Lauren and Scott celebrated their love at 99 Palms; a magical garden wedding venue in the coastal city of Tauranga.
Lined with iconic Washingtonia palm trees and offering space aplenty, this sophisticated outdoor wedding venue perfectly encapsulated the couples vibe, with them commenting that “it felt very us”. Guests gathered at cocktail hour in an outdoor area with white umbrellas, fairy lights, bar leaners, and white and cane outdoor sofas from LL Hire, before dining and dancing the night away under a clear marquee.
Lauren wore a sophisticated silky slip by Hayes Bridal, with thin spaghetti straps and a low, exposed back. The beautiful simplicity of her silk wedding dress was set against a sweeping, floor-length veil with pearl adornments. Her bridesmaids started the day in silky black bridesmaids gowns before changing into champagne Shona Joy slip dresses, and Scott and his groomsmen wore classic white and black suits from Rembrandt.
The couple said ‘I do’ under a white arch against a breathtaking backdrop of towering palms, and marked the transition from ceremony to cocktail hour with a flowing champagne tower. The relaxed atmosphere of the day was captured in the bridal party photos, which were set against the stunning ocean and native greenery landscapes. The team at Blue Meadow Florals captured Lauren and Scott’s vision for simple elegance with understatedly stunning white floral bouquets made from orchids, roses and baby’s breath, and their minimalist theme was reflected in the white two-tier wedding cake.
Their focus for the day was on celebrating their marriage and partying the night away with the people they love, and they couldn’t have picked a more idyllic setting to do so.
