Wedding proposal under the cherry blossoms at Aston Norwood Gardens Wellington

This was THE SWEETEST of moments! A wedding proposal under the cherry blossom trees! Thomas contacted me about his proposal ideas for his beautiful partner Antoinette and we worked together to create the best plan which led us to this surprise photo shoot. The timing of their proposal worked out perfectly with the cherry blossom trees being in full bloom at Aston Norwood Gardens.

How to plan a wedding proposal photoshoot

There are a few ways to plan a proposal - let the whole thing be a surprise but ask your partner to dress up for a special occasion, or you can plan a couples session and secretly add the proposal into this (in the past I have had clients suggest to their partner that they won a photo shoot with me so it doesn’t feel suspicious). Having a photographer capture this special moment was a complete surprise for Antoinette. I was secretly waiting in the preplanned area for them to arrive! The rest of the session we wandered around the gardens for portraits.

About this location - Aston Norwood Gardens Wellington

The cherry blossom festival runs from September 01 - October 6. If you specifically want photos with the blossoms, please book in advance. The gardens are a beautiful place for photos all year round. If you would like to take photos here, I will reach out to Aston Norwood Gardens to ask for permission to photograph at this private location. Tickets for the gardens cost $10-$15 each, children are free at off-peak season.

Couples engagement sessions in Wellington!

If you have recently celebrated your engagement, congratulations! This is an exciting time for you and your partner! Having an engagement shoot is a special way to introduce yourself to the photography side of things and celebrate this time together before you are married. Here are some reasons why I love these photo sessions with couples!

meet your photographer & get some amazing photos with your partner!

It’s a great opportunity to meet with photographers before making a final decision about who you are going to pick. Every photographer will have a different style and approach to how they direct couples. It’s important you find a photographer who makes you feel comfortable and fits with your aesthetic. It’s also the perfect time to get some photos with your pets because how often do we get the chance to have professional photos taken with them (I’ve done photo shoots with both cats and dogs before!)

Learn how easy photos can feel

I get it, I get super weird when a camera is pointing at me. Your photographer should be able to help you relax and overcome that awkward feeling. This is a great practice run for your wedding day. You might even have fun and when you look at the photos you will realise it wasn’t that bad.

WEDDING INVITATIONS

Use your new photos to announce your news online or to design your wedding save the dates or invitations, it will get people really excited!

MEMORIES

Let your engagement shoot be one of the milestones leading up to your wedding day. This is a chance to hang out with the person you love and celebrate new beginnings!