It was a momentous achievement for same sex couples to finally have their relationships acknowledge by New Zealand when the Gay Marriage bill was passed. WHITE was there to capture the celebration the first Same Sex marriages on 19th August 2013.
The Edge radio station hosted one of their infamous wedding competitions, this time inviting one male couple and one female couple to be in the race to become the first legally married sex same couple. After a nationwide search Jess Ivess and Rachel Briscoe from the Bay of Islands and Richard Rawstorn and Richard Andrew from Christchurch were chosen by The Edge listeners for an all-expenses paid wedding. The day was covered by a frenzy of national and international media, featuring live broadcasts on radio and TV. In true Edge fashion, it was an exciting, chaotic, fun and frivolous affair situated in the beautiful Rotorua Museum and surrounding gardens.
It was a privilege to be a part of this significant day in New Zealand history.
Check out the official wedding photos by Dillon Photography
Wedding Day Sponsors
| Promoter/Wedding planner: The Edge | Wedding Cake: Sweet Bites Cake | |
| Photographer: Dillon Photography | Photobooth: Snap Daddy Photobooths | |
| Venue: Rotorua Museum | Official Magazine: New Idea | |
| Celebrant:Sarah Bloxham | Media Coverage: 20/20 | |
| Caterer: The Blue Baths | Stationery: Alyssandra Striking Stationery | |
| Brides dressed by: Miss 2 Mrs | Craft Beer: Croucher Brewing Co | |
| Grooms dressed by: Hallenstein Brothers | Wine: Mills Reef Winery | |
| Hairstylist: Vivo Hair & Beauty | Event hire: Eventrent.co.nz | |
| Florist: Daisy Chain Florist | Confetti: Church Confetti | |
| Jeweller: Glen James Jewellers | Limousines: Xquizit | |
| Commercial Fashion Shoot: Brain Foose |