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Cover Credits Photographer: Nicola Inglis Photography ( www.nicolainglisphotography.co.nz ) Couple: Kate & Mark
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What’s New PLEASE WELCOME JONOVIA BRIDE & DESIGN For the past few years Joling Bridal have been selling beautiful authentic gowns to brides in NZ and Australia. They have been selling gowns from international designers at reduced prices to enable brides to wear the gown of their dreams. During this time it really stood out for them that there were very few designers or styles positioned in the middle of the market (there are plenty of cheap inferior quality gowns as well as the expensive designer gowns, with not much inbetween). This gap in the market inspired them to design a small collection of stunning gowns using only the highest quality fabrics. They are pleased to announce that they have now launched this collection and to celebrate have rebranded to Jonovia Bride and Design. They are also creating an Eco Collection featuring styles using only organic or sustainable and fair trade fabrics, which has given some amazing and unique results. Their gowns are all beautifully made and as always their priority is you the bride and offering a great service. They currently stock their new range in their showroom in Whakatane and will soon be welcoming new stores to carry this beautiful collection. For enquiries and inspection, please contact Lynn, Jonovia Bride and Design, 07 322 8776 or visit their website www.jonovia.com .
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This month we have the amazing wedding of Kate and Mark as shot by Nicola Inglis Photography. As you will see this wedding is full of fantastical whimsy and is a visual feast - we can only imagine how fun it must have been on the day!
Vendors Hair – StyleXpress, Te Awa, Hamilton Makeup – Clinic Indulge, Hamilton Dress and hat – Pixie Pocket, Christchurch Flowers – Wedding Flowers by Karen Photography – Nicola Inglis Photography Cake and desserts – Miss Melicious, Te Atatu Celebrant – Sue Schnuriger
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One thing that often gets overlooked in any beauty preparations are your nails. In everyday life, we often concentrate on our face, hair and body, forgetting that your hands are going to be very much on show during your wedding day. Almost every guest will ask to see your ring and the photographer will almost certainly take a picture of your hands entwined with the rings clearly visible. So what do you do to get your nails in ‘look at me’ condition? Read on to find out.
Going natural If you intend to ‘go natural’ with your nails, you will need to start 6-8 weeks before the wedding. Have weekly manicures (either at a salon, or using the do-it-yourself process below). Ideally, your nails should be fairly strong to start with and you shouldn’t be a nail biter – if nail biting is an ingrained habit, any wedding nerves might make you start up again, undoing all your good work! Here’s how to give yourself a manicure: • Remove any old polish. Acetone-free nail polish remover is less drying and more gentle on the nail. Often it is better to hold a remover-soaked cotton ball or pad on the nail for a few seconds, then press downwards and pull towards the tip of the nail. • Use an emery board or file to shape the nail. File from corner to centre and don’t file in a see-saw motion: this can cause the nail to split or ridges to appear on the nail. Aim for a rounded or square shape as these shapes are the strongest. • Soak your hands in warm, soapy water for a few minutes. This softens cuticles and removes any dirt. After you remove your hands from the water, push the cuticles back (gently) and clean under the nail edge using an orangewood stick. Never cut your cuticles – this is one step left to the professionals as if the cuticle is cut incorrectly, the nail can die! • Dry hands thoroughly and then apply a base coat to your nails. Allow the base coat to dry completely, then apply two coats of your favourite colour, followed by a shine sealer. • Nails should be left to dry for at least an hour: this means avoid getting the car keys out of your pocket, washing dishes, hanging out washing, typing…sounds like a perfect time to sit back and get your man to give you a foot rub!
• Lastly, apply a good quality moisturiser to the hands and cuticles. Try doing this a couple of times a day and feel the difference!
