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Short of any miracles being performed, I am relying on the benefits of a good skincare regime to have my skin 'wedding ready' in no time at all. After my skin consultation at Lucy & The Powder Room, I was recommended to boost my existing skincare routine with the Synergie skincare range which is a collection of highly active cosmeceuticals...

Now that the initial panic of finding my wedding dress is over, the next job on the ever-growing 'To Do' list was to suit and boot the groom. Not needing to wear a suit for work, my fiance Gus has been holding off buying a new one until he had the perfect excuse for a beautiful, tailored-made suit. So off...

For the last few years I have been pinning and regramming wedding dresses like a woman possessed. Even before I was engaged I was doing this, which sounds very much like something Bridget Jones would have done, but as the owner of Mildred&Co I have at least had a valid excuse to do so. The only problem is that I...

So I am getting married in March this year and my fiance and I have only just started planning the wedding. Yes, that's right...we only have two months to somehow pull off an entire wedding. That's 58 days to be exact. This ridiculously short time frame is ironic, firstly because we have been engaged for nearly a year and a...

It’s a special Mothers Day this year at Mildred&Co as our director Milly celebrates her first Mothers Day with her daughter Willow. To mark the occasion Milly has handpicked a selection of gifts that she would both love to give and to receive. A mixture of luxurious as well as practical gifts, there is something in here for every Mum...

As much as we love to gorge ourselves on chocolate over the Easter break, we also love to give and receive little gifts to keep and treasure. Simple and classic gifts for the home in soft and gentle colours are a great idea for anyone who loves to entertain. Think classic white egg-cups, platters in the softest cloud blue and...

Inseparable since university, Hannah and Troy wanted a weekend getaway destination wedding and with many a fond memory of summers together in the picturesque Coromandel Peninsula, they settled on a rustic and romantic vacant section in Pauanui. Pitching a giant stretch tent across the barely touched section was the starting point for the relaxed wedding weekend. Vintage and collected décor...

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...

Self confessed weddingaholic and creator of Paper & Lace, Jax, loves nothing more than hunting down the most beautiful and inspiring images, unique and talented vendors and the hottest wedding trends. She lives and breathes weddings and the details that make that big day so special. Paper & Lace is a beautifully curated space where brides-to-be and wedding lovers can...

Not quite ready to dive into Autumn, we are making summer last with deliciously soft sorbet hues. The addition of a gentle pastel will soften up any room of the house but the bedroom is a great place to start. Think blush pink stonewashed linen draping over the sides of the bed, pale aqua and lemon yellow throw cushions on...