McCaw, Flynn tie knot in Wanaka

A white marquee peaks through the trees at the Olive Grove wedding venue in Wanaka. PHOTO: TIM...
A white marquee peaks through the trees at the Olive Grove wedding venue in Wanaka. PHOTO: TIM MILLER
A bus filled with guests arrive at the Olive Grove in Wanaka ahead of the McCaw - Flynn wedding this afternoon. Photo: Tim Miller
A bus filled with guests arrive at the Olive Grove in Wanaka ahead of the McCaw - Flynn wedding this afternoon. Photo: Tim Miller
Dallow family of Max (14), Gus (9), Florence (12) and Amanda of Auckland wait outside the gates of the Olive Grove in Wanaka hoping to catch a glimpse of Richie McCaw and Gemma Flynn. Photo: Tim Miller
Dallow family of Max (14), Gus (9), Florence (12) and Amanda of Auckland wait outside the gates of the Olive Grove in Wanaka hoping to catch a glimpse of Richie McCaw and Gemma Flynn. Photo: Tim Miller
Two security guards (one on the left with a pair of binoculars) patrol the Olive Grove wedding...
Two security guards (one on the left with a pair of binoculars) patrol the Olive Grove wedding venue in Wanaka yesterday. PHOTO: TIM MILLER
Anyone who trying to enter the Olive Grove wedding venue in Wanaka has to first get past the...
Anyone who trying to enter the Olive Grove wedding venue in Wanaka has to first get past the closed gate and a security guard. It is understood that former All Black captain Richie McCaw will marry national hockey player Gemma Flynn at the venue today.

Congratulations Mr and Mrs McCaw.

The All Black legend and the Black Sticks star have tied the knot in Wanaka.

Against the stunning backdrop of Lake Wanaka guests and the bridal party watched on as McCaw and Flynn exchanged vows at the venue, The Olive Grove.

Guests began arriving as early as 1pm in yellow taxis. Two busloads also arrived - one thought to be extended family and the other friends.

Inside the venue, seats and flowers were laid out. Outside, security was ramped up at the venue, including uniformed police officers.

Shortly before 2pm two Mercedes Benz - one black and one white - arrived.

In March 2016, McCaw signed on to Mercedes Benz's Friend of the Brand programme.

Two helicopters marked the start of what likely to be New Zealand’s wedding of the year.

The helicopters landed at the Olive Grove at about 3pm this afternoon.

A security guard with a guest list has been checking names as people arrive and security was tight around the venue.

There was a large media presence, and members of the public had also turned out to catch a glimpse of the bride and groom and any high-profile guests.

The Dallow family of Auckland and are on holiday in Wanaka and did not want to miss the opportunity to see Flynn and McCaw on their big day.

Amanda Dallow said she was hoping to see the bride's dress while her sons Gus (9) and Max (14) wanted to see the groom.

They spotted McCaw playing a round of golf at the Wanaka Golf Course yesterday.

While there is a strong wind blowing in Wanaka forecasted rain is yet to eventuate. 

A large marquee has been erected at the venue and can be seen from Waterfall Creek Rd and the Millennium Track Bay track, where security has attempted to stop media from taking any pictures or videos from.

- NZ Herald and Tim Miller of the Otago Daily Times

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