WEDDING VENUES
“We have an experienced team on hand to guide and help with your special event. We have various spaces to cater for different group sizes and can seat up to 100 people in our main room with standing options for up to 200 people. We do require a minimum of 70 people in order to open for a private function or wedding.
Please contact us through the enquiry button below for our function information – we look forward to hearing from you and helping create your event within our rustic and relaxed setting.”
— https://www.crabfarmwinery.co.nz/functions-weddings/
“Meadowood boasts an authentic Art Deco house, 3 acres of garden with mature trees and 6 acres of young orchard. It is a beautiful serene property that can lend itself to any style of function, from bohemian-style weddings to classic Champagne celebrations.
Meadowood is the only Hawke’s Bay venue that includes a tipi marquee as part of the wedding package, and provides our brides and grooms with a stunning natural backdrop for their big day.”
— https://meadowoodhouse.co.nz/venue-1
““Winner of Hospitality Awards Hawke’s Bay 2016 Outstanding Winery Restaurant, our consistantly great service and cuisine combined with our stunning vineyard position makes Mission one of Hawke’s Bays premiere wedding venues.
Offering elegant, lovingly restored classic surroundings, magnificent views, world class cuisine and wines in the complete wedding service all in the one convenient and stunning vineyard location, only minutes from the city centre.
We have an experienced and professional coordinator and team dedicated to providing exceptional service and the extra touches that will make your day extraordinary.
From the garden ceremony, to picture perfect vineyard wedding photos, right through to the last dance you can place your special day into our hands with confidence.” - Mission Estate Winery”
— https://missionestate.co.nz/
““Tucked away in the Historic brick buildings of the Old Napier Woollen Mills, is a venue waiting to be discovered. Tailored especially for private functions, The Old Mill is a special place for weddings, birthdays and other private events.
Relax and enjoy a glass of wine with your guests in the Mill’s beautiful ‘courtyard garden’. Set in a valley of gum trees in Napier’s hill, the songs of birds fill the air around you. Cheeseboards & hot nibbles served. Then move downstairs to the warm candlelight atmosphere filling the dining area and bar. The new dance floor has quality ‘surround sound’, and music to get everyone dancing, with your favourite music. This will be a day tailored to your dreams!” - Old Mill Napier”
— http://www.oldmillnapier.co.nz/
““With stunning views, award winning cuisine and fine wine, Giants Winery at Craggy Range is a unique setting for an event to remember. The grounds, located just a few minutes’ drive from Havelock North offers a number of options for your special day or celebration.’ - Craggy Range Winery”
— https://www.craggyrange.com/
““The Winery is situated within the Taradale township that lies in beautiful country surroundings near Napier in Hawke’s Bay.
First established in 1897, major restoration has seen the rebuilding of this historic winery and the addition of New Zealand’s first winemaking museum.
Our highly skilled team is proud to have forged a name for unrivalled service and attention to detail. After all, we know it’s the little extras that will make your wedding day extraordinary.
Church Road offers a stunning indoor ceremony option. Drinks & canapés can be served outdoors or in our indoor locale following your ceremony.
Plus, there’s no need to go off-site for your wedding photographs.
Wedding parties love our award-winning gardens and vine terrace vistas for the spectacular backdrops they provide.
We are here to help you every step of the way and can provide you with local information on everything from your cake to entertainment.” -Church Road Winery”
— http://www.church-road.co.nz/
““The Old Church in Meeanee has a fascinating history dating back 150 years to its first incarnation in 1862 when the missionaries began planting vines and cultivating the land around St Mary’s. The brothers were popular, industrious and very successful farmers, sharing their skills and ideas freely. Their warm hospitality, easy friendship and legendary culinary skills made the mission a favourite stopping place for travellers and it is in their esteemed footsteps that this tradition continues today”-My Wedding Guide
”The Old Church opens on to a sun-filled Conservatory, which in turn opens out onto The Courtyard Garden and Bar.
The three complementary spaces can be used exclusively for weddings of up to 175 guests.
Intimate weddings of up to 40 guests may reserve private use of the Conservatory and Courtyard areas.With flexible ceremony times and our 1am licence, your guests have more time to enjoy the special day.
Set amongst the grapevines, with stunning views of the Ruahine and Kaweka ranges, The Old Church is a place where fabulous memories are made.” - The Old Church”
— http://www.theoldchurch.co.nz/
FLORISTS
“A self confessed (messy) creative, colour enthusiast and texture junkie. I have been passionate about flowers for as long as I can remember but it wasn’t until I trained in London and started work for Wild at Heart that I realised the creative scope and immense potential the industry holds.
