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2weddings 2022 Abouquet’sthrow fromtheocean... TheNapier Conferences &Events teamarehere to deliver yourdream weddingfromanincredible venue close to beautifulphotolocations,includingtheviewing platformwithitsoceanbackdrop,thebeachandartdeco buildings. With aspaciousballroom fordining,beautifulfurnishings andstunningviews,it’salljustminutesfromtheheartof Napier. We’retakingbookingsnowand wouldloveto hear from you! Napier WarMemorial Centre 48Marine Parade,Napier,New Zealand +64 6835 9001 events@napierconferences.co.nz napierconferences.co.nz
COURTNEYANDNICK CourtneyandNick weremarriedon 10 December2021at TheRiverHouse,near HavelockNorth. They chosethe venueas itofferedbeautifulscenery, anamazing backdropofthe Tuki TukiRiverand Te MataPeak. TheHawke’s Bayweather wasabonustoo. There were85guests butunfortunatelyCovidrestrictions meantthattheir familyandfriendsin Aucklandand overseascouldn’t bewith them. NickisGeneralManagerof Basketball Hawke’sBay andalsoanInternational Seven’sreferee.Courtneyrunsher own Personal Trainingand WellnessBusiness inHawke’sBay andisalsoaboutto become amumthisNovember! The couple firstmetat abarin Palmerston North.“Ithink we knewpretty soon that weweremeant foreachother and wantedtospendourlifetogether,” Courtneysays. Thecoupleplannedthe wedding themselveswithplentyofsupport from familyandfriendsandsaytheycouldn’t have doneitwithoutthem. “Ourbridal partywasalsoamazingathelpingthe daybefore.”
Thecouple chose Crab Farm Winery for theirceremonyand receptionasitoffered arelaxed,rustic,andauthenticvibe.It wasalsowhanauand tamarikifriendly whichwas importantastheyhad young niecesandnephewsattending. “We didn’t have todressitup at all. We just
HighlightsofthedayincludedtheFirst Lookbeforetheceremonywhich helped relievesomeofthenerves,sharingtheir vowsandthefirst kissashusbandand wife.“Havingallofour childrenaspartof thebridalpartywas magic.” was“elegantandsimple”whilethemeal wasarelaxedgrazing table,canapesto startandthen formaldining forthemain meal. “Wehadanamazingcakethatwasboth equallyelegantanddelicious. We had threetiersandfour flavours-coconutlime &raspberry,lemon &white chocolate mudcake,bananasaltedcarameland chocolate &raspberry with awhitetruffle icing.“
Theabsolutehighlightsoftheirday werethe weather-sunny and warm, sharingthedaywith familyandfriends, thegorgeoussetting,amazingfoodand dancingthenight away. “Therearesomanybeautifullocal vendorsintheHawke’sBay whichmakes itsimpletoorganise everything.It’sall on yourdoorstepwhichmakesiteasy justtoenjoythedayasitgoessoquickly. Youspendmonthsplanningandthenit’s gonewithin aflash.Try nottostress over thelittlethings, everythingwillcome togetherintheend.” “Wethinkourdaywasjustperfect forus. We’resogratefultohave such gorgeousphotostolookbackon.”
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Courtneywore abeautiful‘Lover’s Society’gownfrom PaperswanBrideand MiPiacishoes.Nickwasfullykittedout in anavyBarker’s suit,whiteshirt,bow tieandRM Williamsboots. Thetheme providedourowncentrepiecesand table decorations.Also,beingableto have our ceremonyandreceptionatthesame venuewas perfect.Crab Farmis also very competitive with pricingand youget value formoney,” Tarshsays.
