So the day started off with balloons, hot sauce, kebab sticks, string & a large amount of laughter – not your usual start to a wedding celebration. I was almost thrown off when I saw the bridesmaids blowing up multiple balloons & taping kebab sticks onto headbands. It wasn’t until I asked did I know they were gearing up for the challenges they had planned for the groom & his mighty men.

When the groomsmen arrived they began with a haka which ended with a few tears (on my end) – there’s something about the haka, it always brings up goosebumps.. it makes me feel proud to be called a kiwi.

While all these games are going on the bride is hidden away and can only view the chaos by peaking through her bedroom window – too cute.

With the Chinese tea ceremony the bride got to wear two beautiful dresses.

Such a full on and enjoyable day filled with many activities and moments that will never be forgotten. Such such a lovely day to share with Josh & Kate and their friends & family!

We had the great opportunity to capture it with both film & photography – check out the video above.