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Life Celebrant by Winnie Duggan | Wellington Wedding Celebrant
Winnie Duggan is a certified celebrant who is also a member of the Celebrants Association. If you'd want to commemorate a milestone in your life, she can help with her expert celebrancy services.
Robyn Lee Bridal | Hamilton Wedding Gown
Robyn Lee Bridal is also a one-stop-shop for wedding dresses, as they can also create the perfect bridesmaid and flower girl dresses for your wedding party. They also carry a huge selection of gorgeous accessories to help you complete your chosen style, including wedding jewelry, veils, tiaras, purses, gloves, and more.
Little Doozy Caravan Bar | Auckland Wedding Caterer
Your caterer may be capable of handling this for you, but for couples that take their refreshments seriously, hiring a specialist vendor for bartending is something you should consider. The Little Doozy Caravan Bar are the perfect ones you should certainly check into.
Cellar Daisy | Wellington Wedding Florist
THE florist you can trust with the task of highlighting your magical day's glow is Cellar Daisy. Cellar Daisy is an online florist based out of a dainty, tucked-away little wine cellar in the heart of Wellington, NZ. They are a small business led by a group of driven women who deeply appreciate all the natural world has to offer.
The Red Barn | Waikato Wedding Venue
The Red Barn is a beautiful venue in Waikato that's simply the stuff of dreams. This beautiful secluded and intimate setting was built around the turn of the century as a livery stable where stagecoaches could change horses. The Red Barn has stood strong through many changes, even surpassing the magnificent homestead that once was in front of it.
Mel Stuart | Auckland Wedding Celebrant
Mel Stuart is nothing short of an expert. Throughout her career, she has tied the knot for over 300 amazing couples. Not only is she experienced, but she's also actually educated for this profession. She holds a Diploma in Celebrant Studies from VCANZ and she has served as a former tutor for The Celebrant School of New Zealand.
Collective Concepts | Christchurch Wedding Planner | Christchurch Caterer
Collective Concepts, founded in Northland in 2008 by Kate Blundell, is now a Christchurch-based company that specializes in professional event management and delivery, experiential and digital brand engagement, and wedding planning and coordination for a diverse range of clients, both here and abroad. If you need some professional help when it comes to your very special day, then give Collective Concepts a call.
Cornerstone Alpacas | Waikato Wedding Venues
If you're looking for a unique wedding venue surrounded by more guests than you added to your guest list, getting married amongst the cute and cuddlies might just be for you! This Hamilton wedding venue that offers you a unique one-of-a-kind experience to get married at the Cornerstone Alpaca, a family-owned Alpaca farm. Conveniently located 10 minutes from Hamilton and 1 hour from Auckland, this venue is easily accessible for all your guests.
Abbie Hartland | Waikato Wedding Make Up Artist & Hair Stylist
Abbie has experience working with some of the world's leading artistry brands through the colorful London Fashion Week. In 2016, she was also awarded as Outstanding Makeup Artist at the New Zealand Wedding Industry Awards. From theatrical catwalks to elegant wedding aisles, she's got the ability to achieve any look you're going for.
Le Fleur | Hamilton Wedding Florist
Le Fleur's 'Love Day Flora' is their wedding service. They can cater to smaller, more intimate weddings up to larger, flashier, and more intricate installations and designs. Given their experience and education, they can execute any design by playing with different elements from space and texture to sourcing the perfect botanical pieces and using florals and foliage in their most natural and beautiful form.
The Officers Mess | Auckland Wedding Venues
If you're looking to have your special day feel like a destination wedding yet remain close to home, then The Officer's Mess is the venue that's going to do exactly just that.
The Officer's Mess is a beautiful venue in the heart of Fort Takapuna, just a mere 15-minute drive from Auckland. Despite being a stone's throw away from the city, The Officer's Mess is like traveling through a portal that leads to a magical place outside and far from the hustle and bustle of urban living.
The Red Velvet Seat | Auckland Wedding Singers & Band
Lead by Yuli, chick with enough sass and funk to hype up any party, they aren't your run-of-the-mill drums, guitar, and vocal band. They'll show up and put on a show with up to a full 7-piece with horns — a unique experience for most, and will surely leave a more than a good impression on your beloved guests.
Cook & Butler | Auckland Wedding Caterer
Cook & Butler Cuisine is one of NZ's prime catering choices for events, such as weddings. Founded in 2009, they are seasoned professionals that has plated up a reputation for great falvor, variety, presentation, price points, and a fiery passion for cuisine for any occasion.
Astral Bridal | Auckland Wedding Gown
is Astra Bridal's commitment to every bride-to-be: a stunning gown for every bride that doesn't compromise an ounce of comfort. This is perhaps why it's one of the top choices of soon-to-be weds for their wedding dress needs.
This local and family-owned business has been serving weddings for over 25 years, and they've been very good at it. This not only comes from experience but the passion that each member of the team has for everything bridal.
Hedges Estate | Auckland Wedding Venue
55 acres of nature, green rolling hills, bushes, and trees are all you see as you enter Hedges Estate. And if the outdoors takes your breath away, you must wait to see the beautiful indoors, where your reception can be hosted. The property offers plenty of spaces for your outdoor ceremony and wedding photos.
Imagine a sunny summer evening or perhaps a cloudy afternoon; you arrive at Hedges Estate and walk through the gardens and the front lawn to the glade, an open area with stunning views where your guests wait patiently, surrounded by Totara trees and bushes. With plenty of space and capacity for up to 120 people, you’re sure to be able to invite everyone you want to!
My Studio by Amy Chen | Auckland Wedding Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist
We actually first met on a commercial shoot and man she really brought her game! Switching up different styles of makeup and hair for multiple models through the day seemed like second nature to her and each set was just done so well we couldn’t help be impressed with her skills! What’s more, everything held on so well throughout the shoot including all the intricate hairstyles!
Becks & Michael | Auckland Wedding Singers
If you're looking for talented, trustworthy, and seasoned entertainment for your special day, take a look at Becks and Michael.
Becks and Michael have spent their whole adult lives as professional singers and performers, and they are now regarded as entertainment business veterans in New Zealand. This experience, however, mixes with young energy and passion every time they take the stage, resulting in an electrifying and polished stage act day in and day out.
Connemara Country Lodge | Auckland Wedding Venues
Delivering a killer view of the Awhitu Peninsula's sprawling farmland, this grand old country house is the perfect venue for couples who want to take their guests to an all-natural oasis. Connemara Country Lodge is hidden away on 7.5 acres of serene land populated with dense evergreen trees, presenting a million-dollar view of the Manukau Harbour. This secluded venue, located 1 hour southwest of Auckland, will treat you and your guests to total privacy, making it, so you're surrounded by the ones you love.
The Cute Caravan Company | Auckland Wedding Caterer
The caravan comes decorated with contemporary lighting both inside and outside to add some stylish finishing touches, making sure to fit right in a wedding party. For the children and non-drinking guests, they will have access to drink dispensers filled with fruit-infused water. To add variety and options, packages can include virgin mojitos and punches for a small added cost.
City Cake Company | Auckland Wedding Cake
City Cake Company is an Auckland staple and favorite. In fact, it's still operated by its original owners — Maureen Keene, and Tracy Baird.
These two wonderful ladies have been dishing out wonderful and delicious cakes for over 20 years from their original store right in the heart of Auckland. They offer wedding cakes of all shapes, sizes, and designs. They even have cupcakes that'll be perfect for your guests.