This Issue
Love makes time stand still, and those who witness your joy – friends, family or even strangers – are all the better for it. But no matter how smooth the day goes or seamless the scene looks, it takes more than a little luck and panache to pull off a memorable event. That's where New Zealand Weddings comes in. We're here to ignite your imagination and show you simple shortcuts to putting together something spectacular.
Melissa Gardi, New Zealand Weddings editor
Inside this issue:
Real Weddings
Meet our Win Your Dream Wedding couple and go behind the scenes of their fairytale celebration to find out how a dream team of vendors and suppliers created an event to remember. We also lift the lid on seven beautiful weddings to show you how they were done, from DIY decorations to fabulous favours. Plus, go in the draw for Bride and Couple of the Year 2012, with more than $75,000 in prizes up for grabs.
Details
Check out our lookbook for a fresh, vibrant colour story, showing you how to mix an eye-catching accent shade with brights and neutrals to wow your guests at your reception. Meanwhile, our details pages give you creative ideas for styling your big day, inspired by the land and the sea.
Fashion
Be enchanted by floaty, fairytale gowns, or slip into sophisticated silhouettes – we’ve got every wedding style covered whether it’s the garden, the beach or the city. We unveil romantic, feminine dresses by nine top designers and show you fun fashion ensembles for your honeymoon.
Beauty
With all eyes on you during your big day, looking your best is a must. We uncover makeup artist Leisa Welch’s simple ways to colour yourself beautiful, whether you’re getting your makeup done professionally or going DIY. For the perfect canvas, we also let you in on tips for glowing skin from nutritionist and bestselling author Karen Fischer. Finally, top off your look with our red-carpet hairstyle inspiration.
Grooms
He’ll look dashing in suave skinny suits and sophisticated bowties for a modern, masculine look. Finish his ensemble with dapper accessories, from stylish pocket squares to on-trend shades. We also talk to the man behind Nicholas Jermyn about groomswear trends, tips and accessories.
Planning
Learn how to get the biggest bang for your bridal buck, including ways to negotiate and where to save and where to splurge. Next, get tech-savvy with clever ways to use modern-day gadgets to plan a wedding to remember. We also show you how to pull off stunning vintage flower arrangements, and we share our ultimate planning checklist for a smooth celebration to ensure you’ve got everything covered from the cake to the centrepieces.
Travel
Whether you’re after a laid-back holiday or an adrenaline-pumping adventure with your beloved, we’ve got ideas on where to go and what to do on your honeymoon. Check out our top 10 reasons to escape to the magical Cook Islands, and ideas for luxury stays and action-packed escapades.
Ask the Experts
Find the cream of the crop for your big day with our vendor and supplier directory – we’ve got everyone from the photographer to the caterer in our comprehensive list of wedding professionals.
