Engaged Wedding Magazine - May 2013

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HONEYMOONING SURFERS PARADISE REAL WEDDINGS HEIDI & HAYDEN ILANA & JEREMY

...your wonderful wedding on the cliff tops Just 50 minutes from Auckland’s CBD you’ll find magical Castaways.

Castaways provides the ultimate wedding experience you and your guests will rave about for years to come.

• Coastal cliff top ceremonies • Stunning sunset wedding receptions • Fabulous food • Award winning service • Guest accommodation • Honeymoon packages • Onsite activities Click here to download our new >online weddings pack<

Our team are available to meet with you onsite at Castaways. So contact us now and let’s start designing your wonderful wedding!

Castaways Karioitahi Beach, Waiuku, Auckland Ph 09 236 5161 Email weddings@castaways.co.nz Web www.castaways.co.nz * Specials Season at Castaways * April to November is Specials Season at Castaways. No minimum spends and no minimum numbers are required.

Simply your wedding, your way.

“We want to thank you again for our absolutely amazing wedding. Some guests said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to!”

(Castaways Bride & Groom, 2011)

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Cover Credits Photographer: Amy Schulz Photography ( www.amyschulz.co.nz) Couple: Heidi & Hayden

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Wedding Shows bride & groom show 5 May 2013 Ellerslie Event Centre, Ellerslie Racecourse, 80 Ascot Ave, Greenlane http://www.brideandgroom.co.nz

Nelson Wedding Show Sunday 5 May 2013 10am - 3pm Trafalgar Centre, Nelson http://www.nelsonweddingshow.co.nz/

Southern Lakes Wedding Show Saturday 11 May 2013 10:30am - 3pm Skyline, Queenstown. http://www.skyline.co.nz/queenstown/southern-lakes-wedding-show/

Elegant Wedding Show Dunedin Sunday 26 May 2013 10:30am - 3pm Lion Foundation Arena, Edgar Centre, Dunedin http://www.elegantweddingshows.co.nz/

West Coast Wedding Show Saturday 14 September 2013

Book your wedding between April & September 2013 and receive a complimentary bar tab.

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What weddings are meant to be

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This month we have a real treat - not one but two beautiful real weddings shot by Amy Schulz.

First up, we have the lovely wedding photos of Heidi and Hayden, followed by some gorgeous shots of Ilana and Jeremy.

Enjoy!

Images by Amy Schulz www.amyschulz.co.nz

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Through the Lens

Showcasing Photographic Excellence

Photograph by VisionWorks Photography

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Vanilla Images

Website: www.vanillaimages.co.nz Email: chris@vanillaimages.co.nz Mobile: 021 023 94008 Qualified Member NZ Institute of Professional Photography Auckland and Northland

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Suzanne McNatty - Photography by Design

Website: www.photographybydesign.co.nz Email: mcnatty@ihug.co.nz Mobile: 027 567 5990 Associate Member NZ Institute of Professional Photography Southland

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Award-winning wedding photography & video production Website: www.projectshot.com Mobile: 021 685 871 Auckland

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Chiaroscuro Photography

Website: www.chiaroscurophotography.co.nz Email: info@chiaroscurophotography.co.nz Mobile: 021 185 7736 Auckland and Nationwide

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Amanda Wignell Photography Website: www.awp.co.nz Email: amanda@awp.co.nz Phone: 09 426 2647 Mobile: 027 615 3078 NZIPP Master of Photography Auckland and Northland (NZ Institute of Professional Photography)

Brett Lees, Unique Visions Photography Website: www.uniquevisions.co.nz Email: brett@uniquevisions.co.nz Phone: 09 8133 519 Mobile: 0274 913 061 Qualified Member NZ Institute of Professional Photography Auckland

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Jodie C Photography Website: www.jodiecphotography.co.nz

Email: info@jodiecphotography.co.nz Phone: 021 323 829 Auckland & Nationwide

Emma Hughes Photography Website: www.emmahughes.co.nz www.weddingsonwaiheke.co.nz Email: emma@emmahughes.co.nz Phone: 09 372 8729 Mobile: 021 051 3292 Waiheke and Auckland Master NZ Institute of Professional Photography

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Amy Schulz Photography

Website: www.amyschulz.co.nz Email: AmySchulzPhotography@gmail.com Mobile: 0211556071 Wellington and Nationwide

