Mildred&Co Couple: Jenni and James
James and Jenni were introduced to each other through mutual friends and felt an instant bond with one another. Jenni was quick to notice James' kindness and great sense of humour and was keen to spend some more time together, where they hit it off, and the rest is history.
Looking for something a little bit different in a venue, the couple went to check out Kauri Bay Boomrock, an idyllic lodge located on a 500 acre Clevedon property on the outskirts of Auckland. The venue features panoramic views of the Hauraki Golf, a clay bird shooting 'bunker' - (that's more like a modern Scandi-style beach house), archery and more. Driving up to the prestigious property, Jenni and James immediately felt that it had that extra special 'something different' that they were after. Walking around the property and sharing their ideas with staff, the couple felt confident that their vision for their big day was shared by the staff, so they decided to lock it in.
Hoping for a classic, simple and romantic feel, the colours the couple chose for the wedding were gold, white and navy - complimenting the venue and landscape beautifully. Leading into dusk, candles were lit on the 2 long tables of 70 guests and the beautiful gold details sparkled softly creating a warm and intimate atmosphere. Paired with blush coloured florals, blackberries and hanging hoops of foliage, the evening turned out to be just as they had hoped.
Jenni was, in her own words, 'incredibly fussy' when choosing suppliers for her wedding. She was after companies that would personalise their experience and put in that extra touch and effort to make their day like no other. The vendors she chose were the ones who showed incredible customer service, attention to detail and whom Jenni felt she could trust. Choosing a photographer is such an important aspect of your wedding, to ensure every move and every emotion is captured, and Jenni knew she wanted Danelle Bohane to do just that. When Danelle wasn't available on the date Jenni and James had chosen and booked, the couple decided to move their date to lock her in. David Keefe went above and beyond with the jewellery for the special occasion, custom-designing the rings to every specification and delivering with utmost quality.
Unsure what she was looking for, and after trying on about 15 completely different style dresses at a few different stores, Jenni still felt as though she hadn't found 'the one'. Finally, trying on the Cinzia dress by Watters Bridal, Jenni knew she'd found it. Featuring a low back to show off her envious figure, and the length to fit her 5ft 10 stature, it was a no-brainer. Opting for a less than usual colour for her bridesmaids, Jenni went with some gorgeous Shona Joy dresses in a nude/tan colour, which fit and complimented all 3 bridesmaids wonderfully.
Finally able to sit down and enjoy the festivities with their guests, Jenni and James cherished the reception. A special mention was paid to the Best Man who had everyone in stitches with his speech during dinner. The couple could feel the joy emanating around the room as the night progressed, as they sat back and soaked in what had truly been their best day ever.
Testimonial:
Mildred&Co offered us service that was second to none! They enabled us to give our guests the option of contributing to our honeymoon or choosing a perfect gift from our registry. The gifts arrived beautifully wrapped and the whole process was made even more special by the personal touches from the Mildred&Co team. I would highly recommend to all couples wanting a stress free personalized experience when planning their big day!
Thanks team! xx
- Photography: Danelle Bohane
- The rings: David Keefe
- Hair & makeup: Samantha Snow, Grayson Coutts
- Stationary: Invitations by James Mortimer and placecards by Charise Geyser
- Florist: Wild and Co.
- Celebrant: Scotty Delamare
- Wedding Stylist/Planner: Jenni herself with the help of Kate and Amanda at Kauri Bay
- The Venue: Kauri Bay Boomrock
- Videographer: Trent Hall at Vid Life
