flowers

At Mildred&Co we’re big fans of the out-of-the-ordinary kind of wedding florals – so the emerging trend for big, bold and beautiful floral installations is right up our alley. A sure way to add the right sort of drama to your big day, an installation will also give your wedding (and photos!) the WOW factor […]

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 […]

Gone are the days when wedding flowers were a small posie to hold as you walked down the aisle or a simple flourish to a bridal table. Modern wedding flowers are now one of they key elements to the look and feel of the day, taking center stage as wedding décor and bridal party accessory. […]

After 10 years together and living in both the UK and America, Grace Barclay & Andy Havill’s Bay of Plenty nuptials signaled a new beginning home in NZ. With many summers and long weekends spent at family beach houses in the Bay of Plenty region, the picturesque Ataahua, Tauranga was an easy choice and one […]

From the wide open space of a rustic farm to an intimate little spot under the vines, the options are both spectacular and endless when planning an outdoor wedding. Weather you settle on a view of the mountains, water or hills – the key to a beautiful outdoor wedding is seamlessly complimenting your surroundings. Think […]

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. […]

Whether you fancy yourself as a bohemian beauty, modern romantic or wild child, flowers are key to creating your wedding’s aesthetic, but not limited to the bridal bouquets and venue. A halo of flowers in your hair can create a stunning finish to complete your look, a truly romantic symbol on the most romantic of […]

             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 […]