A Real New Zealand Wedding
When one of our readers, Monique, sent me pictures from her recent wedding, I fell completely in love. Granted, I only feature weddings that I love as much as my own on Style Me Pretty, but this one is particularly beautiful in an incredibly glamorous way. The wedding was held in Auckland New Zealand in an intimate, European inspired affair…
Monique has been sweet enough to share some of the details and inspiration with us…
I met Ben 7 years ago when we both worked together at a local restaurant…we were married this Autumn with a vintage, french cafe inspired wedding. We exchanged vows at a catholic cathedral located in the central city, then with 80 of our closest family and friends went on to our intimate reception at Mantells, a gorgeous European styled venue.
My color theme was a simple classical ivory and black with a touch of soft green, inspired by a black and ivory dotted ribbon which I incorporated into my invitations, menu, programmes and table settings. All of which I designed and made myself with a little help from my bridesmaids. My gifts were small takeaway boxes filled with homemade fudge and finished with the ribbon and the M & B emblem I designed, only costing about $1.50 each. My table seating board was embellished with crystals and sat on a gilded gold stand ( An idea I got from Style me Pretty! )
My biggest splurge was my dress…a pure silk strapless dress by Jane Yeh adorned with swarovski crystals and an ostrich feather skirt, which was hand dyed ivory. My Bridesmaids dresses were inspired by the famous Marilyn Monroe dress and featured gorgeous pearl and swarovski broaches.
Oh, this wedding is so beautiful! Thank you so much to Monique and Ben for sharing their day with us!
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Gorgeous! Her wedding dress is to die for!
That is an amazing dress!
Oh my goodness! That is so incredibly beautiful. Her dress is STUNNING, something I'd never have the guts to wear but really wish I did!
Omgosh - that cake is so awesome.
OH-SO STUNNING!!! I LOVE IT!!
I love bridesmaids in white - so elegant!
any idea where the bridesmaids' shoes are from? SO cute!!
This is GORGEOUS! I am in love with her dress and all of the simple and sweet details. Perfect!
Oh this wedding is so lovely! I love that her bridesmaids are in white! The cake, the setting, it's all gorgeous!!! I can see why you love it so much!
Her dress is SO beautiful! As are the bridesmaid dresses. This whole wedding is just stunning and so chic! I love every last detail!
Absolutely stunning!
I love it all! Her dress is to die for! So are those bridemaid shoes and all the little details.
Please tell me where you got the GMs tux!! Love them! Gorgeous wedding! thank you for sharing!
That dress is so Ginger Rogers it makes me swoon!
sigh! it's so, so dreamy. and that's the right way to do matching bridesmaids!!!
It's so beautiful, I'm speechless.
WOW what a beautiful wedding. Everytime I look at stylemepretty I want to change my whole wedding... Where on smp did you find how to make the table numbers? I love them
Hi There answer to one of your questions I bought the bridesmaids shoes from Mi Piaci in New Zealand try www.mipiaci.co.nz.
Thanks for all your lovely comments
the suits were from
www.exclusivesuithire.co.nz
and the idea for the table numbers came from SMP How To section Rhinestone Monogram which I adapted slightly.
Thanks again
So beautiful! This looks likes it's styled by a 40's film set designer!
Can I just say YAY!! for seeing a Mantells wedding and a Jane Yeh dress on Style Me Pretty!
(As an ex-Aucklander I agree that Mantells is one of the most beautiful venues in the city, plus Jane has designed my wedding dress for later this year).
Congratulations on a stunningly beautiful day.
I love black and white and I want the brides maids shoes!
I love black and white and I want the brides maids shoes!
Awesome wedding, where did you get the umbrellas for the girls.
And what font did you use for the table numbers (script)
I love the group photo. Y'all look like a fashion spread in a magazine! I also LOVE your venue! Such a beautiful courtyard.
love, love, love! reminds me of fred & ginger! the bridesmaids shoes are awesome! very chic! but, i'm dying to know where the parasols came from?
p.s. i think this is the best execution of a classic black and white wedding that i've ever seen.
