Kimberley and Matt

No rules, no fuss, just a beautiful summer backyard wedding in the heart of Ohakune

When Kimberley got in touch regarding their backyard wedding just out of Ohakune I knew it was the kind of wedding I absolutely love to be part of. All about family, relaxed and no fuss. Right up my alley. The other aspect that excited me is I spend a lot of time in this little Manawatu town. At the base of Mount Ruapehu it’s Winter wonderland fun with snowboarding and skiing and the rest of the year is fabulous for scenic and adventure mountain bike trails, river rafting, canoe trips, Mountain hikes; scenic forest and waterfall walks. For such a little town it packs a punch.

They were gifted a stunning February Summers day. The marquee was up in the back yard. They married under the apple tree. The family pets wandered, as did the kids, Grandad lounged in the shade while the ceremony was in progress. I love these weddings where there are no rules, no formalities. Kimberley had warned me they didn’t want to spend long on their wedding photography it was all about family time and celebration. Absolutely loved my time with you all, and thanks for having me on board. – Rochelle

Backyard Wedding, Ohakune, Manawatū, Wedding Photography by Pure Images, Tauranga
  • Antique sapphire rose gold engagement ring
  • Chrysanthemums growing in garden
  • Apple tree
  • candid family photos
  • Grooms suit and tie and shoes
  • First kiss under the wedding arch back yard Manawatu wedding
  • Bride and groom laughing with celebrant
  • Bride and groom looking at guests laughing
  • Ohakune farm back yard wedding
  • Ohakune wedding in progress in the backyard
  • Walking down the aisle with father of the bride, dog walks down grass aisle
  • guests before wedding ceremony
  • Just married couple walking with kids
  • Bride with sister in orange bridesmaids dress walking in summer field
  • Groom with groomsman and Bride with bridesmaid walking laughing
  • Wedding party walking in the deer paddock Ohakune
  • Wedding photos down by the river in Ohakune
  • Family photos on driveway, Mum and Dad lifting son laughing
  • Dog walking over brides dress
  • wedding guests mingling, bride talking with grandfather
  • Bride and bridesmaid laughing walking in field, orange dress, summertime
  • Happy family photo taken in driveway of backyard farm wedding in Ohakune Manawatu New Zealand
  • Black and white photo of bride and groom holding hands looking at each other
  • Bride and groom in the deer park in Ohakune walking in the high summer dried grass
  • Bride during photos walking away turning to look at camera walking in the deer paddock in Manawatu New Zealand
  • Bride holding train with dried flower bouquet Manawatu back yard wedding in the deer field
  • Bride walking in fields of high grass in Summertime in Manawatu back yard wedding
  • Natural photos of bride hanging out with bridesmaid walking in high dry grass fields in Ohakune backyard wedding

The people who helped bring this day to life

Behind every beautiful wedding day is a team of incredible people who help bring it all together. From your venue and celebrant to hair, makeup, florals, and styling, these talented vendors play such an important role in creating the atmosphere and moments you’ll remember forever. Here are some of the wonderful creatives and professionals who helped make this day so special.

Wedding Vendors