Orielle and Derek chose Muriwai Beach for their simple but meaningful ceremony.
It was certainly very windy as this lovely couple took their vows in the shelter of a New Zealand flax bush on the edge of a sand dune.
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Marriages can be easily be arranged in New Zealand at reasonably short notice and it was my pleasure to be part of this important milestone in this couple's life.
All the best for a wonderful future together. ... Alexa.
This be the prayer we breathe for you today:
When you have reached the summit of life's hill'May it be possible for you to say,
Married long years, but we are lovers still. ... ANON.