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VOTE FOR PHIL Should he be a wedding photographer? TIPS FOR DANCING INSPIREDfromPHOTOS Suzanne McNatty REAL WEDDINGS Two of them! AIRBRUSHED MAKEUP
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As we head towards Christmas, here at Engaged we would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their support this year. We have had an amazing year and have been astounded by the great feedback that we have had. Thank you! Cover Credits: Photography: Suzanne McNatty www.photographybydesign.co.nz Couple: Adrian and Candice
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This month you are getting what you asked for - loads of wedding photos to feast your eyes on. We have two real weddings, a beautiful photographerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spread and something a bit different - the opportunity to vote on whether Phil Bailey should become a full time wedding photographer! We also have tips on having the perfect first dance, as well as some advice on how to reduce the effect of the Christmas party season on your waistline. We hope you all have a brilliant (and safe) Christmas! Enjoy!
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WIN A $100 GIFT VOUCHER FROM BEADS GLORIOUS BEADS! This month, we have a $100 gift voucher from Beads Glorious Beads to give away to one lucky reader! Beads Glorious Beads let you create your own amazing jewellery or select from their extensive selection of pre-made pieces (perfect for your wedding jewellery or as gifts for bridesmaids!). Whatever you choose, you will be sure to have a piece that will truly reflect your style. Click here to enter your details and be in the draw.
Congratulations! Congratulations to the following who each won a Gillette Prize Pack! Rachel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Grady Rob Lockhart
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ELLUMI - Fibre Optic Pohutukawa Flowers These are a fantastic idea for table decorations (which can turn into a gift for those close to you) or even to decorate a church. They look magnificent and create a truly New Zealand theme. Available as singles or as strings of five. Check out www.ellumi.co.nz for more information and stockists.
MAKE IT ONE TO REMEMBER! You only do it once, so make sure you do it right! Grippers.co.nz have some fantastic costumes for stags and hens out to party, perfect for creating large amounts of hilarity! They also have t-shirts for the whole hen or stag party! Make sure you check them out at www.grippers.co.nz (while you are there, check out their new Kick Ass and Hit Girl costsumes - they are one of a handful of people in the world stocking them!) 7
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foundation or blush). The colour well is attached to a small airbrush the size of a pen. The compressor drives air through the hose and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pushesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; it through the colour receptacle, creating a fine mist which comes out the small hole in the airbrush. The makeup used is silicone-based, making it heat-proof, rain-proof, tear-proof and, best of all, snog- proof! It is applied gradually so that coverage ranges from ultra sheer to more comprehensive. This makes it ideal for disguising rosacea, acne, strawberry birthmarks and other skin imperfections. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, airbrushing can be used for covering tattoos. A derma colour is applied (like concealer) and then airbrushed makeup is applied over the top to even the skin tone.
Airbrushed makeup is a more unique and newer form of makeup than traditional methods, and therefore it can be a little more expensive. You also need to make sure your makeup artist is experienced with the equipment and technique, as they need to know how to use the spray gun expertly and have a solid background in makeup application in order to know where best to place the makeup. Airbrushed Angels come to your house or hotel and, living by their mantra that the most important thing is making the bride look and feel beautiful, are happy to assist the bride by providing a hairdressing service and to help the bride with dressing and veil fitting. They also offer advice on hair and beauty care and pampering, and, if my interview with Andrea is anything to go by, a healthy dose of both comedy and care! www.airbrushedangels.co.nz
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Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spent the last six months slogging it out in the gym, eating salads for lunch every day, denying yourself that second piece of cake and generally being so dedicated to making sure you fit your wedding dress and look stunning on the day... so how do you keep that discipline up over the Christmas season? Here are Engagedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tips:
