The essential guide to getting married in Wairarapa Your locally owned newspaper FEATURING Bride ofthe Year WEDDINGS 2022WAIRARAPA
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Whichever way you wish to marry is purely individual, but here in this magazine, we’d like to take you through the journey after committing to your beloved, to planning the wedding, taking a deep breath, and contemplating life as couple. It is a transformational journey like no other. We hope you find this a helpful guide and we wish you a happy future.
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The joyous occasion of a wedding is adored by all. No two weddings are ever the same, no two couples are. Weddings are the optimistic occasion where two people commit their lives to each other in front of chosen family and friends. This is achieved either in a personalised ceremony or in a Registry Office. There are few rules these days and your imagination and creativity can run wild with personalised weddings. About anywhere and anything goes if that’s what the couple chose to celebrate their union. People have parachuted out of planes, climbed mountain peaks, and travelled to far-flung exotic places to tie the knot. Others have enjoyed the comfort of marrying in their own homes and gardens
The entire wedding was held at Lansdowne Estate in Masterton’s Gordon Street, owned by Georgia’s grandparents, Margaret and Derek Hagar. Georgia loves the historical nature of the place – the land having first been planted in grapes by the Beetham family in the 1880s. Georgia graduated from UCOL’s School of Nursing in Masterton during all the wedding plans, and she describes the time as a “bit manic”. They kept the event as simple as possible being on one site. A food truck provided the food for the 120 guests and there was no formal sit-down dinner. When the music started, everyone got up to dance and this continued to midnight. A sign of a good Dylanwedding.isadiesel mechanic and was a familiar face at Tranzit Coachlines for 10 years. These days he’s a vehicle inspector at VTNZ in Masterton. Georgia works as a community nurse and her patients are spread throughout Wairarapa and even on to the Kapiti Coast. It’s a busy life and one they are enjoying doing together.
GEORGIA & DYLAN PHOTOGRAPHYRIKITILIZ OUR FEATURED BRIDE ON THE FRONT COVER GEORGIA HAGAR. PHOTO BY LIZ RIKITI PHOTOGRAPHY. Phone: (06) 377 0606 • www.allureconcept.co.nz • Allure Concept Boutique Corner of Perry and Chapel Streets, Masterton ENHANCE THOSE SPECIAL FEATURES WITH OUR BRIDAL PACKAGE • Hair • Makeup • Eyelash extensions Charlotte Wilson is a Wairarapa based makeup specialisingartistin bridal makeup. hair & spa A finalist in the 2022 NZ Wedding Industry Awards for most outstanding makeup artist. Look your very best 3WAIRARAPA WEDDINGS 2022
surrounded by familiar vibes. The few rules include that a Marriage Licence needs to be applied for at least three working days before the ceremony; an authority figure or official celebrant must officiate and proclaim the vows made by the two people. A record of the event must be made by signing a marriage register which in turn is lodged with Internal Affairs in New ThereZealand.arethree clear reasons why you cannot marry. That’s if you are under 16 years old; already married or in a civil union, or closely related by birth, marriage, or adoption. This close relationship is clarified in the Marriage Act Regulations1955. aside, it’s most definitely a time to celebrate. Have a read through this insightful magazine and absorb. Good luck with your planning.
Georgia Hagar was still at Wairarapa College when she set eyes on former Makoura College student, Dylan Tomuri. It was love at first sight and seven years on, they married on 9 January 2021. Georgia was named Bride of the Year in 2021 and it completed a wedding that both Georgia and Dylan agree was perfect. “We wouldn’t change a thing.”
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HINT: Create a Wedding Budget Book or use our budget guide, colour code items for: RED: Absolutely required. BLUE: Would like to have. GREEN: Maybe, if we win Lotto WHERE TO BEGIN2 Welcome 4 Budget 6 Venue 10 Photos & Streaming 11 Hireage 12 Catering 14 Save The Date & Invites 15 Celebrant 16 Makeup & Hair 18 Groom 19 Flowers 20 Music 21 Master Of Ceremonies 23 Logistics 24 Wedding Planner 26 Groom Checklist 27 Rings 28 Drinks 30 Bridal Party 31 Cake 33 Decorations 34 Children 35 Legal 36 Gif ts 38 After the Wedding WAIRARAPA WEDDINGS CONTENTS 40 Welcome 41 Judges & Committee 42 Brides 46 Thank you - Sponsors BRIDE OF THE YEAR For Dreamers & Modern Lovers Martinborough, Wairarapa & beyond www.augustandvine.co.nz | @augustandvinephotos 4
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Because there are so many options for those getting married, the most important thing is to really think about who you are, and what you want as a couple. Then create a budget and a roadmap around those wishes and stick to it. cannot begin to plan your wedding until you know what you want to spend. There are so many delicious temptations to help you blow your budget but the last thing you want is to have a hefty debt after the event. It can be fun keeping costs under control by using imagination. friends love the chance to get involved and they are a great resource when it comes to keeping costs under control.
