The event was a trigger to an undeniable attraction, a love story and wedding ceremony in the beautiful basilica.

Here’s what Tash & Tim had to say when they first saw this film :
” We love it!!! What an awesome job you both have done we are just thrilled to bits! Brought tears to our eyes.
Thankyou thankyou thankyou 😉 ”

Lovelight Team: Craig & Mark

It was a pleasure working with the following vendors:

Ceremony Venue : Sacred Heart Basilica, Timaru
Reception Venue : The Function Centre, Speights Ale House, Timaru
Photographer : The Amazing Rachel Callendar
Celebrant : Father Chinnappa
Wedding Dress: Vintage 1950s tea length lace dress made by the Priscilla of Boston
Shoes: Shoes of Prey
Bridesmaid Dresses: ASOS
Tims Suit: Herringbone vest (Handmade), remaining suite from Macshaw, Timaru
Flowers: Bloomers, Timaru
Cake: Natasha’s mum, Kathy
Makeup : Natasha’s Sister, Krista
Hair : Ricky Arras

 

 

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