wedding day

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...

    For the bride who seeks a more contemporary aesthetic on her wedding day, the modern yet sentimental decadence of the new and highly covetable Ritual II collection from Meadowlark will appeal. Representing the dark beauty of celebration and ceremony, this daring collection makes a dramatic and modern statement with lustrous polished metals, spliced sharp edges and dramatic designs in...

  Essential tips for bridesmaids to ensure smooth runnings from engagement to wedding day.   Your role It's an honour to be asked to be part of someone's inner wedding circle. And much more than just donning a dress and escorting the bride down the aisle. Even the calmest of souls can spin into panic planning a wedding, so it's...

  Your skin is a reflection of your overall health, so by looking after it from the inside out, you will be sure to glow with radiant happiness as you walk down the aisle. We asked Louise Garland, a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Medical Herbalist living and working in Auckland, for her top 5 tips on how to achieve glowing skin...