Need help? If your nails have a tendency to split (or you have a habit of biting them!), artificial nails may be for you. Made from a wide variety of materials, artificial nails can either look as natural as real fingernails or be miniature works of art. Most brides go for the natural look: it complements the bridal look and won’t age in photos. There are two main procedures for getting artificial nails. The first is nail tips. These are lightweight plastic nail-shaped plates that are glued on to the end of the natural nail and then acrylic or gel is applied over the entire nail. The second is forms. Forms are fitted over the nail and then an artificial nail is molded out of acrylic or gel on the nail. The form is removed, then the acrylic or gel is shaped and buffed. There are a few popular materials for nails. Acrylics harden within 30-40 seconds after application and cures to final hardness after about an hour. Acetone is generally used to remove acrylics (a process that takes about 20 minutes). UV gel (which is a polymer resin) hardens under ultraviolet light. UV gel nails may be stronger and more flexible but more expensive. These type of nails are removed by filing or being left to grow out. Lastly, there are fibreglass or silk wraps, which may be good for those allergic to the chemicals used in the acrylic or gel process. Fibreglass or silk fabric is cut to fit on the surface of the nail or tip and then is sealed down with resin or glue. Nail extensions can take some time to get used to, so we would recommend having a trial at least two weeks before the wedding. You will also need to get the nails in-filled every two weeks, so that
appointment should be booked for the day before the wedding. In-filling is necessary as your natural nails grow and the artificial nail moves with it away from the cuticle. You can get your nail colour or art applied at the same time as the in-fills are done. Talk to your nail technician about colours and effects, remembering that some styles may date in photographs. Also talk to your manicurists about after-care for when you are on honeymoon. Make sure you ask for recommendations for nail salons, as it is very important that the person applying the nails knows what they are doing. They need to know how to deal correctly with the chemicals they are using, what to do if allergies appear, and they need to be aware of the dangers of the nail separating from the nail bed, damaging the nail root. With a properly qualified professional, you will literally be in good hands!
Compliment, not clash Your bridesmaids should also have their nails done, so that their look is ‘polished’. This can be done during the preparation time the morning of the wedding (they can help each other out), or ideally, the day before so their nails have time to dry before they start rushing around after you! Their nails should compliment yours, should not clash and preferably match each other.
Feet treat Don’t forget those tootsies! If you are wearing open-toed (or open-heeled) shoes, make sure your feet get the same treatment as your hands. Book in for a pedicure or use the same steps as the at-home manicure above. And if your heels are a little, uh, rough, try
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slathering them with a heavy-duty moisturiser each night, slipping on some cotton socks and then hopping into bed to let the cream work its magic overnight.
It’s not just a girl thing Remember that the groom’s hands will also be on view. Treat him to a manicure a day or two before the wedding, and make sure he doesn’t intend to change the oil in the car between the manicure and the marriage!
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he stag night, bucks’ night, or bachelor party… hands up all those brides who, as soon as they hear those words, imagine strippers and their dearly beloved chained to a lamp post in the middle of Queen St? It’s enough to strike fear into the heart of any bride-to-be, with legendary stories of stag nights gone wrong circulating via email or word-of-mouth. Or imagine the degree of trepidation felt by some grooms – how much does he trust his so-called best mates and does he really think he will have both of his eyebrows at the end of the night?
It doesn’t have to be all bad. The stag night should be thought of as a bonding experience for the groom and his besties. A chance to hang out together as single men for the last time, to swap outlandish tales of past conquests (half of which probably aren’t true) and to reminisce about good times had. In an earlier issue of Engaged, we gave some tips for organising the best hens’ night ever. Now here are our tips for the best man, groomsmen and any others responsible for ensuring that the groom has a stag do.
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Planning Planning of the stag do is normally left to the best man, so if you are reading this and you aren’t the best man, you might want to pass it on... Try to plan as early as possible. Get a few guidelines from the groom as to what he wants. Sure, it is your number one duty to embarrass the hell out of him, but having the groom paralysed by fear at the thought of getting up close and personal with a stripper doesn’t make for a good night for him. Find out who the groom wants to invite along. Get suggestions from those invited and get an idea as to budget. Is the groom the sporty type? Adventurous? A wine buff? Try to tailor the night to the groom’s interests and make it memorable for him. This does require a bit of forethought. Just meeting at the local and deciding from there on the night doesn’t usually make for a special night. If your activities are spread out geographically, think about transport so no one is responsible for driving. Allow plenty of time to get from venue to venue. Organising drunken men is like herding cats and takes a little more time and effort. Consider having a uniform for the event - this may be costumes or even just t-shirts made for the occasion (check out grippers.co.nz for some ideas). Planning will also ensure you avoid scheduling the stag night for the same night as any major rugby or cricket fixture.
