Canterbury Bride
Real Wedding Inspo
Take a look inside more real Canterbury weddings as we share inspiration from more brides and grooms
With so many beautiful weddings submitted by local couples our real wedding gallery is about showcasing some of the best ideas and moments from those we weren’t able to feature in full. Thank you for sharing your big day with us!
JADE & JAMES Taking a moment before walking down the aisle. Image Susannah Blatchford Photography.
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JADE & JAMES Absolutely stunning gown and veil combination from To Cherish Bridal. Image Susannah Blatchford Photography.
TOP & ABOVE NATALIA & NIC Incorporating the season ensured Natalia and Nic’s images popped! Image Vantage Media.
LAURA & MITCH
With Laura’s family in the UK, technology came to the rescue as they spent the day with them over WhatsApp. Image Tegan Clark Photography.
LAURA & MITCH A promo shoot for
Peaky Blinders or a way to incorporate a bit of ‘Old England’ into their wedding with outfits from the UK. Image Tegan Clark Photography.
PAIGE & ZAC
Practice makes perfect. Unforgettable moments like this happen when you practise your first dance. Image Mel’s Moments.
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KIRSTY & MATTHEW Make the most of your ceremony arch by utilising it at the reception as well. Venue – Lacebark. Image Avodah Photo + Cinema.
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KATE & SAM
When you’re not a fan of photos but love the outdoors – let the Halswell Quarry be the main feature. Image Distant Sea Film and Photography.
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MELISSA & GLENDON An image not to be missed: a bride with her florals. Melissa chose Farmhouse Boutique. Image Tegan Clark Photography.
CORALIE & RICHIE Micro weddings, which have fewer than 30 guests, are on trend, and Akaroa is where Coralie and Richie chose to have their small wedding. Image Robin + Andie.
ALI & JUSTIN Unexpected moments make the best wedding photos. A bridesmaid spontaneously borrowed the horses from a local pony club in Methven. Image Whimsical Wedding Photography.
LUELLA & THOMAS Their outside ceremony at Stonebridge was rained out but the weather made for excellent bridal photos at Mesopotamia Station. Image Jessica Leigh Imagery.
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ANNA & IEUAN
Hiring and buying the best pieces makes for spectacular moments like this. Cressy & Charmed supplied the hexagonal arch, mat and florals. Image Susannah Blatchford Photography.
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EMMA & SCOTT
So much beauty in just one frame. Flowers by Remotelea Creative. Image Cassandra Kovacs Photography.
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NADINE & BEN
Classic flatlays make the most of the small details. Image Libby Elmers Photography.
JACINTA & BEN When the outfit tones of your bridal crew match the sun-drenched Halswell Quarry. Perfect. Image Susannah Blatchford Photography.
CASEY & LUKE
Pop those bubbles! Celebrate with a spray of the liquid good stuff all over your bridal party! Image Jess McGhie Photography.
ABBY & COREY Having your photographer stay for the reception ensures they capture magical moments like this. Image Emma Brittenden Wedding Photography.
ELLIE & SAM
Sunset moments when it’s just the two of you. Bliss. Image Cassandra Kovacs Photography.
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BRIDGET & MARTIN Having your dog with you on your big day makes for beautiful, natural and happy images. Image Peanut Productions.
PIP & BRENDAN Brendan’s sister presented Pip with this beautiful korowai from their family. ‘It was very emotional and special and really made me feel part of their whānau.’ Image Cassandra Kovacs Photography.