Engaged Wedding Magazine - Issue 21

BRIDE PARADE SPECIAL Check out the beautiful photos from the Auckland Bride Parade!

INTERVAL TRAINING A great way to build up your fitness

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CATWALK SHOWCASE More dresses to feast your eyes on

Our Place, Your Event Just 45 minutes south of Auckland you will find a little piece of the Mediterranean. Nestled in the northern slopes of the Bombay hills on more than 86 hectares and surrounded by 40,000 olive trees is the tranquil and beautiful Bracu.

Your wedding is a personal and intimate Occasion. The decision on your venue is often the first and most important one you will make as it becomes the heart of the celebration.

Simunovich Olive Estate provides privacy and seclusion which makes the property exceptional.

The options for delivering your perfect day are endless and we will work with you to ensure all your dreams are fulfilled.

There are a number of locations on the estate for you to choose from when it comes to having your ceremony and exchanging your vows.

Bracu Restaurant is a dining destination that ignites the senses and captivates the palate.

This excellence is carried through in every aspect of our food delivery.

Our Head Chef and Restaurant Manager lead a talented team who deliver culinary delights that will leave your guests talking about the experience long after your big day.

Modern, European cuisine with a hint of New Zealand influence uses the best of fresh, seasonal, local produce and products from the estate.

We invite you to join in our relaxing atmosphere of casual sophistication.

WEDDINGS ON THE ESTATE 49 Main Road, R D 1 B ombay, Auckland 2675, New Zealand Telephone +6 4 9 236 10 30, reservations@bracu.co.nz

Notes from the Editors...

Over the past few months, we’ve been getting some great feedback from our readers about what you would like to see featured in Engaged.

Cover Credits: Photography: Perspectives Photography Model: Jo www.perspectivesphotography.co.nz

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The overwhelming theme is that you want to see more photos! Well, we think we’ve outdone ourselves this month! With over 50 pages of photos, this issue is crammed with images to feast your eyes on!

As you will see, we have cut down the number of articles this month to focus instead on the Auckland Bride Parade.

We really wanted to showcase just how amazing these brides look. This fantastic event was organised by Isaac and Amber de Reus, with amazing hair and makeup from Ashlee and her team from Beautified we can’t wait to see the July event planned for Christchurch!

Right, enough chitter-chatter from us - get on with checking out those photos!

Happy reading!

Tim & Gabrielle

Wedding Shows Wedding Wonderland Expo - Rotorua Sunday 11 July 2010 - Energy Event Centre, Rotorua www.bridalshows.co.nz

Wedding Wonderland Expo - Nelson Sunday 18 July 2010 - Trafalgar Square, Nelson www.bridalshows.co.nz

The Grand Wedding Show - Auckland Sunday 12 September 2010 - Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland www.weddingshow.co.nz

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THE PREMIER WEDDING EXPO HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR FAIRYTALE WEDDING

Whether it’s inspirational ideas, exquisite fashion shows, decadent cakes, stylish bouquets or fantastic prizes, you will find them all and more under one roof. Purchase your tickets online and save. www.weddingwonderland.co.nz. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE NOW Auckland - ASB Showgrounds Sunday 11 th April Christchurch - Convention Centre Sunday 18 th April Hamilton - Claudelands Event Centre Sunday 16th May Rotorua - Energy Event Centre Sunday 11 th July Nelson - Trafalgar Square Sunday 18 th July

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COMPETITION WINNERS Congratulations to Gabrielle Archbold who has won five pairs of cufflinks courtesy of The Cheeki Shop!

Congratulations to Lydia Foley and Ingrid Barratt who have each won a CD of the Cachaca Duo!

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SMOOTH THINGS OVER No matter how much time and effort you put into your hair before stepping out the door in the morning, you can guarantee that by lunchtime you’ll have a serious case of the frizzies.

