BRIDAL BAZAAR
Every detail of your day is well covered with these experts
ASCENSION WINE ESTATE
With its stunning architecture, vineyard and gardens, Ascension Wine estate is the perfect ceremony and reception venue. Ascension’s new owners Portofino restaurant Group and Sipka Group will continue the estate’s tradition of providing fine wine, inspired cuisine and friendly attentive service. Ascension is a unique venue offering full wedding packages for up to 220 guests. Whatever your wedding wishes are, their experienced wedding planner and dedicated team will bring them to life. book your wedding tour today! Ascension Wine estAte 480 Matakana road, Matakana Phone: (09) 422 9601, extension 3 email: weddings@ ascensionwine.co.nz Website: ascensionwine.co.nz
HOTEL DEBRETT
Celebrate in style under the expansive glass roof of Hotel debrett’s atrium. Perfect at any time of day, and in any weather, this sophisticated Auckland central boutique hotel excels at taking the stress out of your wedding. Staff work with you to tailor- make a unique experience – they can even help to arrange a celebrant, photographer, f lorist and a hair and makeup artist. Hotel debrett can host sit- down dinners for up to 60 guests or cocktail parties/canapés for up to 100. Start and end your day in one of the 25 individually styled rooms or suites, and you’ll be pampered right up until the moment you leave. Hotel DeBrett 2 High Street, Auckland Cbd Phone: (09) 925 9000 email: olivia@ hoteldebrett.com
SOLJANS ESTAtE WINERY
Situated at the gateway to the Kumeu Wine Country, Soljans Estate Winery is only 20 minutes from the heart of auckland city. When you enter the architecturally designed premises, you’ll be charmed by the Mediterranean style, ref lecting the owners’ Croatian heritage. Enjoy the fresh country air as you exchange vows among the vines, or roll out the red carpet in the spacious indoor area. Soljans has a full- time functions coordinator to ensure the lead- up to your wedding is stress- free and easy. the Soljans wine range complements head chef Paul reid’s menu, and the cellar- door staff provide tutored tastings so you can make the best choice for your day. SoljanS EStatE WinEry 366 State Highway 16, Kumeu, auckland Phone: (09) 412 2824 Email: alex@ soljans.co.nz Website: soljans.co.nz
NATALIE CHAN
natalie Chan’s vintage- inspired designs pay homage to a style of beautiful dressing that we all adore. Specialising in bespoke bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and bridal couture millinery, natalie Chan’s feminine style is expressed with creative f lair and imagination.
if you cannot find what you are looking for from the collection in store, have your dress or headpiece custom- made in natalie Chan’s atelier located in Parnell, auckland. natalie Chan’s designs are all made in new Zealand. nataliE Chan 229 Parnell road, Parnell, auckland Phone: (09) 303 4930 Website: nataliechan.co.nz
EXPERT ALTERATIONS
need a great wedding gown alteration service? look no further than award-winning designer alison Blain, who will take the greatest care in looking after all your gown alterations. Bridesmaids and mothers are welcome to bring their outfits in too. trust alison’s expertise to make you all look amazing. aliSon Blain DESignEr 99-101 Willis Street, Wellington Phone: (04) 472 4828 Email: alison@ alisonblain.co.nz Website: alisonblain.co.nz
VICTOR BRIDESMAID DRESSES
ViCtor’s made- to- order bridesmaid collection specialises in dresses designed to be loved, treasured and worn again. all ViCtor designs are made in auckland and are available in a range of colours to suit your wedding theme. Meet with designer Kelly in auckland, or view the new capsule range in Wellington ( Paperswan Bride) or Christchurch ( louise anderson Bridal design). dresses can also be sent to anywhere in new Zealand – just contact ViCtor for details. ViCtor auckland | Wellington | Christchurch Website: victornz.co.nz Facebook: victordresses
FIND A BAND
Find a Band offers live entertainment such as bands, string quartets, singers and more for weddings in auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and throughout new Zealand. their artists are hand- picked, top- notch performers, and every act offers full songlists, high- resolution photography, MP3 samples and ( in most cases) videos for your perusal. Find a Band will work with you to ensure you strike just the right note at your ceremony, reception and throughout your day to ensure it is exactly as you have always dreamed. FinD a BanD Website: www. findaband.co. nz
CLARA JEWELLERY
Boutique jewellery handmade in new Zealand will add that extra sparkle to your ensemble. With more than 10 years’ experience in bridal jewels, Clara jewellery offers you the best in quality and design.