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Mike Hill Photography

Website: www.mikehillphotography.co.nz Email: info@mikehillphotography.co.nz Phone: 07 863 1180 Mobile: 021 507 537 Waihi, Nationwide & International Qualified Member NZ Institute of Professional Photography

Jan Maree Vodanovich Photography and Art Website: www.janmareeart.co.nz Email: jan@janmareeart.co.nz Phone: 09 236 8553 Mobile: 027 281 5921 Auckland, Franklin, Hamilton

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Backyard Studio

Web: www.backyardstudio.co.nz Phone: 021 143 7289 Christchurch

Email: info@backyardstudio.co.nz

New Regent Studios Website: www.photos.co.nz Email: info@photos.co.nz Phone: 03 355 4448 Mobile: 027 229 2329 Christchurch

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Jessica Photography

Website: www.jessicaphotography.co.nz Email: info@jessicaphotography.co.nz Phone: 09 537 5533 Mobile: 027 658 8831 Auckland Qualified Member NZ Institute of Professional Photography

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VisionWorks Photography

Website: www.visionworks.co.nz Email: tim@visionworks.co.nz Phone: 09 845 5925 Mobile: 021 44 88 17 Auckland

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Jeremy Hill Photography Website: www.jeremyhill.co.nz Email: enquiries@jeremyhill.co.nz Phone: (09) 8263394 Mobile: 021 2279196 Auckland

Vicky Broadbent Website: www.vickybroadbent.co.nz Qualified Member NZ Institute of Professional Photography

Email: broadbent@xtra.co.nz Phone: 021 633 404 Coromandel and Auckland

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Long stretches of golden sand, fun parks galore, fantastic shopping, perfect weather...no wonder New Zealanders love the Gold Coast!

Located on the east coast of Australia, the Gold Coast covers an area from Coolangatta on the Queensland/New South Wales border to half-way to Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital city, Brisbane. It has long been a tourist mecca for Kiwis, being only at short 3-4 hour flight away and is the perfect honeymoon destination after a winter wedding.

We spent a week on the Gold Coast recently, checking out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new and some old, but improved, favourites.

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One thing most people notice about the Gold Coast is the ever-present building work. It seems like a new hotel, resort or apartment building is popping up every five minutes. A recent addition to the skyline is the giant Q1 Resort and Spa. Billed as the world’s tallest residental tower, Q1 stands at 322.5 metres high (or 80 storeys). It’s well worth a visit to the building’s observation deck, which has 360 degree views of the coast.

From Q1 you get an amazing view of the sandy beaches the Gold Coast is famous for. The beaches are one thing that never changes: golden sands plus great surf plus sunshine equals a beach-lover’s dream holiday.

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It's not all about the beaches One thing many visitors overlook is the Coast’s amazing Hinterland area. Mount Tamborine is just 25 kilometres from the heart of the Gold Coast. Visit for the arts and crafts, markets, bush walks, horse rides, antiques and collectables or for hang gliding - the views are absolutely stunning!

Slightly further from the coast is Binna Burra, in the Lamington National Park. Bush walkers will love the native flora and fauna with 16 recommended walks. Adrenalin junkies will love the abseiling, flying fox and confidence course.

House of fun Dreamworld. Movieworld. Seaworld. Wet ‘n’ Wild. Australian Outback Spectacular.

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. WhiteWater World. Dracula’s Haunted House.

Roller coasters. Stunt shows. Giant drops.

Towers of Terror. Dolphins. Crocodiles. Shark encounters. Performing horses. Waterslides.

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Simulated surf beaches.

V8 supercars.

What more can we say?

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Water sports And don’t forget the water sports.

Aside from surfing, boaties can take advantage of the Gold Coast Seaway‘s 270km of navigatable waterways. Hire a tinnie, a jet ski, a BBQ boat, or for the ultimate fun weekend, a houseboat. You can even get married on the water in the Gold Coast’s floating chapel!

Shop 'til you drop For those of you wanting some serious retail therapy, you can’t go past the Gold Coast. Shopping at Pacific Fair is rivalled by discount shopping at Harbour Town and the markets at Carrara, and then there are all the malls in between: Robina Town Centre, Australia Fair, Westfield Helensvale to name a few.

The Gold Coast truly does have it all!

