mildred&co

If you're after a bit of glam for your big day, opting for a chic city wedding may be just the ticket. An industrial or city backdrop can add beautiful texture to photographs and make for an elegant, luxe quality. Think an inner city restaurant, or an industrial warehouse that you can truly make your own with mood lighting, flowers and props. Remember, the best weddings don't always have to be at a...

It’s no secret that Rue De Seine has made its mark as the go-to boutique for the more footloose and fancy-free bride. And their brand new collection of 21 glorious designs has us all sorts of excited. The collection, titled ‘Love Spell’ is a “celebration of free thinking, bold and unconventional brides” says owner and chief designer Michele. The collection...

Spending time in the kitchen is so much more enjoyable when you have fabulous tools to work with and beautiful objects surrounding you. Monochrome utensils and natural wood accents will give your kitchen a fresh feel. Materials such as slate, marble, cotton and linen create a feeling of simplicity and style that resonate through the space. Choosing beautifully made, timeless...

GIFT WRAPPER / SHOWROOM ASSISTANT We are an online gift store and wedding gift registry, with a beautiful office located in Newton, Auckland. As we approach the busy wedding season, we are looking for an energetic gift wrapper to join our small dynamic team on a part-time basis. This is the perfect job for someone with a role-up-your-sleeves attitude. You...

  A special day to thank a special man. Take the time to show your dad how much you appreciate all the late night advice, sports games, well cooked BBQ's and attempted DIY projects. Make dads day and choose the perfect Father's Day gift from our hand picked selection. Whoever your dad is and whatever his style, we have something...

Karla Goodwin is the name behind the perfectly whipped buttercream creations that make Bluebells Cakery so well known. From drizzled cakes adorned with candy coloured macaroons, to perfectly piped rosette layer cakes in the softest blush tones, Bluebells can create whatever your sweet tooth may desire, and for any occasion. Renowned for their beautiful wedding cake creations, Bluebells Cakery offer...

The colder months give you the perfect excuse to stay indoors and surround yourself with family and friends for winter gatherings. Host a lunch or dinner party for your loved ones and lay your table with earthy coloured dinnerware and table linen in soft natural fibers. Serve wintery delights in rustic oven-to-table dishes and keep the red wine flowing from...

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...

  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...

Opening its doors last week - dangerously close to the Mildred&Co office - is The Caker’s new kitchen and café – Salon de Cake. For the first time ever, The Caker  (founded by Jordan Rondel) will be stocked Monday to Saturday with mouth watering mini cakes for the public to indulge in. Flavours will change daily and gluten free options will...

It may sound like a cliche, but our wedding day on the 20th of March was truly one of the best days of our lives. It was just how we imagined it - one big party with the people we love. And of course, we got to become Mr & Mrs McMath. Thanks to a mad rush to get myself...

Like so many things in life, you can't always comprehend something until you experience it firsthand. I realise now that this is true for when you become a Mother and now, also for when you become a bride. The irony is that the two of them are polar opposites - as a Mother your child comes first, and as a...