Beauty

Real Weddings: Lauren and Rob- Photography by Ilkka

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship… I work as a paediatric nurse and Rob is an engineer. We both spent a lot of our younger years travelling, working in rural areas and spending time with friends and family, so we had … Read more

Real Wedding: Ben and Belle- Photography by Jessica Sim

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship… Belle: I work in advertising and freelance writing in Auckland, where we live with our two griffons Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, and our first (human) baby who is still cooking in my belly. I … Read more

Elopement: Karina and Jon- Photography by Jon Gazzignato

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship… Karina and I Love the outdoors. We enjoy hiking, camping, and taking in as much wilderness in our lives as we can.  What’s also unique about us is our passion for Tolkien and fantasy literature.

Real Wedding: Amy and Ken – Photography by Katie Harmsworth

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship… Amy is co-founder and Creative Director of a Digital Agency in London. Ken works in Building Design for a global consulting engineering firm. Both creative, we have a shared appreciation of design, great food and … Read more

Lola Varma is coming to NZ!

Lola Varma unearths a new mood in the wedding industry,  recognised first by Vogue Paris for their renegade approach to bridal, and good news for New Zealand Brides, Lola Varma will be in Auckland hosting a trunk show pop-up on February 2nd & 3rd 2019.

Cactus Love by Ella & Me

For this shoot we were basically inspired by the desert, warm tones, afternoon sunlight, lace, fresh bronze glow, and officially quigley was a big inspiration for the shoot!  We wanted to appeal to the unique, daring, wild bride.

Frapin & Cie Cognac to Perfume

In 1270, in the Grand Champagne region of France, the Frapin family began making cognac, using folle blanche grapes grown on the family’s 300 hectares, where its chateau, Fontpinot, is also perched. Today, more than 700 years later, the family still makes cognac, and is one of the oldest established families in France.

Wild Hearts Christchurch 2018

We spent a gorgeous wintery Saturday at Wild Hearts Christchurch.  Ana from Ana Galloway Photography, and Sarah Ryland were there to capture the magic…

The Dressing Room – Issue 11

Perfectly undone, beautifully muted and soft — this look is ideal for the understated bride. Begin with radiant skin, thanks to Bobbi Brown’s Skin Long- Wear Weightless Foundation mixed with a couple of drops of Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Custom Highlight drops in Golden Glow buffed into the skin. Complete your base with a … Read more