A Western Wedding Ceremony

11.11.2014

I just ended a wedding event at the Stoneridge Estate. It is my first time attending western style wedding, a pretty nice experience.

Stoneridge Estate, by its name, the manor is build with stone houses surrounded by beautiful garden.

The scenery outside the bride's house. There are grapes planting.

The following are the design inside the house. I am so greatful to have the chance to visit here.

I at their living room. The room got abit messy.. Hahah!

The bar counter.

Staircase up to the room.

The bride's room.

Nice decoration.

The groom. Looking for his bride?

Wedding rings.

Lovely flower.

The gloom is signing the wedding certificate.

Beautiful bride and the handsome bridegroom.

The wedding car outside the chapel.

This is Kevan, the driver. A very friendly and funny guy.

Rolls-Royce. Little 'Jeeves' is already 40 years old. Jeeves means servent in english. Kevin has another car named 'I do'. Awesome!

Lake Tekapo

10.11.2014

This scenary was taken up on the Mount John. The left is Lake Alexandre and the right is Lake Tekapo.

Today is the day i follow my colleagues to Lake Tekapo for taking pre-wedding photo. 

From Queenstown to Lake Tekapo, it takes around 3.5 hours. On the journey to Lake Tekapo, we passed throught Cromwell, a place famous with its stone fruit production. Maybe my next job would be there, summer coming! And I need to work under horticulture field for 3 months in order to extend my working visa. :(

Cromwell.

The scenery along the way.

Pre-wedding shooting. Michelle and her husband, they are very nice people.

We reach the Lake Tekapo! The view from a high hill.

Beside the Lake Tekapo, we need walk throught the stones road only can reach here.

Hahah.. Playing while working! Carrying tripod that attached with flashlight.

Dull ice flower (鲁冰花) is blossoming! 

Strong wave, u spot it?

The wind is very strong!

The Church of the Good Shepherd @ Lake Tekapo.

Lake Pukaki. Here i need to learn how to climb big stones! 

It is real cold there, but the bride still needed to bear it until the shooting end.

***** The Food Of The Place *****

1. Kohan Japanese Restaurant

The owner of the shop.

Salmon Don, take away and eat on the car in front of the Lake Tekapo. Must make reservation if not you need to wait long queue.

Tempura Udon.

This restaurant is operated by a japanese old couples and they only hire japanese staff. Their famous menu is Kohan Bento Set and Salmon Don. I have also tried their Tempura Udon before. All are really nice, the ingredients are fresh! Oishi ne!

• Rating: 4/5

2. Tekapo Thai Restaurant

I ordered take away for the dish Phat Thai, a stir-fried rice noodles in Thailand. It is delicious as i love hot and spicy food, mixed with their souce, the tofu and chopped roasted peanuts. Yum yum.. 

• Rating: 5/5

The Town of Queens

3.11.2014

Shivering.. the weather now is only 5°C! It is cold.. real cold.

I experienced a lot of my 'first time' in this little town named Queenstown. It is a very beautiful town, surrounded by snowcapped mountains. This scenary is just so amazing! 

It is snowing on the top of the mountain.

I am so greatful that i have the chance to join Kylin Image, a bridal studio, as a helper/assistant. The team of people is very friendly and caring. I wonder... maybe my past-life was a very good woman/man, that's why now i can get this kind of payback. Hahahah! 

My first job in New Zealand, with the friendly them! Explore the new photo shooting scene @ Historic Bridge.

Tricks or treats? On Halloween Day.

My new experience on the Halloween Day! From the top left: Zombie Elsa(Iris), Annabelle(Joan), Geisha(Wendy), The Saw(Liam亮大叔), and Me, the Chinese Doll. @ Remarkable Sweet Store, Arrowtown.

Morning market @ Remarkable Park.

The little cute bulldog. I think it has quite an age @ Queenstown Market.

This is Tim Wilson Gallery @ Queenstown. He is one of the leading landscape artist in New Zealand. His art can change along with the lightning. A must visit gallery, I am pretty sure you will amaze with his work!

I never thought of I will work in a bridal studio one day. I bet it will be a special piece of my life, get to learn how people prepare for wedding shooting session. We send our blessing to those loving couples by serving our very best to them, how meaningful it is! 

(p/s: this job makes me miss my boy a lot!! :_(  )

This is how the wedding photo being taken.

This fat cat crawl to our photo taking scene. It loves wedding dress a lot.

One of the wedding couples, they are Joan's friends. We are taking our lunch at Flame bar and grill, famous with its Ribs and Chips.

Maybe this photo is not obvious enough, but this couples already married for 30 years! They never take their wedding photo before and it is a surprise given by their daughter. Is very sweet! 

***** The Food Of The Place *****

1. Fergburger

It is the most famous burger in Queenstown and the only one in the world. Your trip in Queenstown will not be complete if u din't try this! The burger size is bigger than a face and half a portion is enough for a person unless you are a big eater. Long queue every hour! 

• Rating: 5/5 

2. The Flame

Yummy yummy... This is pork ribs and chips! 3 big pieces of ribs plus chips, the portion is big, but i can't stop eating until all is finish! It is really delicious and i love its chips, soft and crunchy! Just NZD15 for the lunch set.

• Rating: 5/5

3. Patagonia Chocolates

I only try their original hot chocolate, they are selling ice-cream too. The hot chocolate is thick, enjoy it during cold weather! 

• Rating: 4/5

4. Madam Woo

I miss Malaysia food so much and Madam Woo is the only one Malaysian-style restaurant in Queenstown. Ordered Char Kuey Teow and share with my friend as we being told that it would be in a big portion. 

Result: a long wait for the food, small portion not even enough for a person, and it taste sweet and just not original! Regret for choosing Madam Woo and the menu is very expensive.

• Rating: 1/5

5. Aggy's Shack

It is a little cute stall on the roadside in front of the Lake Wakatipu. Their fish is fresh and that's why people choose to visit them. 

• Rating: 4/5

6. At Thai

Treated by the boss, Jason. I picked the Green Curry Chicken (thai spicy), is yummy but pricy.. NZD 18. 

• Rating: 4/5

7. Hot and Spicy Chicken Pie @ Arrowtown Bakery and Cafe

The pie is delivered hot and its portion can really make you full. The pastry is just nice and the stuffing is a lot. NZD5, worth to try once. 

• Rating: 4/5