GuestsfromHawke’sBay,andfurther afield,attended butTarsh’ssisterand nephew wholive in Australia wereunable toattendduetoCovid. Bluis fromOtane(Nga¯tiKahungunu) andTarshfromDannevirke(Rangita¯ne andNga¯tiKahungunu)andtheylivein Dannevirke.Blu worksas aTruck Driver and Tarshin PublicHealth Services(Health Promotion). They hadboth beensingleformanyyears and metona blinddateinDannevirke in December2013.Whilenotquitelove at firstsightitwas “somethingmagicfor sure.” TarshadmiresBlu’sloving andhappy nature.“Heisthemost hardworkingand anamazing father andhusband. He has areallaidbacknaturewhichcompliments my morefast paststyle.”“Tarsh’s loyalty, integrity andloveforwhanauisoneof manythingsI admire. Iloveeverything abouther,” Blusays. Tarshplannedtheday asshehas experienceineventsplanningand thebridesmaids chosetheirdresses andshoes. Tarsh’s dream dress‘Daisy Camellia’was fromEtceteraBridaland wassimple,elegant andalsohadpockets. Bluchose aBarkersClassicSuit with vest (no jacketrequired as fartoo warmin HB).Bludecidedona blackonblacklook which enhancedhis Pounamu taonga,a weddinggift from Tarsh. Thecouple selected aformalmealwith canapes,cuberoll, chickenbreast, white chocolateandberry cheesecake,sticky datepuddingwhicheveryoneloved. Thetwo tieredcakewitha Mr &Mrs Taitecake topper wasa combinationof chocolateraspberry andlemonwhite chocolate mud.
SincerethankstoourweddingcouplesCourtney &Nickand Tarsh&Blualong withEvaofEvaBradleyphotographyforallowingustosharethesespecial momentsoftheirweddings.
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“Wehad afantastic DJ fromEager Entertainment. We alsohadour family friend’sdaughter,Maycie,recordour walkdowntheaislesongfromLA.”
TARSHANDBLU NatarshaNikora(Tarsh)andDuaneTaite (Blu) weremarriedon22 January 2022at Crab Farm Winery,BayView,Napier.
4weddings 2022 Dreamy dresses Bridaltrendschangequicklyand rightnowthe runways showing2023 collections featurefloralprintdresses, classicballgowns, ruffles,puffysleeves, pants,squarenecklinesand evenknee lengthdresses. TheaftermathofCovid seemstohave relaxedattitudestobridal attireandpretty muchanythinggoes aslongasthebrideiscomfortableand expressesher ownstyle. Your weddingdressneedn’t be traditionalbridalstyle,colourorprice. Lookatcocktailoutfitsandmaxidresses forsomethingjustthatlittlebitdifferent. Thereareplentyofchoicesthatareoffbeatandnottraditionallybridal. Bridesareadvisednotto take too many peoplewiththemwhenselecting anoutfitastherecouldbetoomany opinionswhichcanmakethe experience stressful rather than apleasure. Thinkaboutwherethe weddingisbeing heldandduringwhatseason? Beach, churchorcountry, spring,summer, autumnorwinter?Eachfactorwill dictate,tosome extent,thestyleand choiceof fabric. Anotherthingto checkoutiswhetheror not youcanactuallymove in your dress as you’llneed to sitdownanddance. Arecenttrendisto wear adetachable skirtso youcanmove fromelegant duringtheceremonytopracticalbut stylishduringthereception. Understand your bodyshapeand choosesomethingtohighlight your best featuresandselect agarmentthat you feelreallygoodin.Don’tforgettheallimportant well-fittingundergarmentsto flatter your shape. Having abespoke dressmadeisthe ultimateinindividuality, butitwill costmorethan aready-madedress. Yourdesignerwill wanttodiscuss prospectiveideas andstyleswith you, as wellaswhatsuits youand your personality. Youcan expectseveral fittingsbut adressthat’stotallyunique. OBRIASCO OBRIASCO.COM 0273639422 BookBlomfieldforyourwedding M 021770558| W blomfieldart.co.nz| E hello@blomfield.co.nz Treatyourgueststoa handdrawncaricature Theultimate Cartoonist& Illustratorfor yourwedding •PremiumBronze,Silver andGold Wedding packagesforthediscerning weddingcouple •Bespokecustomised packagesjustforyou andyourguests •Cartoonedtablecards ofyourguestsfrom photossupplied •Engaging,memorable andunique
weddings 2022 5 Bridesmaidsaregenerallyclosefriends whohelpplanthebigday, provide emotionalsupportandarethere byyour sideon your weddingday tohelpthe dayrunlikeclockwork. Smaller weddings mighthave justone ortwo bridesmaidsalthoughthetrend rightnowistohave largernumbers. Oftenthenumberwillcorrespondtothe numberofgroomsmen. Choosestylesandcolourstoflatter thesizeandbodyshapeof your bridesmaids,they’llloveyouforit. Thiscouldpresentsome challengesas peoplecomeinallshapesandsizes. Thel ationofthe ddin ndstyle areendlesswiththeoptiontohave matchingdressesorthesamecolour butdifferentstyles.Othersopt fora rangeofcoloursthatcomplementthe collectionswhilelooking foryour own bridalgownbut,if youdon’twanttobuy singleusebridesmaiddresses youcan Beautiful bridesmaids missionestate.co.nz Celebrateyourspecialday Celebrate yourspecial day withoneofNewZealand’s mosticonicdestinations mosticonic destinations
