Choosing the wedding dress, not a job to be rushed

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Choosing the wedding dress, not a job to be rushed
When choosing a wedding dress, the advice for brides-to-be is simple – try on as
decision.
Dressmaker and wedding dress retailer, although just-below-the-knee dresses
Valerie Shepherd has had years of are proving popular for more casual,
experience working with brides, starting less traditional weddings. Satin, silk
as an assistant at Maree de Maru in and chiffon never go out of style, and
Auckland not long after leaving school. a lot more lace and embroidery is being
“Sometimes a girl comes with a specific added this season.
style in mind, which she has seen in a “Fascinators are always popular, but a
magazine,” Val says. “This is fine but they lot of girls are choosing a veil instead
shouldn’t be afraid to step out of their because of how great they look in the
comfort zone because wedding gowns photos.
are really quite different from anything “Most girls go for something fairly
else they will probably ever wear. traditional, although every now and
By trying on a range of dresses, they then you do get a request for something
get to see what really suits them and a bit ‘way out’. Some girls don’t want
feels right. The results are often quite white or cream, and I’ve done black and
surprising.”
even red dresses. At one wedding they
Vals says although fashions come and went for a whole medieval theme.”
go some wedding gown styles remain Shoes vary as well, from jandals and
perennial.
sneakers to expensive and elegant heels.
Long is still the most popular length, Bridesmaid dresses have become a lot
Couples for Christchurch
Many couples, especially those who have been previously married, ask guests
to donate to a worthy cause in lieu of wedding gifts. This idea could be taken
up by couples who would like to contribute to Christchurch earthquake relief.
It is also possible to touch on the theme in other parts of the ceremony: if
planning is already underway, red and black could be added to decorations for
the reception and cake, and the bold could even dye their veil or headdress red,
or carry a red bouquet wrapped in black ribbon.
many styles as possible before making a
less prescriptive, but a length just above
the knee is still the norm.
“It may be a sign of the times but a lot
of brides are choosing more functional
dress styles for their bridesmaids,
which the girls can easily wear again at
other occasions.”
Val’s final piece of advice is not to
leave the dress to the last minute.
“You don’t want to choose the dress
too far in advance, but on the other
hand, you should be starting to
make a decision at least four to six
months out from the big day.”
Choosing a wedding dress is
one of the most exciting,
and also most difficult,
tasks a bride-to-be
faces.
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Bridal bouquets
an old tradition
The true origins of many wedding
traditions are lost in the misty veils
of time, but nuptials and flowers have
gone together for centuries.
Wearing a wreath of flowers or
greenery during one’s wedding dates
back to ancient Greece and Rome.
Just as Olympic champions were
crowned with laurel wreaths, both
brides and grooms were decked with
beautiful flora. These fruitful garlands
symbolised fertility.
Many sources suggest that the bride’s
bouquet shares these ancient roots.
In addition to wearing flowers on her
head, the bride might carry a bunch
of pungent herbs, the strong scent
of which would ward off evil spirits
and bad luck. Garlic, chives, and sage
were popular bouquet blooms for this
reason. Dill, thought to increase sexual
desire, was sometimes included.
Flowers and herbs continued to
be a part of wedding ceremonies
throughout the ages. Rosemary
symbolised remembrance and fidelity
in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
In China, orange blossoms meant
both innocence and fertility. This
custom made its way to Spain,
where brides began to carry orangeblossom bouquets.
Brides in the Mahurangi area are spoilt for choice when it comes to wedding photo locations. Photo, Hot Shots.
Shop around to find the right photographer
When planning a wedding, most brides and grooms are hiring a photographer for the first time, and the process
can be daunting. How to choose?
