Engagement ring with Chanel fashion bow?

Jessica McCormack's bow rings inspired by YSL

Paris meets edgy Kiwi fashion sense in Christchurch jewellery designer Jessica McCormack’s bow rings. They’re pure vintage romance and could make for a different style of engagement ring. The Christchurch designer is based in London and her clients include celebrities … Continue reading

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Personal wedding theme – look to great art

Cezanne's Saignon lavender fields

Most people want their wedding to be personal – to express their taste. One way to do this is with an artistic theme. Although there are some talented designers out there who can make your wedding reception setting quite beautiful, … Continue reading

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Real Bride: ‘Princess’ proposal with mother’s ring

'Real bride' Rosie Jensen wanted a traditional wedding

Name of Bride: Rosie Hodges and Richard Jenson Married at St George’s Anglican Church, Epsom, Auckland, on February 26, 2010. The proposal: Richard took Rosie on an “adventure date” visiting places in Tauranga that were significant to them. At the … Continue reading

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My Big Fat Indian Wedding comes to NZ

Wedding henna – find the groom's initials

Auckland played host to a real-life Big Fat Indian Wedding this week. Auckland doctor and former beauty queen Pooja Chitgopeker married Chicago millionaire and computer company heir Vikram Aditya Kumar in a maharaja-style wedding lasting three days. It was to … Continue reading

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About men wearing wedding rings…

Men's wedding rings – not for every man

Do you care if your man wears a wedding ring? Why would you care? is one response. Alternatively, why wouldn’t he? Men choosing – or not choosing – to wear a wedding ring is a hot topic. Offbeat Bride got … Continue reading

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Real Bride – Christmas Eve proposal

Real bride Natasha with husband Luke

Natasha McKnight and Luke Boustridge Married at Victoria Park Rose Gardens in Palmerston North on February 27, 2010. The proposal: “It was Christmas Eve 2006 and Luke took me to a park, and got down on one knee, surrounded by … Continue reading

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