Model Maia Cotton and Max Feldsteins meet-cute at the beginning of 2019 began like the plot ofFriends.
Our roommates started dating, and suddenly, we were around each other more frequently, Maia remembers.
It wasnt long after when we started dating as well.
Photo: Jack Henry
That morning, I felt like sleeping in but Max insisted we go to the beach.
At that moment, I knew instantly and then Max got down on one knee.
It was the best way to kick off 2024.
One year later, almost to the day, we were married.
Guests came from around the globe and were presented with gift bags upon arrival.
It was so special having our families involved too, Maia notes.
The weekend began with a welcome party on New Years Eve at Amisfield Winery.
I loved how this was such a juxtaposition to the chateau look of the restaurant, Maia explains.
It was such a fun way to ring in 2025!
The traditional Jewish ceremony was held the next day at a nearby estate calledBella Luce.
We loved having two incredible perspectives of Queenstownthe mountains and the lake, Maia says.
Guests truly got to experience how amazing New Zealand is.
I was fortunate to work closely with Elly Sofocli on two of the three dresses, she says.
The brides second look was a custom two-piece by the New Zealand designer Olivia Cashmore.
The beading in the skirt was inspired by a Maori pui pui skirt to highlight Maias heritage.
I worked with Logan Hollowell for all my jewelry.
The bridesmaids wore custom Olivia Cashmore.
Olivia designed nine unique white dresses for each of the girls.
