Weddings Hawke’s Bay 2016 | 3
Congratulations Let the winds and the heavens dance between you
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hen you get engaged you want to tell the world! Then after the first rush of excitement you start to think about your wedding day itself, and that’s where this booklet will help as we’ve put together this guide covering what you need to know about getting married in Hawke’s Bay. The Bay, as it’s known locally, is a fantastic place to get married with great weather, plenty of sunshine, beautiful countryside, Te Mata Peak, beaches, wineries and some of the best food and wine New Zealand has to offer. You are literally spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding on a venue for the wedding ceremony, locations for photographs and your reception venue. Organising your wedding is probably the biggest event you’ll ever have to plan. Even if you’re having a small wedding there’s much to think about and organise. It can be overwhelming and you’ll probably need help from a number of sources. Weddings Hawke’s Bay will make planning your dream day just that little bit easier with tips, guidelines, suggestions and information on service providers to help your big day run like clockwork with nothing overlooked. We’ve covered all the basics from deciding on a theme through to honeymoons. There’s no right or wrong way to get married and your wedding day in Hawke’s Bay should be as unique as you and your partner.
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Inside Dream themes
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Picture perfect wedding dress
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Traditions and rituals
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Tokens of everlasting love
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Outstanding wedding locations
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Custom confections
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Blooming beautiful
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Pampering treats
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Wedding planning checklist
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Wow your guests
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Father of the bride
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Memorable music
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Photography top tips
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Well suited
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Make an entrance
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Your honeymoon
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Marriage celebrants
A special thank you to Eva Bradley Photography www.evabradley.co.nz and all the couples who kindly granted permission for photographs of their special day to be used in this publication: Ben and Hayley - Woodford House & Church Road Jarrod and Kate - The Redwoods & Lindisfarne College Jenna and Matt – Mission Estate Winery Monique and Hayden - Craggy Range Rachael and Levi - Te Awa Ruth and Ben - Pukehou Church & Pekapeka Wetlands Stacey and Anthony - The Old Church
Cover photograph of Jenna and Matt at Mission Estate Winery
Publications Manager Shirley Randell Editorial Chrys Ayley