Maria + Michael by Damien Milan

Marie: I’m Georgian and Michael is Egyptian. While our cultures are seemingly different, there are lots of similarities – like the prospect of our families physically combusting if we were to live together before marriage. Oh, the horror! 


CELEBRATION With Ecoya

None of your senses can spark a memory the way scent can. Your perfume, your bouquet and the candles you light will each cast their time- travelling spell for the rest of your life. This might sound a little fantastical but it actually boils down to science. Your olfactory receptors are located near the part … Read more


Nick + Ana by Matt Godkin

Ana & Nick

Nick and I come from diverse backgrounds. I was born in the Philippines, and moved to Sydney at the end of secondary school. Nick was born in Sydney, and his father is Lebanese and his mother is French and Spanish. 


Philippa + Josh by Emma Brittenden

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love, what is unique about you and your relationship: Both Josh and I (Philippa) are based in Christchurch where we both grew up and have our own home – I’m in marketing and Josh is a lawyer. 




Last chance: Win a bespoke Jessica Bridal Couture gown

Jessica Bridal competition

Jessica Bridal Couture has been running a special competition which will see one lucky bride receive the ultimate gift: a bespoke couture gown worth $10,000 NZD. The competition ends this month on September the 30th, so if a one off couture gown, designed in a collaborative process with this leading designer appeals, do not delay … Read more


Chantal + Sam by Wild and Grace

Tell us a little about yourselves, what you do, what you love…  Sam is a small business owner (builder) since 2019, and I am studying chiropractic in Auckland. We love being amongst nature- especially mount Ruapehu, and LOVE LOVE LOVE our fur babies- Sika and Leia.


Expert Advice – Sue Cameron of Floral Stylist Co

The world that we are living in today is almost entirely different to that of two years ago and during that time, weddings and celebrations have adapted and evolved to suit, although not without it’s challenges. So we thought it was about time that we sat down with some of our leading wedding brands to … Read more


Expert Advice – Anita from Vinka Design

The world that we are living in today is almost entirely different to that of two years ago and during that time, weddings and celebrations have adapted and evolved to suit, although not without it’s challenges. So we thought it was about time that we sat down with some of our leading wedding brands to … Read more


Miss Chloé launches new bridal collection: Royal

Founded by design visionary Jessica Wu, Miss Chloé is a New Zealand bridal brand sitting under the umbrella of Jessica Bridal Couture the atelier renowned for its marriage between tradition and the contemporary. Continuing to inspire even during lockdown, the Kiwi bridal label has introduced a new wedding collection: Royal. 


Melissa + Alex by Sophie Isabella

We live in Christchurch, New Zealand. Alex runs his own plastering business and I’m a cardiac sonographer. We’re happiest going on adventures with our two dogs, Arlo and Jacko. Alex and I originally planned to have a traditional ceremony in Christchurch, but it just didn’t feel right for some reason.