Erica and Tom

4 SEPTEMBER, 2020

Achance meeting during a night out at The Shed in Ashburton nine years ago was the start of Erica and Tom’s love story.

They endured a long-distance relationship for three years near the beginning as they were both studying in different cities. During a trip to Wellington for Erica’s birthday, Tom proposed at the top of Mount Victoria, which happened to be caught on camera by a professional photographer on holiday from Australia, who took photos of the proposal from a distance.

Shortly afterwards, Erica turned to Pinterest for inspiration.

She took the first picture of a dress she saved to Minh at Pretty Things, who designed the dress exactly from the picture.

As soon as Tom and Erica visited The Vines Club, they knew it was where they wanted to get married. ‘It was the perfect place for us. It was close to our home and ticked all the boxes,’ says Erica.

As soon as Tom and Erica visited The Vines Club, they knew it was where they wanted to get married.

OPPOSITE Erica and Tom chose to wed at The Vines Club because it was close to their home and ticked all the boxes. TOP The couple opted for ‘first look’ photos at Broadfield Garden in Rolleston before their ceremony. BOTTOM LEFT Just Eat Cake created this towering masterpiece which tied in Erica and Tom’s light colour scheme beautifully. BOTTOM RIGHT Stunning florals and bouquets from Flowers by Lynette were a central part of Erica and Tom’s big day – including the hanging wreath inside The Vines Club, as seen on page 33.