The VIPs
Hamish Martin
Groomsman
Hamish is Brad's brother-in-law who is married to Brad's sister Kimberley. Hamish has been in the family since first laying eyes on Kim as a year 11 back in 2003! Hamish enjoys fishing, a crafty and pulling a muscle thinking he can suddenly go for a 20km run despite not running for years! Ham is a jack of all trades and mastered many - and on speed dial when Brad's on the tools! Ham is a good bugger, a real family man and Brad's brother.
Phoebe Devine
Bridesmaid
Carly's sister Phoebe really is Devine. Newly married to fellow designer Clem, Carly loved being a bridesmaid to Phoebe on her special day. The middle child of the Ellis sisters - the peacemaker and kind soul of the family. On the weekends you'll spot Phoebe and Clem at the Auckland Art gallery or down at K'road's Celeste enjoying a chilled red and half a dozen oysters. No doubt these two will be cutting shapes on the dance-floor!
Matt Higgins
Groomsman
Matt is one of Brad's oldest mates dating back to Waimea Intermediate - Despite Matt being a 'country kid' and Brad being a 'towny', the lads laid down their differences and became good friends. 21 years later and the bromance lives on! Matt is based in Wellington with his beautiful fiancee Ella where he works in the strength, conditioning and nutrition realms within the Wellington rugby community. Be careful - Matt is known to tell a good yarn!
Daryl Smellie
Bridesmaid
Carly's Tauranga-based fourth "sister" - daughter of John's brother Grant. Born only two weeks apart, Daryl and Carly have grown up together and always got up to mischief. Carly was also bridesmaid to Daryl at her wedding to Josh and is proud mum to Marley with baby number two on the way!
Alex Cameron
Groomsman
Alex is Brad's cousin who has really been a brother since the beginning. Alex is now based in Christchurch with his amazing partner Amelia and is a builder by craft. Living just around the corner from Brad growing up in Nelson - the boys were inseparable. Family trips to Christchurch, Kaiteriteri and Okiwi Bay are just some of the amazing memories that they have together. Alex is an exceptional guitar player and as for the singing..well he'll get there!
Ruby Ellis
Bridesmaid
The baby of the Ellis family and chief hen's party co-ordinator - Carly's youngest sister Ruby! Over the years, Ruby and Carly have become close friends despite their six year age gap and have been known to attend numerous parties and festivals together - rose in hand. Ruby's talented make up skills will transform Carly on her special day!
Deborah Norris
Mother of the Groom
Deborah is based in Nelson where her and Trevor raised Brad, Kim and Trevor's daughter Julie. Deb loves to travel, sight-see & camp out at Kaiteriteri on the beach - she would live out of a suitcase if she could (so long as she had 3 of them!) Deb fills her cup gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, hanging with her kids & catching up for coffee or a wine with friends. Deb has been waiting for this day for a while now and can't wait to formally welcome Carly into the Norris whanau.
John & Mary Ellis
Parent's of the Bride
John and Mary are based in Red Beach where the Ellis girls grew up. John, originally a mount boy and Mary, originally a shore girl, met while working at Chelsea Sugar - a company that John still works at til this day! You'll spot John at the local gym bright and early or out walking their beloved dog Jimmy. Mary loves to venture to the local markets and flower stalls to fulfil her cooking and floristry passions. Brad's always been apart of the Ellis whanau but the 5th March will celebrate this officially.
Harrison & Chloe
Flower Boy & Flower Girl
Kimberley's & Hamish's gorgeous kids
Mattisse & Ana
Flower Girls
Beautiful daughters to Carly's brother Carl and sister-in-law Sian.
Kirk Gibbs
MC
Kirk Gibbs... One of the interesting sons from legends Debra and Gary Gibbs! The Gibbs's are close family friends of the Norris's and grew up just around the corner in Nelson; many memories with this crew! Kirk is a seasoned traveller who has spent many years sailing the world as chief engineer on a range of incredible vessels and super yachts, sight seeing and enjoying the beers along the way! Kirk has been known to invent his own dance moves like the 'face walk'...Who knows if we will ever see it again!? Kirk is good for a yarn and is a great mate of Brad & Carly's.
Scott Gibbs
MC
Scott Gibbs....Unsure how to write this description! He is the other guy behind the mic with his brother Kirk, teeing up as MCs for the big day. Scott is based in Melbourne where he is deep in the music scene. He runs his successful music label 'Modern Hypnosis' , spins records as 'Stormn Norm' (give it a follow on IG), organises and runs music events and turns up on the radio station occasionally. Both lads aren't shy of a laugh and there is no one else we would want to have on the end of the mic!