Mahurangi
photographer
Marc photographer is someone you need Prices
Herbulot offers some advice:
to feel personally comfortable with. Wedding photography can be
Ideally, your photographer will make expensive. Why? Because it is a part
Shop around
Have a look at some photographers’ you feel relaxed and at ease so that of your wedding that you do not
websites, as well as wedding magazines. you begin to forget he is even there. If want to mess up. A lot of pressure
You will probably have a better idea it’s something you would like, he/she and work goes onto the photographer
of the styles you are after. You can should be willing to meet with you as on the day and post-production,
then pick a few and start organising the event approaches to go over your before you see those photographs.
Costs can range from free (friend or
some meetings. Meeting three or four plans for the day.
family) to $10,000. Location can also
photographers will give you a good Experience level
indication as to who is right for you.
How experienced are they? Has he/she have a bearing on cost, but generally,
Compatibility
photographed other weddings? Does a good photographer will cost
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Bridal
Registry
Let us help you
celebrate the big day.
Photo, Marc Herbulot Photography.
from page 2
Shadze
Sizes 10-22 or made to measure
want to find out is whether you will
have rights to the use of the photos.
Some photographers require that you
purchase all prints through them in
perpetuity. A better arrangement is if
he or she gives you the digital images
and/or negatives so that you’ll be able
to produce prints whenever you want
and at reasonable prices.
Once you’ve considered all the details,
the important thing is your gut
feeling. Just ask yourself, is this the
right photographer for me and my
wedding?
Don’t forget it is all about having fun
on your day.
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Book as soon as you have your wedding
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Contract
The
wedding
photography
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photographer. It should outline
exactly what you will pay and exactly
what you will get for your money and
when. As the creator of the images, the
photographer will always retain the
copyright to his or her work. What you
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Make-up enhances natural tones
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Mobile hair and make-up artist Alison
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browns and soft pinks will achieve a
natural look.
“Foundation will only look as good
as the skin underneath,” she says. “A
bride should start a skin regimen six
months prior to the her big day. She
needs to start exfoliating, eating well
and drinking plenty of water as this
will help her complexion and show off
her natural bridal beauty.”
The wedding location will also
sometimes have an impact on a bride’s
make up. If the wedding is outside,
humidity can be a factor.
Alison recommends booking a makeup artist at least six months in advance, even more, while mild cleansers won’t
as they can be busy in the wedding effectively clean oily skin.
season. “A trial should be done a few Get regular facials at a reputable salon
weeks before the big day and at this (seek recommendations from friends
time the colour of the dress, shoes and and fellow brides in your area).
the colour of nail polish should be Remember to wear sunscreen every
taken into consideration.”
day. Using a moisturiser with a builtMake up tips
in SPF (15 or higher) is a foolproof
Start a skincare regimen at least six way to make sure you incorporate it
months before the wedding day. Make into your daily routine.
an appointment with a dermatologist for Don’t forget that healthy skin doesn’t
advice. Purchase the right products for only come from cleansers and
your skin type. Harsh scrubs or cleansers moisturisers. Eat right, exercise and
will only make sensitive skin break out get plenty of sleep.
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Hair care an essential element
Consider personal style, the wedding dress and where the reception will take
place when deciding on bridal hairstyles.
Roccoco Hair hairdresser and owner “Three months beforehand is a good
Raoul Robertson recommends a more timeline to work with especially if the
bride would like to do trials or would
natural look for bridal hair.
“Hairstyles for weddings don’t tend to like her hair coloured before the big
change, it is what is in fashion at the day,” she says.
time that influences the style of the do,” Determine a schedule with a stylist for
he says. “Looks from the past are coming a pre-wedding cut, colour and other
back like hairstyles with a lot of height, treatments.
which was seen in the 50s, have been For hair that’s shiny and healthy, start
popular. I think the next fashionable getting deep conditioning treatments
phase in hair will come from the 80s.”
six months before the wedding day.
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couples to consider their carbon footprint and other environmental issues
when planning their wedding.
Not everyone has to arrive at their
wedding on a bicycle, make their
own wedding dress and bake their
own cake, although for some these
are options. The less committed may
consider issues such as reducing the
amount of driving that guests will need
to do through a choice of location for
the service and reception, supporting
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the wedding and donating left over
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rent your wedding dress from a local
locally grown flowers.