CEREMONY Venue Officiant’sFee MusicMarriageDecorationsFeeLicence RECEPTION Venue Hire Hire (Furniture/equipment/marquee) Food, MusicCakeFavoursDecorationsEntertainmentDrinks/Bar STATIONERY Save The MenuInvitationsDateCards& Place Names Service Cards Thank You Cards PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO StreamingPhotoAlbumPrintsPhotography&Frames&USBsBooth FLOWERS ReceptionButtonholesBouquets& Ceremony RINGS GroomBride ESTIMATE COST BRIDEOUTFITS Wedding Dress Veil/Hair Accessories LingerieAccessories/JewelleryShoes GROOM ShoesSuit & Accessories BRIDESMAIDS & GROOMSMEN ShoesSuitsDresses& Accessories FLOWERGIRLS & PAGEBOY ShoesDress/Suit&Accessories HAIR & BEAUTY BRIDE Beauty Treatments SprayMakeupHairTan & Nails GROOM Shave/BeardHaircut Trim BRIDESMAIDS MakeupHair OTHER ThankTransportYou Gifts ESTIMATE COST TOTAL COST ESTIMATE COST HONEYMOON SpendingAccommodationTransportFlightsMoney 5WAIRARAPA WEDDINGS 2022
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Popular venues can be booked up for a year ahead, and so selecting where you are going to get married is an important early decision you must make. You can hold a wedding at a park or beach, but just need council consent, and a temporary liquor licence, if there will be alcohol on-site. Again, your imagination is the only limit. You don’t have to pay for a designated wedding venue (trestle tables on the lawn work well) but even if you get married in the openair, you will want somewhere to take your guests for the wedding festivities. It can be an enormous undertaking to do the catering yourself, and many do, but there is something special about being able to sit back and be waited on by the Wairarapaprofessionals.hasareputation for offering a huge array of wedding
venues from rustic barns to elegant mansions and estates which can accommodate, as well as feed your guests. Major things to consider is, do you have to tidy up next day, is there plenty of cover from inclement weather, and do your guests have easy access both with vehicles and Takeaccommodation?timetodoyourhomework. Visit all those which appeal to you and see if there is a real intimacy which gives meaning for you as a couple. Ensure when comparing venues that the costs match up. Also, matching up your style of wedding with the venue is important. There’s no good choosing a barefoot wedding if you are wanting the classic elegance of olde-worlde charm. Nor would champagne silk and tiaras look right in a haystrewn barn. LUCALIA PHOTOGRAPHY Where Host Kadia Merralls | 15 Keir Crescent Masterton | 027 220 9874 06 378 2097 | lansdownehouse@xtra.co.nz | www.lansdownehouse.co.nz LANSDOWNE HOUSE are made Weddings • Anniversaries • Reunions • Birthdays memories 7WAIRARAPA WEDDINGS 2022
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RATHKEALE COLLEGE 217 Willow Park Drive, Masterton 5871 P 06 370 venues-hirehttps://rathkeale.school.nz/6182
GUESTS FOR SIT-DOWN: up to 150 GUESTS FOR COCKTAILS: up to 150 CEREMONY FACILITIES: up to 200 CATERING: In-house available ACCOMMODATION: On-site available
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Our historic church is located in 2 acres of beautiful gardens. Cobblestones is a superb venue for your memorable wedding. Arrange to use our old coaches and farm equipment as props for amazing photographs. Bring your own celebrant, florist, and caterer, or we can help, including a stretch tent for outdoor celebrations. And you’ll be helping maintain our wonderful heritage village.
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A standalone venue set in several acres of landscaped gardens that provides a romantic and elegant country setting for your wedding, and is located just 5 minutes from Masterton. Choose to have your ceremony at several of outdoor areas such as the chapel vineyard, by the rose and ivy archway or in the gazebo. There is tennis, croquet, petanque and giant checkers to amuse the young and the young at heart during drinks/canapes.