Herbal Essences None of Your Frizzness Serum contains proven anti-frizz technology to transform the surface and appearance of the hair for a smooth and healthy style. Add to this its refreshing exotic scent and you have an excellent shine boosting hair serum that turns a frizzy halo into a line of reflective shine.

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THINK PINK Leading international electronics company JVC has announced its launch of a pink camcorder, combining high fashion technology with a worthy Kiwi cause.

For every pink Everio SD Camcorder purchased, JVC will donate $10 to The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. The GZ-MS215 Everio Camcorder is the first Everio camcorder to be made in the colour pink – a nod to one of the most recognisable brands in the world – the pink ribbon.

The GZ-MS215P Pink Everio is available from leading retailers (RRP $599.00).

GIVEAWAYS POLAROID IS BACK! Available in June 2010, the Polaroid Two can snap a 5MP image and print it on demand, making it an ideal camera to take with you anywhere to snap, print and share your memories with family and friends.

The Polaroid Two prints 2x3-inch photos instantly using Polaroid ZINK Photo Paper which also has an adhesive back, whilst having all the functions of a digital camera, enabling you to preview the image and print if you wish.

The Polaroid TWO Instant Digital Camera (RRP $379.00) is available from leading electronics stores nationwide.

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Okay, so maybe interval training isn’t quite the exercise of the gods, but it’s definitely something all top athletes use and is a great way to increase your fitness and increase weight loss. Let’s start by covering what interval training is.

The whole idea behind interval training is to allow you to perform a large amount of high-intensity exercise by correct spacing and duration of your exercise and rest (instead of just burning out).

This type of training massively improves your fitness and increases weight loss by allowing you to perform a large amount of exercise that would normally exhaust you in a few minutes if you were to do it continuously (sort of like doing sets of the gym).

Sounds easy doesn’t it? Well there’s a bit more to it than that - before we go any further, I should to fill you in on a bit of background. You see, there are three types of energy producing systems in your body but for simplicity we are only concerned with one: the aerobic energy system.

The Aerobic Energy System This is what fuels your body when you are performing exercise at up to 75 percent of your maximum effort. So this covers anything from brushing your teeth in the morning to going for a moderate sprint.

When you train to lose weight you want to exercise at an intensity that uses this energy system for these reasons: • You can build a high amount of total calorie expenditure • It has the effect of increasing fat utilization

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If you exercise at any higher intensity than this, you are exercising a different energy system and are not getting these benefits. Working other energy systems are better for different things, for example, improving top speed or improving power generation in your muscles - that’s why all those machines at the gym have stickers on them showing ‘weight loss zones’ and a higher ‘cardio zone’.

Interval Training Guide An interval training guide to exercise your aerobic energy system looks something like this: • Work phase (Sprint): 3min • Rest phase: 1.5min • Intensity: 75% max speed • Reps: 3 • Sets: 2 • Rest between sets: 5 minutes (light exercise)

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So you sprint for 3 minutes at 75 percent of your maximum speed, then when your 3 minutes is up you drop to a moderate jog for 1.5 minutes and then sprint again for another 3 minutes. You repeat the sprint-jog cycle three times and then follow it with 5 minutes of a brisk walk to allow your body to recover. You then repeat the whole programme one or two more times (depending on your fitness level).

Also, if you really want to fine tune your cardio sessions use our target heart rate calculator to find your optimum training zone.

Happy Training, Sammy Mishriki Health & Fitness Consultant Fitness Evolved

Fitness Evolved run boot camps throughout the year. Each boot camp runs for six weeks, with three sessions per week. The sessions are based at the Auckland Domain.

Visit their website to find out more about their boot camps and sign up to the next intake!

Fitness Evolved are also now on Facebook - they have great tips on getting fit (you can ask questions and one of the trainers will respond), and you can even go in the draw to win a free Bootcamp! Check them out at : http://www.facebook.com/FitnessEvolved

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R O M A N T I C A L B E RTO N A lovely centrally-located historic Auckland venue for weddings, civil unions, wedding photos and functions. Indoor and outdoor options available. web: www.alberton.co.nz email: alberton@historic.org.nz phone: +64 9 846 7367

Are you looking for a professional hairdresser and makeup artist who can come to you on your wedding day?