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by choosing a venue that has natural
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If gourmet food is going to be served, then keep the guest list to a manageable
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Give guests choice, say caterers
The food at a wedding is an important aspect of the day.
Experienced caterers says there should “It is essential to choose foods that will
be enough range to cater for all tastes, suit the environment. For example, if the
and it should still be affordable and wedding and reception are outdoors, at
the beach, perhaps remember to choose
easy to manage.
Feast head caterer Lindy Newman foods that can take the temperature.
suggests booking a caterer as soon as Some foods are not appropriate. For
instance, little desserts like cheese cakes
possible.
will go soft and soggy in the heat.”
“It’s best to figure out where you
Lindy says couples can choose from
will be having the reception first as a
pre-prepared or set menus, or can
caterer needs to know what there will tailor their menu to suit themselves.
be at the venue to work with,” she says. She says most things are possible.
“Most caterers should be able to set up “It is best to let the caterer know about
and create a kitchen anywhere.”
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Most caterers will prefer to use their vegetarian dishes are normally a
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High Tea a relaxed alternative
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For brides to be who want a more elegant styled hens’ party or wedding, a
popular trend for both these occasions is ‘High Tea’.
High Tea dates from the Victorian
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teas and afternoon teas for four years.
Owner Lynne Curry says the high tea
theme is proving very popular.
“People want something different
for their hens’ parties, weddings or
functions,” she says. “Having high tea
can suit anyone as there are different
foods to nibble on from cakes, scones
and slices to mini pastries, sandwiches
and cheese and crackers along with
different assortments of tea, bubbles
and pink lemonade.
“It’s a relaxed and peaceful occasion,
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do what they can to make the day arranged lunch for them at the winery.
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extraordinary.
“We can also just take a couple for a
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“We really enjoy the surprise factor,” scenic tour. There is some beautiful
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she says. “We have flown brides in scenery in the Rodney area. All
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from as far away as Half Moon Bay to passengers flying with us receive VIP
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treatment.”
a wedding in Sandspit.”
Skyworks have flown couples to
remote islands for romantic picnics
!
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Marriage still in style
There were 21,628 marriages
registered in New Zealand in 2009.
The median ages of men and women
marrying for the first time were 29.8
and 28.1 years, respectively. Less
than one-third, around 6787 of all
marriages registered in 2009 were
remarriages of one or both partners.
www.statistics.govt.nz
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Choosing the right blooms
When it comes to flowers at a wedding there is no right or wrong choice, as
it just comes down to personal preference.
Owner of Bloom Saloon Lucy Rowsell Lucy recommends booking the flowers
says anything goes with flowers these a month in advance and to have
another option in case the preferred
days.
“While traditional flowers are still flowers cannot be sourced or if there is
popular, like roses in neutral colours, a problem with the flowers on the day.
people are choosing more funky Rich ambers, oranges and reds
colours and types of flowers like complement autumn weddings, while
silver, gold and cranberry suit winter
hydrangeas,” she says.
“It’s a good idea to give the florist affairs. Pale pink, blue and green work
photos of the wedding dress, swatches well for spring weddings, and rich
of bridal party attire to match colours, beach colours or citrus hues are great
the age of the flower girl to help for summer soirees.
determine what she can carry, photos Choose blooms that match the
of the tuxedos, and the colour of the formality of the wedding. Daisies work
attire that will be worn by the mothers perfectly for a casual outdoor wedding,
while lush roses give a formal tone.
of the bride and groom.”
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the little french shop
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River Nile Linens
100% Pure Luxury Cotton Bed Linen
Matakana designed and made
The Conrad Bali has a stunning beachfront location on the southern coast of Bali
and is set alongside 350m of pristine beach.
