We are both born and bred in Christchurch but for last three years have lived in Melbourne with our Pugalier dog, Diggs. We’re high school sweethearts, with our relationship now a decade long, although we both spent a good amount of time overseas independently when we were younger. This allowed us to experience new things … Read more
We were after a castle, and Larnach Castle is the only castle in New Zealand. Once we found the church down the road we knew we had the right place for our special day. The beautiful old colonial church in Pukehiki is like something out of a picture book, and Larnach Castle in all its … Read more
These paper goods are inspired by an old world European feel – designed with an intimate gathering in mind.
We met four years ago at the Golden Sheaf Hotel in Sydney. I’m a Melbourne girl, but was in Sydney for work. Chris was on a typical Saturday night out with his brother, and managed to smoothly and swiftly get my number. The rest is history! We love the same things – travel, food and … Read more
Flora Fashion Editorial. Photography – Garth Badger | Location – Thievery Studio | Stylist Ashlee Blackwell | Hair – Danny Pato D&M | Makeup – Kiekie for M.A.C | Flowers – Lu Diamond | Models – Danika and Jess for Red Eleven, Bernie for Unique Model Management | Editorial from Issue Two – available from … Read more
We first met briefly in high school at a friend’s Sweet 16 party. During our college years we reconnected at a mutual friend’s house party. Our first exchange of conversation was during a silly card game when I caught Chris’s attention by naming a category ‘Lunch Meats’. Our wedding day really was a dream come … Read more
This bouquet was seriously heavy, once it was bound and tied with the elegant silk and willow ribbon I panicked for 5 minutes “essshhhh it’s too big” then I remembered that generally all my brides request a massive explosion of flowers, which is what always wants aim to create.
Tell us about your design background and how you came to launch a bridal boutique/dressmaking business? I was always interested in fashion and from a young age I was making my own clothes and drawing up designs. Once I finished school I studied fashion at University and found that all I really wanted to design … Read more
“Seasonal flowers are at the heart of all of my designs. Being a flower grower I always want to reflect what is happening in the field. Autumn has to be one of my favourite seasons, the last hurrah before the bite of winter sets in. The garden puts on its final display, with cooler days … Read more
We wanted to have a wedding day unique to us and one that encompassed places and spaces we knew well. We decided to say our vows in a little park across the street from our apartment on Douglas Street in Ponsonby, Auckland, then the after-party at Good One cafe just up the road. We didn’t … Read more
