Rustic wedding welcome sign for Jason and Gracyn on wooden easel surrounded by wine barrels and greenery.
Black and white photo of elegant champagne flutes arranged on dark serving trays on a wooden table.
Black and white photo of elegantly dressed guests mingling inside a rustic wooden venue with exposed beams.

When I first met Gracyn, I was immediately in awe. She was a cool girl through and through, badass sleeve, cool hair, effortless energy, and when she told me she was wearing a veil with black detailing, I was like yep, I’m ready.


Gracyn and Jason held their celebration at the beautiful Stables in Matakana, and opted for an intimate indoor ceremony by the fireplace. With the warm glow of the fire, the cosy interiors, and everyone gathered closely around them, it felt incredibly intimate and completely them. There was something so cinematic about the whole setting, like we had stepped into a little world of our own for the afternoon.


The Stables really came alive as the evening went on. The warm, moody atmosphere made everything feel that much more romantic. The reception was filled with laughter, funny moments and good food. I loved how relaxed everything felt, no one was trying too hard, everyone was just completely in the moment, enjoying being together and celebrating Gracyn and Jason.


And then, of course, the dance floor absolutely popped off. Every single song on my emo playlist somehow made its way onto the dance floor, which was a first for me at a wedding, but I sincerely hope it isn't the last. There was screaming, questionable dance moves, very committed performances, and the kind of energy that makes you forget you're technically there to work.


Gracyn and Jason's day was effortlessly cool, intimate, a little moody, and completely their own. Exactly how a wedding should be.


Here’s a little glimpse into their beautiful day.

Black and white photo of a floral wedding veil hanging on a rustic wooden wall hook.
Smiling bride in black robe holding white lace wedding dress on hanger near bright window.
Helper fastening lace buttons on back of bridal gown, bride has butterfly tattoos on arm.
Bride in lace wedding dress putting on earrings while getting ready, with another person holding jewelry nearby.
Bride in lace gown with bridesmaids in black dresses smiling while exchanging rings indoors on wedding day.
Black and white photo of a bride in a white gown and veil being helped by an older woman in a modern interior.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace gown holding her flowing veil near a sunlit window.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace wedding gown with floral veil train on floor.
Black and white photo of a bride in lace gown and veil adjusting her earring near a window on her wedding day.
Rustic wedding welcome sign for Jason and Gracyn on wooden easel beside wine barrel with candle in barn venue.
Elegant dinner table setting with crystal glasses, candles, and black runners on a warm wooden table.
Wooden sign hanging in a lush green tree surrounded by hedges and tropical plants outdoors.
Elegant rustic wedding table setting with wine glass, candle, pinecones, and a black menu card on wood.
Rustic wooden table with candles, pinecones, and floral centerpiece in an elegant dark wedding venue.
Elegant dark wood restaurant interior with candlelit tables and guests mingling near scenic mountain views through glass doors.
Bride walks down the aisle with her father in a rustic barn venue adorned with string lights and wooden decor.
Groom in dark suit with boutonniere stands at wedding altar beside officiant holding ceremony book.
Bride and groom exchange vows at rustic indoor wedding ceremony with wooden beams and wagon wheel decor.
Bride and groom exchange vows at rustic indoor wedding ceremony with warm lighting and guests seated in background.
Bride and groom exchange vows at rustic wedding ceremony with officiant holding book.
Elegant woman with dark hair in a low-cut green dress seated at a crowded indoor event.
Bride in lace long-sleeve wedding gown holding hands with groom in black suit at wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom exchange rings at rustic barrel altar with officiant, glowing horseshoe neon sign backdrop.

Rustic barn venue with string lights and white umbrellas on a green lawn at dusk.
A bridesmaid helps a bride with her dress in a dimly lit hallway before the wedding ceremony.
Silhouette of a Norfolk Island pine tree against a twilight sky with mountains in the background.
Two people stand at a vintage wooden reception desk beside a glowing floor lamp and ornate mirror in a warmly lit interior.
Wedding gifts and messages table with heart sunglasses, Instax camera, guestbook, and candle for Mr & Mrs Aitken.
Rustic wedding centerpiece with lit white pillar candles, pink tulips, greenery, and pine cones on a wooden table.
Rustic barn wedding venue with wooden chairs, candlelit tables, and warm lighting set for a reception dinner.
Bride and groom posing by a vintage white car outside The Stables venue, bride in lace gown with long train holding greenery bouquet.
A smiling groom in a green suit receives a kiss on the cheek from his tattooed bride in a lace wedding dress.

Guests dining by candlelight at a long rustic table in a dimly lit, elegant event space.
Black and white wedding photo of a laughing groom and tattooed bride sharing a joyful moment at the reception dinner table.
Black and white photo of bride and groom cutting wedding cake on a barrel at elegant reception.
Guests enjoy wine tasting in a rustic barrel room with warm lighting and a decorative wagon wheel backdrop.
Black and white wedding reception photo of guests laughing and celebrating at candlelit tables.
Guests dining and socializing at a candlelit restaurant event with string lights and dark ambiance.
Young man smiling at candlelit dinner party, dressed in black, surrounded by guests and glowing candles.
Black and white photo of two women in elegant attire seated at a dining table in a warmly lit restaurant.
Black and white wedding reception photo with couple at sweetheart table before stone fireplace and wagon wheel decor.
Bride and groom sitting together at rustic wedding reception table with candlelight and stone fireplace backdrop.
Man in gray suit and woman in green dress laughing together at a rustic wedding reception venue.
Rustic wedding reception by a stone fireplace with string lights, wagon wheel decor, and guests seated at candlelit tables.
Black and white wedding photo of bride in lace gown and groom holding microphone, smiling before rustic fireplace.
Black and white wedding photo of bride and groom embracing near fireplace with wagon wheel decor and string lights.

Bride and groom share first dance under warm string lights at elegant rustic wedding reception venue.
A bride and groom share their first kiss at a romantic candlelit wedding reception with a rustic stone backdrop.
Tattooed bride in lace gown shares a moment with groom at a dimly lit bar during wedding reception.
Bride in white lace gown and guest in black dress dancing and pointing up at a dimly lit wedding reception.
Guests dancing joyfully at a wedding reception, with warm bokeh lights glowing in the dark background.
A bald bearded man in a gray suit and a woman in a floral dress dance joyfully at a dimly lit wedding reception.

The Vendors


Venue: The Stables
Wedding Gown: Alma J Bridal
Hair & Make up: Pure Make Up
Wedding Cake: Whipped Cakery