Hope + Nick by Haute Weddings

Nick always has a way of knowing things way before I do. He told me pretty early on that he would marry me – and like most things – he was right.




Ann + Lennard by Amanda Thomas Photography

I am absolutely in love with Paris and Lennard and I had just planned our first trip together since Covid to Paris. He knew my dream was to stay in the Shangri-la in Paris with the Eiffel Tower view so he surprised me by booking the most exquisite Prince Bonaparte room and got down on … Read more



Paperswan Bride

For more than ten years, Paperswan Bride has graced the world of weddings with its exceptional service and exquisite collection of gowns, helping countless brides bring their wedding day dreams to life.


Katherine + Jake by Jonny Scott Photo

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Jake – I had planned a romantic surprise proposal that I guarantee Katherine would have seen coming a mile away… However on Christmas day, we shared a beautiful morning together onboard in the South of France, so I decided the time had come for me to get out the engagement ring that had been burning a … Read more


Emilie + Jamie by Ellie Ro Studio

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We never wanted a traditional wedding, we knew we were committed to each other for the long haul, wedding or not. We simply wanted an epic party where friends from all over the world could get together, eat incredible food, drink delicious wine (and cocktails!) and dance the night away! That, and why not make … Read more



Hera Couture

The term ‘disruptor’ is much overused these days, but in the case of Katie Yeung, it’s apt. Since opening her bespoke Auckland-based label Hera Couture in 2010, Katie has turned the traditional bridal offering on its head. One of Aotearoa’s top bridal designers, the 43-year-old’s ethos still leans heavily on the timeless, but she infuses … Read more


Emma + Christian by Ash Muir Photography

Anyone who knows Christian and I won’t be surprised that our wedding was one of those three-day-extravaganza kinds of weddings. Early on in our wedding planning, we agreed on a few key elements of what we wanted from the day: great music, great food, great wine & beer, and a cake made of cheese. And … Read more


Vinka Design

Picking the perfect wedding dress is a special occasion in any bride’s life and an intimate part of the planning process that’s all about you. Heritage design house Vinka Design has been creating beautiful bridal gowns for over sixty years and bringing a bride’s dream dress to life is something designer Anita Turner cherishes being … Read more