On 31 December 2015 at 11am, whānau gathered at our marae to celebrate the marriage of Miriama and Lance Johnsen – the first wedding to be held at our marae.
Whānau enjoyed kapa haka while feasting on a variety of kaimoana dishes.
Amber and Ari walked their mother up the ātea (aisle) to give her away to her new husband who was waiting patiently for his wife to be on the mahau.
A huge mihi to all the whānau and friends who travelled from afar to this wonderful occasion. Also, Miriama and Lance would like to give a big thanks to Te Rua Mason and Jackie Breeze for going over and above their expectations – ngā mihi nui ki a kōrua.
Miriama and Lance cutting their cake.
Ari and Amber with Miriama.
The bridal party from left, Ari (daughter of bride) Gordan Weaver (father of bride) Miriama and Lance Johnsen, Quinn (best man and son of bride and groom) Iris Weaver (mother of bride) and Amber (daughter of bride).