I’m am thrilled to be featuring the wedding of Jessica Sim on the blog today. A talented fashion and wedding photographer in her own right, she chose the amazing Danelle Bohane to capture her big day. This incredible wedding was featured in the latest issue of Magnolia Rouge Magazine.
As a photographer herself, Jess knew the importance of a striking venue. After stumbling across Abbeville online, it was the only place the couple wanted to visit and they instantly fell in love with it. With heritage-listed buildings, beautiful gardens and its own vintage chapel, it had the ease of being able to hold everything from ceremony to reception all in one place.
The proposal: “It was very sweet. Rowan planned a surprise weekend getaway. He whisked me off to Waiheke Island and we stayed in a lovely clifftop house. It was a beautiful sunny day and after a yummy breakfast and walk around the island I found him waiting on the clifftop. He got down on one knee and popped the question. I very excitedly said yes and we celebrated with champagne and a gorgeous dinner.”
The dress: “I knew I wanted something comfortable to wear, and I’m not really one to dress up too much so I felt like something with a romantic Bohemian vibe would work for me. I went to a bridal show and I saw my John Zimmermann gown sashay down the runway and it just felt right. I went to try it on, and John remade it for me in a peach tone and it moulded perfectly to my frame. It was a dream to wear!”
The flowers: “Oh they were so dreamy! I wanted a rustic, handpicked feel with soft tones, and Naomi from Leaf & Honey captured it perfectly. They were my favourite detail of the day and filled our home for days afterwards too.”
Special moment: “The vows were our favourite moment. We couldn’t keep our eyes off each other and sharing that moment together is something we will never forget.”




































