Auckland wedding
Emma & Rowan’s French Bay Yacht Club Wedding
Some love stories span countries, adventures, and years of growth. For Emma and Rowan, their journey began nine years ago through mutual friends. What started as a friendship soon became a partnership built on trust, resilience, and a shared passion for new experiences. Together, they’ve embraced life’s challenges and adventures side by side.
In September, the couple chose to elope in Melbourne, the city they now call home. But their story didn’t end there. Returning to New Zealand, where Emma grew up, they planned a second celebration — a wedding day that honoured their roots, surrounded by the people who’ve walked alongside them through different chapters of life.
A Summer Celebration of Love
Emma and Rowan envisioned their New Zealand wedding as a true summer celebration: relaxed, full of love, and unapologetically joyful. Their day began with a heartfelt ceremony by the water, a moment that reflected not just their love, but their journey of nearly a decade together.
The setting at French Bay Yacht Club offered the perfect backdrop. With the sea shimmering in the summer sun, the atmosphere was effortlessly laid-back and festive. Guests gathered to enjoy a day that blended romance with celebration — an intimate ceremony followed by food, laughter, and a party that carried well into the night.
A Day Full of Joy
From emotional vows to the clinking of glasses, the day was filled with warmth and connection. Friends and family came together from across the globe to celebrate, making the occasion feel even more meaningful. Emma and Rowan describe it simply as a summer celebration of love — and that’s exactly what it was.
Being behind the lens at Emma and Rowan’s French Bay Yacht Club wedding was such a joy. Every candid smile, fleeting glance, and shared laugh became part of their story — the kind of memories that live on long after the day is over. It’s celebrations like this that remind me why I love working as a wedding photographer in Auckland, capturing the little moments that mean the most.
Why Their Story Inspires
Emma and Rowan’s celebration is proof that weddings don’t need to be complicated — what matters most is the love, the people, and the joy they share. Stories like theirs inspire me every day in my work as a wedding photographer in New Zealand, where each couple’s journey is unique and every wedding day is a chance to preserve something timeless.
Venue: French Bay Yacht Club, Titirangi
Celebrant:Emma's Dad Ants is coordinating the formalities
Singer: Jimmy Earle
Photographer: Wanting Huang Photography