Featuring beautiful Swarovski Elements crystals in vintage, classic or modern styles, Clara jewellery’s unique creations will match your personal style on your wedding day. Clara jEWEllEry Phone: (09) 282 1145 Website: clarajewellery.co. nz
LARK EVENtS
an excellent wedding planner knows the best in the industry, is experienced in pulling off great events and knows first- hand what it is to be a bride. the team at lark Events strive to be the best at what they do, and they work with other suppliers who do the same. lark EVEntS Mobile: 027 424 6645 Email: weddings@ larkevents.co.nz Website: larkevents.co.nz
LUXURY PORTABLE LOO HIRE
you’re organising a fantastic wedding and you want to make it as memorable as possible? Great news – luxury Portable loo Hire can help make that happen by providing you with the most luxurious portable loo units in the country. the company provides a top- end service to the whole of the South island. Visit the website to check out the units and to request a quote. luxury PortaBlE loo hirE Mobile: 0276 722 890 Email: info@ luxuryportableloohire.co.nz Website: luxuryportableloohire.co.nz
PRESTIGE RENTAL CARS
you can save money on your wedding vehicle f leet without having to compromise on comfort, style or quality. Prestige rental Cars offers self- drive wedding cars to suit your budget, for hire on a 24- hour basis.
Prestige’s matching silver jaguars are very popular and can be decorated with a ribbon on request. the eight- seater ‘ peoplemover’ is ideal for transporting family and guests on the day, plus you can hire an audi a4 convertible for a special weekend away.
Mention this advertisement and you’ll receive a free bottle of wine with your hire. PrEStigE rEntal CarS 49 William Pickering drive, albany, auckland Phone: (09) 415 8569 Email: bookings@ prestigerentals.co.nz Website: prestigerentals.co.nz
THE AMAZING TRAVELLING PHOTOBOOtH
an amazing travelling Photobooth presents your guests with a personal and meaningful memory of your fabulous day. thanks to the custom- designed, elegant, hand- built oak booths, your guests will delight in having their moments captured.
Booths are available in the following locations: Waiheke island, auckland, tauranga, taupo, Wellington, nelson, Christchurch, dunedin and Queenstown. thE aMazing traVElling PhotoBooth Phone: 0800 aMaZEME Email: smile@theamazingtravellingphotobooth.co.nz Website: theamazingtravellingphotobooth.co.nz
SWEET BITES CAKES
auckland wedding cake specialists Sweet Bites Cakes will work with you to design and create your sweet centrepiece. With prices starting at an affordable $150 per tier, the team can provide everything from traditional creations and cupcake towers to cake pops and candy buffets.
Sweet Bites Cakes will ensure your wedding cake looks beautiful, tastes delicious and carries the theme and personality of your day through to its scrumptious conclusion. SWEEt BitES CakES 1/214 universal drive, Henderson, auckland Phone: (09) 836 8806 Mobile: 027 351 3977 Website: sweetbitescakes.co.nz
MILK BOOKS
What better way to remember special occasions than with an exquisite album? Create your own beautiful wedding photo album with MilK Books, designed by you and delivered to your door in an elegant linen presentation box. the beauty is in the detail – a silk lift- out ribbon to help you take care when handling your photo album and a MilK button with woven tie closure to keep your memories safe. Visit milkbooks.com to find out about MilK’s exquisite new Cream album and subscription offer. Milk BookS Phone: (09) 300 9955 Email: weddings@ milkbooks.com Website: milkbooks.com
WENDY MAREE COLLECTION – WEDDING INVITATION DESIGN
Committed to all things pretty on paper, obsessed with design, born to create and inspired by love – this is Wendy Maree Collection’s recipe for the perfect design for your wedding invitations and stationery, from save-the- date cards right through to your thank-you cards. Whether it be vintage or rustic, organic and floral, whimsical or boho, timeless or modern, Wendy Maree Collection can pull together the design you have dreamed of. Choose from the evergrowing From the Shelf range or use the drawing Board service for your idyllic bespoke design. Wendy Maree Collection is based in the north island but works with brides and grooms nationwide. WEnDy MarEE CollECtion Phone: (07) 888 6776 Mobile: 027 469 7377 Email: info@ wmcollection.co.nz Website: wmcollection.co.nz
CARROL BOYES
owning a piece by Carrol Boyes is owning a quality, handcrafted lifestyle product which celebrates art and the enjoyment of everyday life. Carrol Boyes is an iconic South african artist and designer. Her distinctive sculptural items, crafted in a fusion of metals, adorn homes and offices the world over. this range of more than 1000 exclusive products provides the perfect choices for wedding gifts, including cutlery, flatware, tableware and many other superb items. true love lasts forever; so does a gift from Carrol Boyes. Carrol BoyES (Pty) ltD Stephanie Happe agencies limited Mobile: 021 663 611 Email: info@ carrolboyes.co.nz Website: carrolboyes.co.nz
ARTYINK
Capture treasured memories with artwork that’s been dedicated to you by those who care the most – your family and friends.
artyink specialises in beautiful handmade artworks, which are created with love and attention, and will stand as a unique memory of your special day. the beautiful Paper Wishes gift boxes contain pens and a book of paper hearts for your guests to sign and write their well wishes on. after the wedding, simply send the book back to the studio, where your hearts will be carefully mounted and framed in elegant, new Zealand- made specimen frames. Visit the website to view the full range and bespoke options. artyink Mobile: 021 162 5951 Email: kylie@ artyink.co.nz Website: artyink.com