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The Checklist Engaged to 9 months before Task

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Announce your engagement, including notices in the newspaper Organise for your families to meet, if they haven’t done so already Choose your bridesmaids, groomsmen, MC, flower girls, page boys Discuss the type of wedding you want, including budget Compile a draft guest list (this will help determine venue size) Choose venues for the ceremony and reception Set the date and time for the wedding Choose and book the following: • Photographer • Videographer • Entertainment • Caterer • Florist • Transport • Wedding Co-ordinator • Celebrant Start thinking about your dress (you may need to book a dressmaker) Consider purchasing wedding insurance to cover those things that are out of your control which may result in the wedding being postponed or cancelled Have an engagement party

9 months before Task

Order your wedding dress Choose your accessories: veil, jewellery, underwear, shoes and so on Choose the attire for the rest of the wedding party as applicable: • Groom • Bridesmaids • Groomsmen • Flower girls • Page boys Select stationery including: • Invitations

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• Thank you cards/notes • Place name cards • RSVP cards • Seating plan • Envelopes Book a calligrapher Send out save-the-date cards Contact rental companies to hire equipment, marquees, tables, etc Organise gift registry Start thinking about your honeymoon

6 months before Task

Order bridesmaids’ dresses Order/book the groom’s and groomsmen’s suits Help your mother and mother-in-law with their outfits Discuss your beauty regime with your beauty therapist Book in for marriage preparation course if needed Decide on and order your wedding cake Book your accommodation for the wedding night Investigate accommodation options for out of town guests Choose and purchase your wedding rings Make any honeymoon reservations

4 months before Task

Book hairdresser and make-up artist Order favours Discuss menu options with caterer/venue, including wine selection Organise entertainment if you are having children at the reception Speak with the celebrant or minister and decide on an order of service, responsibilities, speech making, readings, etc. Set your rehearsal date Let people know if they will be making a speech, doing a reading, etc Purchase wedding gifts for each other and the wedding party Organise time off work for your honeymoon Renew passports if necessary!

2 months before Task

Post invitations Write your vows Have your hair and makeup trials (remember to take your veil etc)

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Organise dancing lessons for the first dance Organise your hen’s and buck’s nights with the wedding party Confirm: • Flowers with florist – do they fit with the theme, colours, dresses • Menu with caterer • Accommodation for yourselves and your guests Organise any legal work, for example, pre-nuptial agreements, wills

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Apply for your marriage licence Confirm and finalise final guest numbers Make a seating plan (allow time for disagreements!)

Have your dress fittings Organise bridal party’s final fittings (including accessories) Confirm groom’s and groomsmen’s outfits are ready Write your speech Confirm honeymoon accommodation and flight bookings Organise a house-sitter for while you are on honeymoon

2 weeks before Task

Confirm with everyone that you have booked for your wedding, advise final numbers and provide a emergency contact number to: • Venue • Caterer • Celebrant/Minister • Photographer • Videographer • Entertainment • Florist • Cake maker • Stationery • Car hire company • Hairdresser • Makeup artist • Favours • Hire company Make a list of everything that needs to be set up and/or taken to the ceremony and reception Have your final dress fitting including accessories. Take your chief bridesmaid so she knows how to how to attach your train etc.

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Make sure the bridesmaids have their dresses, footwear and accessories Have your final haircut and colour before the wedding Make sure the groom has his hair cut Finalise seating plan for reception Write place cards Practise walking around in your wedding shoes Have hen’s night and buck’s night

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Pick up your wedding dress and hang it in a safe place Wedding rehearsal (you may like to give the bridal party their gifts then) Pick up hire items, including groom’s and groomsmen’s attire Confirm honeymoon arrangements Pack for honeymoon Have your engagement ring professionally cleaned Pack an emergency kit for the day Final check on arrangements and plan for the day: • Who has the rings?

• Have you paid entertainers etc ahead of time or do you need to take money?

• Who is taking the gifts home after the wedding?

• Who is dry-cleaning your dress the next day?

• Who is returning the suits?

• Make sure the bridal party are aware of their roles • Give a list of important contacts to a trusted family member or friend (can be the chief bridesmaid or the mother of the bride)

The day before Task

Relax and spend some quality time on your own!

Present each other with gifts and remind each other why you love the other Give wedding bands to the best man and/or chief bridesmaid to hold during the ceremony

The big day Enjoy yourself!

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