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Regardless of how extravagant or low key your wedding plans might be, the lead up to one of the biggest days in your life can be incredibly stressful. With a steady stream of things that need to be taken care of, it’s often easier to reach for that quick sugar fix! But the truth is, you don’t need to “borrow”...

There are many factors that can cause dull, dehydrated skin - age, diet, medicine, health and stress to name just a few. If this concerns you and you've got a big event coming up like a wedding, birthday or other special occasion consider a series of Prohfilo treatments. Prohfilo is a bio-remodelling hyaluronic acid that stimulates collagen and elastin encouraging...

  Photo by Wildfolk Photography With wedding season in full swing we thought we'd catch up with those in the thick of it. Waiheke Island has many vineyards, restaurants and beautiful venues and is just a short ferry ride from Auckland City, it is a hugely popular wedding destination. Making planning that much easier is the The Island Collection. The...

Beyond the pretty pink doors of her Auckland flagship store is a world of calm, beauty and luxury. Trish Peng's boutique is a haven for those embarking on the often nerve-wracking process of choosing a wedding dress. Brides-to-be are expertly looked after every step of the way; whether they are creating their own gown, choosing off the rack or buying...

One of our most popular brands is the iconic wire homewares and furniture, Ico Traders. With a modern twist on a retro vibe these pieces are multi-purpose and can be used both indoors and outside. Founder and designer Miranda Osborne designs with the intent that these pieces are cherished for years to come. Using wire, coated metal and beautiful oak...

We first came across Coco Florence on Instagram where Jo Beer shows off the beautiful rings she sources from all over the globe. Unique and antique, this is sustainable shopping of the most shiny kind.   How did Coco Florence start? My husband and I sold out of our wine business a couple of years ago and I wanted to do something...

When it comes to planning a wedding it can be easy to get caught up in how it looks but what's really important is the magic that's created during the ceremony. While many might feel uncomfortable in front of a crowd (even if it is their friends and family) it's key to give the ceremony the importance and attention it...

Karen Walker announces new bridal Atelier service with a considered edit of dresses and suits with the modern bride in mind. How did you choose the dresses for the bridal collection? It must have been hard! It was all about having our chic-meets-eccentric handwriting coming through in this collection as it does in everything we touch. I wanted options that...

Waiheke Island's boutique family business Gill Stotter Catering, is undoubtedly the go-to choice when it comes to selecting your all important catering vendor if you're lucky enough to get married on the Island. With a history of close family ties to Waiheke (including many memories of good food and wine!), it was inevitable that Emma Stotter of Gill Stotter Catering would be drawn back...

Sophisticated, bold and striking – Meadowlark jewels are for free spirits who appreciate unique design. Meadowlark's latest offering, Meadowlark FINE, is a capsule collection of ultra luxe ceremonial rings, bracelets and earrings handcrafted in 14kt and 18k gold and platinum, and adorned with precious stones. Sharp angles, diamonds in moody hues, and stacking shapes set these engagement rings apart from...

  Based in Wellington, Mindy Dalzell of Twig & Arrow is more than your average florist. Transforming flowers, foliage and plants into breathtaking installations, arrangements and bouquets, Mindy considers herself more of a “botanical stylist” and when you look at her work, it is easy to see why. With great importance placed on all things natural, Mindy and her team...

Residing in Auckland with her husband and little boy, Maxime, Anna Kidman is a photographer, dreamer and former magazine girl. Her photographs are often described as ‘raw, romantic, poignant and emotional’ - qualities that make her an exceptional wedding photographer as she sees more beauty in the subtleties and grey moments, than in the overtly manufactured and composed. We talk...