Tantalus Estate is a Tuscan-inspired venue located on the beautiful Waiheke Island. It was the perfect place for Melody and Andy who chose a minimalist and elegant styling for their special day, keeping it classy but fun.
It was a wild and rainy day, which made for dreamy light, which I was frothing about all day. Cloudy days alway make for the softest light; as a photographer, I get excited about rainy wedding days because I know the light will be great.
Melody and Andy chose to not have a bridal party, which is something I’m seeing more of these days. It makes for a lot less stress coordinating people, and means portraits take less time, so you can spend more time with your guests. It means you can allocate more budget to other things lrather than buying a bunch of outfits for your friends. These two had two outfits and did a change before entering their reception.
Melody & Andy’s beloved dog ‘Noodle’ couldn’t make it across the ditch for the celebration, so they went to special efforts to feature him in their cake topper and other stationary details. Hair & Makeup was done by The Peach Club, who kill it every time. The dress was designed by New Zealand’s own, the incredible Trish Peng. The florals for the wedding were done by the talented team at The Bloomerie, adding a pop of color to the day. Jon Pickford (who is an absolute legend) did an amazing job as musician, DJ & MC. The cake was made by Little Tart Cakery with the topper made by Manda Cakes. The videography for the day was beautifully captured by my talented partner-in-crime Bailey from Happy House Film Co. who is an absolute genius.