6weddings 2022 Venuesand accommodation Wineriesandvineyardsare extremely popular forweddingsandreceptions inHawke’sBay.Convenientlyclose totowntheyofferindoorandoutdoor options, awardwinningwinesandfirst ratecuisine. MissionEstate Winery, ChurchRoad Winery, BlackBarn Vineyards,Clearview EstateandCraggy Rangeare afew examples.Otherpopular venuesinclude theNapierConferenceCentreand The OldChurch-thesiteofoneofthe Bay’s earliestvineyards. Hawke’sBay alsohas agreatselection ofhotels,restaurants,alongsideArt Decobuildings,historichomesteads, functioncentres,clubsandhalls forhire. East PierHotelinAhuriri,Napieroffers anabsolutebeachfront venuefor your weddingceremonies,receptions, dinner,danceandaccommodationallon theonesite. Valleyd’Vine Restaurant islocatedonLindenEstate Winery northofNapierintheEsk Valleyandcan accommodatelargefunctionssuchas weddingsandcorporate eventswith ease. Terrace View islocatednot farfrom theGimblettGravelswine-growing district. With wonderfulviews overthe vinesandcountryside,and atimeless building,it’stheperfectspot forthose looking fora “dryhire” venue. Withlotsof weddingbasics takencare ofinthedry-hirepackage,therestis uptothe weddingparty. They’reableto choosetheir favouritecaterers,purchase their ownbeveragesandsetupthe venuespecifictotheir owntasteand budget. Omatua,locatedintheheartof Rissington,20minutesfromNapier,isa relaxed, ruralriverside venuewith over fiveacresofgrounds forphotosand accommodation forupto48guests. 305Inthe Vinesoffersluxury accommodationinHavelockNorth designed fordiscerningtravellers. Surrounded by vineyardsintheheartof HavelockNorth’s premiumwinemaking region,thevillasaremodern,stylish andluxuriousand wouldsuitcouples, familiesandsmallgroups. TheHavelockHomesteadisa restoredheritagehomethatoffers thehigheststandardofcontemporary accommodationintheheartofHavelock North Village.It’sclosetocafes,many diningoptionsandboutiqueshopping. Seton a1500sqmsectioncomplete withbeautifultreesthepropertyboats amplelivingspacesandistheideal location forweddingparties. With28unitswithinaprivatecourtyard,weareideallylocatedtoaccommodate largeandsmallweddingpartiesastheysay‘IDo’ontheirspecialday.Theclosest moteltopopularlocalweddingvenuessuchasBlackBarnWinery,TheRiver RoomandCraggyRange, ourguestslovetheconvenienceofeveryonestayingin onelocationmakingtransportationtoandfromthevenuessafeandeasy. Contactourteamandtheywill introduceyoutotherightpeople locallytoensurethatyourspecial dayisjustthat. 10%discountwitha2nightstay. Minimumof10unitswhen bookeddirectlywithMotel. 068771107 • E:relax@winecountrymotel.co.nz • W: winecountrymotel.co.nz HavelockNorthisoneof New Zealand’spremierwedding destinations, boastinga range of beautiful weddingvenues, gorgeous weather, picturesquelandscapes andaboutiquevillageatmosphere Phone:0279750022 www.eagerentertainment.co.nz
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OneofthegreatattractionsofHawke’sBay isthe wonderfulselectionoffreshfruit, vegetablesandmeat that’sgrownrighthereinthe Bay.The regionis also blessedwithan extensiverangeoffinewinesthatare grownandcraftedcreatedrighthere. AddMediterranean style weatherandHawke’sBay istheperfectplace fora wedding. Wineriesare extremelypopular forboth wedding ceremoniesandreceptions. They offerindoorandoutdoor options, awardwinningwinesandfirstclasscuisine.Many willhave aweddingcoordinatorto workwith youtoplan every aspectof your dayalongwithoptions,at various pricepoints, forthe weddingmeal. Asidefromvineyardsandwineriesthere’s agoodselection of venues to suitall tastes.Oneoption forcatering,ifnot provided,istohireprofessionalcatererswhocandeliver andserve at your receptionsite. They candesign amenu tosuit yourpreferenceandalso take into accountthe degreeof formalityyou’dlike. Anotheroptionistohire acaravantoserve drinks,cocktails andgrazing tablescompletewith food.Thisispopular amongstthosewhohire avenuebutorganisetheelements individually.Hiring afoodtruckisanother fussfreecatering option. Casualdiningarrangementsincludeappetisersservedwhile guestsmingleaftertheceremony. Theoptionsincludeartful