Wedding trend goes troppo
There’s nothing like a beautiful sandy beach and palm trees to make your
honeymoon complete, and while you can have this closer to home, many
couples go further afield in search of a truly tropical honeymoon.
Many resorts cater specifically for
couples, with special honeymoon
packages that include things such as
champagne on arrival, spa treatments,
flowers, chocolates, room upgrades
and meal plans.
Resorts in tropical locations such as
the Pacific Islands, Bali and Thailand
are favourites. These locations offer
an irresistible sense of indulgence
and romance, something for the Vatulele Island in Fiji is surrounded by
adventurous honeymooner, sun, sand stunning coral reefs, with white sandy
and sea, and an interesting cultural mix. beaches and a turquoise blue lagoon.
Valerie Brides
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16 Governor Grey Road, Snells Beach
Phone 425 4904
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304 Matakana Rd, Warkworth
Phone 09 425 7497
sales@rivernilelinens.co.nz
www.rivernilelinens.co.nz
Gift Vouchers Available
Pre & Post Wedding Stationery
& Beautiful Canvas Prints
to remember your special day
• Invitations
• Reply Cards
• Order of Service
• Seating Plan
• Thank you Cards
• Canvas Prints
Invitation
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u Cards
Thank yo
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Canvas Pr
p: 09 425 7188 f: 09 425 9933
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39 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth
Restaurant Transfers
Wine Tours
Wedding Hire
Airport Pickup/Dropoff
0800 WARKWORTH
A range to choose from and
in a variety of sizes.
Alterations available.
26 Athol Place, Algies Bay
Ph 09 425 6336
Email: tedval@orcon.net.nz
info@warkworthtours.co.nz
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John
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Marriage Celebrant
John Phillis
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Mahurangi specialist.
Mangawhai
specialist.
Phone: 09 4314850
Phone: 09 4314850
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Email:
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Omaha Beach Golf Club offers a wonderful
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Chocolate tiers steal the cake
A three-tier chocolate mud cake is currently the most popular wedding cake,
according to Wendy Parish from Wendys Parish Cakes.
“I am happy to make any kind of
cake, whatever the customer wants,”
she says. “But it is helpful if the bride
knows beforehand what she would
like or brings a photo along.”
Wendy also recommends ordering the
wedding cake at least two months in
advance.
“At the very least, we need two weeks
notice as it can take up to four days to
bake, ice and prepare the cake.”
Wendy says couples should remember
to establish with their cake maker
whether or not they will deliver the
cake.
Cake-a-licious owner Wendy Harrow
recommends that if brides are going
to make their own cakes, they should
practise.
“It’s not as easy as they may think,” she
says.
It is important to note that the
environment of the wedding plays a
big part in cake and icing choice.
“Cakes need to suit the conditions.
cake. Stick to a simple design, unless
Most icings are made to last but cakes
the caterer is also an experienced
don’t last well in the fridge as they
confectioner.
sweat. Sometimes it is best for the cake
y
y
Interview
the baker in person, if
to arrive just before it is to be cut.”
possible, and ask to see samples
Wedding cake tips
of his or her work before signing
yy Plan to order the wedding cake
a contract. Ask for references. If
six months in advance. Marrying
request is denied, move on—that’s
during the peak wedding season
a red flag.
may mean a longer lead time.
yy Determine a head count before
yy Do some research to find styles and
meeting with a confectioner. The
confectioners. Make a list and seek
price of a wedding cake is calculated
recommendations from friends or
by number of servings and level of
brides in your area.
design.
yy Look to personal style, wedding yy Make sure the confectioner has
location, season, favourite colour
experience creating the kind of cake
or flower, or the wedding dress as
and/or desserts that is desired. Bring
inspiration for cake style
photos of cakes you like, swatches
of your dress and images of your
yy If the budget is tight, check to see
reception site.
whether the caterer can make a
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Monday 11am-4pm
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Phone 425 0306
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Choosing the style and size of your Cake is an important
part of the total organisation for your special day.
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