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• Have a healthy breakfast every day. Breakfast fills you up and stops you reaching for those mid-morning muffins! • If you know you are going to party that night, try to have a healthy lunch - you need those nutrients to combat the damage done by alcohol and late nights! Plus a healthy lunch may balance out any indulgent snacks you have that night (don’t make that an excuse though!). • Focus on the good. Celebrate the fresh flavours of in-season fruit and vegetables and eat more of these wonderful foods. This will fill you up and make you less likely to stray towards sugary or fatty snacks. • Reduce serving sizes. Put less on your plate, chew it slowly and enjoy each mouthful. This gives your brain time to let your stomach know it’s full! • Don’t stand too close to the food. That way, if you do need to nibble, you will get some exercise walking to the table! • Try to avoid high fat nuts like peanuts. Go for protein like low-fat turkey or ham or high-fibre snacks like vegetables and hummus as this may help keep you feeing fuller for longer. • Recognise and avoid your ‘danger’ foods, the ones you just know you will over-indulge in if you get half the chance! • Have a big glass of water before you get to the party (or at least as your first drink when you get there). This will fill you up and quench your thirst, hopefully meaning the first alcoholic drink goes down a bit slower! •
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• Alternate a glass of water with each alcoholic drink. This is a great way to limit the number of alcoholic drinks you have, and it has the added bonus of re-hydrating you and protecting you against hangovers the next morning (no guarantees here, it will all depend on how much you drink!). • Speaking of alcohol, watch those portion sizes. Alcohol contains a lot of kilojoules (and no nutrients) and it is quite easy to drink away half your daily kJ allowance! • Choose diet mixers if you are going to drink spirits. Often the mixers will have higher kilojoules than the alcohol. • Cut down on caffeine. Whilst a cup or two may help suppress appetite, too much caffeine may have the opposite effect. • Exercise when you can: walk during your lunch hour, take the stairs when you can, or, best of all, dance that weight off instead of standing around the snack table! • Don’t fret. If you do over-indulge, don’t beat yourself up or stray from the good habits you have established for yourself. Remind yourself how well you have done and pat yourself on the back. Then put the indulgence behind you and keep going! • Treat yourself when you have been good. A long soak in the bath or a pedicure or manicure is a wonderful treat and helps with that pre-wedding pampering!
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Laura and Nick had a beautiful wedding at Mudbrick Vineyard. We’ll leave it to Laura to tell us about their amazing day in her own words... I’d always envisioned a small, intimate & romantic wedding, and Mudbrick Vineyard on Waiheke Island gave us the ideal backdrop for this. Stunning weather on the day made it all the more spectacular for our guests as they arrived just before 5 to enjoy mulled wine by the outdoor fire. Shortly after, as the sun set, we exchanged our vows infront of a small selection of our closest friends and family - made all the more special by having my cousins husband marry us! My brother-in-law also sang a version of Michael Buble’s ‘Everything’ song while we signed the register. Two of my gorgeous nieces were my flowergirls,
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Date: 30 May 2010 Ceremony & Reception: Mudbrick Vineyard, Waiheke Island Photo locations: Mudbrick Vienyard and surrounds Dress: A La Robe - Elizabeth Soljak Groomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suit: Working Style Photographer: Jessica Higueras Videographer: Jared Brandon Productions Florist: Wallflower - Sarah Scott Hair: Viva Style - Dinple Daji Makeup: Imperial Beauty - Nimisha Bhikha
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whose dresses were made by my creative sister and sister-in-law. My bridesmaids wore short black cocktail dresses purchased a month before the wedding off a European website called Asos! My dress was designed and made by the very talented Elizabeth Soljak of A La Robe. It was the very first place I went to to try any gowns on and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to go anywhere else! Nick and the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suits were all custom made by Working Style. Being a Graphic Designer myself, I had a ball designing all our wedding stationary myself and making all our decorations. Our invitations
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were letterpressed by the amazing Magpie Press company thank you Shona Gow for making the process so easy! - and I worked closely with the lovely Sarah Scott of Wallflower who created our gorgeous winter-inspired centrepieces for the tables. Our photographer, Jessica, captured the day perfectly and I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more happy with the collection of photographs we have as a reminder of the best day of our lives!
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Anything unusual that you did on the day? My mum made our cake and my dad helped her decorate it the day before the wedding! It was such a special touch and turned out gorgeous! Anything you wouldn’t do again? I’d do it all over again! It was so much fun planning and looking forward to something so much together as a couple. Any advice for future brides? • Invest in a videographer. We had the incredibly talented Jared Brandon of Jared Brandon Productions film our entire day and it is so precious to have those memories recorded like that.
