“Honestly I wasn’t planning on finding my dress that day at all, I just stumbled upon it at the thrift store 30 minutes before they closed. I didn’t even get to try it on because the fitting rooms were closed for Covid. But since it was only $10 I took a chance on it! Then … Read more
The finalists have been announced, so who will take out New Zealand’s Top Vendor Award for 2022?
I had just come out of the water from being dunked, literally looking like a drowned rat and noticed Brock walking toward me with purpose. He dropped one knee to the sand and said “At our favourite place, at the perfect time, I love you, will you marry me.” Short, but very sweet… I of … Read more
A marriage between modern bridal fashion and sustainability. Lilia Cass Ceremonial features beautiful chic bridal designs, created with the intention to be worn again.
When I dropped him home from our first date, there was something in the pit of my stomach telling me that he was a special kind of character and someone I could see myself having an amazing life with – and I was right because he still makes my cheeks hurt from laughter to this … Read more
Learn about the flourishing Palmerston North Jewellery business staying true to its craft while creating timeless one-of-a-kind pieces.
We did long distance for a couple of years, and if I had to choose the moment when I knew Jacob was the one, it would be when he picked me up from the airport in Dallas in the early hours of the morning, wearing the same onesie pyjamas he’d worn to the party where … Read more
Then I read ‘will you marry me?’ and looked at Vincent and he was already down on one knee with the ring in his hands. It’s still a blur but I remember being so shocked that I started laughing and left him hanging down there for a good 30 seconds haha!
“Our wedding mantra: more is more! Music, food, cocktails, culture, dancing — all the good things in life.”
Our vision for the styling was colourful and modern, we wanted to make the most of the beautiful scenery at the McCallum Residence but turn it up a notch with lots of bright colours. An aspect of our wedding which was so special was all the little touches that our family and friends helped with, … Read more
He managed to buy a ‘ring in’ ring from a market in Peru and popped the question in the most epic place ever – at the end of our 4 day hiking the Inca Trail, at Machu Pichu. I was a bit delirious after the long hike and didn’t know what was going on until … Read more
The loveliest of things from fragrance and skincare, to bridal favourites and travel pieces. Our founder and editor has selected a gorgeous array of Lovely Things for issue 26 including the perfect gifting ideas as well as a little something for you.
