This invitation is for you only.

We are only seating and catering for those that are invited, which is you only (unless otherwise confirmed with Des or Soph). Plus 1s have been limited as we have a guest limit for the venue.

It has passed. You are receiving this because you confirmed yourself as one of our very important guests.

We love kids but have kept it to a minimum. We want you to join us worrying about yourself, and no one else. If we have not had a kōrero with you, then please leave our babies at home.

We are only seating and catering for those that are invited, which is you only (unless otherwise confirmed with Des or Soph). Plus 1s have been limited as we have a guest limit for the venue.

For the ceremony: There is parking at the beach rest area, which is off the main highway (see the map above). Please drive with care. If you can it would be best to carpool to limit the amount of cars as the parking lot isn't overly big. For the reception: There is a lot of parking at the marae.

We recommend arriving an hour before the ceremony, so that everyone is on time and so we can get everything started on schedule. Guests can arrive from 1.00pm with the ceremony starting at 2.00pm.

Our wedding is semi formal, black (absolutely black, only black) and if you can, please bring yourself a white parasol umbrella. Dresses, jumpsuits, dress pants etc are all welcome. Also remember it will be summer. Ladies, the ceremony will be taking place on sand so make sure your footwear can handle that. The reception and anything after has hard flooring so you will be fine then.

Black.

Black.

For the ceremony: We will have water. You are welcome to bring your own. For the reception: We will have alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while you wait for the wedding party. And there will be some alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on the tables.

It's the beginning of summer so expect warm conditions.

If there is a bit of rain, we'll carry on. Check the skies on the day and please dress accordingly. If the weather is a shocker, we will let you know via Facebook that the ceremony venue has been moved to the marae.

Our theme is ‘Beach Boho’ with colours black and a touch of rose gold. If you can, please also bring a white parasol.

Yes it’s all good. We will have a QR code at the ceremony and reception as well so that any photos you’d like to share can be dropped into the website that the QR code is linked to.

The ceremony will be outdoors with the reception taking place indoors.

There will be limited seating, reserved for kaumātua and pakeke. If you can find a drift log, then feel free to sit on that.

We ask that you please take your empties and litter with you. Please do not paruparu our whenua.

No. But there are trees, nooks and crannies. Please try not to scare the wild-life if you need to water the plants.

After the ceremony we will take some group pictures. So we’ll ask the following groups to be ready to join in with Des & Soph: • Everyone – large wedding group • Their tamariki/mokopuna family photo • Takamore family photo • Hudson family photo • Tuhaka family photo • McPhee family photo • If time allows, friends photo. Once that is complete the bridal party will then head off to take photos. Guests will be asked to make their way to Ōpeke marae for pre-dinner snacks and drinks. You can take the time to mix and mingle with each other.

We recommend looking at accommodation in Ōpōtiki. From Friday to Sunday, the marae will be open for whānau to stay as well. You will need to bring you own linen. Please let us know if you need accommodation at the marae.

Please know that your love and company on our wedding day is the only thing we could ask for! However, if you do wish to celebrate with a gift, a wishing well will be present.

The wedding will be done by 12am. Everyone will need to leave the party by then. If there is an afterparty, can you let us know so we can join you.