Engaged Wedding Magazine - August 2013

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INSPIRATION FOR THE TABLE ENGAGEMENT GARTH & FEDERICO REAL WEDDING BELINDA & DREW

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• 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: Jessica Photography ( www.jessicaphotography.co.nz) Couple: Belinda and Drew

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ENGAGEMENT SHOOT

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Garth Federico ENGAGEMENT SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHED

BY JESSICA PHOTOGRAPHY WWW.JESSICAPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.NZ

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night in August 2006, Garth Hemmingsen from Auckland And Federico Vignola from Argentina but living in Auckland, were both crossing the road heading to an event and caught each other’s eye. Fortunately the boys were both heading to the same venue, and after smiling at each other across the room, Fede built up the courage so say hi...the rest is history.

After the event was over, they saw each other every day. “We ended up living together within a month due to a change of flat mates. It just felt right and as we got on so well together, with similar upbringings and family values it was the perfect fit” said Garth.

A few months later the boys went on their first overseas trip together to Bail. “One night as we were heading back to our hotel room after a romantic dinner at this great little restaurant right on the beach, Garth took me out to this pagoda on a small jetty, and right there under the stars he got down on one knee and proposed” said Federico. “It was really sweet and I instantly said yes”. It took some time after getting engaged for Garth and Federico to settle on a wedding date.

“With Federico’s parents heading to NZ in October, my friends heading out from the UK and the change in the gay marriage laws, it seemed to make sense for us to tie the knot” said Garth.

“We have booked into a great venue on Waiheke and are really looking forward to the day.”

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Belinda Drew

This month we have the goregeous wedding of Belinda and Drew as shot by Jessica Higueras. Enjoy!

In Belinda’s words...

HOW WE MET

Drew and I met inboard a flight I was working on from Perth to Singapore in February 2010. At the last minute Drews seat was changed and he ended up sitting in front of me in front of my jumpseat. We got talking and got on well. We were both shy and didn’t really know how to exchange details so we didn’t! Drew got off and I went and found his name on the passenger list, managed to get in touch with his sister on Facebook she passed on my email address and the rest is history :)

THE PROPOSAL

Drew and I got engaged in May 2011 in a gorgeous medieval wine village called St Emilion in Bordeaux, France. It was a very low key very romantic moment in a relaxing little cafe overlooking the village over a glass of St Emilion wine (Drews favourite) and the origin of the very first bottle of wine we shared together. There was no getting down on one knee it was just over the table very sweet.....the people at the table next to us had no idea what had just happened! It was just between us and we went about our day after that!

THE BEST PART

Where do I start! From the AMAZING venue, weather, Jazz band, giant Jenga and lawn games, the food and wine, the service, the party!....the mojitos....did i mention the food?!Apart from this!...the fantastic friends and family we had with us on the day. We have many international friends...the ones that could make it (and many travelled to New Zealand from as far away as the UK, Brazil, America and Australia) it really meant a lot to us. We had such a fantastic DJ in

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Grant Marshall and with the amazing energy of our guests we had the best party we could have ever dreamed of! Our guests are still talking about it which makes it all the more worth it. Also to be able to have my mum with me on the day was a miracle.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Try to think about yourself... Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry about others it is your day.

Try to keep things simple when getting ready on the day. Allocate an abundance of time when getting ready! You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be stressed out because you are running late and overlook the small things - you can never get this day back so be sure time is on your side. Try not to have too much planned the week before as it will definately be a busy week! Purchase items from America - I did this alot over the internet and seriously saved a fortune.

VENUE

The Kelleher Estate was perfect for our vision. It allowed us to have an outdoor cocktail wedding party with Jazz Band by day DJ by night with heaps of mixing and mingling laughing and dancing. Watever we wanted Becs could do.....the only limit was our imagination. We loved that we didnt need to leave at any time during our day ...The girls got ready in the pamper room upstairs in the Estate which was so much fun...you could hear the buzz of our guests downstairs as they arrived. The boys arrived early and settled their nerves in the cigar room downstairs. The Grand Lawn was the setting for our ceremony.

It was a onestop shop also for our wedding photos....the pristine garden made for a multitude of perfect locations to shoot in front of as well as inside the house....we were seriously spoilt for choice!

THE GOWN: Lazaro: Antique silk faced satin formal bridal ball

gown, draped sweetheart bodice with wide jeweled band at natural waist, box pleated skirt, chapel train. I saw it on Say Yes To The Dress in the states and just had to try it on...and loved it. I had 18cm added to the train.

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BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES: Strapless and one shoulder floor length

royal blue Mori Lee chiffon dresses

GROOMS SUIT: Charcoal Hugo Boss GROOMSMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUITS: Light grey Hugo Boss HAIR: The amazingly efficient and talented Cony Bennett CAKE: Four tier Red Velvet, Caramel Mudcake and White

Chocolate Genache (top tier)...The best cake ever....seriously delicious.

Kylie from Cake Haven

FLOWERS: Coral roses from Best Blooms in lieu of peonies DECORATION: The amazing Kelleher Estate really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

need a thing! It is so gorgeous in its own right there is no need to decorate. They have fairy lights, a garden chandelier, pre installed lighting on the verandah...it really is good to go and has a timeless Mediterranean feel.

INVITATIONS: Minted.com

We wanted something different but at the same time a booklet type format to carry all one information we wanted to give to our guests.

Minted.com is a website that lists multiple designs from heaps of designers...you just pick your design, put your info into the template, special requirements such as palate etc and the designer then puts it all together for you! Easy and very affordable.

HONEYMOON: A week in the Maldives .... our all time dream

honeymoon .....Something that arose in the conversation the day we met on the plane :)

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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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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

1 week before Task

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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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