My Wedding August 2016 Preview

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AUGUST ISSUE:

D e s t i n a t i o n s & Ve n u e s | F a s h i o n | F o o d & D r i n k | G r o o m s Hair & Makeup | Home Front | Jewels | Planning Real Weddings | Themes & Styling

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IN THIS ISSUE:

DESTINATIONS & VENUES

241

EAT & DRINK

181

FASHION & JEWELS

1

GROOMS 223 HAIR & BEAUTY

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HOME FRONT

197

PLANNING,THEMES & DECOR

103

REAL WEDDINGS

133

REGULARS 303 SUBSCRIBE 301

FASHION &

& JEWELS

SASSI HOLFORD “Danielle“ with jacket

“Anya” with belt

HAIR & B

BEAUTY

PLANN

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WINTER WEDDINGS

by Sara Chatwin Reg. Psychologist for MindWorks Life Performance Specialists Having a wedding in the winter months care the strike the fear of God into the hearts of even the most confident couples. There are stresses attached to any wedding: organising the venue, the dresses and suits, the flowers, the food, the seating plan, the music and a number of other large and small details that comprise the great day.

Yet one factor that seems to compound all other stresses, and one that no couple has any control over, is the weather! One might ask, particularly in New Zealand where the weather can be a little fickle to say the least, WHY people would choose to have a wedding in winter when there’s a far greater chance of inclement temperatures and rain. The answer is that some people prefer the cooler climate, the timing may suit their honeymoon plans and, perhaps, for those who have relatives off-shore, it’s just an easier time of year!

Whatever the reason, many brides and grooms-to-be, DO opt for chillier nuptials … and they can be absolutely beautiful, so long as certain factors are thought through and some plan B’s and C’s are put in place to accommodate temperature changes!

For most couples, there’s a desire to be really comfortable on the ‘big day’. Whilst nerves are to be expected, psychologically most people like to have the ‘T’s crossed and the I’s dotted’ so that many extraneous pitfalls and risks are mitigated. It pays to have a Plan B sorted with regard to venue, photo locations and ways of getting from church to reception and beyond without getting wet, cold or bedraggled. The more organised and prepared couples are for whatever the day brings, the less likely they will be disappointed with the occasion.

One of the biggest disappointments of the winter brides I have spoken with has to be the photo locations that become literal washouts in bad weather. Have some indoor locations at the ready, just in case.

The second pitfall to avoid is a wet wedding dress. Have plenty of umbrellas or raincoats/ cloaks to cover all the necessary dresses and suits. There’s nothing worse than feeling damp and clammy for the remainder of your big day, thanks to a winter shower!

The third and final tip for winter wedding success is … relax! Follow tips one and two: get organised with alternate photo locales and extra cover-ups, and you can be assured of an easy transition from singledom to the glorious state of coupledom. www.mindworks.co.nz

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ALL NIGHT LONG Well, my friends, the time has come To raise the roof and have some fun Throw away the work to be done Let the music play on Everbody sing, everybody dance Lose yourself in wild romance We’re going to party Karamu, fiesta, forever Come on and sing along!

People dancing all in the street See the rhythm all in their feet Life is good, wild and sweet Let the music play on Feel it in your heart And feel it in your soul Let the music take control We’re going to party Liming, fiesta, forever Come on and sing my song!

Yeah, once you get started, you can’t sit down Come join the fun It’s a merry go round Everyone’s dancing their troubles away Come join our party See how we play!

Oh, yes We’re going to have a party!

Extract from All Night Long by Lionel Richie

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REAL WE

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Real Wedding JAMIE & CHAZ WE ARE TEAM GUINN Bride: Jamie Jordan Groom: Chaz Guinn Reside: USA Celebrant: Casey Caston, Marriage 365 Wedding Planner: Christina Falik Venue: Gershon Bachus Vinters, Temecula, California, a private wine estate Photographer: Alyssa Armstrong

EAT &

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SLOW COOKED MOROCCAN LAMB SHANKS

PREP TIME: 20 MINS | COOKING TIME: 6 HOURS INGREDIENTS: SPICE PASTE: 4 garlic cloves 2 brown onions, roughly chopped 1 red chilli, seeded and chopped Stalks from bunch of coriander, reserve leaves 1 tsp ground white pepper ½ tsp salt TO SERVE: Mashed potato Coriander leaves Natural yoghurt Lemon juice

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LAMB SHANKS: 3 tbs Moroccan seasoning* 4 lamb shanks, trimmed of excess fat 3 tbs olive oil 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 1 red onion, sliced 4 small potatoes, quartered 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks, same size as potatoes 1 punnet cherry tomatoes ½ cup dried apricots 1tbs honey 3 bay leaves 500ml chicken stock, warmed 1 tsp salt

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FA B R I C S U I T S O S P E C I A L ?

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This Italian wool has crease-recovery, meaning you’ll look sharp all day long.

Exclusive linings complete the suit fabric and make these suits noticeably special

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DESTINATION

NS & VENUES

Image: Koolau Golf Course, www.designsbyhemingway.com

ROYAL NEW ZEALAND YACHT SQUADRON AUCKLAND Weddings are a breeze at The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. There in-house wedding planner will assist you from start to finish, ensuring your day is tailored just the way you want ... and that’s it is a day to remember, for all the right reasons.

There are a selection of venue spaces available to suit weddings and special occasions of all sizes and styles. Let’s look at them in more detail.

Quarterdeck Restaurant Situated on the upper floor and showcasing elevated views over Westhaven Marina, the Waitemata Harbour, Auckland City and the Sky Tower, this is their most popular venue for wedding receptions. A permanent roof over the Quarterdeck balcony (with optional individual weather resistant screens) provides the ideal pre-dinner drinks area and can also be later used as the dance floor. This option creates a smooth flow between the rooms, allowing guests to watch the dancing while still enjoying a conversation indoors.This venue will cater for 100 buffet-style or 110 plated.

Squadron Ballroom Located on the ground floor and featuring a nautical theme, this versatile room with its open atrium and extended balcony offers views of the Harbour Bridge and Waitamata Harbour. Adjoining the Squadron Ballroom, offering a natural flow through, the Dinghy Locker Bar may also be hired as a pre-dinner drink and casual lounge area or perhaps the dance floor throughout your event. Being the largest of the Squadon’s venues, this one will cater for up to 270 buffet or 300 plated.

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