Arabella and Bryce's Wedding at Bangor farm Darfield, Christchurch
“The video was honestly phenomenal, the two of us couldn’t stop crying when we watched it. We loved it and our friends and family loved it also. The day couldn’t have gone better, thank you for being apart of it and capturing all the beautiful moments. ”
We also made this short version to share on instagram
Arabella & Bryce were married in late February beneath the towering trees and historic charm of Bangor Farm in Darfield, Christchurch. Their wedding was a relaxed and romantic summer celebration, brought to life by an incredible team of vendors. Bonnie Tainui led a heartfelt and personal ceremony, while the wedding party got ready at the beautiful Tuscany Downs Estate. with hair styling by Golden Studios and makeup by Chelsea Ellis. Guests enjoyed grazing by The Social Platter Co.
I had the absolute pleasure of capturing both the photography below and next day film above
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that morning
at Tuscany Downs and Bangor Farm
with Golden Studios and Chelsea Ellis.
that afternoon
at Bangor Farm with Celebrant Bonnie Tainui
“Surrounded by the beauty of this garden we take ourselves out of the usual routines of daily living to witness a unique moment in the lives of Bryce and Arabella”
“I will take your hand to wipe your tears and trace a look to calm your fears”
“For Arabella she fell in love with him the way you fall asleep, slowly at first and then all at once”
“You are blood of my blood and bone of my bone. I give you my body that we too might be one. I give you my spirit till our life shall be done”
“Today you are beginning a journey together that will last the rest of your lives. Like any journey there will be amazing experiences on mountaintops, today being one such experience. Sometimes you will walk through valleys and have trouble finding your way. But no matter where you go, no matter how long the journey is or how difficult, the person beside you will make your journey worthwhile.”
that evening
“Arabella flourished as a little baby and became a beautiful, adorable little smartass… She was very intelligent, very conscientious, had a lovely amazing sense of justice even from a young age, and she’s just carried that through even to this day”
“On occasions, our Skypes have started with just Bryce on the call. We have both noticed the radiance that encompasses him as soon as Arabella enters the room.”
Arabella & Bryce’s late-summer wedding at Bangor Farm in Darfield, Christchurch was an unforgettable celebration of love, family, and connection. From heartfelt vows and a traditional hand-fasting ceremony, to relaxed countryside portraits and a reception filled with joy, every moment reflected the deep bond these two share. It was a privilege to capture both their wedding photography and Next Day Film, allowing them to relive the emotion and energy of their day just hours after it unfolded. If you’re planning a Christchurch wedding or looking for a photographer and videographer who can deliver timeless, heartfelt storytelling — with a next-day turnaround — I’d love to chat. You can explore more real weddings, learn about my process, or get in touch here.
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