finger food,foodservedinladlesornibblesonsticks.When itcomestothemainmeal formalmealsaremaking way forgrazing tablesorbuffets.AnothertrendistohireBBQs, have apizzatruckorsome otherstreet foodtruck. Dessertsarealsotendingtobe aselectionofsmaller, tastytreatssoguestscansamplemorethanonepieceof deliciousnesssuchasaminilemonmeringuepie.Donuts, enticingconfectionswith arangeoftoppings,areespecially popular. Alcoholisgenerallymucha partofthecelebrationsbut thesedays thereare agrowingnumberofalcoholfree drinks availableincludingwineandbeer. Duringtheplanningstageinclude arealistic amountin your budget fordrinksascostscanquicklymountup. Wineis generallyservedwiththemeal,bothwhiteandredand guestsmaybegiventheoptionofanopenbar,alimitedbar or acashbar. Eat,drink enjoy
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weddings 2022 9 ESKDALE RESTAURANT& FUNCTION CENTRE Nestled intheheart ofEskValley, overlooking rolling hills andvineyards aplenty. Marryinthe vines and thenenjoythefoodandwineHawke’sBayisso renowned for. The perfect placefor youto sit, relax, takeinthepicturesqueviewsandenjoyquality cuisineaccompanied by a glass of LindenEstate wine. Contact Gregon027 555 5224 www.valleydvine.co.nz AwardedOutstanding WeddingReception Venue atthe WeddingIndustry Awards(NZ)2019
10weddings 2022 Amongstalltheshopping fortheperfectdress,theshoes, wonderingwhatcaketoselectand adozenotherjobs youwill alsoneedtoconsider your hair,skinandmakeup.Bridesalways lookamazingontheir weddingday butitdoesn’t comewithout some workandattentionalsotonails,lips,brow, lashesand teeth. Bookmakeupandhairstylists foryourselfand your bridesmaids wellinadvance.Plantohaveeyebrowsand eyelashesdyed acoupleof weeks beforethebigdayortry outeyelash extensions.Don’tforgettohaveyourbodyhairfreetoo-there are variousmethodsincluding waxingandelectrolysis. Plan your hairstyle wellbefore your weddingday,especiallyif youarethinkingaboutgrowingorcolouring your hair.Arrange foratrialstyling,alongwithmakeuptoo,tomakesure youare happywiththehairstyle youhave chosen.When you’ve decided on your style take anyaccessoriesto your stylistsoshecancut yourhairtosuittoensure youlookperfectontheday. Mostbridesprefertohave theirhairstyledalongwiththeir bridesmaidsonthedayofthe wedding. Stylists,andmakeup artists,willvisit youwhereveryouarepreparing forthe weddingtosave timeandstress. Professionalbeautytherapistsofferarangeofrelaxing, nurturing faceandbodytreatments.When youarediscussing your weddingdatearrange aconsultation wellinadvanceto helpdrawupapersonalisedskinandbeautyprogramme. If youareall feelingthestrainofthepreparationswhynot treat yourselfandthebridesmaidsto apamperingtreatsuch as afacial,massageorspatreatment? There’s noshortageof salons,spasandbeautytherapistsinHawke’sBay. Getplentyofsleepandregular exerciseandmakefruits, vegetables,leanproteinandplentyofwaterpartof yourdaily life.Ifyou wouldliketoloseafew kilos,andbeat apeakof fitnesson yourbigday, setsomerealisticgoalsandteam upwith yourpartnerorfriendtomakeexercisingthatmore enjoyable. Lookradiantonyour weddingday 1769 Korokipo Road, Napier4183, Hawke’s Bay| Tel 021044 1331 Email info@meadowoodhouse.co.nz|www.meadowoodhouse.co.nz If then We allowing you to create a unique weddingfroma stunning backdrop. Talk to us today to find out more, orview thisboho-chic venue. MeadowoodBOUTIQUEVENUE & Accommodation Weddings at Mead
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12weddings 2022 Throughouthistorybrideshave carried flowersontheir weddingday.Overtime thereasonshave changedbuttheyare stillanimportant factorthatbeautifully finishesoffawedding. Therearemanyaspectstoconsider when choosing your flowerslikethe overall weddingtheme,thecolour scheme,theseason,thestyleofthe bride’s dressandwhetherit’saformal orinformalcelebration. Stylescouldrangefromclassic,towild orcontemporaryandthere’sanamazing rangeofoptionswhenitcomesto colour,shape andsize. Contemporarybouquets vary tremendouslyalthoughbridesare tendingtobe alittledifferent,playful even.Brightcoloursarein,soare monochromatictones,andmixturesof freshanddriedflowers. Agoodfloristwillhelp youchoose what’sbest foryouand your budgeor youmight give themtheflexibilityto workwithin acolourpaletteandletthe resultsbe