mildred&co-wedding

With their signature feminine style combined with classic cuts and beautiful fabrics, RUBY and Liam's new 2016 Celebrations Collection is just what brides and bridesmaids-to-be have been looking for. Sharing in the special occasions of customers, friends and family was the catalyst for Liam designer Emily Miller-Sharma to launch Celebrations. From delicate long sleeved lace gowns and draping chiffon halters...

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. It seems every wedding season...

Kristina Ercolano has been lighting up special events for almost 10 years. Starting out as an art director in the film industry, Kristina nurtured her creative side by perfecting set designs. With a meticulous eye for detail and a love of bringing a space to life, Kristina started up lighting design and hire company La Lumiere. From simple festoon and...

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 that came with feelings of...

It seems that for men, when it comes to finding the perfect suit for their big day there are two options – spend thousands of dollars and hours of tailoring for a made-to-measure suit that you will wear a handful of times (if that) or grab something off the rack that doesn’t cost the earth but also doesn’t quite fit...

With friends and family spread across Australia and Papua New Guinea, Bali was the perfect middle ground for Courtenay Salter and Ashlon Chue to exchange vows in their dream destination. An engagement that came from a lifelong friendship, this tropical fairytale wedding left nothing to be desired for both the glowing couple and their well traveled guests. Drawing inspiration from their...

TREND 1. BARELY THERE TREND 2. MINI BRAIDS   TREND 3. ROSY CHEEKS   TREND 4. MESSY TEXTURE   TREND 5. BOLD LIPS   Trying to decide on a beauty look for your big day? From messy hair to bright lips, we have picked out five of our favourite current hair and make-up trends perfect for brides. Trend 1. Barely...

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 raw materials such as burlap...

For those leaning towards a minimalist aesthetic for your wedding day, allow the beauty to be in the simplicity when it comes to wedding decor. Keep the details uncomplicated, the colours soft and muted and the materials natural. Sometimes less really is more and keeping it simple can be effortlessly beautiful. A touch of greenery will bring out the subtlety...

When did hen parties drift into the realm of phallic shaped party favours, strippers who could do better, and awkwardly executed activities? The sexual revolution of the 60s surely has something to do with it, because while the above scenario could be perfect for some (one woman's delight is another woman's nightmare), some of the conversations we've had of late...

As long time fans of New Zealand print maker Hayley Pearce's whimsical pillowcase prints, it seemed necessary that we combine forces and collaborate on a series of quirky wedding appropriate designs. Now exclusively stocked at Mildred&Co, there are three prints to choose from; Tie The Knot, Love Heart and Pretzel. The perfect gift for couples or newlyweds, these pillowcase slips feature...

The family-run Waiheke vineyard, Poderi Crisci, was blessed with powdered blue skies and sunshine on the day of Carla and Nick's quintessential New Zealand wedding.  The epitome of sophistication, the wedding was peppered with plenty of those endearing eccentricities that make a wedding truly memorable. Grapevines, lavender fields and manicured gardens served as the backdrop for the ceremony. Afterwards, cocktails...