Meet The Expert

  1. Alice Hayes, Wedding Designer

    Alice Hayes, Wedding Designer
    With a less-is-more design approach wedding designer Alice Hayes has grown in popularity with her striking, yet simple gowns and separates. She had been working in fashion for a few years and always loved the art of patternmaking and sewing. "When my older sister asked me to do her wedding dress it was such a special thing to make for...
  2. The latest in Skin Treatments: Profhilo

    The latest in Skin Treatments: Profhilo
    There are many factors that can cause dull, dehydrated skin - age, diet, medicine, health and stress to name just a few. If this concerns you and you've got a big event coming up like a wedding, birthday or other special occasion consider a series of Prohfilo treatments. Prohfilo is a bio-remodelling hyaluronic acid that stimulates collagen and elastin encouraging...
  3. Bespoke Bridal Gowns

    Bespoke Bridal Gowns
    Beyond the pretty pink doors of her Auckland flagship store is a world of calm, beauty and luxury. Trish Peng's boutique is a haven for those embarking on the often nerve-wracking process of choosing a wedding dress. Brides-to-be are expertly looked after every step of the way; whether they are creating their own gown, choosing off the rack or buying...
  4. say it with flowers

    say it with flowers
    From pretty, hand-held bouquets to magnificent floral displays draped over balconies and staircases, Blush Flowers have mastered the art of turning the humble flower into an eye-pleasing effect. Knowing what kind of flowers you want for your wedding day can take some consideration and like all things, there are definite trends that change with the seasons. You might have a...
  5. Getting Ready for Life’s Big Moments

    Getting Ready for Life’s Big Moments
    When it comes to prepping skin for a major life event, particularly a wedding, it's best to call in the experts. The Face Place offer solutions for all concerns with an expert team that are kind, friendly and very understanding. If injectables aren't your thing, the skin team will turn your skin around over the course of a few months...
  6. Beginners guide to kitchen knives

    Beginners guide to kitchen knives
    A good kitchen knife can make or break your meal prep as the sharper the blade and the better precision it cuts with the easier the end result will be. Trust us, you don't want to be slicing tomatoes with the wrong knife! Choosing the right knife to use can be overwhelming especially when there are different sizes. A cooks...
  7. your ceremony

    your ceremony
    When it comes to planning a wedding it can be easy to get caught up in how it looks but what's really important is the magic that's created during the ceremony. While many might feel uncomfortable in front of a crowd (even if it is their friends and family) it's key to give the ceremony the importance and attention it...
  8. Skin Saviour

    Skin Saviour
    In an industry crowded with options there's a new kid on the block that's getting loads of attention. The latest innovation from Kiwi skincare brand re-skin is a serum and supplement combination; the dual effect working from the inside out. And the results speak for themselves. Founded by Lisa Anderson and Susie Calderwood Re-Skin has been six years in the...
  9. VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: GILL STOTTER CATERING

    VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: GILL STOTTER CATERING
    Waiheke Island's boutique family business Gill Stotter Catering, is undoubtedly the go-to choice when it comes to selecting your all important catering vendor if you're lucky enough to get married on the Island. With a history of close family ties to Waiheke (including many memories of good food and wine!), it was inevitable that Emma Stotter of Gill Stotter Catering would be drawn back...
  10. Vendor Spotlight: Lu Diamond Flowers

    Vendor Spotlight: Lu Diamond Flowers
    Bursting onto the scene in 2013, Lu Diamond’s sought after floral creations are no stranger to featuring in fashion shoots, editorials and events. At the helm of the business is the lovely Lucy Houghton, who is literally a floral genius able to turn the most simple flowers into an insane creation. Lucy specializes in events, weddings and luxe gift bouquets with...
  11. Vendor Spotlight: Bluebells Cakery

    Vendor Spotlight: Bluebells Cakery
    Karla Goodwin is the name behind the perfectly whipped buttercream creations that make Bluebells Cakery so well known. From drizzled cakes adorned with candy coloured macaroons, to perfectly piped rosette layer cakes in the softest blush tones, Bluebells can create whatever your sweet tooth may desire, and for any occasion. Renowned for their beautiful wedding cake creations, Bluebells Cakery offer...
  12. Meet The Expert: Mindy Dalzell of Twig & Arrow

    Meet The Expert: Mindy Dalzell of Twig & Arrow
      Based in Wellington, Mindy Dalzell of Twig & Arrow is more than your average florist. Transforming flowers, foliage and plants into breathtaking installations, arrangements and bouquets, Mindy considers herself more of a “botanical stylist” and when you look at her work, it is easy to see why. With great importance placed on all things natural, Mindy and her team...

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