With over 10 years in the industry, Natalie is working extensively in Fashion, Advertising and Film, as well as creating stunning results for bridal parties.

Natalie's work is both versatile and innovative, offering her customers the complete package without compromise.

Please go to my website www.natalieshields.com to view my work and prices.

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Catwalk The Grand

For those of you who didn’t manage to make the Grand Wedding Show held last month (or for those who did but want to re-live the experience!), we have a showcase of some of the beautiful dresses that featured in the fashion show!

Enjoy!

Also, don’t forget that there is another Grand Wedding Show coming up on 12 September at the Sky City Convention Centre in Auckland!

This show comes at the perfect time for those of you planning your summer wedding!

Check out all of the details at www.weddingshow.co.nz

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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 making your wedding dreams come true.

Castaways Karioitahi Beach, Waiuku Ph 09 236 5161 Email marie@castaways.co.nz Web www.castaways.co.nz * New & Exclusive to Castaways * Castaways is the only wedding venue in NZ to have its own “Little Black Photobooth”. Huge overseas, this is a great addition to your wedding, making it even more memorable.

“We’ve had such great feedback about our wedding at Castaways – amazing food, spectacular setting and outstanding service” (Castaways Bride, 2009)

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Bride Parade

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STUFF Two weeks ago, we held the first annual Auckland “Bride Parade”.

“What is a Bride Parade?” – I hear you ask.

Well. The basic concept was to get a bunch of brides, who were already married, back into their wedding dresses for a fun, fashion inspired, shoot.

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The girls were all from the weddings. co.nz discussion forum – and it was a great chance for them to meet one another, and put faces to the online names. We even had one bride fly all the way from the Gold Coast to join us – commitment!

provided a great backdrop for some interesting images.

We also went a bit more dramatic with the makeup than usual. Credit here belongs to the amazing Ashlee Kellett from Beautified – who, along with Mandy Green and Lexia Dyer, did a wonderful job of the hair and makeup.

One goal that we had was to push the boundaries of traditional wedding photography a little.

I loved that all the brides bought along a favourite pair of shoes, which we also worked into the shots.

A grungy location was a good start – an old factory in West Auckland, complete with car parts & grease,

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Everyone had a really great time – Amber, and also all the girls from Beautified, ended up putting on some of our studio dresses and getting in on the action!

The chance to shoot group images with 12 brides was something I couldn’t pass up – and every single bride absolutely rocked it. They were some of my favourite images from the shoot – and next time I’d like to focus even more on those.

– and everyone ended up with some cool images to take away from it.

We’re shooting round 2 in Christchurch in July, and possibly one in Wellington in August.

Hopefully, it’ll become an annual event – as long as there are brides willing to don their dresses for a second time in the name of fashion!

The day really went without a hitch

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Here at Engaged and Weddings.co.nz, we would like to congratulate Isaac, Amber and the team for providing this fantastic opportunity for these brides to show off their dresses again.

More importantly, we would like to say how amazing the brides are! Not only do they all look absolutely gorgeous, but you can see from the photos just how much they got into the day which undoubtedly was a major part in making the day the huge success that it was!

We are really looking forward to the Christchurch parade in July and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to see those photos!

ABOUT ISAAC Isaac and Amber de Reus are both NZIPP qualified photographers, and own Perspectives Photography â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a Hamilton based photography business that specializes in photographing weddings, all over New Zealand. We aim to capture all the candid moments that tell the story of the day, while complimenting these with beautiful, fashion inspired, works of art. www.perspectivesphotography.co.nz

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Through the Lens

Showcasing Photographic Excellence

Photograph by VisionWorks Photography

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Amy Schulz Photography

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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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Parker Swannell Photography Email: parkerswannell@gmail.com Phone: 09 817 2678 Mobile: 021 257 5355 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

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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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