Not one to follow a set script in my design, I love to work with what is on offer seasonally and arrange following my instincts. With nature as my supplier I am at the very whim of its creations, there is no such thing as a flower defect in my eyes! I thrive on the unusual, creating large installations in original locations is a highlight for me.
My inspiration comes from the little treasures that can be found in N.Z gardens such as seedpods, berries, flowers, fruits, twigs, moss etc. By incorporating these into my designs you can ensure a unique and truly Lushka creation. It is a mission of mine to to be as sustainable as possible, using largely local suppliers with an emphasis on N.Z flora and fauna only not imported. Lushka is inspired by a close friend Kushla, whose radiance and beauty will forever influence the way I create. ”
— http://www.lushka.co.nz/about/
“Being surrounded by beautiful gardens, my desire to be a florist started young. Playing hide and seek amongst the blooms, scent filled summers, eating strawberries while still standing in the patch, making petal perfume - these early experiences were a strong influence in nurturing my love for the natural world.
Studying and becoming a qualified florist was really important to me. Having a broad technical knowledge, along with working with top UK florists such as Jane Packer, then joining Magdalen Hill in 2016 has given me a wide range of skills.Specializing in Wedding floristry and sharing my knowledge through teaching is a dream come true.”
— https://www.magdalenhill.co.nz/about
“ have been in the florist industry for 24 years, always working in busy North Island professional Florist studios. I can offer you a wide variety of flower designs, whatever best suits the recipient’s needs. I love what Nature has to offer us, from beautiful blooms bright and bold to soft and romantic, earthy pods, nuts and berries, fauna and foliage. I can help in times of sorrow, celebrations or just because you want to make someone’s day. ”
— https://www.beaukayes.co.nz/about
“BRIDAL PARTY FLORALS
This is where it all begins on your floral journey. With your brief, we set out to create and personalise lush bespoke bouquets, buttonholes and everything in between you’re after that reflect you, right down to ribbon selection. Be large or intimate no bride is complete without her florals.
FLORAL STYLING
So you’d like more flowers, YAY excellent!. We also LOVE wedding and reception florals. The people and the space are number one priority on the day and set the tone, throw in floral styling that brings the wow factor. If you have a vision set in mind we can make that happen, your imagination is no limit. Whether it be an arch, installations hung from rafters, freestanding instalments or table florals. We’re so very ready to create your aesthetic modern day love story. In all of our floral work, we hope to capture a moment in time and place, however fleeting that may be.”
— https://botanicallane.co.nz/what-we-do/
HAIR STYLISTS
“About her - coming soon”
— https://www.debbiepearcehair.com/
“For your wedding you deserve to look and feel your very best and so it’s important to you that you find someone who has the passion and expertise to help create the look that will bring out the very best in you and reflect your personal vision. My passion is creating beautiful hair so I understand that on your wedding day you will want to look and feel radiant and beautiful, and as I love all things bridal and the elegance and excitement of weddings, I’d love to be a part of your special day.
Being freelance I will bring to you my experience and expertise to help create your perfect wedding style and to help create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.”
— https://www.abbyschofieldhair.com/about
MAKEUP ARTISTS
“Makayla has been a professional in the make up industry since 2015 graduating with a diploma in make up, film, tv, fashion, hair and special effects from The Make up School in Auckland where she was also awarded the M.A.C fashion award in 2015. Makayla then moved back to her hometown and started Marble Fox Beauty in Hawkes Bay in 2018, where she became a well known hair and make up artist within the Hawkes bay wedding industry, Having the love for all things beauty. ”
— https://www.marblefoxbeauty.co.nz/about
“Ever since I was a little girl you could find me digging in my mother’s makeup cabinet, so it was only natural that makeup artistry chose me. I love to work my makeup magic, enhancing a woman’s natural beauty and making them shine for their special day.
I’m guessing you’re looking for someone to do makeup for your wedding day? If so, congratulations! It’s an exciting time planning for your big day and it feels extra special being considered for your makeup. You’ve definitely come to the right place as I love everything about weddings! Having all the elements of your wedding ‘just right’ is important to capture your dream day, and I want to make sure your wedding makeup dreams come true.
