The Best Wedding Vendors Auckland Has To Offer
(according to moi)
team work makes the dream work BABY!
You may be familiar with the saying ‘it takes a village’ well girl, I’m going to get straight to it, here are my top recommended vendors in Auckland that are going to help you build and create the wedding of your dreams. These people are reliable, incredible at what they do and just down right lovely to work with. I have worked with all of these vendors individually and have experienced first hand their excellence.
1. Celebrants
Laura Giddey
www.lauragiddey.co.nz
Laura is the best of the best and incorporates light heartedness and the meaningful moments flawlessly. She is a professional, really fun and has an ability to make you feel at ease when you are up there.
Erin Marmont
www.myweddingcelebrant.co.nz
Erin is professional, personable and warm with years of experience as well as a calm and lovely energy.
Kerry Sorensen-Tyrer
www.facebook.com/celebrantkerry
Kerry is another well seasoned celebrant with the right balance of professionalism and personality.
2. Flowers
Floral glory, take your pick from the below, all incredible, all talented!
Felicity Jones
www.felicityjones.co.nz
Leaf & Honey
www.leafandhoney.co.nz
Where Rosemary Grows
www.whererosemarygrows.co.nz
3. Styling
Industry trail blazers! Two Foxes bring the freshest look and style to everything they touch.
PS. I Love You
www.psiloveyouevents.co.nz
Astrid is a creative force and absolute boss, having her in your corner is a total win! Her talents extend to Wedding planning and floristry too. That’s three in one you guys!
4. Furniture Hire
Arkade
www.arkade.co.nz
“Better furniture for hire” ….It really is.
5. Hair & makeup
Lipstick & Co
www.lipstickandco.com
The queen of natural and fresh makeup so you can feel completely yourself! Incredibly talented and friendly team
Boutique Bride
www.boutiquebride.co.nz
Amelia specialises in hair, crowning your beautiful face with a absolutely gorge up or down do, she is an absolute pro, get ready to swoon over her insta images!
Beauty on Demand
www.beautyondemand.co.nz
The team at Beauty on Demand are mobile and come to you wherever you may be! Their talents are versatile and can whip up a look dreams are made of. Book them for hens night parties and in home beauty therapy treatments, pretty nice right! These ladies are professional and listen to your vision.
6. Caterers
Some of the best catered food I’ve ever had the pleasure of chowing down!
Little Wolf
www.littlewolf.co.nz
Whenever I hear that Little Wolf is catering I do a little happy dance because man o man, they are next level! They deliver the crowd pleasers with style and the finer dishes with class. An incredible and approachable team, quality staff and tasty morsels that are going to make an impression on your guests. I’m a big foodie and these guys have my absolute seal of approval.
Good to Graze (grazing table)
www.goodtograze.co.nz
Beautiful and completely edible grazing tables for a snackable cocktail hour.
Black Canvas Catering
www.blankcanvascatering.co.nz
Mouth watering beautiful food along with friendly and approachable staff. These cats know what they are doing and they do it with excellence.
Black Pineapple
www.blackpineapple.co.nz
Black Pineapple don’t cater food but they do make custom cocktails and they are out of this world amazing, um YES!!
7. Cakes
Modern and sleek in their look, delicious and decadent on the tongue. The Caker have one of the top reputations in Auckland for serving up the sweet goods.
Sweet Bites
www.sweetbitescakes.co.nz
This team can make anything, and I mean absolutely anything. From stripped back naked cakes to classic opulent towers, browse their Wedding image gallery to see just how wide their range is!
8. Music
Kid Radio Band
www.kidradioband.co.nz
Really the best live musicians available for events and weddings. I personally know Sam and he’s not only one of the best people on the planet but so SO talented and brings the best vibes with a feel of ease.
Kidku
https://www.facebook.com/kidkubeats/
Shaun is one of the best DJs I have ever experienced! He was booked for our annual wedding photographers retreat and everyone absolutely raved and danced the night away. I have worked with him at multiple weddings and it is always such a treat. Multi talented and super kind and warm friendly guy that will provide the tunes and vibe for the best night ever!
9. Videographers
Shaun Paul Creative
www.shaunpaulcreative.com
The best in the biz, this two man team are relaxed, friendly and crazy good at what they do! If video is priority for you, you need Shaun & Paul.
Sink Or Surface
www.sinkorsurface.com
Ben is hands down one of the best guys to have not only behind the camera but as a person on the wedding day, he is such a good kind and fun vibe and I have the best time working with him! His work speaks for itself.
Patty Lagera
www.pattylagera.com
Patty’s style is carefree and candid and joyful and fun and romantic because those are all the things that she is! Go have a look at some of her videos and you’ll see why she books out every season.
I hope these referrals have been helpful to you and got you that little step closer to creating your dream day!
xx
Fay