GUESTS FOR SIT-DOWN: up to 150 GUESTS FOR COCKTAILS: up to 150 CEREMONY FACILITIES: up to 150 CATERING: In-house or catered ACCOMMODATION: 1 king size suite With Le Grá’s beautifully tended vines surrounding a small venue and decking space with a fabulous lawn to erect a marquee on, it’s a magical spot for your special day. With lawn games, fairy lighting, kitchen facilities for caterers to use and a beautiful king studio apartment for the bride and groom at the end of their big day.
GUESTS FOR SIT-DOWN: up to 150 CEREMONY FACILITIES: Yes CATERING: Facilities available ACCOMMODATION: 4 rooms
GUESTS FOR SIT-DOWN: up to 60 GUESTS FOR COCKTAILS: up to 150 CEREMONY FACILITIES: up to 60 CATERING: BYO or use our services
Set in magnificent park-like grounds, Rathkeale College offers a range of beautiful locations to choose from for your ceremony including the everpopular St Martins on the Close Chapel and Greek Amphitheatre. In addition to an experienced chef, our facilities include a large dining hall, spacious grounds and onsite accommodation.
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In times of covid, the IT skill has been imperative to ensure far-flung families are involved as much as possible with the big day, if they can’t attend. You need to check there is adequate internet connection, however.
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Wedding photography is a specialist skill, and most couples employ a photographer, videographer, and even an IT person to livestream the event.
Drones are increasingly being used too, so when choosing a photographer, this may be worth a consideration checking their range of competencies. Talk to friends who have used
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The professionals are the ones who take the couple and the wedding party off into stunning landscapes, setting the wedding scene, and where the official photos are taken. Factor this into your planning of the day – anything up to two hours may be needed. You won’t be sorry for the Makeeffort.sure you have the photographer remain to capture the reception and the dance floor antics They can be the essence of the wedding. There are several award-winning photographers residing and working in Wairarapa. Learn who they are, check out their work, and talk with them. It’s important to create a cohesive team for this personal process.
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photographers, to help choose the right fit for you.
So, you have chosen that special place to get married and host your guests? If it’s a place which needs decorating and furnishings with table and chairs, you will need to consider hiring the items. This is another specialist service which can be invaluable to couples arranging their wedding. Event hire companies know the type of items you will need and can also help with colour co-ordination and style. Their experience in event management is highly valued among the wedding Dependingfraternity.onyour budget, teams will come in and set it all up for you, or you can do some yourself. Every bit of help at this stage is great! Bland places can come alive with colour, lights, and imagination. There’s nothing like a bit of whimsy to put smiles on people’s faces. What better opportunity than to create a fantasy affair in which to party?
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There are many areas where you can save money, but you will regret going cheap on a photographic record. It’s the memento you have for the rest of your life and for family records.
Family and friends will often offer to take the photos. This is great and don’t turn them down to ensure everything is recorded as the candid photos can be gold, but there is nothing to surpass a professional’s eye and the beautiful images they produce.
Most caterers will quote you a ‘per head’ cost and depending on this amount, will dictate what they can o er for the price. Many people come away from a wedding raving about the wonderful food, and yes, it is a component of the day, but remember there are also many other memorable parts. Quality food, presented well, in three courses, is a simple way to present the wedding breakfast. Don’t forget there’s wedding cake also – and always have tea and co ee on hand. Honouring your guests by feeding them well is a tradition of many cultures. People can have food preferences and allergies, so ensure your caterer is aware of these. Ensuring these people are considered makes a good impression. Again, considering the budget, you can go from a total cater and wait sta , to friends and family wanting to be involved in o ering food. Remember they are your guests though and they should be able to enjoy the day without lots of work. A popular way to keep costs down is by having a spit roast. Usually menfolk like this endeavour. Seek then out and source the animal well in advance.
While photos are being taken and while your guests are mingling after the ceremony consider social platters. These can be nuts, dried fruits, cheeses and crackers. Always a favourite and easy to prepare before the event.
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For those couples that want something a little different for their wedding or special event. We can’t wait to chat with you. www.balter.co.nz Balter has many options to suit your special day, we are a restaurant with a city vibe in the beautiful rural town of Carterton. We are ideal for holding up to 100 guests and can offer various catering options. We love designing menus for special occasions and can adapt our Texas BBQ and A La Carte menus. Of course, we also cater to special dietary requirements and are happy to travel to venues. For a more intimate dining experience, our head chef is available to cook for you and your guests, making for a night to remember. Contact head chef Tript for any enquiries. M 021 235 1462 P 06 379 9252 9 High Street North, Carterton Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see a snippet of the Balter venue and food. 13WAIRARAPA WEDDINGS 2022
Once you have things sorted –con rmed where and when the wedding will take place, send out the invites. These should name the couple getting married, where it will be held, time and even a map of how to get there. RSVPs are important –requiring them about a month before the event.
