Wow, time really does fly when you’re having fun.
I didn’t realise how behind I’d got with my blog until I saw the backlog of photos of the fabulous couples I’ve recently married.
So here goes…. proof that every wedding is different AND that ‘love is all around’
![Image by Perspectives Photo + Cinema Pete and Nikki West Auckland Wedding Celebrant](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Pete-+-Nikki-016.jpg)
Pete and Nikki arriving in style at Settlers Country Manor
Pete and Nikki arrived in style in a stretched limo, to their intimate ceremony at Settlers. Images courtesy of Perpspectives Photo and Cinema
![Image by Perspectives Photo + Cinema Kumeu Settlers West Auckland Wedding Celebrant](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Pete-+-Nikki-045.jpg)
Nikki and Pete's intimate ceremony
Nikki and Pete chose to have the most important people present – their children.
Very intimate, very personal, very beautiful.
![Image by Perspectives Photo + Cinema Kumeu Settlers West Auckland Wedding Celebrant](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Pete-+-Nikki-164.jpg)
Pete and Nikki - kissing in the rain
I couldn’t resist sharing this amazing photo of Nikki and Pete (again courtesy of Amber and Isaac of Perspectives Photo and Cinema). There’s no such thing as bad weather on your wedding day
![Daniel & Nichole West Auckland Wedding Celebrant](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Daniel-Nichole.jpg)
Daniel & Nichole at Settlers Country Manor
Daniel and Nichole were also married at Settlers. Loving all things medieval and historical, Settlers was the perfect venue for them and their 3 beautiful daughters. Check out their fabulous ‘Knight and Maiden’ cake below.
![Knight and Maidens Cake West Auckland Wedding Celebrant](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Knights-and-Maidens-Cake.jpg)
Daniel and Nichole's amazing 'Knight and Maiden' cake
![Farhan and Sylvia West Auckland Wedding Celebrant Peta Hardley](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Farhan-Sylvia.jpg)
Farhan and Sylvia at Settlers Country Manor
Farhan and Sylvia tied the knot at Settlers. A perfect setting for their stylish wedding
![Violet & Zhi-001 West Auckland Wedding Celebrant](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Violet-Zhi-001.jpg)
Violet & Zhi at Soljans Winery Estate
Violet and Zhi had a blissful sunny day to share with family and friends. Afterwards, their reception was held in the beautifully decorated wine cellar – Very special indeed!
![Lisa & Matt West Auckland Wedding Celebrant](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Lisa-Matt.jpg)
Lisa & Matt at the Northern Club, Auckland CBD
Lisa and Matt chose the very glamourous ‘Northern Club’ for their big day.
A great setting for a really lovely couple.
![Kousica & Dominic West Auckland Kumeu Wedding Celebrant](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Kousica-Dominic.jpg)
Kousica & Dominic
Kousica and Dominic (my favourite bank manager) shared a special afternoon at the India Gate restaurant with their family and friends.
![Dion & Ann Kathrin West Auckland Wedding Celebrant Kumeu](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Dion-Ann-Kathrin.jpg)
Dion & Ann Kathrin
Dion and Ann-Kathrin had a two part international wedding. The first (legal) ceremony was in the gardens of the Auckland Domain. The second was planned for a week later in Ann- Kathrin’s native Germany. Double the fun.
![Kelly & Jarred West Auckland Wedding Celebrant](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Kelly-Jarred.jpg)
Kelly & Jarred
Another glorious sunny day, another luscious wedding. Kelly and Jarred held their beautiful wedding at the Luscious Food Store – Very tasty!
![Julie & Vijay Kiran West Auckland Wedding Celebrant Muriwai](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Julie-Vijay-Kiran.jpg)
Julie & Vijay Kiran
Julie and Kiran (known to many as Vijay) loved the ocean so much, there was no choice but to hold their ceremony at the beach at Maori Bay, Muriwai. It’s also the some place Kiran proposed to Julie – Very romantic!
![Phill and Ashley West Auckland Wedding Celebrant](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2188.jpg)
Phill and Ashley at Casabella, Kumeu
Phill and Ashley travelled from sunny California to marry with Kiwi friends, here at my home ‘Casabella’. More of their fab photos, courtesy of Katrina at Accent photography, can be seen here https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152097568200041
![Tracy & Kam West Auckland Wedding Celebrant](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Tracy-Kam.jpg)
Tracy & Kam at Cheltenham beach
Tracy and Kam had the best day for their very Kiwi wedding, on a reserve with the beach and Rangitoto in the background. Absolute bliss!
![Siera & Neil West Auckland Wedding Celebrant](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Siera-Neil.jpg)
Siera & Neil at Old St Michaels in Corban Estate
Siera and Neil were all smiles as they shared their love with their friends and family at the beautiful Old St Michael’s church, relocated to Corban’s art centre in Henderson.
![Jan & Sean West Auckland Wedding Celebrant Kumeu](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Jan-Sean.jpg)
Jan & Sean at Sorrento in the Park
Jan and Sean looked picture perfect at their glamorous wedding at Sorrento. I can’t wait to see their video.
![Charlotte, Paul & wee Jake Kumeu West Auckland Wedding Celebrant](https://www.ceremonyplanningservices.co.nz/cms/wp-content/uploads/Charlotte-Paul-wee-Jake.jpg)
Charlotte, Paul & wee Jake
Charlotte and Paul’s guests thought they were coming to Jake’s baby naming – which they were. But Charlotte and Paul then surprised their guests by getting married as well!
Truly a great day with a double celebration.
My warmest love and wishes to all these beautiful couples and their whanau during this festive season.
XXXX Peta