INTIMATE CEREMONY

1ST AUGUST 2020 - TOWNEND HOUSE, BOTANICAL GARDENS

Dave and Georgia’s intimate ceremony was held in one of the conservatories at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens with their closest family and friends. We entered through Cuningham House, originally called the Winter Gardens. The ceremony itself was held in Townend House, a beautiful flowering conservatory. From the second the music began to play for Georgia’s entrance, the tears began to flow. She looked absolutely stunning and I loved watching Dave’s face as she walked towards him.

Every ceremony celebrates the joining of two families, but this wedding was particularly special. Georgia’s son, Cooper, stood beside Dave as his ‘Best Little Man,’ and their wee baby Arlo sat with his grandparents in the front row. Cooper had a number of special roles in the ceremony - bravely sharing an emotional reading and being responsible for the rings. I nearly lost it when he sidled up to Dave and whispered ‘I love you.’ Such a precious family!

Dave and Georgia’s vows were so heartfelt and thoughtful. Again, tissues please!!

‘Cooper, the part I love best about your mum is that she had you. I didn’t just get a beautiful wife, I got a wonderful, kind and caring son as well. I promise you that I will always be there to look after you both.  I will come to every sporting game you play, love you unconditionally and be proud to call you my son.’

‘Today seems like it’s the start of a new journey, but I already belong to you. Falling for you wasn’t falling at all - it was walking into a house and knowing you’re home. I love you not only today but for the rest of my life, David.’

After lockdown and a slow winter, I was so grateful to share Dave and Georgia’s special day with their beautiful family. It was simply magical.

AROHA NUI,

Vic xx

Photographer - Sarah Clements