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In times past, the parents of the those getting married were mentioned as those doing the inviting. In some cases, people may still prefer to do this. It adds a touch of two families coming together.
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There is a myriad of ‘Save the Date’ design styles you can choose from. Just ensure you have both the names of those to be married – protocol says to list the bride’s name rst and in same-sex couples, consider alphabetising. Ensure you give a contact address, phone, and email.
This type of of-term planning means it is not only courteous to your guests but also in working out your numbers.
Etiquette says it’s polite to let people know the date of your wedding six to nine months out from the event. Even a year, if it’s to be held where lots of travelling is involved, is a good idea, and if it’s to be somewhere where guests may have to save up to attend – notice two to three years out, is not a silly idea.
It sounds brutal, but having a Group A and a Group B, is a sound way to ensure everyone is considered –Group A being the rst preference.
A cut-o date, way back from the event means you will know exactly the number to cater for in all aspects of the planning.
It is important that those at the wedding know who the celebrant is, should any questions need to be asked prior to proceedings
Only people appointed by the Registrar-General as Marriage and/ or Civil Union Celebrants, and whose name appears in the List of Celebrants in the NZ Gazette, have authority to solemnise marriages and/or civil unions in New Zealand
There has been a recent trend for a ‘friend’ of the couple to conduct the wedding, with an o cial celebrant just signing o on the legal requirements. This is not acceptable
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Things you need to know:
The marriage licence is a document con rming that it is legal for the marriage between the two parties to go ahead. It does not need to be signed
Celebrants work with couples to provide a ceremony that meets their needs, and guide those who wish to design and write their own. They are the quiet co-ordinating presence which makes the ceremony ow beautifully. The celebrant is responsible for ensuring all legal requirements are met.
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Two copies of ‘Particulars of Marriage’ or ‘Particulars of Civil Union’ are signed in front of two witnesses and the celebrant at the ceremony. A copy of this is sent to the Registrar of Births Deaths and Marriages within 10 days of the ceremony. It is from this that a Marriage Certi cate can be issued Not everyone requests a Marriage Certi cate but remember you will need it for name changing on important documents like your passport or bank accounts
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For men with beards, they can look dramatic when professionally trimmed, as will their hair. Everyone wants to look gorgeous on their wedding day. Makeup trends come and go and professional makeup artists are a great help here.
So, here’s a few hints from local professionals:
Seeking help from professionals with your hair and makeup (both men and women) is a good move.
Whether it’s curls framing your face, long hair falling healthily over your shoulders, or a neat short style, augmented with a petite tiara, your hair needs to be styled to fit with the dress, veil, hat, or hair piece that you have chosen.
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A light spray tan always shows the dress off well but make sure you get the proper pre care as the more you exfoliate the better the tan Eyebrows frame your face. See a brow professional to correctly colour match and design the brows well before the wedding YOUR HAIR
Derma blading is advised for anyone with fine facial hair as it removes the peach fuzz and gives a flawless finish to makeup Remove skin blemishes, milia, or freckles six weeks before Have a brightening manicure that polishes the hands and choose an elegant natural nail polish on short, manicured nails forget your toes, especially if wearing sandals or opentoed shoes. Have a pedicure
YOUR SKIN Wedding photos last forever so it’s important the bride looks radiant, and natural, despite often having spent hours with a makeup artist gaining that impression! Having your sk in in good condition is important and this preparation should begin months before a wedding with a good diet and using decent skin products. Consult with a beautician Don’t have a facial the day before the wedding in case of skin flareups
Many menswear stores offer a great service, whereby they will dress the groom and his groomsmen for an agreed price, offering advice and styles. It can take the weight off another task and brings great coordination to this part of the wedding.
It’s best that the groom and his party (just like the bride and bridesmaids) are distinguishable, clothing-wise, from the rest of the guests. What the groom and groomsmen all wear can be varied and hopefully in theme with the bridal party, but really anything Dependinggoes.on the weather, venue, and wedding style, attire can be as varied as the classic suits, tuxedoes, tailcoats or morning dress, right through to sandals, open neck shirt and shorts. If you want to have some fun, chose a special fabric like velvet for the jackets, or wool for the trousers. Add colour with ties or pocket handkerchiefs.
