Longfords Estate | Brayden & Louise
Brayden and Louise celebrated their wedding at Longfords Estate on the edge of Lake Okareka in Rotorua. These two were suppose to get married in April 2020 but Covid had other ideas. They postponed as soon as the 100 guest limit was announced, the week before we all went into lockdown as they had about 160 or so guests and no one that they wanted to cut. How nice are they!
Brayden and the boys headed to Boyes Beach in the morning for a swim and some antics. Then all squeezed into the tiny Airbnb before they headed to the Redwoods for some photos. Louise and the girls got ready at the Red Barn in Lake Okareka and enjoyed some Augustine Rosé. They were so onto it that they were ready to leave the house an hour before the ceremony. So we chilled and counted down the time until we could leave.
Brayden was super cute and got a bit teary as Louise walked up the aisle towards him. It was really sweet and got me teary too.
Louise and Brayden went with a gorgeous classic white styling to compliment the marquee at Longfords. Then added beautiful yet simple greenery runners down the middle of the table and white pillar candles.
During the ceremony the speaker went a bit funky during the vowels so during sunset Thomas from In The Frame got them to read them out to each other which was so sweet. This allowed them both to really hear what the other had written in their vowels and was an awesome time for photos too.
One thing they were both super excited about is having Jesse and The O'Briens perform. They play regularly at the local pub in Morrinsville and Brayden really wanted them at their wedding, which they did. Most of the guests were up on the dance floor to party the night away. They first dance was to Brown Eyed Girl, such a cool song for their first dance I thought.
I absolutely loved photographing their wedding for them. It was so much fun and so chilled and relaxed, exactly what they wanted. Brayden and Louise thank you so much for having us along! xx
VENDOR LOVE
VENDORS: Celebrant: James Thomas // Venue: Longfords Estate, Lake Okareka // Videographer: In The Frame // Dress: Madison Rose Bridal // Florist: Our Flowers // Makeup Artist: Flawless Makeup by Katee // Hair Stylist: Hair to Stare at // Suits: Farmers // Styling: HapPea - Native Plant Hire // Caterer: Spit Roast Company // Band: Jesse and The O'Briens