Bride & Groom

ON THIS ISSUE’S COVER: Gown: Brides of Merivale www.bridesofmerivale.co.nz See more of this gown on pages 60-61 Flowers: Waiheke Flower Company www.waihekeflorist.co.nz Photographer: Neil Gussey www.bellephotography.co.nz Hair & Makeup: Nikki Lovrich

Join us at the Bride & Groom Show Join us on Sunday 7 May 2017 for New Zealand’s biggest and most exciting wedding event – our 22nd Bride & Groom Show! Gather your friends and family, and come along and enjoy the party atmosphere! See the latest wedd

Every ceremony is as unique as the couple getting married. Take the time to research and get a feeling for how you want your service to play out. Here’s some advice for planning a spectacular ceremony… As well as being a joyful and magical occasion,

It’s great to have your special little people there with you on your wedding day, but it can be a long day for them. With some forward planning you can ensure they’re happy and occupied while you dance the night away… A wedding ceremony typically run

The fun begins once you have selected your A team. What will they wear on the day? How will they help in the lead-up? Who organises the pre-wedding events? These questions are likely to crop up as you design your dream day. Here’s our guide to ensuri

It’s true that public speaking doesn’t come easy to most people, but that’s no reason to panic about giving your speech. As with most things, preparation is the key to success. Include these must-mentions, plus a little wit and romance, and you’ll ha

Munns: The Man’s Store has a great selection of waistcoats and ties designed to leave you feeling confident and looking your best on your wedding day. They have a number of tie colours to choose from, which are $10 to hire. Adding a modern navy waist

What inspired you to get into the bridal fashion industry? I have been designing since I was 20, but mainly in the fashion area. While living in Christchurch, I was asked by one of the leading fabric stores if I could make a wedding gown for one of t

Whatever your shape or size, you should walk down the aisle on your wedding day looking and feeling like a million dollars. Astra Bridal’s Lori McPherson shares her advice for plus-size brides on the hunt for their dream gown… Bridalwear is fantastic

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‘Our story takes place deep in the forest, sheltered by the spiring redwoods of Rotorua. A table adorned with vintage glassware and silver adds a touch of luxury to the rustic woodland surroundings, while the palette of pink and blush softens the ear

An elegant and historical reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the city, The Orange offers endless possibilities for your wedding. Catered by Collective Hospitality, the professional event and catering team will create an unforgettable experience f

‘This style is inspired by the couple who want all of the beauty but not too much of the fuss, capturing the essence of romance through every detail. Rustic floral arrangements, combined with modern styling, create a sense of sophistication suitable

‘After walking through an avenue of trees, the bride stands under a wedding arch made from the manuka tree, with the stunning mountains as a backdrop. Her bouquet is mostly foliage, designed to enhance the natural theme. Two Queen Anne lace flowers a

The Southern Lakes region was seemingly designed to host weddings and heartfelt celebrations – postcard-perfect photo opportunities abound, the small resident population and secluded natural landscape are conducive to peace and privacy, and the disti

Build excitement and anticipation for your big day with this fun countdown! Enter your wedding date and the timer will count down the years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds. It even has special units like ‘heartbeats’ and ‘kisses’, pl

The beautiful white, tiered wedding cake will never go out of fashion; but today many couples are looking for a contemporary cake that reflects their personal taste and style. From shape and size to colour, flavour and embellishments, there are so ma

You have decided to take the big plunge and are now wondering how to plan the perfect wedding. Managing such a major event can seem a little daunting, so we’ve put together this planner as a guide to help you organise your big day and keep things run

For a personal insight into the most romantic spots in Europe we reached out to one of our favourite bloggers, Jessie from www.jessieandjake.com. She and her husband, Jake, currently live in London, and travel around Europe chasing romantic sunsets,

Imagine Rarotonga, Fiji or Samoa with an aquamarine lagoon and swaying palms as the backdrop for your wedding. Affordable packages include the marriage licence, flowers, music, photography, hair and makeup, food and beverages, music, flights and acco

Kumeu Valley Estate immediately won us over, with its well-kept gardens, blossoming trees and a tastefully renovated barn featuring large timber beams. It was the perfect canvas to bring our dreams to reality. While planning and organising our weddin

We envisioned a romantic garden ceremony in the sunshine, surrounded by our close friends and family, delicious food, free-flowing drinks and a relaxed atmosphere. We both come from Indian backgrounds so we decided to have a very simple Hindu ceremon

Our ceremony was very meaningful and emotional. My two brothers read a specially chosen scripture, and friends led us in a hymn. After being pronounced husband and wife, we invited both our sets of parents to join us, and our mothers prayed for our m

The theme and overall look for our wedding was musical, ethereal and neutral. Chris and I are both musicians. Growing up together, we shared a lot and bonded through music, although our styles are quite different. Chris is a bass guitarist in a rock