General etiquette is that bridesmaids and groomsmen pay for their own outfits but often couples decide to make the outfits a gift to the attendants. A nice gesture, if you can afford it within the budget. THE GROOM & HIS MEN
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Roses can be expensive and as owers are estimated to take about 10 per cent of a total wedding budget, it’s best to choose wisely. Selecting inseason blooms at the time of your wedding, is sensible. There is a trend towards natural surroundings too, and not only garden owers but leaves, twigs, moss, bracken and ponga can make wonderful adornments. Wedding bowers come in all shapes from willow sticks (forever entwined) to bamboo (longevity, strength, and grace) and fernery.
Fresh owers at a wedding are simply divine, especially when they have a fragrance like sweet pea or gardenia.
Queen of them all is the red rose - the symbol of love and beauty. Roses gure in myths and fairy tales and so at weddings they so look the part.
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A combination of both – the natural environment and owers are ideal though.
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‘If music be the food of love, play on.’ This is one of the most famous opening sentences in English literature, and one of Shakespeare’s most quoted lines. He opens his great comic play, Twelfth Night, with it. Love songs come in all forms from happy to tragic and they all play an important part in setting a wedding’s tone. Wagner’s Bridal Chorus, often known as ‘Here Comes the Bride,’ has been the classical piece of music used THROUGH THE EVENT
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by brides for generations. Played on an organ, it conjures up a beautiful ambience and marks the procession of the bride. It’s beautifully traditional but there are many other pieces of music, dear to couple’s hearts. Make sure the music you chose is meaningful to you both. When it comes to splashing out for music for dancing after the reception, a live band is great. However, again budget comes into play, and a DJ with a great music repertoire can also be equally successful in getting a room moving. Then there’s streaming services, such as Spotify. It can be allied to a great set of speakers and a voilà, a personalised music session for throughout the event.
A great Master of Ceremonies ties a wedding together and keeps the flow of the proceedings on track. That person can be anyone from a capable friend to a professional public speaker but preferably someone who knows the couple being married. It all depends too on how formal you want your wedding to be, but even at a casual level, having someone who keeps an independent eye on everything is important.
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“Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran. “Marry You” by Bruno Mars. “All of Me” by John Legend. “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson, featuring Bruno Mars. “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston. One suggestion to help make your guests feel part of it all, ask them to add their favourite song with the RSVP, making it a special keepsake playlist.
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An MC usually: guests and helps them gather for the bride’s arrival Outlines the day ’s events Helps guests find their seats the arrival of the wedding party how food ser vice will occur guest book
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NEVER be late for a wedding if you are a guest. It may be okay for the bride to be late, but a general rule is for guests to arrive around 30 minutes before the wedding start time. This allows for people to mingle and be well seated by the time the bridal party does arrive. Part of your guests arriving on time may have to do with where they are accommodated.
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PLANNER WEDDING 12 MONTHS TO GO Settle on your budget Pick the date & reserve venue Start gathering names and addresses for your guest list Begin your search for band, venue, photographer, florist and caterer Book your officiant Begin shopping for your dresses 11 MONTHS TO GO Set up an appointment with a florist, photographer. Go prepared with your basic budget and ideas Book your venues and catering company 10 MONTHS TO GO Finalise your guest list Book your band or DJ Pick your wedding party Contact your preferred rental company for any rentals you’ll need, including toilets for outdoor events, extra chairs, lighting components etc 9 MONTHS TO GO Order/purchase your wedding gown Meet the caterers Book your hair and make-up specialists Start looking for wedding jewellery Mail out your Save the Dates 6 MONTHS TO GO Select and purchase invitations, addressing cards can be time consuming Start planning your honeymoon Make sure your passports are up to date Arrange transportation Order hair accessories and jewellery 5 MONTHS TO GO Start composing a timeline for your wedding day Book accommodation for your wedding night 4 MONTHS TO GO Select and order the cake Send your guest list to the host of your hen’s and stag parties Purchase wedding shoes and start dress fitting Schedule hair and make up trial 3 MONTHS TO GO Finalise the menu and flowers Order favours Purchase the rings Send your event schedule to the vendors Make a list of people giving toasts 2 MONTHS TO GO Touch base with all vendors to answer any questions Get your marriage licence sorted Send out invitations Meet photographer Review playlist with band or DJ 24