asurprise. Youmight ask tosee aportfoliooftheir workbefore settlingon afloristyouthinkwilldoa goodjob. Wordofmouthandpersonal recommendationisalso agoodway ofpicking afloralartist. Talktofriends whohave recentlymarriedandseewho theyrecommendandhave agoodlook online forinspiration. If youareoptingtoprovideflowers forall key playersthenincludethe bridesmaidsandflowergirls,thegroom andthebestman.Othercloserelatives andushersmayalsobeincluded. Don’tforgetflowers forthe wedding ceremony suchasdecoratingtheaisle andthearchoraltar.Thereception venueoftencarriesonthefloraltheme with tabledecorations. If youarespeciallyattachedto yourbouquettherearealternatives forpreservingitbothDIYand professionally. Completethelook withflowers {p:Zarastaples} terraceviewwines.com
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Optionsareasbroadastheimagination thesedays andcouldberound, square,stacked,cup-cakes,orperhaps somethingtomatchyourshared interests?Smallercakesarein-think nicelydressedcupcakes,donutsor macarons.Anothertrendistohave anumberofflavouredcakessay chocolate,lemonandbutterscotch. Two orthreetiersaretrendingalongwith dripscakesandrealflowersusedas decorations.
Anotherideagainingtractionisserving every guestacutecakefordessertor sendingthemhomewith abeautifully wrappedcakeasafavour. Therearesome excellentcake designersinHawke’sBay whoare Bespoke cakes andoffersamples fortheall-important tastetest.Most of themwillalsohave aportfolioofphotosand awebsite work. RubyliciousCakes wasfounded byRuby whoispassionateaboutbaking.Based inCentralHawke’sBay herdelicious and beautifuloccasionandcupcakescanbe deliveredthroughoutthe Bay. Afterthemeal,thebrideandgroom traditionallycutthecaketogether. Thisfirstpieceissharedbetweenthe couplewiththegroom feedingthebride first,thenthebride feedingthegroom. Thenit’ssharedwithguestsduringthe reception. omatua.co.nz call Katie 0212773332
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Weddingcakes,inone formoranother, are atraditionthathassurvived2,000 years,butnotwithoutsome changes. Gonearethemulti-tieredfruitcakes coveredinmarzipanandwhiteicingthat werepopularinthelastcentury. They have been replacedwithanarrayof shapes,sizesandfillings.
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16weddings 2022 Thesedays mostgrooms,thank goodness,arenotafraidto express their ownstylewhichmakes for morecohesiveweddings. Your guestswillbelookingat youasa couplesoit’simportant youput on acoordinatedshow. Whilethebrideandgroomwill decidetogetheronthe formality ofthedaythere’s stillplentyof choicewhenitcomestooutfits. Muchalsodependsonthetheme ofthe weddingandthe venue. For example, achurchweddingwill demandsomethingmore formal than abeach wedding. Choicesrangefrom formal wear tococktailattireandcasualoutfits. Tuxedoswithblackorwhite tieare theessenceofsmartand would suitan eveningceremony. Twoor threepiecesuitsorcasualslacks andblazerscanalsolookstylish. If choosing asuittryavarietyof stylestoseewhichflatter your heightandbodyshape.Menof mediumheightandbuildcan wear almostanystyle,but forotherbody shapes,thecut,style,lengthand fitshouldallbeconsidered. Smalltouchesmakeallthe differencesuchaswaistcoats, coordinatedties,pocketsquares, matchingsocks,bracesorspecial cufflinks. Perhapstheycanbe matchedwiththeflowersthe attendantswillbe wearing? Selectfromofftherack suitswhich canbe tailoredtofit,ormadeto measuresuits forthose wanting special alittlemorespecial.Outfits canalsobehired. Ties,onceconsidered by manyto beold-fashioned,are experiencing arevival.Choosefromsilver,grey, navy or even asplashofcolour, stripes, checks orfloralstotone with,ormatch,thebride’s outfit orflowers. Overseasfloralsuits andjacketsaretrendingmatched withfloraltiesorpocketsquares. Velvetjackets,thinkrichburgundy, arealsopopularandadd atouchof panachetothegroom. Just forMen
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Take acloselookat your hands and feet.Yourhands,inparticular willbeinallthephotographsso have themlookingsoftandcared for. Atripto amanicuristcouldbe thebestsolutionhere. Your feet mightseethelightofdayonyour honeymoonsomakesurethey’re lookinggoodtoowith avisittoa podiatrist. There’s anopportunitytopamper yourselfandthegroomsmen beforethebigdaywith avariety ofmassageorspatreatments.It canbestressful forboththebride andgroomsowhynot take time to yourselfandindulge alittle?
