I spent most of my time on one knee trying to convince her that I wasn’t joking. The ring was on her finger eventually and it was no less special. But if we were to do it again, I probably wouldn’t pull that prank at the gift store or push the ‘de facto’ narrative quite so hard.
Drawing inspiration from the ancient Greeks, known for their sophisticated sculpture and architecture – and their mythical gods and goddesses.
We wanted to create a beautiful but relaxed summer garden party. It was so special to have all our family and friends come together at our favourite places and celebrate with us.
Elevate your bridal style with our top picks of wedding accessories, meticulously designed to give a chic but personalised look.
We wanted our baby boy involved, so his godmother Aunty JoJo carried him up the aisle to one of his favourite songs, ‘Rubber Duckie’. It really was a true Italian family affair.
Nevé’s collection of mesmerising scented candles and room sprays add style and ambience to our interior spaces, while their wood wicks captivate with their flickering flame, soft crackling sound and long burn time.
Claire Pettibone’s couture collection entitled ‘ADORNED‘ features 11 stunning intricate gowns — each reflecting Pettibone’s enchanting spirit through a marriage of effortless style and luxurious detailing.
MEADOWLARK’s Ceremonial collection has become synonymous with eternal love, precision design, artisanal craftsmanship, and enduring beauty. Objects of desire – to have and to hold, now and forever.
Our wine list consisted of wines that meant something, that we’d tried on date nights or visited the wineries and there was a good splash of French champagne in there too.
We recently spoke with James of Sanders Jewellers to hear a little more about the jewellery house and its story. James shared with us the brand’s history, what distinguishes them from other jewellery houses, and his thoughts on the emerging trends in jewellery. Continue reading below for more…
“The following day, he [Leighton] arranged a private boat to stay overnight in Ha Long Bay. This was his original proposal plan, but he forgot to tell the crew he’d already done it, so he had to pretend to propose again, as they’d set up leaves and petals in the shape of a heart on a beach.”
We are bringing back an edit of our top-performing real weddings from the TJ archives. These are our very best weddings that our audience has loved the most, and the ones we think are still very relevant and aspirational…Sophie: I’m from Hawke’s Bay and Will is from Mount Maunganui. Will owns a design business with his friend, called George & Willy, and I run an art gallery, Parlour Projects. Much of our time together is spent reading, dreaming and talking about art and design.