1 MONTH TO GO Enter RSVPs and phone people who have not responded Visit the dress maker for your final fitting Send out as many final payments as you can Do a seating plan Write vows, if necessary 2 WEEKS TO GO Purchase gifts for bridal party Give drivers of transport vehicles directions Send a timeline to the bridal party Pack for your honeymoon Book a spa treatment 1 WEEK TO GO Reconfirm arrival times with vendors Delegate small wedding day tasks Pick up your dress Send the final guest list to the caterer and all venues hosting your wedding related events 24 HOURS TO GO Check you foreverythinghaveyouneedtomorrow Relax with your bridal party and try not to do too much as you don’t want to be too tired to enjoy your wedding WEDDING DAY Just go with what happens and enjoy the day 25WAIRARAPA WEDDINGS 2022
There are some tasks that traditionally the Groom looks after for the wedding. 12 MONTHS Ask your best man and groomsmen to be a part of your Wedding 3 MONTHS Buy or rent your outfit and pick out your groomsmen’s attire, or give them an idea of what you would like them to wear 6-8 WEEKS Pick up your wedding rings and put them in a safe place. Check the engraving is correct if you are engraving your rings 4 WEEKS Make sure alterations to your outfit have been completed and have a final fitting 2 WEEKS Pick up the marriage licence 1 WEEK Organise for the celebrant to be paid after the ceremony or set up a bank transfer Write your speech, and your vows, either by yourself or with your fiancé Make sure your groomsmen have their outfits organised Get a haircut, plus any other necessary beauty treatments Make sure arrangements for the wedding have been finalised 24 HOURS If you’re renting, pick up your outfit. Make sure your groomsmen, your father and the ring bearer have their outfits too WEDDING DAY Make sure the rings are in safe hands If you are going on your honeymoon straight after the reception, have your bags packed and have your tickets or passport in them if you are travelling overseas CHECKLIST GROOM PHOTOGRAPHYLUCALIA 26
The origin of wedding rings is a fascinating one. The tradition of exchanging rings dates back 3000 years, while the first diamond wedding ring was recorded in the will of a widow who died in 1417. In its purest sense, an engagement ring and wedding band is circular to fit a finger. It is the symbol of infinity – it has no beginning and no end. It represents eternal love between a couple, as just as the shape, it is never-ending. Rings also symbolise commitment, love, and devotion. In earlier times, engagement rings were diamonds and wedding bands were gold –indicating a man’s promise was “good as Today,gold”.plain gold bands are still popular, and diamonds always loved, but many couples will design unique rings personalised to themselves. A nice gesture is incorporating family members’ rings. Whatever rings you chose, have fun designing or choosing them and on the day of the wedding entrust them to your faithful attendant who will present them at the appropriate time – “with this ring, I thee wed”.
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A general rule is one drink per guest per hour is considered about the average consumption. A bottle of wine provides four drinks for one person each hour. A big bottle of beer would be four drinks per hour. Liquor like gin and whisky is harder to assess. Good luck!
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While your guests néed to be fed, and will probably be keen to have a few drinks, you don’t néed to be extravagant.
The main point is don’t let your guests go thirsty. Make sure there is plenty of water available; non-alcoholic punch (always popular), and even sparkling water along with the alcohol you choose. Specialised cocktails and even a drink made up especially for the wedding couple is a nice touch. An open bar at weddings is when the host pays for all the drinks served. Depending on many factors like types of drinks and guest numbers, this bill can vary from $200 - $10,000, so be careful what is offered. Weddings are a time of celebration.
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If you want to totally cater for your guests, source bulk deals on beer, wine, and bubbly. There are several outlets in Wairarapa which also offer glass hire when you are buying alcohol along with a refund service for what has not been drunk. Ask around.
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A reminder. Traditional key roles to support the wedding couple are the Chief Bridesmaid and the Best Man. If the bride’s best mate is a man, then he could easily become the ‘Man of Honour’ and the same could be said of the groom with a ‘Best Woman’. As mentioned, it’s your wedding, do it as you feel fit. YOUR
The term ‘Bridal Party’ means both the bride and groom’s group of people who are chosen to support the couple to be married. It’s a unique way to thank those dear to you who have played a significant part in your life so Mostfar.people have several friends they would like to be involved here and family members. It can be a nightmare not to upset someone by making them feel left out, so this is a carefully thought-out process to keep everyone happy on the day. Tradition has meant the bride has a group of women to support her and the groom a group of men. However, like anything in today’s wedding planning – your imagination could result in mixed supporters on each side and even a human being replaced with a beloved pet! Your wedding, your rules!
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Small, personalised boxes make special containers to take away as gifts for those who may not have been able to attend the wedding.
