Joel grew up holidaying in Russell, so when I first visited as an Aussie—bringing our five-week-old daughter to meet her Kiwi family—I was completely blown away. Russell instantly felt like a home away from home, with The Duke of Marlborough at its heart. Two years later, when choosing our New Zealand wedding venue, nothing compared. With everyone staying together for an entire weekend, incredible food, and zero stress, The Duke gave us exactly what we dreamed of and more.
Absolutely everything – the whole day was simply perfect and stress-free. The location, the exquisite food and drinks, the atmosphere, the staff – all culminating together created such a magical day we will NEVER forget it.
Don’t sweat the small stuff, what will be will be and you will have the most amazing loved up day. Etch out some time to spend just the two of you, even if it’s 5 mins after the ceremony or 20 mins for a sunset shoot to connect and be in the moment with each other. The day goes by so quick, its easy to get swept up in the momentum of the day without truly enjoying each other.
