Richie & Gemma’s Wonderful Wanaka Wedding
PRESS INFORMATION – EMBARGOED UNTIL 9AM, MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017
WOMAN'S DAY TAKES YOU INSIDE MR & MRS MCCAW'S BIG DAY
THE OFFICIAL WEDDING ALBUM
ON SALE FROM MONDAY, JANUARY 16
It was the moment New Zealand had been waiting for with feverish anticipation – the wedding of All Black legend Richie
McCaw to his hockey sweetheart Gemma Flynn. Dubbed New Zealand’s own royal wedding, the happy couple didn’t disappoint,
exchanging vows in stunning style on the edge of Lake Wanaka on Saturday.
Woman’s Day is delighted to share the official coverage of the wedding of Mr and Mrs McCaw held at The Olive Grove in Wanaka, with
the exclusive photos and story on-sale from today.
“Richie and Gemma’s wedding was breathtakingly lovely and I’m thrilled we can share the romantic event with our readers,”
says Sido Kitchin, Editor-in-Chief of Woman’s Day.
Gemma, 26, was the picture of elegance, wearing a white custom-made Anna Shimmel silk satin gown, shoes by Valentino and
diamond earrings by Sutcliffe Jewellery. And Richie, 36, looked more handsome than ever in a black Ermenegildo Zegna
suit.
They exchanged wedding vows in front of 170 family and friends, before choppering to the top of the Crown Range for a
photo session with dramatic views of Wanaka - where they were engaged just over a year ago - providing the
picture-perfect backdrop.
“I hope readers enjoy this intimate glimpse into the special day of the extradinary Richie McCaw, a Kiwi legend who
brought us so much national pride and joy in his career,“ says Sido. “I think we all love knowing this humble hero has
found such personal happiness with Gemma – and wish them both all the very best for the future.
“Richie and Gemma understood their was unprecedented interest in their wedding day, and made the considered decision to
share this story because they appreciate the enormous support of Kiwi fans in their careers – and knew they’d enjoy
being included in their special celebration.“
* Woman’s Day is on sale in the North Island today, and the South Island tomorrow (Tuesday).