It’s a nice idea to save part of the cake (perhaps a layer) and freeze it. When the first anniversary comes around – the couple can wash it down with champagne to mark the event.
If you are interested in doing it to tradition, the couple should feed each other the first slice, then to their parents. The cake is then taken away by wedding attendants to be sliced up and shared around the guests.
Wedding cakes are full of symbolism.
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Ancient tradition says cake at a wedding offers good fortune and fertility and brought good luck to anyone who ate it. Creating beautiful wedding cakes has become a specialised art form for cake decorators and they are uniquely beautiful to behold, as well as eat. There’s nothing nicer than experiencing the moments at a wedding when both bride and groom cut their wedding cake together and then share it around their guests.
Having a background in radio announcing, performing arts both acting and music, these invaluable skills give me an edge when o ciating your ceremony. I love having the role as celebrant because it allows me to draw on these to create a ceremony that is bespoke and unique to you. As your celebrant I spend time getting to know you both, I nd out your vision and style. I understand who you are as individuals and what your dreams and aspirations are as a couple. I work with you both to create a personal script that re ects you, your style and your love journey. To me an ideal wedding is allowing you to be uniquely you and to take you through the process of not just being in a relationship, but taking that leap of faith to become partners for life. I am accepting of all walks of life and look forward to listening to your story and being a part of planning your special and memorable day.
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Here’s a beginning checklist to get yourself thinking: chairs couple chair decorations with table pen table/card box
ENHANCING ON THE WEDDING THEME
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Decorating a venue and the tables for a wedding can be so much fun and here’s the chance to involve friends and family who can participate with their own artistic touch. There néeds to be clear guidance, though, as to the wedding couple’s idea for the theme and ambience.
Formal can mean acres of silk curtains and fairy lights; rustic could bring in the hay bales and coloured bunting.
There are many good companies who will assist with decorating and if the budget allows, they can be a godsend when there is so much to do in getting a wedding looking special. Do your homework on what is available, keep your imagination clear, and decide early on the theme. It can take months to collect just the right props and decorations and can be a joyous task if you give yourself time.
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A wedding is such a special event, children will just add that other layer of specialness.
If you do decide to include children, ensure there are activities (games and child-related activities) that will entertain them. Even provide a special place where they can go and play.
First consideration is: will you have children at your wedding? Some couples decide it will be an adult affair but others like the idea of having children running around adding to the festivities.
If you have children from previous relationships, the children could be part of the wedding party and this can be especially memory-making for all concerned. A special gift for them, to mark the occasion, is a nice consideration.
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Before you get married, you néed to apply for a marriage licence. Your local courthouse will help you. A licence confirms it’s legal for you to marry. It costs $150 if you use a celebrant, and a registry ceremony costs $240 in total. You néed to arrange your licence at least three working days before you get married. If your wedding does not go ahead, the licence expires after three months. Only one person néeds to complete the application but there is information required about both people wishing to marry. You can apply online or obtain a paper from the courthouse. Two people over 18 years must witness the marriage ceremony and sign the Marriage Register and OnceCertificates.thelicence is signed and returned by an officiant, a marriage certificate is issued.
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Some couples have already set up home, others are blending two households, while there are others who don’t have anything for their future home and are beginning from scratch. Gift vouchers from homeware stores, have become a popular present. So too, are travel experiences and creature comforts like beauty treatments and massages. Money is always appreciated. If you wish to give a special long-lasting gift, getting something suitably engraved, can mean a lot to the couple. Silver goblets or a set of champagne glasses, personalised with their names, never go out of fashion. GIFTS CONSIDER YOUR GIFT CAREFULLY Proudly Made in New Zealand Factory Store open 8.30-4.30 Monday-Friday Lincoln Road, Masterton Ph 06 378 8891 Frame your Memories SH2 Clareville, Carterton P 06 3799 128 | E sylkenwood@xtra.co.nz SYLKENWOOD PICTURE FRAMING For all those little things that make your day special Contact Aimee at pandacreative2022@outlook.com or visit facebook.com/pandacreative2022 P & A CREATIVE We also hire outsigns,customisedarchesandtablenumbers 36
You can adapt and personalise your thank you gifts to suit your wedding and the theme you adopted.
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The Lolly Jar can provide the perfect sweet treat for your special occasion.