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Contemporarygroomsandtheir matesarenotafraidof taking careoftheirlooksbeitskin,hair, beardorbody,and aweddingis agrand excusetoindulge alittle beyondthenorm. Abitofplanningwillbeneeded tomakesurethatonthedayof the weddingyoulookand feel yourbest. If you’reinto skincarestartusing anynew products wellinadvance ofthe weddingtoavoidunsightly blemishesorirritations.Eata healthydiet,drinkplentyofwater andgetplentyofsleep.Holdthe bachelorpartywellbeforethebig daysoyou’renothung overon thebigday. Talkto yourbarberinadvanceand workout your look forthedaystubble, wellcared forbeard,neat hair,perhaps acleanshave?Your hairneeds afewweekstosettle asuit
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18weddings 2022 Weddingringsare asymbolofendlesslove asthereisno beginningandnoend. Theyform averysignificantpartofthe ceremonyand area visiblesigntothe worldatlargethat you arein acommittedrelationship. Recentlysomebrideshave beenopting forjustonering butwhateveryou chooserememberthatit’sasignof your love andcommitmenttoeachotherandnotthecostthat’s important! Theringswillhave tofit welltogether onthefingerand complementeach other.Mostcouples choosethesame metals,but yellow andwhitegold canalsolookcool dependingonthe design. Contemporary trendsrangefrom rosegoldwhich flattersallskintones,tomixedpetals,vintageinspired designs,bloomingflowers,vinesandclusterstyleswhich adds afemininetouch.Anotherideaistohave agemset eastto west.Stillpopularis asimplesolitaire –aclassic choice. Pearlsare everpopular,alongwithcrystals.Also trendingare weddingrings inlaidwith anumberofsmall diamonds. It’snot unusual forabrideto wear apieceofjewellery,a familyheirloom,belongingto afamilymemberwhomay have passed away.Statementearrings, chokernecklacesand tiarasarecomingbackinto fashion. Formen twotoneringssuchaswhite and yellowgold togetherorpalladiumandsilverarepopular.Black zircon ringsarealsogaininginpopularityalongwithtitanium, tungsten,whitegoldand evendiamonds.Ringscontaining dinosaursandmeteoritesarealso available! Don’tforgetaccessorieslikeearringsandbraceletsand thethank yougifts forthebridesmaidsandgroomsmen. Traditionalgiftsarebracelets, amatchingnecklaceor earrings. Forthebestmanandgroomsmencufflinksand watchesarealways popular. TheNaked Jeweller,basedinHastings,boaststhree manufacturingjewellersonsite. Personal, faceto faceservice isofferedforall yourjewelleryand watchrequirements. Symbols oflove lookbetter, feelbetterwith healthyskin (06)8774450 peakappearance.co.nz PeakAppearanceisHawke’s Peak Appearance is Hawke’s Bay’smosttrusted andleadingBay’s most trusted and leading AppearanceMedicineclinic. Appearance Medicine clinic We focusonproviding ourclientsfocus on providing our clients withindividualised,safeandhighly with individualised, safe and highly effectivenon-surgicaltreatmentsfor effective non surgical treatments for improving skinqualityandnaturally skin quality and naturally enhancing yourappearance. your appearance Visitournewclinicat Visitournew clinic at 73bJoll Road foryour73bJollRoad skin consult
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