Waterfall Farm, Kaukapakapa, Auckland Wedding Photography

CAMILLE + ALAN


About the bride:

33 years old. Pisces. My birthday (March 11th) falls on a Saturday in 2023 so it was an option for our wedding date but I was definitely not about that as I wanted separate special days and more reasons to celebrate. Born in Auckland and grew up on Waiheke. My mum is American and my dad is a Kiwi (born in Christchurch). After High School I studied fashion design and then went on to get a Post Graduate Diploma in Secondary School Teaching. I taught Fabric Technology at high school level for 3 years in Waiuku and was only 21 years old in my first year of teaching. I met a lot of my favorite people while living in Waiuku (some of which are attending the wedding). I met Alan during a trip to the states to visit my grandparents and a year and a half later I made the decision to move to the US. I initially planned to move for only a year, however, it turned into many years and I now live in Orlando with Alan and work as a Technical Designer in the Costume Department at Walt Disney World.


About the groom:

Roger is Alan’s first name but he goes by his middle name as he is a Junior. He will be 33 years old on January 20th 2023. He shares the same birthday (day not year) as my sister and they have a lot of similarities (particularly their intelligence and sneakiness). He is the eldest child and has one brother named Michael. We met in a bar in Milwaukee Wisconsin in 2012 and my dad was the one that gave Alan my number. When we met, I was surprised to find out that (at the time) he played rugby (rugby is not much of a popular sport in the US) and that he knew a little bit about New Zealand as a result. The first time Alan came to NZ my friends and I decided to dress up “American” to make him feel at home. We had him wearing a t-shirt that said “America, Fuck Yeah” and I noticed as we were wandering around town that he kept trying to cover it up. When I asked him about it, he said “there are children around and my shirt says fuck” which I thought was the most adorable and rather innocent thing for him to say. Alan and my parents get on really well (my mum thinks he is the best). When he decided to propose he sent my mum a picture of the ring on Facebook messenger. Mum being mum accidently down thumbed the picture, without realizing, so for a while he was worried that mum hated the ring. Alan currently works as an Engineer for United Airlines.


How would you describe your wedding day?: The venue we are getting married at describes it as a "wedstival" which is kind of the vibe I wanted. I am not a super fancy person and did not want to get married on a beach (because I grew up on Waiheke Island and that is what everyone did). Alan and I are not religious so it did not make sense to get married in a church. We just wanted something that was mainly outdoors (hoping it does not rain) and a had a kind of rustic NZ vibe (so our family and friends from the US could experience that). We want our ceremony to feel intimate, special, and sincere and then we want the canape hour to feel like a picnic or a summer get together. Just fun and relaxed with bevvies, games, and food. Then for the reception we want those special moments but also want it to just be a big party. Basically, we just want our wedding to be a good time. We want it to feel special without being too formal.


The Vendors:

Photography: Kenny Chick Photography | Wedding coordinator: Weddings by Samantha | Venue: Waterfallfarm | Florist: Isadiafloral | Cake: Thecakernz | Hair: Messybun | MUA: Kimberly Hill Makeup | Dress: Solutions Bridal | Suit: Kenneth Cole | Cater: Tacoloconz & Cinta Caravan | DJ: @Dj4younz | Grazing Table: Onboard kitchen | Furniture: Rent for events


 

