Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
The Best Man Liki is representing both my brothers. Being the youngest in the family, my older brothers were my first friends, my first teachers and have both played huge roles in the man I am today. They've fed me when I was hungry, given me money when I'm broke and a hiding when I needed it. When it comes to brothers I've been blessed with two of the best and I know they'll always be there for me.
My man Seli, we've been through it all. We grew up in church together and went to college together. Seli has always been the first out of us to do things, from going to college parties, getting a loan from the bank and even getting married. He's always given me advice and supported me in whatever it is that I'm doing and even though I'm older than Seli I've always looked up to him, he was always an inspiration for me and I'm grateful that he'll be sharing this day with me.
What can I say about this man. We've known each other since 2003 and it's crazy to think back on what we've been through. The man they call Vane has always been a interesting character and one that I'm very lucky to call a friend. He's positive, energetic, caring and he's always there pushing me to be better.
My mate Rick is my one of my oldest friends. We first met in kindy and he's the ladykiller of the team. We've been rolling since 88' and it wouldn't be right if my mate wasn't with me on this big day. What I admire most about Rick is he always keeps it 100 and has always been real since we were three. He's done many things for me over the years but the best thing by far was letting me be God Father to his beautiful daughter, Kostyn.
We've been lucky enough to be apart of Tayla’s life since day one and even though she now lives in Perth she'll always be our baby girl. She's Aorangi’s only daughter and our little princess, we couldn't have this day without her.
Nuas God Daughter, Kostyn has grown in to a beautiful young girl. We love that she's always smiling, loving and can't believe that she's nearly eight. It's her debut as a flower girl and we're honored that she is sharing our big day with us.
Tempest plays a special role in our wedding, she's representing our link as a couple to her auntys Naki and Seini, Nuas first cousins. They have always been hugely supportive of us over the years and always been there for us with advice and guidance.
Flower Girls
What can we say about Tomi, seeing him grow from a little baby in to the cheeky little boy he is today has been an amazing journey. He's the eldest son of Nuas oldest brother and 'the prince' of the family.
Tali is Tomi’s little brother and if Tomi is the prince of the family then Tali is the king haha. He knows how to work his charm with all of us and he knows he'll get away with it too, typical traits of the youngest in the family.
The youngest in the crew Xavi is Nua’s first cousins son and he's come all the way from Sydney to be apart of our big day. Half Tongan and Half El Salvadorian he's a cutey and a half. He's Liki’s God Son and Tempests little brother we're hugely blessed to have him in our line.
Page Boys
Maid of Honour The youngest in our family, she's also representing our older sister who passed away, so it's extra special having her by my side because it'll feel like Shemika is with me too on this special day. One of the things I admire most about my sister is her strength, we've been through a lot in our lives and to see the young woman and loving mother she has grown in to makes me so proud to call her my sister.
I met Renata while studying performing arts at Whitireia. There's so much I can say about my friend but one thing is she has a special soul. When we first met in 2003 she was my partner in crime and we've been up to mischief ever since. Ren knows all the gossip about everything and everyone and I love that she's never short of a story. If I had to describe Ren she's loyal, caring and I know I can always count on her.
I have known Nik all my adult life and she's been there for me through thick and thin. She has only known me being with Nua so she has heard every story in the book when it comes to us. She is one of a few that can make me laugh out loud and who I am my complete self with. I am so lucky to have her in my life and in the last few years our friendship is more stronger than ever and I am so grateful that she will be sharing this new chapter in my life.
Aimee is my first cousin and one of the youngest in our family crew. She's like my little big sister, because even though she's younger than me she has a wise head on her and she always seems to say the right thing at the right time. What I admire about Aimee is she loves her family and bringing us together, it's like she's the glue that binds us as cousins.