When Michelle’s mum tried her hand at matchmaking, even she had no idea of the success, and that a couple of years later Michelle & Jason would be walking back down the aisle as a married couple.

Here’s what Michelle & Jason had to say after watching this wedding film for the first time :  “Thank you soooo much. We absolutely love it. It captures the day so well. I balled my eyes out! ” – Jason & Michelle

Lovelight Wedding Cinema Team : Craig Forster & Kayla Cranefield
Lovelight Wedding Photography Team : Clinton Lloyd & Rishi Patel

Music : Hold Back the Sun – The Lighthearts & Make My Love Your Home – The Days – Licensed through Artlist.

It was a pleasure to share this day with the following people :

Photography : Lovelight Cinema & Photography
Ceremony Venue : St Patrick’s Church, Akaroa
Reception Venue : Mt Vernon Lodge
Make-up : Angela Robyn Makeup
Hair : Lucy Clare Hair
Wedding Gown : Wilkins Bridal
Wedding Shoes : Mi Piaci
Styling : Ginny from Charmed
Celebrant : Father Geoff Gray
Caterer : Moveable Feasts
Flowers : Charmed Flowers
Cake : The Cake Eating Company
Band : Serena & The Pocket Change

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Roger & Caitlin surrounded themselves with friends and loved one to tie the knot and Trents Vineyard provided the most perfect scene. During dinner service we took a wander through the grounds for sunset and when we found the most gorgeous light we were suddenly surrounded by some very friendly horses who thought Caitlin’s veil looked tasty.

“We absolutely love the short film it is amazing!!! We couldn’t be happier with it. It brought tears to the eyes of us both!!” – Caitlin & Roger

Lovelight Wedding Video Team : Craig Forster / Jason Hunt / Kayla Cranefield / Liddy Wardhaugh

Music : Ouroboros, Family & Friends – Licensed through the music bed.

It was a so awesome to share this day with the following people :

Photography : Rebecca Claridge
Ceremony & Reception Venue : Trents Vineyard
Wedding Dress : Brides of Merivale
Bridesmaid’s Dresses : Evolution Bridesmaid
Celebrant : Hillary Muir from the Breeze
DJ : Don
Flowers : Shalamar Florists

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Nick and Vanessa met at university in Auckland just over ten years ago. They formed an instant connection and ended up doing long distance, then moving from Auckland to Toronto and now Christchurch together where they are massive supporters of local businesses with Vanessa working as a freelance writer, and Nick sets about planning the future Christchurch will take.
As you’ll hear in this wedding film, their wedding day was an opportunity to celebrate the people around them rather than just themselves. Massive love for this!

Here’s what Nick & Vanessa had to say after watching this wedding film for the first time :  “We absolutely love the video, thank you so much! It was special re-living our wedding day and seeing all the highlights all over again. You did such a fantastic job of capturing the spirit of the day. We couldn’t be happier.” – Vanessa & Nick

Lovelight Wedding Cinema Team : Craig Forster & Kayla Cranefield

Music : The Places We Will Go feat. Jordan Critz – Marie Hines & I’m Yours – Leucadia – Both licensed through the music bed.

It was a pleasure to share this day with the following people :

Bride | Vanessa Ortynsky

Venue | Local. at Riccarton House

Photographer | Ana Galloway

Videographer | Craig Forster of Lovelight Cinema and Photography

Stylist | Hayley and Co.

Planner | Hannah Goldfinch at Local. at Riccarton House

Florals | Bunch Floral

Catering | Local. at Riccarton House

Ice Cream | Utopia Ice

Celebrant | Hannah Duder

Hair | Graceful Hair Art

Makeup | Kasia Stanicich

Dress | Dan Jones

Bride’s Shoes | Chaos & Harmony

Bride’s Earrings | Holly Ryan

Engagement Ring | Pieces of Eight Gallery

Wedding Band | Nick’s grandmother’s

Bridesmaids’ Outfits | Their own, vintage and local designers

Groom’s Attire | Barkers tuxedo

Groomsmen’s Outfits | Barkers suits

Rings | Brushed gold band by Kennett Crafted Jewels

DJ | Paul McKessar

Singer/String Quartet | Praesto String Quartet

Cakes/Desserts | Cakes by Anna and desserts by Local at Riccarton House

Stationery and signage | Amanda Gilchrist

Arch and signs | Bleu Studio

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In our meeting prior to their wedding, Codie & Lucy mentioned that they were most looking forward coming together as a family, so I knew that their special day would focus on family, and just what that means to them.
They are amazing parents who aren’t afraid to show emotion, and their wedding day was a  joyful, priceless & sentimental journey. From the spontaneous Haka that had All Blacks stand up from their seats and join in, to driving to the top of a hill and releasing a balloon in honour of Lucy’s mum – this was a day that had us laughing, crying & even brought out the goose-bumps.

“In 100 lifetimes, in 100 worlds, I would find you and choose you 100 times over”

Here’s what Lucy & Codie had to say after watching this wedding film for the first time :  “Wow where do I begin, I don’t think I’ve ever watched something so raw and emotional! I feel like it captured the day so perfectly because it was a roller coaster of emotions! I’ve cried all afternoon (lol) Thank you so much for making it this way, capturing all of that. I feel like it’s so real!

I knew I wanted to have a video of the day so the kids could watch themselves and know they witnessed such a precious moment in of our lives! Well Ayla this afternoon watched it about 5 times and then again before bed choosing that over Netflix so it’s already served its purpose!” – Lucy & Codie Taylor

Lovelight Wedding Cinema Team : Craig Forster & James Darroch

Music : Boundary Run, Ready to Fall & Jaime Lono – All about it – Licensed through musicbed.

It was a pleasure to share this day with the following people :

Photography : Simon Darby, Wanaka Photography
Ceremony Venue : Criffel Station, Wanaka
Reception Venue : The Criffel Woolshed, Wanaka
Make-up : Gemma Keler
Hair : The Kingdom Hair
Wedding Gown : Daisy by Katie Yeung from PaperswanBride Christchurch
Wedding Shoes : Cafe Society Mules by James Smith
Ceremony Music : LA Social
Flowers & Styling : Studio 24 Flowers & Styling
Celebrant : George Konia Wedding Celebrant
Caterer : Aspiring Catering
Band : LA Social

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Spring threw us the most perfect day as we set out to capture Callum & Toni’s amazing wedding day at Rossendale. I’m pretty sure most people in the crowd had a tear in their eye when Callum & Toni shared their heartfelt vows, and later we were treated to the most epic first dance that absolutely blew our minds.

Here’s what Toni & Callum had to say after watching this wedding film for the first time :  “Wow I can’t even put into words how we feel! The video is so so perfect! You captured everything amazingly and I’ve watched it so many times I’ve lost count! I wouldn’t change a thing you have blown our expectations out of the water! ” – Toni & Callum

Lovelight Wedding Cinema Team : Craig Forster / Luca Turner / Kayla Cranefield / Liddy Wardhaugh
Lovelight Wedding Photography Team : Clinton Lloyd / Maz Wark

Music : Johnny Stimson, End of time & Kylie Odetta, Let Me Love You – Licensed through the music bed.

It was a pleasure to share this day with the following people :

Photography : Lovelight Photography
Ceremony Venue : The Vineyard @ Rossendale
Reception Venue : The Vineyard @ Rossendale
Make-up : Anna Turnball Makeup and Brow Artist
Hair : Enriched hair by Bridget
Wedding Gown : Wilkins bridal
Celebrant : Liv Webber
Flowers : Bourbon Rose
Cake : The Cake Parlour
First Dance Choreography : The First Dance
Band : Corner Sounds

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