WEDDING VENUES:  

The Bushmere Arms - The Mermaids performed at a wedding here in March 2011 - what a beautiful venue, what more could you ask for? with friendly management, a romantic grand homestead feel and gorgeous gardens for photos. Magnificent!

Visit: http://www.bushmerearms.co.nz/

Fantail Lodge in Kati Kati : This luxury lodge is set amid 40 acres of gardens, rocky creeks and subtropical plantations. Fantail Lodge blends nature’s tranquillity with an inspiration for true class. Visit: www.fantaillodge.co.nz   

Birkdale, North Shore City - exquisite, secluded top quality venue/restaurant and conference centre Fernz Lodge and Conference Centre with high quality chalet accommodation and a park setting, it has to be seen to be believed. www.sfern.co.nz - recently refurbished and reopened.

About three years old www.castaways.co.nz is in Waiuku, South Auckland looking over a wild and beautiful sea, cliff top accommodation and function facilities including a beautifully appointed functions room, bar and restaurant, which is an award winning establishment.

Northridge Country Lodge, Silverdale, beautiful gardens, luxurious rooms, awesome catering. Here's the website www.northridge.co.nz

For a big wedding 250 plus Puketutu Island (Kelliher), is managed by Dawsons, the most fabulous organisers of primo functions. This venue is exotic, luxurious and positively "other worldly".  Its "Fantasy Island" for real! 

Wedding Specialists Wedding Planner - Lisa from Beautiful Events - www.beautifulevents.co.nz  The Boutique Bride  www.theboutiquebride.co.nz    More Llinks: www.weddings-nz.co.nz New Zealand Bride & Groom Magazine Website www.weddings.co.nz www.weddingheaven.co.nz Email The Mermaids Here or Phone Pauline on 021-610962

HAIR & BEAUTY:

Pure Indulgence - Has to be experienced to be believed. . . .  Megan, the Managing Director is passionate about the spa experience she has on offer in her relaxed, Bali themed villa premises in Franklin, South Auckland.  I can personally recommend a wonderful, luxurious pampering for singles and couples, pure bliss and TLC. Highly Recommended - what a great treat for newly weds!! (Pauline Berry from The Mermaids - June 2008) 

Website: http://www.pure-indulgence.co.nz 

BRIDAL GOWNS & EVENING WEAR

Jane Yeh makes bridal dresses to rival the best designers in the world.  See www.jane-yeh.com 

Fabulous 1950's reproduction clothing, imported from America, online here in New Zealand, see www.ritasue.co.nz

MUSIC:  Ambient Celtic music played on harp, ideal for ceremonies and gardens and other special events. Beautiful website too: http://www.robynsutherland.com/weddings.html 

First Class Classics Cars - a selection of very special cars for that very important occasion at www.firstclassclassics.co.nz 

The Ultimate in Wedding Portraiture - the beautiful fantasy art of Paula Novak.  Fancy seeing you and your spouse as King Arthur & Queen Guineviere, or your child as a fairy? visit: www.paulanovak.com 

A huge range of gorgeous wedding day and special occasion Jewellery at the www.bmmweddings.co.nz website.

Flowers: Flowers Today Website an All Year round flower gift service on the net.

Video Services: Wedding Video Production at: Lavender Weddings www.lavenderwedding.co.nz

Invitations: www.luvinvitations.com specialise in creating and designing invitations for all occasions.

Photo below by Anja Gallas www.anja.co.nz