wedding planning

After meeting through a mutual friend in Sydney, Genevieve and Philip hit it off immediately, now 7 years later they are enjoying life as newlyweds. Originally the thought was to be married in her native Australia. However, after Genevieve made the move to New Zealand, the couple have always shared a love for Waiheke Island off the coast of Auckland...

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...

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...

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...

Last week Mildred&Co packed our bags and headed to Wellington to take part in the wonderful Wellington Wedding Show. Excited bride and groom-to-be’s and their support crews flocked to the TSB Arena from Wellington and beyond for a day of fun, food and beautiful wedding inspiration. Dressed with a lush foliage garland and vase arrangement from the super talented Mindy...

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...

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...

After 10 years together and living in both the UK and America, Grace Barclay & Andy Havill's Bay of Plenty nuptials signaled a new beginning home in NZ. With many summers and long weekends spent at family beach houses in the Bay of Plenty region, the picturesque Ataahua, Tauranga was an easy choice and one that came with feelings of...

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...

Retreating to an enchanted garden in North Canterbury to exchange vows was a dream come true for Mildred&Co couple Rebeka and Chris. The pair first met five years ago at a birthday dinner with mutual friends, and the rest reads as a story of dating, friendship, travel, a proposal and of course, their wedding. It was while living abroad in...

Extraordinary is the only word to sufficiently describe a place like Huka Lodge. Located in the heart of Taupo on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the grande dame of luxury lodges, positioned on 17-acres of peace and quiet that astounds every guest, no matter their pedigree. It comes as no surprise that a wedding held here would...