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A Wellington Wedding
We were at the Wellington Wedding show on Sunday, October 30 at TSB Arena, Queens Wharf. We spotted some gorgeous ideas for your big day - check out these lovely displays from Paula Bevege Events.
Posted by New Zealand Weddings on 10 November 2011 | 48 comments
The Wellington Wedding Show
What a weekend! Thanks to everyone who came to see us at the Wellington Wedding Show - it was a blast. It's always inspiring to meet so many creative people and encounter so many beautiful ideas under one roof!
Read on for some of our snaps from the day...
Brand manager Cathy with the New Zealand Weddings stand:
Gorgeous gowns from Astra Bridal:
Arrangements from Black Rose Florist:
Inspire Photography:
Multicoloured accessories from Parasoul:
Amy Schultz Photography:
Taking snaps in the photobooth:
Incredible confections from Tempt:
Paula and Angela - the ladies behind the show!
Posted by Rebekah White on 17 May 2011 | 67 comments
The Grand Wedding Show
We had an amazing time at yesterday's Grand Wedding Show. Thanks so much to everyone who visited the New Zealand Weddings booth! It was an incredible day with more than 100 top suppliers, vendors and service providers under one roof at the SkyCity Convention Centre in Auckland.
Take a look at some pictures from the day below, including some of our favourite booths...
Our beautiful table arrangement, put together by Style Etc:
The fabulous prize draw:
The NZW team: Melissa, Rebekah, Cathy and Elise
We had an incredible gift bag for everyone who subscribed:
One of the day's two bridal fashion shows:
And now, a tour through some of our favourite booths!
Anna Schimmel, Bridal Designer:
Clara Jewellery:
Cocoa Berry Design:
Dawsons:
The Edgewater Resort and Spa, Rarotonga:
Frank Casey Formal Suit Hire:
Gorgeous Jewellery:
Howick Village Jeweller:
Kate Robinson Photography:
The Rarotongan:
Trousseau Bridal and Evening Shoes:
Vinka Design:
Aime Stationery:
The Boutique Bride:
Moda Fotografica:
Victor:
Posted by Rebekah White on 18 April 2011 | 44 comments
Win a fabulous beauty hamper!
Simply fill out the New Zealand Weddings survey at our booth at this weekend's Grand Weddings Show (we'll be stall 1A) and go in to win this fabulous beauty hamper worth $1,000! Contains hero products from the cult LA makeup label Smashbox Cosmetics as well as a travel-friendly Skin Kit from Dermalogica (perfect to take on your honeymoon), a selection of products from the Joico KPAK range that your hair will love, and a Number One Shoes voucher to help you find the perfect shoes for you or your bridal party.
Smashbox Contour Kit
Wishing for more defined cheekbones for your wedding photos? Perhaps a more sculpted jawline? Cheat genetics by using Smashbox’s new 3-in-1 kit to add dimension to the face with shades to contour, bronze and highlight. An easy-to-follow guide demystifies how to add depth, blend in warmth and create that resplendent glow. Comes with complementary specially designed contour brush.
Smashbox Limitless Liquid Liner in Black
Create modern eye looks from softly subtle to gorgeously glam with this long wearing, waterproof liquid liner pen. Unlike other liners, the precision tip pen provides smooth and controlled application every time and easily draws a thin or thick line in one sweep. The won’t-budge jet black shade stays in place until you take it off.
Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss
Drench your lips in luminous colour and shine. This ultra-moisturizing gloss keeps lips soft, smooth, and naturally plumped for hours.
Dermalogica Normal/Dry Skin Kit
This skin kit contains a full regimen of what your skin needs most. If you're a first time Dermalogica user, then prepare yourself for great skin! And, if you're already hooked, these convenient travel sizes will enable you to take your favorites with you in this convenient, travel-friendly kit.
Number One Shoes Voucher
Fit yours or your bridal party’s feet with Number One Shoes’ gorgeous selection of bridal heels and sandals. Their ranges are continually evolving with new styles being introduced every week so finding the perfect fit for the big day will be a breeze!
Joico KPAK Hair Pack
With the highest concentration of Quadramine Complex in its formulas, K-PAK delivers the ultimate in healthy hair. K-PAK products work synergistically to rebuild, reconstruct, strengthen and protect damaged hair! This pack contains KPAK Shampoo, Conditioner, Intense Hydrator and Restorative Styling Oil to get your hair in tip top shape for the biggest day of your life!