Black and white photo of a smiling woman looking down through blurred dried flowers in the foreground.
Groom in white shirt and dark trousers sits in a green armchair tying his shoes by a bright window before the wedding.
Wedding reception table with a table 1 sign, wine glasses and small vases of delicate pink and white flowers.
Wedding marquee with long wooden tables, leather chairs, string lights and small floral arrangements overlooking green hills.
Lace wedding dress hangs from a chandelier in a elegant room with a piano, with the bride's shoes on the floor below.
Bride and groom embrace on a lawn at night beneath glowing string lights during their wedding reception.
Groom in black suit kisses the bride in a lace gown holding a bouquet between lush green hedges.
Bride, groom and wedding party in dark suits and green dresses pose in a line on a grassy lawn in front of trees.
Groom in tuxedo kisses the bride holding a blue and white bouquet beside a tall green hedge and white pergola.
Groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie smiles as groomsmen look on during an outdoor wedding ceremony with the bride in a veil.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom sharing a romantic moment at night beneath glowing string lights at their wedding.
Lace wedding dress hanging from a chandelier in a rustic room with a piano, bridal bouquet, veil and shoes nearby.
Bride dances with an older man during a wedding reception while the groom and guests watch from tables in a decorated marquee.
Groom adjusts his collar and bow tie while getting ready, seen in two mirrors on the morning of his wedding.
Black and white wedding portrait of a bride and groom embracing on an open lawn in front of dark, dense trees.
Black and white candid of a smiling woman looking at flowers in soft focus during wedding preparations.
Close-up of a groom's hand with a black wedding band resting on the bride's lace dress as she holds a bouquet.
Groom's black suit jacket hangs on a rack, framed through a window with a floral wreath, captured before the wedding.
Bride in a lace gown and long veil gazes lovingly at her groom while holding a pastel bouquet among evergreen trees.
Groom in a white shirt buttons his cuff while getting ready, his reflection visible in an oval wood-framed mirror.
Bride and groom kiss beneath a rustic wooden arch decorated with white, pink and blue flowers in a lush garden.
Black leather shoes, a bow tie, a belt, ring boxes and greenery sprigs arranged on a wooden surface for a wedding.
Bride and groom stand behind a long reception table with their wedding party beneath a Just Married chalkboard sign.
Bride and groom embrace on a green lawn between hedges, with palm trees and a rustic barn behind them.
Newlyweds pose side by side beside a weathered wooden building with a lush garden and old farm sheds nearby.
Groom kisses his smiling bride on the forehead as she holds a colorful wildflower bouquet before a rustic wooden barn door.
Bride and groom stand on the front steps of a white Victorian-style country house with a red door and veranda.
Bride in a long veil and groom in a black suit stand together on a grassy path beneath tall dark trees.
Bride, groom and cheering wedding guests pose for a joyful group photo on a green lawn in front of dark trees.
Bride in a white gown carrying a bouquet walks down the outdoor aisle on her father's arm as guests watch under the trees.
Bride and groom embrace in front of a floral wedding arch, framed by blurred green foliage in a forest ceremony setting.
Couple shares an intimate moment before a rustic wedding arch decorated with white flowers, seen through soft green forest foliage.
Newlyweds share a first dance on a wooden floor inside a clear marquee tent as wedding guests look on.
Bride in a lace wedding gown holding a bouquet stands in a bright hallway with a vintage chandelier and timber floors.
Wedding flat lay featuring a pastel bouquet, strappy sandals, rings, perfume, a handbag and a small jewelry box on a wooden surface.
Bridal party sits at a long head table beneath a Just Married chalkboard sign inside a bright wedding marquee.
Black and white photo of a father walking his smiling bride down the aisle as guests look on at an outdoor wedding.
Groom in a white shirt hangs his suit jacket near a window, viewed through a window pane during wedding morning preparations.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand toward a decorated marquee with draped curtains and string lights at their wedding reception.
Groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie adjusts his jacket in a bright room with green armchairs, his reflection visible in a mirror.
Bride and groom hold hands and raise their arms while walking through a grassy field toward a white wedding marquee.
Bride and groom share an intimate kiss beneath a sheer white veil, her hand gently resting on his cheek.
Smiling woman in a burgundy dress gives a wedding speech beside a chalkboard while guests listen at a long reception table.
Black and white wedding photo of a couple nose to nose as a flowing veil sweeps across the dramatic cloudy sky.
Bride and groom smile at each other between lush green hedges, holding a colorful bouquet of wildflowers.
Happy bride touches her groom's face as they laugh together behind a soft sheer veil with trees in the background.
Bridesmaid in a pink dress styles the bride's hair as the bride in a lace robe sips a drink in a sunlit room.
Bride and groom dance inside a white wedding marquee decorated with hanging foliage balls, string lights, and wildflower arrangements.
Bride and groom embrace on a garden path framed by tall hedges with palm trees and a cloudy sky behind them.
Bride in a lace wedding gown and groom in a dark suit hold hands while walking through a leafy vineyard path.
Wedding guests sit under a canopy of rustic tree branches as the bride and groom stand during an outdoor ceremony.
Bride and groom cut their tiered wedding cake together while guests photograph them with phones inside a marquee.
Groom's black leather shoes, bow tie, belt and ring boxes arranged on a wooden table beside green foliage.
