planning

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...

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...

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...

  Summer is all about eating, drinking and being with the people you love. The more afternoon BBQs and late morning brunches the better! When planning your own summer get-together, the key is to keep things easy, casual and fun yet being organized enough so that things run smoothly. A good phrase to have in mind is ‘keep it simple’...

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...

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...

Make-Up Artist Christina Dellar's philosophy is simple - it’s the imperfections that make us beautiful. In fact the name for her blog Freckles & Blush came one day when she was working on a woman who had asked for her 'ugly' freckles to be covered up. Christina replied, “Are you kidding freckles with a pop of blush on top is...

Choosing a venue is often one of the first decisions to be made when planning a wedding, and arguably the most important. Whether you seek something modern or rustic, on a small or grand scale, a venue is key to setting the perfect scene. Introducing Auckland’s newest wedding location, Kauri Bay Boomrock. Perched on a stunning 500-acre property, just 45...

Mildred&Co is a one-stop-shop wedding gift registry selling everything you could ever want for the home and beyond. We offer a bespoke registry service, with over 4000 Mildred&Co gifts to choose from, plus options to add items from elsewhere and create a wishing well for larger items like a new sofa or boat, or an experience, like your honeymoon. Creating...

On Sunday, September 27, Mildred&Co exhibited at the biannual 2015 The Grand Wedding Show. Held at the Sky City Convention Centre, over 3000 brides, grooms and their support parties were introduced to an array of wedding industry providers, to delight and inspire plans for their big day. Mildred&Co were proud to showcase a selection of our 4000 available wedding gifts...