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Some couples believe in a special cause. Consider this and speak with the couple about donating to a charity or movement. It is always worth having a conversation with the couple to be married, whether they wish to accept gifts or are thinking of donations elsewhere. However it’s done wedding gifts néed to be thought out and considered carefully. And, just a thought to consider is, when you are going to give your wedding gift. Sometimes on the wedding day may not be the most appropriate time. Gifting before or after the wedding is another option and if it is after you can also ensure it’s the right gift for the couple.
Hosting a wedding is a happy encompassingall- affair achieved by many.
The families, bridesmaids, groomsmen, neighbours, friends, and service people all come together to make it a winning event. When it’s all over, it’s good to acknowledge the kind efforts of these people. Large and small, they helped make it happen. In wedding-speak, they are called ‘wedding favours.’
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You are married and the emotions of past weeks and months preparing for the wedding are hopefully settling. There are a few things to keep in mind though, to complete this special period in your life.
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WEDDING ALBUMS: Consider gifting digital wedding albums to those special people in your life and people who helped with the wedding.
PAY MERCHANTS/VENDORS: Ensure everyone has been paid and are happy with how they participated in the wedding festivities. Post reviews on their social media pages. Businesses appreciate this and future couple will appreciate hearing your experience.
WEDDING DRESS: Professionally clean your dress and preserve it properly in a NAMEbox.
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HOST AN INFORMAL BRUNCH: this is increasingly popular with couples who wish to send their guests home after the wedding with a nice casual event.
RELAX: as newlyweds, take things easy the morning after your wedding. Have a leisurely breakfast and recall the moments of the day before.
CHANGE: If you have changed your name – update your details, don’t forget your will néed your marriage certificate for this.
MARRIAGE LICENCE: Check the celebrant, or whomever officiated, has applied for a marriage licence. This can take several weeks.
SOCIAL MEDIA: If you use social media, you may wish to change your relationship status, alter your username, and arrange how guests will be able to eventually access the wedding FLOWERS:photos.Ifyou’ve used fresh flowers, consider sharing them with local rest homes or WEDDINGhospital.CAKE:Freeze pieces of your wedding cake to eat on your first anniversary.
OPEN YOUR PRESENTS: This will be exciting and choose a quiet moment when you both can do this. Make sure you note what came from whom for sending out the THANK YOU cards. These cards should go out to people within the first three months after the wedding.
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After a brilliant event in 2021, we look forward to returning to the Carterton Events Centre, which will allow up to 320 people to attend.
The event this year has been organised by a committee of volunteers with strong local ties, including ve previous Bride of the Year entrants. Renée, Ellie, Stacey, Mel, MJ, Shelley, Wendy, and Eve are thrilled to be able to put together this event. Our judges this year are Marianne Hercock, Trish Thomson, Paul Edgar Bird and Sophie Stevens. The judging panel consider the following criteria: rst impression, sense of con dence, posture and stance, connection to the audience, dress, and overall look. We also have two community awards: audience choice, and brides’ choice award.
To all our providers, thank you for your ongoing support for this fantastic event. To our brides, we hope you really enjoy reliving your big day.
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This year, Wairarapa Bride of the Year is open to brides who were married between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022; who were married in Wairarapa, and/or have lived or are living in Wairarapa, and/or whose spouse has lived in the Wairarapa.
It is our great pleasure to be able to welcome you to the 52nd Wairarapa Bride of the Year. This event is a chance for us to celebrate the wedding industry of Wairarapa, to highlight the awesome providers and businesses that make the weddings happen, celebrate our beautiful brides, and of course raise funds for Wairarapa Plunket. This year, the funds will contribute towards maintaining the local o ces and providing toys for the children for whom Plunket plays such a signi cant role in the development of their and their whanau’s health and wellbeing during those crucial early Manyyears.ofour committee members have been lucky enough to have been supported by Plunket in our own childhoods, and now with children of our own. It’s a privilege to bring you this event to give back to Wairarapa Plunket.
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MCsCommittee MUSIC Paul Edgar Bird DesignerFashionSustainable ThomsonTrish Past yearBrideforandcommitteePlunketorganiserWairarapaofthe HercockMarianne weddingsbeautifulhostingVenueExperiencedownermany StevensSophie DesignerFashion & Co owner of Mary & Mason Judges STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Mel Clement, Shelley Mason, Wendy Morrison, Stacey McClure-Byron, MJ Terry SEATED: Ellie Francis & Renée Gleeson. Absent: Eve Williams André Mendes da Costa Wendy Morrison Jack Moser PHOTO: LIZ RIKITI PHOTOGRAPHY 41WAIRARAPA BRIDE OF THE YEAR 2022
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