It's all so perfect ! I particularly love the cake stand - where did you find it ? I love how it is embellished with the tulle !!! Stunning !
Hi I bought the parasols from www.redcurrentathome.co.nz they will order them in for you if you call up and ask.
The Font I used on the table numbers is Feel Script you can purchase it at www.veer.com
The venue supplied the cake stand which did look beautiful and they lady who made my cake added the tulle.
Thanks for all your wonderful comments!
Hi Monique
I am an Auckland bride too and am going to Jane Yeh on the weekend for first appointment! Have been to quite a few weddings at Mantells and it is just gorgeous - yours looks amazing!
Do you mind telling me who did your flowers ?
Hi There,
Jane was amazing my dress was perfect.
My flowers were done by angie.j@xtra.co.nz ...she is a family friend and specializes in wedding flowers, the flowers turned out exactly how I wanted and I would definitely suggest using her!
Mine was the first wedding I had attended at Mantells. I am currently a graphic designer and am thinking of starting up a wedding invite business in my free time..so if you need any help with invites let me know.
Anyway best of luck with your wedding planning.
I've been a wedding florist for over 16 years - and I've seen and done very beautiful weddings. But this one is outstanding! The simplicity of everything from the flowers to the bridesmaid gowns create a beautiful backdrop for bride!
This is absolutely stunning!
Kelli . . .I see your comment about designing your own wedding invitations. I current own both a wedding flower info site (teaches brides step-by-step how to create their own flowers, etc.). I am looking for creative people who are interested in adding products (such as wedding invitations)that can match other themed products in my store. Check it out at www.wedding-flowers-and-reception-ideas.com.
If you are interested - drop me a line on my contact form. I can tell your taste is superb with the way your wedding is pulled together.
Kelli . . .I see your comment about designing your own wedding invitations. I current own both a wedding flower info site (teaches brides step-by-step how to create their own flowers, etc.). I am looking for creative people who are interested in adding products (such as wedding invitations)that can match other themed products in my store. Check it out at www.wedding-flowers-and-reception-ideas.com.
If you are interested - drop me a line on my contact form. I can tell your taste is superb with the way your wedding is pulled together.
I wanted a nice REAL wedding until I found out I could not afford it. greatweddingdate.com is helping me get the Hamptons 8/8/08 wedding I always wanted.
Are there more pictures? I am so curious about the reception.
Hi again - would love to talk to you about wedding invites - I actually bought your font because I loved it so much . My e-mail address is kelliedaly@hotmail.com if you e-mail me with your details I will get in touch with you#
Cheers Kellie
Where did you find that great stand for the table seating numbers?
Hi Erin,
Sorry I borrowed the table number stands from my sister in law who owns a cafe.
Thanks
Monique
Monique- Including the gilded gold stand where you have the seating table chart? I can't seem to find the right combination of words to google. :)
What font did you pair with Feel Script? I'm using that for my invitations, and the one used on your program looks perfect. Thanks!
Hi there the other font is called BaseNine Small Caps
Hi Erin,
I think the gold stand is from here:
http://www.antiquereproductions.ca/catalog/item/2417223/1876134.htm " rel="nofollow">http://www.antiquereproductions.ca/catalog/item/2417223/1876134.htm >
or if not, it's very similar!
This is one of most beautiful, stylish weddings I've ever seen. Love it all! Monique you look just amazing! If you don't mind me asking, who made your cake and who was your photographer? Please do tell, as I am getting married in Auckland too and am totally stuck on these things! Thank you so much!
Hi,
Thanks my photographer was www.jowickham.co.nz she did a fantastic job!
Thanks Monique! And the cake?
Fabulous! Everything, first class!
Hi monique!I love the dress!Amazing...Have you thought about selling the dress?if so, I might be very interested!hope you see this message since it's been a while ...thank you.