Rochelle + Dillon

I recently had the joy of photographing a stunning surprise wedding for Rochelle and Dillon, a very busy professional couple, raising their young family. After being engaged for some time, they had always put their wedding plans on the back burner due to their hectic schedules.

When their friend Bailey from B’s Beauty Hub/ B’s Event Hire offered to take the reins and plan the wedding, Rochelle and Dillon decided to go for it. They assembled their dream team, including Renee from The Botanical Nest for the floral arrangements, and of course, myself as the photographer.

What made this wedding truly unique was that it was a complete surprise for the couple. They entrusted all the details and planning to our talented vendors, allowing them to simply show up and enjoy the day. When Rochelle and Dillon arrived, they were completely blown away by the beautiful setup and thoughtful details that reflected their personalities.

The atmosphere was filled with excitement and joy as they celebrated with their closest family and friends, who were also in on the surprise. The day went flawlessly, and it was a delight to capture their genuine reactions and the love that surrounded them.

It was an honour to be part of such a special occasion, and I’m thrilled to share these moments with you. Congratulations, Rochelle and Dillon! Your love story is truly inspiring, and I wish you all the best in this new chapter of your lives.

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Venue – Kingsdown Manor
Celebrant – Sally Betts
Flowers – The Botanical Nest
The Dress – Chosen by Kyha / Paper Swan Bride
The Party Dress – Gown and Altar
The Suit – Tarocash
Hair –  Good Hair and Co
Makeup – B’s Beauty Hub
Caterer –  Speights Ale House, Timaru
Cake – Millie Rose Boutique
Hire + Styling – B’s Event Hire
Videographer – Brad Reeve
Photographer – Laura Johns
Planners – Bailey from Scene & Co., Renee from The Botanical Nest,
and Laura @laurajohnsphoto

Huge shout out to all the amazing vendors listed! xx

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You can find Rochelle and Dillon’s wedding featured in Together Journal, a global print magazine and digital platform celebrating all kinds of love in style.

Read more about their beautiful love story here: https://togetherjournal.com/rochelle-dilllon-by-laura-johns/