Chontelle and Simon
From Hot Water Beach to heartfelt surprises, this Coromandel wedding had it all
Chontelle and Simons wedding on the amazing Coromandel New Zealand at Hahei Hot Water beach! They chose Orua Beach House to host their wedding and it’s easy to see why!
If you’re lucky enough to spend time on the Coromandel you’ll understand how life just flows at a relaxed and natural pace. This describes Chontelle and Simon’s wedding day. No fuss, no worries, lots of laughs; friends and family and beach vibes.
Seriously what a location to showcase New Zealand! Upon the edge of cliff face at Orua Beach house is a front lawn with the sparkling blue waters and unique golden sands of Hot Water Beach as a back drop! Whats also awesome about this wedding venue is they cater accommodation also.
Due to present restrictions Simon’s family and friends zoomed in from the UK. And they didn’t just zoom in – they really were present throughout the day with friends and family pitching in to make it work. A wonderful surprise from Chontelle was as they walked back up the hill was both sets of Simon’s parents in cardboard cutouts with a glass of bubbles in their hands to congratulate!
Check out Simon’s reaction – golden! Beautiful moments like this one throughout the day had me completely in my happy place. Congratulations you beautiful family, I was privileged to share your day with all. – Rochelle
Orua Beach House, Hahei, Coromandel, Wedding Photography by Pure Images, Tauranga
The people who helped shape this day
Weddings are never a one-person show. They’re a collaboration of passionate vendors who each add their own magic to the day. From the space where you say your vows to the details that make you feel amazing, this list celebrates the talented people who helped shape this beautiful celebration.
- Wedding Venue holidayhouses.co.nz/listing/55818
- Catering sugarfish.co.nz/
- Marquee hire llhire.com/
- Celebrant weddingswithangela.co.nz
- Brides dress felicitysbridal.co.nz/
- Barbers foxkennedybarbers.nz/
- Flowers onmyhand.co.nz
- Hair and Makeup bellesandbrides.co.nz/
- Cake spongedrop.co.nz
- Music @jesseandtheobriens

Rochelle is an exceptional person and photographer that will capture magical moments in a unintrusive way, that left us so thankful that she was able to be part of our wedding day. For context, our original photographer pulled out 2 days before our wedding and thankfully Rochelle jumped in at short notice. Despite the lack of notice and having never met us before Rochelle quickly put us at ease with her calming dementor and expertise in her field. She listened to what we wanted, shared her expertise and what she felt would work and then worked her magic, and I mean magic. We couldn’t believe how incredibly well she captured our special day, without being intrusive or demanding. So many of our guests commented on how friendly, approachable and relaxed she was, not to mention how amazing she was with our kids too. She felt like a true friend and part of our day. We absolutely recommend Rochelle to anyone wanting an outstanding photographer who will capture your special day in a breathtaking and memorable way. Rochelle – you’re a superstar, we cant thank you enough.
Simon and Chontelle






























































