wedding-inspiration

It's not the most popular season to tie the knot but winter weddings can be incredibly romantic and charming. Use the season to your advantage and choose a dramatic location with towering mountain peaks, waterfalls and snowy landscapes. There are advantages for this season - without the blazing sun light can be better for photos, the risk of sweatmarks is...

With a less-is-more design approach wedding designer Alice Hayes has grown in popularity with her striking, yet simple gowns and separates. She had been working in fashion for a few years and always loved the art of patternmaking and sewing. "When my older sister asked me to do her wedding dress it was such a special thing to make for...

Not sure what to wear to the numerous weddings filling your social calendar this summer? Here's some visual inspo to get you thinking. Feminine chic is back in a big way this summer, with dresses that flatter the body with cinched in waists, off-the shoulder necklines, frills and pleats. Worn with big earrings, statement belts and skinny cat-eye sunglasses you'll...

Grace Loves Lace's new capsule collection Les Deux is designed for the bold, rebellious and confident bride. This collection oozes 'effortless 'it' girl', conveying a little bit of mystery and fierce independence. This unique collection bares some skin, whilst remaining demure and ethereal. Described by Grace Loves Lace as "...whiskey in a tea cup" this collection is the perfect combination of badass and beautiful. Available for...

It can be said that classic style never dates - and so adopting a more timeless, sophisticated theme for your wedding day is always a safe bet. With the right creative attention, any location - be it rural or city - can be transformed into an elegant venue that will fit the bill. Don't underestimate the power of props and flowers...

After meeting briefly for the first time in Brighton, UK whilst travelling it was not until Sarah and Andy ran into each other out of the blue back in NZ months later that things kicked off. Andy asked Sarah out for what she thought was just a friendly dinner, until he paid… and the rest is history. On the hunt...

Finding themselves living on the same floor at their Dunedin University halls of residence, it didn't take long for Nick and Kate to get together. Many years later, choosing the bride's family home as the wedding venue was an obvious choice for the pair, as it was full of happy memories for them both. The theme of the wedding easily...

The rustic charm of tucked away Auckland treasure, Abbeville Estate, was the spot chosen by Sam and Kirsty to say ‘I do’. It was the perfect choice for this hands-on DIY couple and set the scene for the personal, relaxed and warm style Sam and Kirsty worked to achieve. Lovingly created details such as home made hot sauce wedding favours...

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...

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...

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...