Shawn and Matthew
"Choosing my Hera Couture gown was one of the best experiences I had during the wedding planning process."
Isabella is a proud NZ born Sāmoan model and opera singer living in London who married her childhood best friend, Benson Wilson, a fellow Kiwi Sāmoan opera singer.
The two met as teenagers in Auckland, both drawn to music long before either imagined a career on the world's stages. Years later, after separate paths through conservatories and concert halls, they found their way back to one another.
They married surrounded by family who had watched them grow up together - a day filled with the harmonies that first brought them together.
Credits
- Jesse Peters / Photography
- Canaan Ene / Videography
- Netia Goode / Wedding Planner
- Natasha Bowen / Celebrant & MC
- Markovina Vineyard Estate / Venue
- Ruth Baron / Bride Makeup Artist
- Arcus Quartet / Music
- Abby Phimsena / Florist
- Browns Jewellers / Rings
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More Hera bride stories:
Leila + Frankie
I was looking for a gown that felt timeless, elegant, and comfortable. When I first tried on my dress from Hera Couture, it immediately felt right.
Chloe + Nathan
What started as something fun and easy, naturally grew into a relationship built on love, friendship, support, and a lot of laughter.