Posted by Rebekah White on 15 April 2011 | 62 comments
An open letter to Christchurch brides
Last year, Christchurch experienced an earthquake that left the city shaken and many buildings ruined.
In this open letter, wedding planner Emma Newman wants to reassure all Canterbury brides-to-be that the Garden City is still open for business, and is as beautiful a place as ever to say 'I do'.
"Firstly, I am so very sorry for those couples out there who have had their wedding in Canterbury disrupted because of the earthquake.
It has been a very stressful time for many people and to organise a wedding and possibly change all your plans must be very difficult, and my heart goes out to you.
There are still ceremony and reception venues which have been either temporarily (re-opening after repairs in the next weeks or months) or much more permanently affected, with delays of 12 months or more.
If you have concerns about this, it's best to contact the venue itself or contact the District Councils, especially if your venue is a public place or building.
I feel very strongly that all newly engaged couples thinking of marrying in Christchurch, or more broadly in Canterbury, should know that this wonderful region is ready to host your special day.
Em"
Posted by Leigh Stockton on 4 February 2011 | 57 comments
Say bye-bye to red wine stains!
Red wine! Disasters always seem to happen when you're wearing your prettiest dress and drinking a glass of Cab Sav.
And the beautiful gown you've dreamed of and saved for is not a dress you want to see splattered with unsightly stains!
While not all brides wear white to their big day, most wedding's have red wine on the menu. And all it takes is a boisterous guest to tipple their glass, and the dress of your dreams is ruined.
Here's three tips to avoid wedding day disaster:
1) It's important to act quickly! For new wine stains, blot fabric with white vinegar and warm water.
2) For old stains, sprinkle bicarbonate of soda, pour on a little white vinegar and wash with warm water, until stain is gone.
3) If you'd rather not smell like vinegar on your special day, we love The Wine Away Red Wine Stain Emergency Kit. Made from Citrus products, it's ingredients are natural and free from bleach and phospates. And it comes with three mini bottles of wine-stain remover - a handy fit for your beauty bag!
It's definitely our pick of the bunch, for a quick, mess-free way to say bye-bye to stubborn wine stains.
DO YOU HAVE A SAVVY STAIN REMOVER TIP FOR US? WE HAVE A WINE AWAY STAIN EMERGENCY KIT TO GIVEAWAY.
Simply post your favourite natural remedy for a tricky stain, and be in for a chance to win!
Posted by Leigh Stockton on 25 January 2011 | 240 comments
There's something special...
There's something special about people who are unabashed about expressing themselves.
And love makes you do crazy things...
Debbie McDonald and Peter Hancock from Auckland met while participating in a cycling race for which they were dressed as Ninja Turtles. But as the winning couple of our New zealand Weddings' $25,000 Win Your Dream Wedding Competition, they'll swap the green suits and headbands for a Jane Yeh frock and Frank Casey gear, to recite their vows at Simunovich Estate in the Bombay Hills.
Debs and Pete made a hilarious video to thank friends and family members whose votes made their dream wedding a reality.
Learn more about them as they plan their April wedding in our upcoming Summer issue which hits stands December 7th.
Posted by Melissa Gardi on 23 November 2009 | 183 comments
We all love a good wedding
And when the celebration’s yours it’s not just the day that’s memorable - it’s the steps along the way.
The decisions. The emotions. The ladder to one of life’s most epic journeys: marriage.
At New Zealand Weddings our heart is the magazine.
It’s our passion for weddings – the creativity and joy of the journey – that is our soul.
While there are few things that I enjoy as much as putting together a beautiful, inspiring and informative magazine about all things wedding, I hope this blog will reach out that much further to those planning a wedding, or to those who just plain love them.
With the first step, here’s one of my favourite wedding images, one that marks a sense of occasion:
It’s the sense of arrival that I love about it.
And the fact that it could have been shot five years or 50 years ago, epitomising that old cliché that black and white photography is timeless. (It’s actually been a decade since this was taken at my ex flatmate’s big day.)
It’s a moment like this that celebrates a bride’s debut – when she feels her most beautiful and full of life and love. When all those steps and decisions that ebb and flow for months or years transform into exactly what you envisaged.
Let the games begin!
PS If you haven’t already noticed, we’ve taken steps upwards and onwards with our website – while getting an overview of our current issue on-sale you can also use our article directory to find stories from our archives that meet your needs.
Plus our blog will keep you informed and inspired between issues.
For up-to-the-minute info, visit us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/NZWeddingsMag).
Posted by Melissa Gardi on 7 September 2009 | 36 comments