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• Enjoy the entire process - it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the decisions & the list of ‘to do’s’, especially if you’re working within a tight frame, but just savor the experience and know that it’s all going to be worth it - it’s the best party you’ll ever organise! • Delegate! I was lucky that Nick was very involved in the planning process and very hands on - I even had him cutting out paper hearts all night so I could make a garland to hang behind us in the ceremony! But do make the most of the people around you - when your bridesmaids/friends/family offer to help, they really mean it and feel honored to be involved, so make the most of it, even if it’s a tiny job they can help you with.
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â&#x20AC;˘ Take your time and be patient in finding your photographer! We looked at many different photographers, and Jessica Photography was the first one I met with whom I knew immediately her style and creativity was what I wanted. Finding one that will capture beautiful memories of your day is only half of it - they are spending most of your important day with you, so you want to be comfortable around them and they need to flexible to fit in with you too!
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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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Stunning freeze dried Rose and Hydrangea petals in 25 colours and blends
Exquisite bouquets for brides and bridesmaids
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Showcasing Photographic Excellence
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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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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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Email: info@projectshot.com Mobile: 021 685 871 Auckland
Photography by Marijke Website: www.photographybym.co.nz Email: mail@photographybym.co.nz Phone: 07 572 4085 Mobile: 021 560 509 Bay of Plenty and Nationwide
Greenapple Photo & Video Studio Website: www.greenapple.co.nz Mobile: 021 119 5567 Auckland
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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)
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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Brett Lees, Unique Visions Photography Website: www.uniquevisions.co.nz Email: brett@uniquevisions.co.nz Phone: 09 817 7014 Mobile: 0274 913 061 Qualified Member NZ Institute of Professional Photography Auckland
Victoria Vincent Photography Website: www.victoriavincent.com Mobile: 021 213 5759 Wellington, Nelson, Nationwide
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Where The Heart Is Photography
Website: www.wheretheheartis.co.nz Email: info@wheretheheartis.co.nz Phone: 07 8547933 Mobile: 021 235 7976 Auckland, Waikato, King Country & Bay of Plenty
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Vela Images
Website: www.velaimages.com Phone: 021 376 663 Auckland and Nationwide
Email: greta@velaimages.com
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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Website: www.visionworks.co.nz Email: tim@visionworks.co.nz Phone: 09 845 5925 Mobile: 021 44 88 17 Auckland
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Parker Swannell Photography Email: parkerswannell@gmail.com Phone: 09 817 2678 Mobile: 021 257 5355 Auckland
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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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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Email: broadbent@xtra.co.nz Phone: 021 633 404 Coromandel and Auckland
nadia couture Redefining bridesmaids. nadia couture is Aucklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier bridesmaid shop. Timeless design, quality fabrics and meticulous craftsmanship for the bride and your bridesmaids needs. nadiacouture garments range from soft silk chiffon to elegant formal satin, available in a wide range of colours and sizes. To compliment the dresses, nadia couture has exquisite jewellery and beautiful evening bags, guaranteeing nadia remains a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;must-seeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; destination for your entire bridal party and every evening occasion.
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Should he stay or should he go? That is the question! Philip Bailey is a part time photographer based in Christchurch who is trying to decide if he should make the leap and go full time. He came to us asking for some feedback and whether we thought he should continuing focusing on wedding photography. We thought, who better to ask than our very own brides-to-be! So here is your chance to have your vote - have a look at his photos and on the last page of his photos there is a link for you to vote whether or not you think he should pack in his day job and give full time wedding photography a go!
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Right, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen his work. Now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your chance to vote. Click the link below and let Phil know whether you think he has what it takes to be a full time wedding photographer!
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Erin and Stephen’s gorgeous wedding was held in September this year. From a beautiful homestead to McDonalds, it was a day to remember! Check out their photos and some of Erin’s highlights of the day!
