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After meeting through a mutual friend in Sydney, Genevieve and Philip hit it off immediately, now 7 years later they are enjoying life as newlyweds. Originally the thought was to be married in her native Australia. However, after Genevieve made the move to New Zealand, the couple have always shared a love for Waiheke Island off the coast of Auckland...

A lifelong love story, Kristen and Patrick met for the first time across the classroom when they were just 6 years old. Although they moved schools eventually and went in different directions, fate brought them back together when they were 16 and they have been together ever since. An engagement on beautiful Waiheke Island inspired them to choose this picturesque...

With the promise of great food, wedding inspiration and the chance to learn professional floral techniques, over 35 women joined the team from New Zealand Weddings magazine and Mildred&Co for ‘An Afternoon of Flowers, Fashion & Food’ on Saturday, June 13. The scene was set with a flourish of gorgeous blooms filling the Mildred&Co showroom. Guests arrived to a glass...

It's no secret that we're in the thick of a slurp happy, pro-juicing, mega blend moment. Increased respect for the power of a nutrient-loaded smoothie or juice has infiltrated our everyday, as we whip up our own at home, or more commonly rely on those in the know to make them for us. For brides-to-be searching for that inner glow...

             Last weekend, Mildred&Co's director Milly Nolan hosted our very first floral workshop with bloom queen Lucy Houghton of Lu Diamond Flowers. Over thirty brides-to-be and their friends came along for the afternoon, feasting on cake and sipping on bubbles while they learned how to create their own stunning bouquets and table centerpieces. Lucy provided...

Well cared for nails make for beautiful detail oriented wedding photographs and we've chanced upon the long wearing polishes to help you finish your look. Hues from Essie's new 2014 bridal palette have been plentiful on the bridal catwalk, with labels Jenny Packham, Caroline Herrera and Reem Acra all calling upon sweet pinks, subtle shimmers and warm peach polishes. Reem...

Housed in Auckland’s The Department Store, The Dressing Room is a concept space born from the idea that every bride needs a tailored and individual approach leading up to their big day. The Dressing Room does just this by offering a completely customized personal wedding experience - all under the one roof. Whether it be a hair and beauty plan...