Gemma & Tin’s Matakana Wedding at The Stables

Words by Amy Richardson / Images by Erica Jane
July 16, 2018

When it comes to New Year’s day hangovers, Tin and Gemma reckon they have the perfect cure, an engagement! After deciding that he couldn’t wait until their anniversary in February, Tin popped the question on the first day of 2016. Captured by Erica Jane and styled by Nouba faves Two Foxes, the Auckland locals tied the knot on at The Stables Restaurant, surrounded by the rolling hills and vineyards of Matakana.

Two Foxes worked their styling magic, with burgundy, green and blush colour palette and marble and copper accents throughout. The bride shares, “I generally had the idea of what we wanted then the fabulous Two Foxes Styling duo pulled our vision together perfectly! Everything from start to finish was great, and the end product was even more gorgeous then what we had imagined.”

After their heartfelt ceremony on the lawns of The Stables in front of a geometric arch (fashioned by the groom, no less!) guests headed inside to the restaurant which was decked out with long banquet tables, adorned with blooms and softly lit with candles. Even their stunning cake from Auckland baker, Sweet Bites was solidly on theme, with a marble and copper finish. “We were worried with it looking so good it might not taste it… but it was yum! Lovely and moist and the flavours were fab – Pineapple Lump, Choc Mud and White choc Manuka honey!”

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Gemma fell in love with Aussie bridal label Made with Love, and made the trip to Sydney, shortlist in hand. “Surprisingly the dress I ended up purchasing was not one I had listed down to try, but with a push from the lovely sales lady tried it on and that was it, she was perfect!” She wore the Sasha dress with a tan underlay, Billini heels and rose gold jewellery from Adornmonde.
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How epic is this location! Tauranga based photographer Erica Jane captured the day, and the couple were pleased as punch with the results. “She did her thing and we didn’t even know she was there! And the photos turned out amazing!”
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Gemma was over the moon with how Two Foxes Styling brought her vision together. "The table styling was perfect I couldn’t believe how beautiful it was when we walked in, with the copper/gold detailing to the marble slabs with the gorgeous blooms and candles one of my favourite pieces was the copper cutlery!"
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When it came to their ceremony, Gemma and Tin couldn't have been happier with celebrant Michael Goudie. "He was fabulous! Highly recommend. We just clicked with Mike - from the first time we met it was like we had known each other for years! He was fun, funny, cruisy just what we wanted."
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Credits

Images Erica Jane | Bride's Dress Made With Love Bridal | Bride's Shoes Billini | Bridesmaid's Dresses The Stockroom | Groom's Suit Hallensteins | Celebrant Michael Goudie | Stationery/Invitations Laser Foil | Styling and Flowers Two Foxes Styling | Venue & Catering The Stables Restaurant | Videography Hollow & Co. | Bride's Hair & Makeup Fiona Clare | Hair & Makeup Hare & Hunter |


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