Best part of the day: It didn’t rain!!!! Being from the south and being spring it was most likely our wedding day would be wet and miserable but it proved us wrong and it did not rain. In fact, it was sunny and perfect weather for photos! Best bargain: My wedding dress! Funniest moment: The groom and his groomsmen were a little gutted we didn’t have ice cream for dessert so they walked over the road to McDonald’s and got ice cream sundaes and came back and ate them in front of every body (luckily the caterer was the brides mother so they got away with it!) Anything unusual that you did on the day: Unlike most weddings, we had time to spare between the photos and the reception!!!! Anything that you wouldn’t do again: We would do
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it all again exactly the same - it was perfect! Any advice for future brides: Relax and have fun!!! if you are stressed about weather as I was DON’T! The day will be perfect and your still going to marry your best friend rain, hail or shine.
DETAILS Bride and Groom: Erin Adamson & Stephen Gray Date of Wedding: 25 September 2010 Ceremony: Calvin Church Gore Reception: James Cumming Wing Location of photos: Mararua homestead, Gore A&P showgrounds Dress: D H Gates Wedding Dress International Supplier Groom’s suit: Exquisite Suit Hire Photographer: Kimberley Cheyne Photography Florist: Bride’s mum Hair: Runway Hairdressers Makeup: Family and friends
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Dancefloor All eyes are on you, your palms are sweating, you pray that you don’t trip… no, it’s not your speech, it’s your first dance. Often the first dance at a wedding is forgotten in the frenzy of booking the perfect florist, photographer and venue. You’ve made sure that your dress is stunning, that the groomsmen and bridesmaids’ outfits coordinate with the cake and table decorations, that your vows and wedding speech sum up how you feel about your new husband or wife and you have even chosen the music for your first dance, but how confident do you feel about dancing in front of all of your guests?
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Never fear, we’ve come to the rescue! Here are our tips for impressing your friends and family with your moves on the dance floor: • First thing to remember: there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to dancing. Each couple and person is individual and each have different levels of extroversion (or introversion!), talent, experience, fears and abilities. They also may have different physical characteristics to take into account. Everyone needs to start somewhere and you shouldn’t be shy if you have never danced before. This is where a good dance coach comes in: he or she can recognise what you need to know to make that first spin around the dance floor feel, if not effortless, at least manageable. • Choose a song that means something to you, but make sure it is something that has a steady beat and is easy to hear. Whilst you two may have fallen in love over ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, it certainly isn’t the easiest to dance to! • The song you choose will determine the dance you do. The song may work best with a Rumba, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Jive, Mambo or Viennese Waltz. Alternatively, if you and your future husband or wife are experts at a particular style of dance, it may be better to choose that style and then pick a song to match. Most modern
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music chosen these days comes down to a Foxtrot rhythm which is easy and the basics (enough to move around a room) can be picked up in an hour. • How many lessons a couple will need will depend upon the couple and what they want to achieve. Whatever you do, don’t leave it to the week before the wedding to find out. Start looking at it at least three months before the wedding and plan from there. • Shorter is often better! Remember that the less time the song plays for, the less room for mistakes. • Work out how you will start and end the dance and at what stage in the night the dance is to take place. Don’t forget to let your photographer, videographer and wedding party know so they don’t miss it. Also, let them know any particular tricky bits that you might want captured (such as dips and twirls) and let them know which direction you’ll be facing when you do them. • Try to find out the size of the dance floor at your venue. This avoids any last minute panics because you don’t have enough room to do the leap from ‘Dirty Dancing’! • Never forget that only one of you can lead at a time. Whilst this may not apply throughout your married life,
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it is definitely relevant here as you don’t want to step on each other’s toes! • Once you have the steps taught to you practice, practice, practice. And then practice some more. Some dance companies have regular practice nights. • You may also need to think about clothing. We know that most of you are glamorous and well-groomed, but often you will never have danced (in front of everyone) wearing a full wedding dress, high heels, styled hair and long fingernails. Your dance coach should be able to give you pointers on avoiding accidents! • Lastly, don’t worry if you do make a mistake on the night. Your guests probably won’t notice and neither will you if you simply enjoy being in the arms of your new husband or wife. Costs tend to vary among dance studios, however a number of them offer half hour lessons at $35, with the recommendation that 3-4 lessons will get your first dance sorted.
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