Elope to Seclusion

     

A Romantic Elopement………

• Intimate garden setting for your Ceremony
• Bouquet of fresh seasonal flora from the gardens of Hawkshead
• Bottle of premium NZ champagne served with canapés
• Luxury suite accommodation on your wedding night
• Deluxe breakfast tray served next morning

        $525  all inclusive

 

      Small and Intimate to Long Remember…………

• Premium NZ Champagne and fruit platter in your luxury suite on arrival
• Rustic and yet refined, secluded garden setting for your Ceremony
• Celebratory glass of champagne with canapé selection
• Wedding night in your lake and mountain view suite
• Deluxe breakfast tray served next morning

       $725  for party of 10

      Hawkshead Lodge and Gardens, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand

Dreams Do Come True…

DREAM WEDDING DESTINATION

Lake Wanaka, in the South Island of New Zealand, is the tenth most romantic destination in the world.

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, so be sure to make it your own. If you have always dreamed of being barefoot on the beach – do it!…..or if you’d rather exchange your vows on top of snow-capped mountains – why not? It can be a simple ceremony or an extravagant affair, as long as it’s the right option for you and your partner – remember, it’s all about you!

Every bride wants to look totally beautiful on her wedding day, and it’s hard enough shopping for that perfect pair of jeans, let alone your perfect wedding gown!  So have patience….consider your options…. perhaps you could have your gown custom-made….more importantly, give yourself plenty of time and don’t settle for a gown that you’re not 100% happy with.

 

The Ball Gown

Typically a fitted bodice with a waistline, perfect for pear shapes, full and thin figure.

The Empire Gown

High waistline sitting under the bust falling to generally a slimmer skirt

The A-Line or Princess Gown

A classic and flattering design for most body shapes with vertical seams from the shoulders to a flared skirt

The Sheath Gown

This style follows the silhouette of the body and is most suited to those who want to flatter their figure

Photographs are considered by most of us to be our most treasured possession, so the importance of your wedding photographs goes without saying.

Your photographer will want to find out more about you and your partner so your personalities can be expressed through the photographs. It’s important you have a good relationship with your photographer, so you can work together to create the perfect snap shot of your wedding day.

Before you start the search for the perfect photographer, consider the styles of photography on offer -

 Traditional – classic and timeless, planned and posed

Illustrative – creative and artistic, light composition, relaxed and unscripted

Photojournalism – the very popular candid shots covering events of the entire day

One tip – avoid having your photographs shot in black and white. It’s easy to change a colour photo to black and white, but it’s not so simple the other way round.

When choosing your bouquets, corsages and table arrangements, flowers bring style, colour and fragrance to your wedding. There is no denying the beauty and scent of a fresh bouquet. Your flowers should compliment your gown and it’s best to choose those in season. Talk to few different florists about the look and style you have in mind and ask to see examples of their work.

Whatever the style or size of your wedding, you’re sure to find a nearby venue to cater for your needs. From a traditional church ceremony in a chapel by the lake to a relaxed garden wedding set amongst the grapevines or a year round evergreen native garden, this region has it all.

Finally, not all of us can afford to jet off to Paris or cruise the Greek Islands on our honeymoon.  But with so many amazing destinations in our own backyard, there’s really no need to leave New Zealand.  Whatever you do, just enjoy sharing every minute of your new life together……

Have a Wedding Day filled with treasured memories.

Bridget Jones

http://www.hawkshead.co.nz/