Amy and Michael’s story began in Wellington, so it was only fitting that these Auckland residents returned to this beloved city for their nuptials, choosing the industrial style Prefab Hall as their venue.

“We love the beautiful coastline and mountains, and the quirkiness of the city with all of its cafes and culture,” says Amy, who met Michael whilst studying landscape architecture at university.

When it came to finding the right person to capture their day, they knew just where to go – James of Patina Photography also studied with them prior to launching his photography business. “We would recommend Patina Photography without hesitation,” says Amy. “Michelle and James really impressed us – the photos are absolutely stunning and capture so many interesting moments.”

The couple’s church service incorporated a Chinese tea ceremony in honour of the groom’s heritage. When it came to the reception, styling at Prefab Hall was kept simple with modern furniture, beautiful florals by Twig & Arrow and festoons from Grouse Lighting to match the modern urban space.

Amy and Michael kept it cool throughout the 6 months of planning by resisting the urge to get carried away. Amy shares, “We were pretty laid back most of the time, and not too fussed about having to have ‘everything’. After an initial Instagram, blog and Pinterest binge, I really tried to tone down how much I looked at wedding things online, unless they were predominantly advice based, so that I didn’t get too overwhelmed.”