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Cover Credits Photographer: Kurt Vinion www.kurtvinion.com Couple: Jess & James
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This month we have the beautiful wedding of Janelle and Paul, whose beautiful wedding at Cassels was photographed by the amazing Jessica Higueras of Jessica Photography! Enjoy!
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Jess He idi & James Hayden
REAL WEDDING
This month we have something pretty special - the wedding of Jess and James photographed in gorgeous Prague by renowned photographer Kurt Vinion. Enjoy!
In Jess’ words: “Why Prague? James and I wanted a place with romance and history and we believed Prague had exactly what we were looking for, this was confirmed by looking at Kurt’s great wedding photos we had seen online. The architecture was a huge draw card and also the fact that neither of us had been to Prague and wanted to experience the excitment of a new city together and with close friends and family. What we enjoyed the most: James and I always wanted an intimate wedding and one where we would be able to spend time with our guests, having a destination wedding meant our guest were able to arrive with us 5 days before and enjoyed a day trip to chesky krumlov and many dinners out. This allowed us to enjoy the time with everybody for longer than just the reception as is what happens with most weddings.” The big dress: Karelina Sposa The evening dress: Bespoke Inbal Dror inspired gown Shoes: Forever New Flowers: Wedding Gift from our Czech Friends
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About the Photographer Kurt Vinion(USA) is an accomplished international magazine and reportage photographer who has received some of the biggest prizes in photojournalism including two 1st places in The Best of Photojournalism. His photography has been exhibited in New York City, London, Louisville (his hometown), Prague as well as many other places and has been published in many books and magazines. Combining his artistic insight with his various photographic backgrounds, Kurt has decided to pursue a more creative and distinctive style of photography: Wedding & Pre-Wedding Portraiture. With a focus on creating striking, timeless, romantic and elegant photography, Kurt’s photography has been featured in many wedding magazines and even on television shows internationally. Kurt’s approach is simple, allow the days events to unfold naturally while focusing on the real moments, in a candid, creative and relaxed way. Kurt has a natural ability to work with people from many cultures as well as his ability to handle tough assignments. Kurt has photographed weddings & Pre Wedding portraits on both coasts of the United States, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, & N. Ireland. Applying his magazine style and fashion sense, Kurt’s pre-wedding portraits are highly sought after. www.kurtvinion.com
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Lauren Brent
We are really pleased to be able to showcase the beautiful wedding of Lauren and Brent as photographed by Matt Hunt, one of the wedding industry’s rising stars! Enjoy! In Matt’s words... “Lauren & Brent were married at a fantastic ceremony in the Whitford Bird Garden a few weeks ago. We had organised to shoot their bridal photographs at Bastion Point and had a few back up locations ready in case of rain. The result was fantastic as we shot at three distinct locations giving a real diversity to their photographs. Lauren and Brent were a dream to work with as they were totally natural in front of the camera. The were quite happy to spend the day in each other’s arms enabling me to get some beautiful shots of them relaxed and enjoying being together. Rain fell for most of the day but we got the best from each location before getting too wet giving us the perfect mix of both indoor and outdoor images!”
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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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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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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
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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
1 month before Task
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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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