I felt so privelidged to have been asked to be Jessie & Kane's wedding photographer.  I'd met Jessie a few times before through a good friend of mine and liked her instantly.  Plus I knew she'd make a STUNNING bride... and I wasn't wrong there...

Jessie & Kane were married on the beautiful Whangaumu Beach in Tutukaka under a big old Pohutukawa tree.  The sun was shinging and the backdrop was stunning, you couldn't have asked for a more perfect day to marry your soulmate :)

The day started with Jessie & her bridesmaid (my friend) Caery at Seasons Hair & Beauty in Ngungaru, then it was off to Oceans Resort Hotel in Tutukaka to the girls hotel room to get ready..........

I was so impressed that Jessie did her own make up!  She such did a beautiful job...

Then it was off to the ceremony, where I found her gorgeous son Ryley scratching some artwork in the sand... so sweet!!

Introducing Mr & Mrs Coleman!

Then it was off to Matapouri Beach for some photos....

Just stunning.....

Then we ventured to the beach near the Tutukaka marina for some photos of Jessie & Kane.  A special place to the newlyweds because this is where they got engaged :)

Thank you Jessie & Kane for inviting me on your journey, it was such a beautiful day, your love was evident to everyone... It's as if for a moment the world stops and it's only about your love... Wishing you many many years of love, laughter, vivacity and fulfillment...

I can't wait to catch up with you guys again one day soon! xxx

Planning on a small intimate wedding?  Then Waoku Lodge in Raglan is exactly what you're looking for. 

A stunning venue just a few km's up the road from Whale Bay, (8km's from Raglan's town centre) Waoku Lodge has everything you need when planning that small 30 - 50 guest wedding.

There are four 5 star rooms to hire out for your bridal party or guests.  The luxurious rooms are majestic, with breathtaking views overlooking the Tasman Sea.  Three out of four rooms have a fully equipped stylish kitchen, as well as a spa pool on your own private deck!  What more could you ask for.  Book the whole place out for your wedding party so you can all get ready at the same place for your special day, while the bride and groom are able to be completely seperate from each other.

Your wedding ceremony takes place on the large deck with the ocean as your backdrop.  This then turns into your outdoor reception area for dinner, or they have one of the rooms available for inside dining.

Give Sharon a call today to discuss having your wedding at Waoku Lodge +64 (0)7 825 7072

And take a look at their website for more information:  http://www.waokulodge.co.nz/

Super halfprice Winter wedding special!!

I'm keen to make an annual visit to the snow (missing my snowboarding big time) and while I'm down there I would love to photograph a wedding or two... But FIRST I need to get together a Winter wedding portfolio!  So if there are any couples out there who love the snow as much as me and are planning on a white wedding at Mt Ruapehu sometime during the Winter months I'm offering my entire services for $650!

Please contact me here for more info or email tracie.heasman@gmail.com

And here's a few links to get you all inspired...

Winter Wedding Images, thanks Google

The Chateau Tongariro

The Powderhorn Chateau