Andrew and Lynn

A backyard wedding in Ōmokoroa with an unforgettable helicopter surprise

SUCH a happy day for Andrew and Lynn. Andrew got in touch; their back yard wedding was all about family and friends coming together to celebrate their special day. They were getting married in the front yard of their Omokoroa home overlooking the stunning views over Tauranga. We were to begin earlier with all the kids to get some relaxed family photos before the wedding ceremony. What Lynn didn’t realise was Andrew had Adventure Helicopters land close by and what Lynn thought to be a wee run for some wedding photos actually turned into a surprise heli ride over to Matakana Island!

All Lynn’s dreams came true as she would have loved wedding photos on the beach but wanted to keep things simple on the day. Shes married the right bloke because Andrew had it all sorted. Check out her face as she climbs the hill to see the helicopter waiting for them! We were treated to fabulous views over the Bay of Plenty and upon landing on the ocean side of Matakana island, we had the whole coastline to ourselves! They got to break open a bottle of bubbles, have a stroll along this beautiful secluded island coastline. Brilliant, well done Andrew!

After a lovely time we were whisked back in the heli, where I got to ride shotgun in the back of their vintage car (talk about spoilt) to waiting guests all ready for a twilight ceremony in front of the pool. Brilliant fun day for this very fun couple and their fabulous kids!

Backyard Wedding, Ōmokoroa, Tauranga, Wedding Photography by Pure Images, Tauranga
  • white flowers floating in pool during wedding
  • Table setting for back yard wedding in the marquee
  • Table settings of wine glasses wooden tables
  • wedding cake with blush flowers
  • candid family photos with flower girls and dad playing the piano
  • Blanded family photos walking in the backyard
  • informal family photos
  • Groom surprises bride with helicopter ride
  • Taking a helicopter for wedding photos to Matakana Island
  • Heli ride during wedding photography in Tauranga New Zealand
  • Matakana Island beach wedding photos with helicopter
  • elopement couple celebrating with champagne glasses on beach
  • Heli wedding on Matakana Island
  • Elopement heli wedding couple walking on beach on Matakana Island Tauranga New Zealand
  • Elopement wedding on Matakana Island walking on beach with Mount Maunganui in back groud
  • Elopement wedding on Matakana Island tauranga couples
  • Elopement couple holding hands looking at the island on Matakana beach wedding
  • Wedding couple holding hands looking back at photographer beside helicopter on the beach Matakana
  • Bride holds grooms shoulder
  • Wedding couple in sand dunes on Matakana Island in golden sunlight
  • seashells on the beach at Matakana Island Bay of Plenty
  • Bride and groom walking on beach hand in hand on Matakana Island
  • Helicopter pilot for adventure Heli's flying his aircraft
  • view from helicopter over Matakana Island
  • Groom kissing bride in back of helicopter in sky above Tauranga
  • Bride and groom waving while driving his vintage car
  • couple arrive for ceremony in vintage car
  • wedding ceremony in progress by swimming pool
  • getting married with marriage celebrant by pool in Tauranga wedding
  • wedding ceremony at Omokoroa beside pool
  • Whakamarama back yard wedding ceremony with Bay of Plenty behind
  • Family photos with happy kids
  • bride and groom driving away in vintage car

The wonderful vendors behind the day

It truly takes a village to create a wedding day that feels seamless, joyful, and completely you. Alongside the love and excitement, there’s a team of dedicated vendors working quietly in the background to make everything flow. Here are the wonderful people and businesses who helped bring this wedding story to life.