Their Story
From a new starter tour to a wedding day full of love.
Tim and Britt first met through Silver Fern Farms. Britt was working in a hub experience role at the time and had the job of showing Tim around the office as part of his new starter tour. Tim definitely caught Britt's eye, and during that first week she made an effort to help him feel welcome.
They hit it off over lunch, and the rest is history.
The proposal happened on 31 May 2025, when Tim surprised Britt with a picnic on the Tekapo waterfront. With help from Britt's mum and twin sister, he planned a special moment by the lake and asked Britt the big question.
A wedding built around teamwork
For Tim and Britt, one of the most important parts of planning was doing it together. A well-organised spreadsheet helped keep everything on track, but the heart of it was teamwork, communication and making decisions side by side.
Their style was simple and natural. Rather than overcomplicating the day, they focused on creating something beautiful, relaxed and true to them.
One of their favourite parts of planning was surprising their bridal party and asking them to stand beside them on the day. Choosing the reception venue was one of the bigger challenges, but once the main decisions were made, the day began to take shape.
The moments that mattered most
The most emotional moment came as Britt walked down the aisle with her dad. It was a special moment for Britt, and both she and Grant struggled to hold back the tears.
The ceremony was followed by one of the moments that still makes them smile: entering the reception with the bridal party. It set the tone for the rest of the evening, full of energy, laughter and celebration.
“A beautiful day.”
There were a few surprises too, including Grant pulling out a Fireball shot for Britt, which was not something everyone saw coming.
Dancing the night away
Ask Tim and Britt about their favourite part of the day and the answer is simple: dancing the night away. Surrounded by the people they love most, the evening became exactly the kind of celebration they had hoped for.
If they could relive one moment, they would go back to their first dance and do it properly. Like so many wedding moments, it passed quickly, but that is part of what makes the memories so special.
A relaxed photography experience
Before the ceremony, Tim and Britt both valued having the morning captured. Looking back, those photographs help them share what each part of the day felt like before they saw each other at the church.
They appreciated the time spent together before the wedding, talking through the plan and making sure everyone was on the same page. That preparation meant they could relax on the day because they already knew what to expect.
Direction also helped them feel comfortable in front of the camera — where to stand, how to interact, and, importantly, reminding Tim to use his teeth when he smiled.
“These photos tell the story of our day from beginning to end.”
One of their favourite images was taken at Tim's parents' house when Britt's veil caught in the wind. With family property and Dunedin scenery in the background, it became one of those unplanned moments that meant far more than anything staged ever could.
Choosing images for their album turned out to be one of the hardest decisions after the wedding, simply because there were so many photographs they loved.
Advice for future couples
Tim and Britt's advice for newly engaged couples is to keep dating each other throughout the engagement. Wedding planning can easily take over, so it is important to keep making time for the relationship at the centre of it all.
They also recommend asking questions, especially when it comes to ceremony and reception packages. No question is a bad question, and it is better to be clear early than to assume.
Looking back, one thing they worried about beforehand was whether the finer details would be perfect. In the end, those details mattered far less than expected. A simple design, a homely touch and the right people around them were more than enough.
“You are in safe hands.”
For Tim and Britt, the day was more than a schedule, a spreadsheet or a collection of beautiful details. It was a celebration of family, teamwork, friendship and the start of married life together.
