James & Shauna

We can't wait to share our special day with you.

Sunday February 5, 2023

Trents Vineyard Estate, Christchurch, New Zealand

895 days 20 hrs 13 mins ago

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Story

Our love story started when a flannel-clad James, strolled into Shauna's hotel room of the Sudima in Hamilton carrying a six pack of Fosters and a cheeky grin.

Rewind two weeks. James had taken on the challenge of summiting the steep shingle slopes of Mount Taranaki with a friend. During his climb, he met a German girl named Elena who was spending her last few weeks in New Zealand ticking things off her bucket list. Having gotten to know each other and thinking the boys would be a good laugh, Elena invited the two to her final hoorah and night on the town in the Tron with her kiwi bestie Shauna.

At first, convinced his name was Jason, Elena introduced James and Shauna, who bonded over 90's cheese music and three days laters went on their first date as "friends". This is despite, Shauna's total lack of ability to handle her booze, an undrunk cider and an unfortunate flooding incident the first time we met. He must have been keen...

Since then, we have pretty much been inseparable.

Tidbits

How did you first meet?

See Our Story!

Who made the first move? How?

Shauna. By going after what she wanted ;)

Who's going to take out the trash?

James for sure!

What was your most memorable date?

The last one...(James' typical answer)

What's your favorite activity together?

Mini-golf competitions, beer tasting and singing badly to musicals together while on a roadie to a new camping spot.

Where are you going for your honeymoon?

We are planning to have a white Christmas and heading back to James' stomping ground, Europe and the UK. Who knows? We might even stop off somewhere sunny and sandy on the way home.

What's the best meal you have eaten together?

Every meal Shauna cooks. (Another sarky James answer)

What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?

Six months after we met, James took Shauna home to meet his parents for Christmas. We spent 2 weeks on a non-stop tour of Europe. Was certainly a bonding experience with the highlight being the annual mini-golf tournament. That is even if James is still waiting for his trophy.

We’re on the same page about

What's important to us. And that's spending time with the people we love most. (You all!)

The dorkiest thing about us is

Our love for musicals for sure! You will often find us rewatching Hamilton on a Sunday night :)

We are regulars at

The Good Drop: Being only a five minute walk from our house means James gets to try all of the new local craft beers that he likes, while Shauna gets a buzz off one.

Schedule

Sunday, February 5, 2023

Ceremony and Reception

1:30 PM to 10:30 PM

We're getting married! We'd like to share a few words with everyone. Laughs, lawn games and liquor!

Dress Code

Cocktail Attire

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Trents Estate Vineyard Trents Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

Registry

Your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who are stubborn, a donation to our honeymoon fund would be greatly appreciated as we hope to head back to the UK for Christmas at the end of the year.

Travel

Plane

Getting In

We recommend flying into Christchurch International Airport!

Car

Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand

There a lots of ways to get into town! There are several car rental options, and shuttles and Uber are relatively inexpensive. If you are arriving from overseas we are happy to act as your personal chauffeur!

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Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand
Note

Waitangi weekend is a public holiday and the high season in New Zealand. Please make your arrangements as soon as possible for the best rates and availability.

Bring your hiking shoes and togs! If you are here in the days before or after the wedding, there are heaps of wonderful walks around the outskirts of Christchurch; The Port Hills, Rapaki Track, Diamond Harbour to name a few. The beautiful springs at Hamner are also only a day trip away :)

Hotel Product

The Ibis $

Affordable and central to restaurants, bars, transport and activities in the central city. It is approximately, 18km to the wedding venue.

Phone
03-367-8666
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107 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
House

Stay nearby - Denton Park Motel $$

Approximately 5km from the venue and near(ish) the airport.

Phone
03-349-2726
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Denton Park Motel Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch, New Zealand
House

Stay in Christchurch $-$$$

There are heaps of airbnb options for Christchurch. Just check out the site for individual rooms, apartments or go in with other guests on a whole house!

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Christchurch, New Zealand
Hotel Product

Lincoln Motel Maurice Street, Lincoln, New Zealand

Phone
03-974-1620
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6 Maurice Street, Lincoln 7608, New Zealand
House

Luxury Farm Stay $$$

Want to make a massive weekend out of it with a bunch of friends or family at the "smartest house in New Zealand"?

"This is the ultimate in modern luxuries, the perfect balance between comfort and farm life. This is considered New Zealand's smartest home, hidden TVs, motorised blinds, full light automation & ultrafast WIFI.
Feed the pony, alpaca's, fish, ducks, guineafowl and experience country life while only being 15 minutes from the centre of the city.
Enjoy the hot spa under the stars, watch TV while relaxing in the fire-pit, cook dinner on the teppanyaki table."

For 10 guests

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Prebbleton, New Zealand
Assistance

Booking Assistant - Find Hotels Near Our Venue

Suggested Stay:

Sat, February 04 - Mon, February 06

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Shuttle

Vans and Shuttles

Calendar

Jan 10

Clock

12:00 PM - 12:00 PM

We'll have a good time at the reception and after-party, then relax on our shuttles that will take you back to the locations listed above. Shuttles will be running back to those same venues at two times in the evening.

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Jan 10

Clock

1:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Shuttles to the wedding will depart from the locations listed above at pm. Shuttles will leave promptly on time - don't be late!

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House

Dial a Driver - Bentley Transport

Affordable dial a drivers $60 just call or text.

Phone
027-227-8989
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Christchurch, New Zealand

Q & A

For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!

When is the RSVP deadline?

Please RSVP by December 12th 2022, so we can have an accurate headcount. :)

Can I bring a date?

Please check your invite for your +1!

What will the weather be like?

Welcome to Christchurch, all of you out-of-towners! The weather here can be funny. During the day, the weather in Christchurch should be beautiful, averaging 20-30 degrees, but will get chilly at night or if there is a Southerly. Please bring some warm layers for the evening, we don't want anyone freezing their bu...well you get the point. ;)

Where should I park?

There is plenty of free parking down the long drive near the entrance to Trent's Vineyard.

What should I wear?

Please see our Schedule for the dress code.

Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

Our wedding ceremony is outdoors, but our reception will be indoors :)

What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?

Calling all ladies! Do not wear stiletto heels. I repeat, do not wear stiletto heels. There are a bunch of grassy and gravel areas that you might have to walk in so wear chunky heels or sandals. Can't have any of you ruining nice shoes or breaking any ankles.

Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?

Yes! We would love for you to take photos and share them on our app.
However, please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony.

Whom should I call with questions?

Please call one of us with any of your questions leading up to the day.
On the day, Shauna's mum - Karen- will be available for last-minute queries.

Shauna: 0224317948
James: 021889945
Karen: 0278434053

Wedding Party

Natasha Jeanes

Maid of Honor

Dafydd Helps-Fursse

Best Man

Kelsey Hinz

Bridesmaid

Matthew Henderson

Groomsman

Sarah Fraser

Bridesmaid

Stephen Keane

Groomsman

Ariya Ngakuru-Jeanes

Flower Girl

Sophie Sheil

Executive Flower Girl

Bailee-Belle Ngakuru-Jeanes

Flower Girl

Kathleen Peake

Officiant (admin pending)

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