Inspiration

Grace + Mana by Zara Staples

Mana is a local Tairāwhiti boy and I’m an Auckland import with Motutapu Island roots. I’m a physiotherapist and Mana is a lawyer. We met after swiping right on Bumble. Our first date took place at Gisborne Wine Centre, and we joked that Mana would buy me a ring. We both left that night and texted our parents to tell them that we had found our future partner. It was love at first sight.

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Katharina + Jared by Days Made of Love

We met on set shooting a commercial. Jared is a filmmaker and director, and I work in front of the camera as an actress and model. We both love nature and fell for each other when I went to see one of Jared’s environment-themed movies.

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Pacifica Penthouse Surprise Proposal

Tell us about your proposal day. Were you surprised? How did you feel?

Brittany: I woke up on Friday morning and received a call asking to do a catering job that night. This didn’t seem anything out of the ordinary for me as I do a catering job as a side hustle. I had instructions on where/when to arrive. I was even asked to bring supplies for the job.

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Stefan + Alex by Tess Follett

We met through mutual friends when we were both living and working in Copenhagen. Caring about each other as friends before starting our relationship means we are friends first, husband and wife second.

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