Dean and Julie’s big day was a particularly emotional one.
After the wedding ceremony, we made our way to the stunning Bethells Beach for some fun and creative photos with the wedding party. With a bit of walking and dunes climbing action, we arrived at some of the spots I had scouted out a few days prior and everyone was extremely into it! Before this I was told that the bride and groom were going to be welcomed back to the reception with a Haka performance by some of the guests. It was when I got back to the venue and actually saw everyone all lined up getting ready for the couple’s arrival, that I knew it was going to be a huge moment.
At the end of the thunderous performance, Dean and Julie showed their appreciation by acknowledging each and every one of the friends and family who participated in the Haka, and the guests were all incredibly impressed.
The people truly made the day extra special.
Here’s a snippet of how the special day unfolded!
![brigham-wedding-photos-1 groomsmen having fun](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-1.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-2 groom and the boys](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-2.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-3 groomsmen toast](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-3.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-4 groom getting ready](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-4.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-5 groom preparing ties](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-5.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-7 bride getting make up](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-7.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-8 bride and the girls](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-8.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-9 bridesmaids selfie](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-9.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-10 bride having a chat](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-10.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-11 bride and daughter](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-11.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-12 daughter of the groom](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-12.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-13 bridesmaids talking](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-13.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-14 bride getting into her dress](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-14.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-17 daughter of the groom playing](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-17.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-19 bridal portrait with bouquet](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-19.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-21 bride and bridesmaids](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-21.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-27 bride and the girls talking](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-27.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-28 guests arrival](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-28.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-29 parents of the groom](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-29.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-30 groom at the ceremony](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-30.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-32 groomsmen having a laugh](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-32.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-35 guests at the ceremony](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-35.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-38 bride walking down the aisle](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-38.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-41 the brigham wedding venue](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-41.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-42 the brigham wedding ceremony venue](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-42.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-43 bride and groom looking at ring bearer](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-43.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-44 groom and ring bearer](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-44.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-46 bride and groom first kiss](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-46.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-47 bride and groom recessional](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-47.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-49 bride and daughter of the groom](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-49.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-50 guest hugging groom](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-50.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-51 groomsman laughing](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-51.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-52 mother of the groom](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-52.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-53 guest congratulating bride](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-53.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-54 guest congratulating groom](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-54.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-55 guest and groom having a laugh](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-55.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-56 guest embracing the groom](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-56.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-57 guest embracing the bride](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-57.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-59 guest and the groom](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-59.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-58 guests laughing](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-58.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-60 wedding party walking](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-60.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-61 bethells beach bride and groom](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-61.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-62 bethells beach wedding photo](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-62-1.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-63 bride looking at groom](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-63.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-64 bethells beach couple photo](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-64.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-67 bethells beach wedding photo](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-67.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-68 bride and groom walking together](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-68.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-69 bethells beach wedding picture](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-69.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-72 bride and groom bethells](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-72.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-74 wedding couple photo](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-74.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-76 bethells beach wedding photo](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-76.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-81 bride and groom embrace](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-81.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-82 groom kissing the bride](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-82.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-84 bride and daughter of the groom](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-84.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-85 guests on the dance floor](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-85.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-88 daughter of the groom](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-88.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-87 guests at the reception](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-87.jpg)
![brigham-wedding-photos-86 bride and guests](https://lioneltan.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/brigham-wedding-photos-86.jpg)
Venue – The Brigham
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