Our Local Wedding Operators
“We are stronger when we listen, and smarter when we share.”
― Rania Al-Abdullah
Photographers
Melissa is a wedding photographer based in Onewhero, North Waikato, and is an absolute dream to work with. With 12 years of experience, her passion lies in creating heartfelt and timeless wedding portraits that will be treasured for generations.
Ilse de Klerk is a Cambridge-based lifestyle and wedding photographer. She is dedicated to capturing your most beautiful moments. She creates timeless images that tell the unique stories.
Lara is an Auckland based wedding photographer who loves documenting stories of love and connection that defy cultural, religious, racial and gender stereotypes in the most beautiful landscapes and natural environments. She is so passionate about what she does and can capture those magical moments.
Florists
Dianna Marie is an experienced NZPF-qualified florist based in Pukekohe and is lovely to work with. She has many years of experience creating fresh and dried flower arrangements over the years for many events, including weddings, funerals, balls and corporate events to name a few.
Catherine has been passionate about flowers right from the start, she offers beautiful larger-than-life giant flower installations to create a stunning feature or backdrop for your wedding, engagement or hen’s party.
Penelope is a Huntly based florist who is passionate about creating art pieces for birthdays, weddings and other themed special occasions.
Hair & Make-Up Artist
Natalie is a talented Makeup artist with over 15 years of experience. She is Hamilton-based but can travel for weddings, special events and other projects.
Cherie is a highly skilled hair and make-up artist with great style instincts and a warm personality to go with.
She is Hamilton-based but can often be found travelling near and far for weddings, special events and other creative projects.
CELEBRANT
I do with Nikayla Jane
Celebrant, MC & Coordinator
Sandy James
Mariage & Cival Union Celebrant
Lisa Kotze
Mariage & Cival Union Celebrant
Jim Cawthorn
Celebrant & MC
Steph Jamieson
Celebrant
Kat Biggelar
Celebrant
Base： Auckland
Vicky Cronwright
Celebrant
Music
Lana Fia is an Auckland based musician and DJ providing music entertainment for weddings and corporate events across New Zealand.
With her smooth vocals, acoustic guitar and unique live looping, Lana can create the perfect energy to suit any event: from background easy listening, right through to upbeat dancefloor vibes with her musician partners and DJ decks.
DJ4You travels the country to provide premier JD Services. They are regular providers of DJ Services across the entire North Island, and parts of the South Island for Corporate DJs, Wedding DJs, Birthday DJs, School Ball DJs, Club DJs and everything in between.
Crown Events provides professional sound, lighting, projector and staging equipment rental. They can cater for almost any size event, whether a simple mic setup, weddings or private events.
They hire DJ Equipment Auckland and Wellington Wide, Pioneer CDJ 2000s, DJ Mixers, Sound Equipment, Lighting, Stage and Trusses.
Better Band Co. was born out of a love for music with the goal to connect our customers with premium entertainment.
If you are looking for some live music for the ceremony or for the whole day, they can help you find the perfect musical match for any occasion.
Wedding Cakes & Biscuits
Shiloh Cakes specializes in customized cakes & cupcakes. Made with fresh ingredients & carefully crafted to suit your special occasion. Speak with Felicity about your dream wedding cake. Based in West Auckland.
Ying is a self-taught baker and is passionate about making dreamy, vintage-style cakes for any occasion. Based in West Auckland.
Edible art, baked with love for special occasions. Personalised cookies, wedding treats and favours for your special day. Based in Whakatane but all treats can be sent to the Lodge in advance.
Marquees, Glamping,
Outdoor Furniture and Crockery
Social Nature Movement provides marquee and glamping options for wedding and private parties to have a unique and luxurious experience for special occasions.
Guests can celebrate in style with glamping accommodations with all the trimmings.
Silver Fern Marquees is an award-winning marquee and events business based in Pukekohe since 2008.
They are the perfect one stop shop for equipment hire such as marquees, beautiful wooden tables and cross back wooden chairs, crockery, marquees and much more.
Starting in Hawke’s Bay and as a husband and wife team, Flock offers wedding and event furniture hire, styling and coordination.
Now Flock has depots in Auckland, Hawke’s Bay and Otago.
Personalisation
Rosabel is a Calligrapher and Engraver based in Auckland. Her studio offers personalised Wedding day stationery suites and signage, as well as hand-engrave fragrances into cherished keepsakes.
Paper Darling works with couples to create simple, modern and unique wedding signage and stationery.
They go through a proofing process so you can ensure that everything is perfect prior to print production.
Papier HQ started with a mission to design and produce high quality, locally sourced and in-house designed artwork
All stationary and signage are designed in-house with the dedication to bring your vision to life. You can choose one of their templated designs or opt for a custom creation.
Entertainment
Miller Road Fragrances has grown from creating home fragrances to providing bespoke perfume-making experiences for New Zealanders and those visiting our shores.
Book a workshop with Millers to create unique fragrances with the bridal party.
Event FLair is based in Auckland and provides dancers and musicians for events. Performers are hand picked with specially created costumes, choreography, song lists and paint designs. They specialize in surprising their clients and leaving lasting memories.
Based in Waihi Beach and Hamilton East, Range Studio offers a series of creative workshops, that combine the wholesome vibes with the fun times. They can provide everything you need, from a fully guided workshop to weekend getaways, recommendations and cocktail making, based on your choice of the workshop, package and location.