Solids It’s a great idea to plan on eating something during the day. Whether it’s a pie after your first paint ball session or a picnic with your wine tasting tour, get some food into everyone. Or just go for a kebab at 3am. Your choice.
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More on money Especially at the moment while times are tough, make sure you let everyone know up front what the costs are (including or excluding drinks) and get a commitment. Some sort of pre-payment is always a good idea when booking activities – you don’t want to be left with a big bill for a confirmed booking when half the party pull out due to funds being ‘a bit tight, mate’.
Evidence Make sure you take loads of pics. You can use this to blackmail the groom later. Just kidding. The photos will be a reminder of what great mates the groom really has. Really. Video, on the other hand, isn’t necessary. Posting a video of the stag night on You-Tube probably won’t endear anyone to either the bride or groom! The old adage of “what goes on on tour, stays on tour” is a good one to follow.
Big Brother Make sure you look after the groom. Hopefully he will wake up the next day, remembering everything and regretting nothing. It is your job to remember that he has planned to marry his sweetheart for a long time and he doesn’t want to jeopardise that with a drunken pash with some girl he has never meet before. You don’t have to babysit him, just keep an eye out. He is your best mate after all. And for God’s sake, don’t lose him.
Some ideas: • Head out on a fishing weekend - hire a charter boat and go and catch the big one! • Spend the weekend surfing • Off-road biking or quad bikes • Jet boating • Paintball (make sure you do it nice and early in case there are any paintball bruises!) • Go karting - hire out a track and organise a full Grand Prix competition • V8 car racing • Back yard cricket - set up a full tournament • Lawn bowls - use your local bowling club (the beer is normally pretty cheap as well!) • Sumo wrestling • Bungy Jump • Bridge Climb • Wine tour • Pub crawl - find pubs that brew their own beer and go on a tasting mission • Team cocktails • Organise a ride in a rally car • Go clay-target shooting • Have a weekend of golf - tour some of your local golf clubs • If you aren’t any good at the real thing, have a mini golf tournament • Hire out a private dining room at a nice restaurant and treat yourselves to a degustation menu • Ten pin bowling tournament • Poker tournament • Any combination of the above!
WHAT DON’T YOU WANT? In a recent competition we ran in association with Base NZ, we asked you what you didn’t want your fiance to get up to on his stag do and here is a selection of your answers... • to be bored and have ‘just another night out with the boys’ • H2B can do whatever he likes because i will be doing the same!!! :) • No super hot strippers that are hotter than me and nothing too dangerous or life-endangering • Probably smoke a joint and get high. He tends to impersonate people from Startrek, Stargate Altantis.. so yeah I wouldn’t want him to scare little kids on the street with his impersonations. haha • I would hate for my fiance to get a tattoo while on his stag do! • I don’t want him to end up naked and blindfolded tied to a lamp post in the middle of nowhere!! • Don’t want anything broken, including him! • I don’t want my fiance to be involved in any hair removal rituals or anything that involves cheating in any way. • I don’t want him to get too drunk and do something so embarrassing that could make him famous on youtube! • There are 2 things I don’t want him doing: #1: Have a manicure/ pedicure spa day, #2: Spending the night wondering what mischief my ladies planned for my evening! • No strippers on his lap, hair dye on his head, tattoos on his face, piercings on his head, or broken bones! Fingers crossed :) • There is only one thing i dont want my fiance to up is getting a haircut, there has been several people discussing the idea of shaving his hair off completely a week out before our wedding freaking me out
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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)
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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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