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Welcome to our wedding

Chris & Jade

CHRIS MAIKA & JADE JOSEPH

THE BLACK BARN • LAKE TARAWERA

Wedding date to be announced

A love story written
in the landscape.

Explore our story

An artistic impression of Tarawera

THE PEOPLE WE LOVETHE PLACE WE HOLD CLOSETHE LIFE AHEAD

01 / OUR STORY

Two lives.
Deep roots.
One new chapter.

A celebration of Chris and Jade, the whānau who surround them, and the land that means so much.

Here, beside Lake Tarawera, we make room for everything that brings us together: love, belonging, shared memories, and the stories still to come.

THE STORIES WE CARRY

This is where Chris and Jade’s families will share their history and connection to this land, in their own words.

Family story to come

THE LAKE. THE MAUNGA. THE MOMENT.

02 / OUR GATHERING PLACE

The Black Barn.
Lake Tarawera.

Native bush, open sky, and views across the lake to Mount Tarawera. A place to gather the people we love and begin a new chapter together.

THE BLACK BARN

2 Spencer Road
Lake Tarawera, Rotorua

Find your way Explore the venue

03 / THE CELEBRATION

A day to remember.

The shape of our celebration.
Wedding date and timings to come.

GATHER

A warm welcome

Arrive, settle in, and take in the view.

CELEBRATE

The “I do” moment

Be there as our next chapter begins.

Around the table

Good company, shared stories, and a toast to love.

DANCE

Into the evening

A little music. A lot of memories.

Illustrative programme · Final arrangements will be shared here.

04 / BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

A few helpful
details.

We’ll add the finer details as our plans come together.

When is the wedding?

The date and ceremony time are still to be added to this preview. Please refer to your invitation once it has been sent.

Where are we celebrating?

At The Black Barn, 2 Spencer Road, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua. You can open the venue’s website or map in the section above.

What should I wear?

Chris and Jade’s dress code will be shared here once confirmed.

Accommodation and transport

Accommodation suggestions, parking instructions, and any shuttle arrangements will be added when confirmed.

Children, plus-ones and dietary needs

Guest arrangements will be confirmed with the invitations. The final RSVP will include space for dietary and accessibility requirements.

HE AROHA MUTUNGA KORE

Love without end.

We can’t wait to make these memories with you.

Try the RSVP preview

Chris Maika&Jade Joseph

Chris & Jade

Two lives.
Deep roots.
One new chapter.

The Black Barn.
Lake Tarawera.

A day to remember.

A warm welcome

The “I do” moment

Around the table

Into the evening

A few helpful
details.

Love without end.

Will you join us?

Thank you, .

Chris & Jade

Two lives.Deep roots.One new chapter.

The Black Barn.Lake Tarawera.

A day to remember.

A warm welcome

The “I do” moment

Around the table

Into the evening

A few helpfuldetails.

Love without end.

Two lives.
Deep roots.
One new chapter.

The Black Barn.
Lake Tarawera.

A few helpful
details.