Tessa and Chris began their love story on the 14th March 2009, became engaged on the 14th of March 2016 and were married on the 14th March 2018. ❤

They met in Coromandel as teenagers then met up again years later over the summer holidays, neither had any future plans set out in stone, so fate took over.

Tessa and Chris held their wedding with over 200  guests at Tui Lodge in Coromandel Town, which they own and operate. 

Check out all the bridesmaids & groomsmen in their bridal party!! Their two gorgeous young daughters played an important role in the wedding – walking their Mum down the aisle. So sweet!  

Their special wedding rings were designed and made by Chris’s cousin Jessica Winchcombe, an amazing jewellery artist based in Queenstown.
 
“Our wedding was a massive team effort with heaps of help from whanau and friends for ALL sorts.” – Tessa
 
Cyclone Hola was heading towards Coromandel causing some stress in the lead up to this stunning outdoor wedding, but luckily it spun away and beautiful weather prevailed allowing Tessa & Chris to have everything outdoors exactly how they had envisaged, including a beautiful sky of fairy lights at night! 

Thank you Tessa & Chris for sharing your big day with us! ❤


Coromandel vendor credits:
Photography: Jenna James Photography 
Hair - Mackenzie Wedding Hair
Styling -Dooley St Styling
Beauty Prep- Conor-Janes Beauty Therapy
Makeup - Jess Drought Makeup & Nail Artistry
Cake: Sweet Sin – custom cakes
Venue: Tui Lodge
 
Other vendor credits:
Photography: KOA Moments 
Celebrant - Jill Burgess 
Rings: Jessica Winchcombe Jewellery
DJ : Doogle Rauch
Suits: Hallenstein Brothers
Bridesmaids Dresses: boohoo.com