• Popular Pre-Wedding Beauty Treatments

  Amber McIver

  Facials Clear your skin and bring a glow to your complexion with a prescription facial that is designed around your current skin condition. I would suggest planning your regime in the run-up to your wedding so that you have a skincare consultation about 2-3 months before your big day; take away a skincare regime which you can use at home,...

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  May 21
  2013

• Photo Inspiration: May 17 Weekly Roundup

  Benek Lisefski

  Here are some of our favourite images from the last week: Harvey & Rebecca by Candy Capco Photography Dawn & Steve by Alpine Image Co Rustic glam inspiration as featured on Magnolia Rouge Harry & Sophia by Perspectives Photo + Cinema Kim & John by Alpine Image Co Lee & Hayley by Delia Ferrall {image11} {image12}Nina by Anna Schimmel {image13...

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  May 17
  2013

• Wedding Day Survival Kit

  Steff Green

  The wedding day is fast approaching and you’re feeling the pressure of all those last-minute jobs. With all the chores you have to take care of, you’re worried that you’ll arrive at the wedding venue or hotel missing something important. A wedding day survival kit solves this problem. Your wedding day survival kit contains all those little...

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  May 15
  2013

• Photo Inspiration: May 10 Weekly Roundup

  Benek Lisefski

  We’ve been busy collecting all our favourite wedding inspiration from this week on facebook so we can share it with you to start your weekend. Enjoy!Cameron & Kaylee by Perspectives Photo + Cinema Malina and Daniel by Alpine Image Company Sarah & Jake Hair + Makeup by Ashlee Kellett Photography by Dan Mason Photography Greg & Sam by Perspectives Photo +...

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  May 10
  2013

• Vendor Tips: Writing your Professional Bio

  Steff Green

  Did you know that your About Me page is usually the second page on your website potential brides will click on? It is vital that your website about page accurately portrays not only what your company does and who you do it for, but who you are and what you’ve set out to achieve with your business. A friendly,...

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  May 08
  2013

• Beauty Tip: Choosing your wedding day hair and makeup style

  Amber McIver

  Consider the style of your wedding dress Is it vintage, classic, or modern? The style of your dress will usually determine what hair and makeup would look great along side your dress. Look at the neckline of your dress This helps us hair and makeup artists offer the best suggestions on how to style your hair, whether it’s a...

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  May 07
  2013

• Photo Inspiration: May 3 Weekly Roundup

  Benek Lisefski

  We saw a lot of exciting stuff this week on the blogs of our wedding photography vendors and on facebook, so we thought we share some of our favourite images and links from the week: Brick Bay Wedding - Thalia & Jamie by Williams Photography & Makeup Coromandel Wedding – Dan & Kate by Williams Photography & Makeup Camille & Luke’...

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  May 03
  2013

• How to Get the Most Out of a Wedding Show

  Steff Green

  Wedding Shows are held every year throughout New Zealand (Use our handy wedding show calendar to see when a show next hits your town). They are a great way to learn about different vendors in your area, as well as gather together ideas and inspiration for your wedding. It’s a wonderful experience – you’re able to touch and smell...

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  May 01
  2013

• Video Inspiration: Caroline & Scottie’s Beautiful Wedding Highlights

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  April 30
  2013

• Beauty Tip: Traditional French Manicure vs. Nail Art

  Amber McIver

  We are finding that more and more brides are choosing to step away from regular French manicures and are choosing to do something a bit different for their wedding nails. While a French manicure is very traditional and beautiful, there is something very special about creating your own personalised wedding nails for your big day. It’s very easy to...

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  April 26
  2013

• Photo Inspiration: Dan & Maree’s Tauranga Garden Wedding

  Andrea Mahy Photography
  

  Dan the ‘Chef’ meets Maree the ‘Nurse’ and they fall in love. Dan & Maree are an absolute joy to spend time with, from the moment I met them to the final moments I shared with them on their wedding...

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  April 24
  2013

• Marriage Equality Act: What it Means for Marriage in New Zealand

  Steff Green

  After the Marriages (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Act 2013 passed its final reading in Parliament with 77 votes to 44, same-sex marriages will become legal in New Zealand from 19 August 2013. I’m proud that as a country we are finally recognising the rights of same-sex couples to wed, and I look forward to being able to perform same-sex ceremonies in my roles as...