Black and white portrait of a smiling bride holding a bouquet and groom embracing her beneath tall dark trees.
Bride and groom share a joyful first dance in a marquee with string lights while guests watch from tables.
Guests cheer and toss confetti as the newlywed couple walk down the aisle after their outdoor woodland wedding ceremony.
Long reception table set beneath a chalkboard sign reading Just Married inside a bright marquee with hanging greenery.
Joyful bride and groom raise their arms as guests throw confetti along a wooded aisle after the wedding ceremony.
Bride in a flowing white gown holds a bouquet while standing in a bright hallway with wooden floors and a chandelier.
A bride and groom embrace and kiss in a grassy field with trees behind them during their outdoor wedding photoshoot.
A close-up of a bride in lace and drop earrings kissing her groom in a dark suit during their wedding portraits.
Wedding guests watch as the bride and groom share a moment during an outdoor ceremony surrounded by lush native bush.
The bride and groom hold hands and walk across a lawn with smiling bridesmaids and groomsmen, her veil trailing behind.
A bride and groom stand before a floral arch with their wedding party during a woodland ceremony beneath tall trees.
A bride in a lace gown and sparkling earrings shares a father-daughter dance with a smiling gray-haired man in a dark suit.
A couple dances at a wedding reception inside a marquee with hanging greenery and string lights while guests look on.
A couple shares a slow dance in a tent reception with string lights and hanging foliage balls as guests watch.
A man cheers beside the head table in a marquee reception, with a Just Married chalkboard sign behind the bridal party.
A smiling bride holding a colorful bouquet leans into her groom in a bow tie as they pose in a grassy meadow.
Bride and groom smile at each other at night under string lights, the bride in a lace wedding gown with a glowing light between them.
Wedding party in formal attire gathers on rustic wooden benches around the bride and groom in a lush forest garden ceremony.
Bride in a lace gown and veil holds a colorful bouquet while facing the groom during an outdoor wedding ceremony with guests watching.
Bride in a flowing white gown dances with an older man on a wooden dance floor inside a white marquee with garden views.
Groom and bride embrace on a grassy hillside as her sheer wedding veil billows dramatically in the wind under a moody sky.
Smiling groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie dances with a woman in a burgundy dress while wedding guests look on in a marquee.
Close-up of a wildflower wedding bouquet with blue hydrangeas, white cosmos and pink blooms held by a bridesmaid in a dark green dress.
Wooden arrow sign reading love hangs from a tree trunk as wedding guests watch a couple's outdoor ceremony in the background.
Groom in a black suit dances with a woman in a burgundy dress as seated guests watch inside a marquee decorated with greenery and lights.
Bride and groom share a tender moment embracing beside tall green hedges, the bride's long veil trailing in the soft light.
A lit-up marquee glows in the dark countryside at night, surrounded by silhouetted trees, ahead of a wedding celebration.
Black and white photo of an open octagonal ring box holding wedding bands on a wooden table beside its matching lid.
A chalkboard sign reading Just Married, Mr and Mrs Rosenberg, in a rustic wooden frame with soft flowers in the foreground.
A groom in a white t-shirt hangs his dark suit jacket on a rack near a window, framed by leaves, while getting ready for his wedding.
A bride in a lace gown and long veil faces her smiling groom in a bow tie as the celebrant and a groomsman look on outdoors.
A bride and groom stand together on the grass at night as sparkling confetti fills the air beneath strings of warm festoon lights.
A bride and groom embrace in front of a weathered wooden shed surrounded by autumn trees and garden greenery on their wedding day.
A bride and groom stand on the dance floor inside a clear marquee with draped curtains and festoon lights as guests watch from their tables.
A joyful bride in a lace dress twirls under her partner's raised arm during a dance at a wedding reception inside a marquee.
A smiling older man raises a glass of champagne at a wedding reception while guests sit behind him and white flowers rest in the foreground.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom embracing in a soft-focus field with trees in the background.
Bride in a flowing white wedding gown holding a bouquet while standing in a bright hallway with wooden floors.
Groom dipping the bride in a romantic pose outside a rustic wooden cottage surrounded by garden plants.
Smiling groom in a black tuxedo and bow tie gazes at his bride wearing a lace gown and long veil.
Bride and groom embrace in a grassy field beneath a moody, overcast sky at their outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom share a dance in a decorated wedding marquee as seated guests watch from reception tables.
Smiling guest twirls a woman in a floral dress on the dance floor at a wedding reception with string lights.
Groom embraces his bride from behind in a grassy meadow as she holds a colorful wildflower bouquet.
Groom hugs his smiling bride from behind inside a reception tent as she looks down with joy.
Bride dances with an older man in a black suit at a wedding reception while guests watch from their seats.
A bride sits by a window in a rustic room while a woman adjusts her hair and a white wedding dress hangs nearby.
A groom in a black suit embraces his bride in a flowing white gown, holding a bouquet among lush garden greenery and palms.
A wooden signpost strung with glowing festoon lights points to glamping, outhouse, food, drinks and rubbish at a evening wedding.
A man in a black suit and bow tie sits in a dimly lit living room, softly illuminated by window light and a floor lamp.
A bride and groom dance under a white marquee while wedding guests seated at long tables watch and celebrate.