I’ve worked with some amazing clients… Mel C (Spice Girls-sporty spice), Sharron Corr, Annabel Langbein, Alison Mau and Christina Tosi, Festival Opera & Art Deco Festival.
And you can often find me working on editorial and creative shoots too. Working with amazing photographers and stylists is so much fun! And it would be a delight to work with you too, thanks for taking the time to consider me as your makeup artist. Take a peek at my portfolio and you’ll see you’re in great hands.
Candice x”
— https://candicedearmakeup.com/
CELEBRANTS
“As someone who has always loved weddings and love stories, I never dreamed that I would be a celebrant. But after getting married in Hawkes Bay and attending friends weddings I saw that there was a gap in the market for a younger celebrant. A celebrant with a flexible approach to planning and presenting a ceremony. My love of theatre means that I have an eye for small details. The little ones that I’ve picked up after 10 years in the wedding industry that can make such a difference to how a ceremony feels, runs and looks to your guests.
My goal in being your celebrant is to help you to create a ceremony that reflects who you both are as individuals and as a couple, the relationship that you share together and how you view the commitment that you are making. It’s important to me that your ceremony looks effortless and smooth. So the special people that you gather around you to celebrate your wedding remember it for being; beautiful and simple, or eloquent and traditional, or elaborate and sentimental, with special touches unlike any other, full of love, fun and laughter or however you dream it to be.
”
— https://www.karencelebrant.nz/why-karen
“Hawkes Bay Wedding Celebrant”
— https://www.instagram.com/amandazaloumcelebrant/?hl=en
STYLISTS & FURNITURE HIRE
“Founded by award-winning stylist Suzanne Beaumont, Miss Frou Frou is one of the New Zealand’s most respected event hire and styling companies, and with over 33,000 stock items it is also one of the countries largest.
Whether it is an event for 10 or 1,000 Miss Frou Frou can deliver an individual experience. We will listen and work closely with you to create an event that realises your vision and exceeds your expectations.
Experience has taught Miss Frou Frou to surround herself with like minded, fabulous vendors. Our close knit team of supremely talented complementary vendors are extremely proud of the world class level of service we provide and we are equally as proud that our clients trust us repeatedly with their events.
Trust Miss Frou Frou…..your event is in safe hands.”
— https://www.missfroufrou.nz/
“ A man of few words, so this won’t take much. Born and bred American, or Yank, as my wife calls me. I married Alice in 2016, never thinking we’d find ourselves here in NZ. I spent 3 months with her in NZ and fell in love with the beach, good coffees and an incredible culture. I knew we needed to move here.
I farmed for the last 15 years. I’m used to a bit of heavy lifting and logistics but I never thought it would lead to velvet chesterfields. But I’m here, in a beautiful land with down to earth people and it’s great. Flock is kiwi to it’s core, despite my foreign roots. But it also reminds me of home, my family always gathering in the lounge, always laughing on their large corner couch. So it’s a bit of home, a bit of New Zealand and a great place to just be. I hope you enjoy our furniture. I believe we create a space where memories are made. A space to meet new people, to laugh without being told to be quiet and to relax. I’m alright with that.
Cheers,
Kris
— http://flockevents.co.nz/about
CAKE DECORATORS
“I can create a wedding cake that will make your wedding complete. The design and taste of your cake will be the talk of your wedding for along time after the event.
The quality of my cakes is very important, the finish of my cakes is of the highest quality and I use only the finest ingredients in my cakes.
I care about how your wedding cake arrives at the venue and so I deliver anywhere in Hawkes Bay and further afield if required. -”
— http://cindyscakes.co.nz/wedding-cakes/
For the Love of Cake
WEDDING PLANNERS
“From the minute you say ‘yes’, planning your future together can be the most exciting time of your life. There is no need to let the stress of planning your big day take the shine off this magical time.
Planit Events can step in and guide you through the entire wedding planning process, incorporating your ‘wish list’ into your dream wedding. From the wording on the invitations to the celebrant, catering, music and seating plans – we have the experience, the know-how and the supplier relationships to make your special day perfect.
Planning your big day from out of town (or out of New Zealand)? No problem. We can be your ‘contact on the ground’ and will happily work with any local friends or family members.
It’s never too late to contact us. Even if you have already started planning and you are feeling overwhelmed, simply call us today and we can ease the pressure.
At Planit Events we tailor our packages to each couple depending on budget and level of assistance required. ”
— http://planiteventorganisers.com/weddings/