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  April 23
  2013

• Video Inspiration: Samantha and Scott’s Unique Waiheke Wedding

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  April 22
  2013

• Photo Inspiration: Thomas & Jesica’s Yellow Summer Wedding

  Kimberley Elizabeth Photography
  

  Thomas & Jesica had such a beautiful wedding day. We had fun taking the bridal party photos around the north shore. The pohutukawa trees were in full bloom so we made sure we included them. The reception was decorated with...

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  April 19
  2013

• How to Organise a Surprise Wedding

  Steff Green

  Are you fed up with all the stress of wedding planning? Does the thought of another perfectly styled wedding magazine layout make you want to vomit? Are you wondering why you can’t just throw a big party and get married in the middle of it … well, why not? Surprise weddings are becoming more and more common and brides and...

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  April 18
  2013

• Hot Tip: Elegant Eyebrows

  Amber McIver

  Elegant Eyebrows Eyebrows really frame your face and can just make your makeup look immaculate.  So, keep on top of your eyebrows.  Threading can really give an amazing shape to your eyebrows, especially if they are a little on the bushy side.  Make sure your eyebrows are waxed at the beginning of the week of your wedding,...

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  April 18
  2013

• Hot Tip: Silky Skincare - Plan Ahead!

  Amber McIver

  Silky Skincare - Plan Ahead! Skincare should be a huge part of your wedding day preparation, and should start at least 6 months before your big day.  At-home skin care is just as important as salon treatments, so it pays to invest in some good skincare products.  Also, do not have a facial in the last week before your...

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  April 17
  2013

• UNICEF Wedding Favours & Gift Registry

  Don’t need traditional wedding gifts or want to give the standard wedding favours? Unicef NZ now provides an opportunity for you to send a gift of hope on behalf of your wedding guests, or allow them to raise money for Unicef instead of buying you a traditional wedding gift. Click the link above to learn more. With UNICEF Wedding...

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  April 16
  2013

• Hot Tip: Keep your Lips looking Luscious

  Amber McIver

  Keep your Lips looking Luscious Our lips tend to go dry and flaky when we are under stress, and if you are anything like me I chew on my lips when I am stressed.  A good product that I carry in my kit (and handbag) is pawpaw ointment (you can get this from the chemist or supermarket).  Just...

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  April 16
  2013

• Hot Tip: Sleep for beautiful wedding day eyes

  Amber McIver

  Beautiful wedding day eyes Red eyes don’t photograph well and bags under your eyes can only be covered so much.  During the wedding build-up try and rest as much as possible.  If you have red eyes on the big day, make sure you have eye drops in your bridal emergency pack.  As for the bags under...

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  April 15
  2013

• Photo Inspiration: Arayna & Chris’s Hawke’s Bay Vineyard Wedding

  Maree Turner Photography
  

  These images represent & focus on the stunning beauty of the bride on her very special day & the part that the veil & flowers play as props to the imagery.  So many brides these days go without the...

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  April 12
  2013

• Announcing WeddingWise Resources

  Benek Lisefski

  We are very happy to announce five new WeddingWise resources available for download today. Use these free PDF resources to help you plan your perfect wedding. You can view them online, save them to your computer, or print them out for your wedding planning folder and to take on vendor visits. Wedding planning is too hard and too expensive to...

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  April 11
  2013

• Planning a tea party wedding reception

  Steff Green

  Whether inspired by vintage glam, Mori Girl nature ceremonies, or Alice in Wonderland – you know you want a tea party wedding reception. And why not? Tea parties are a great way to get all your wedding guests to dress up and experience a unique and fun wedding day. A tea party wedding reception will also save you money, as you’...

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  April 10
  2013

• I think a lot of people get so obsessed with the wedding and the expense of the wedding that they miss out on what the real purpose is. It’s not about a production number, it’s about a meaningful moment between two people that’s witnessed by people that they actually really know and care about.

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  April 09
  2013

• Beauty Tip: Choosing the right Hair and Makeup Artist for your big day

  Amber McIver

  Your hair and makeup artist is one of the most important things a bride chooses. You’ve already found the perfect dress, but your hair and make up complete your look. Research There’s a lot of information on the web and a lot of conversations flowing about all things bridal.  Take notice of which names pop up frequently....

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  April 08
  2013

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