TESSA & DENNIS | WHANGANUI
Chilled and relaxed are two words we think every couple would like to use to describe their wedding day! Having a wedding at their own home (which carries special meaning in itself) allowed Tessa and Dennis to have their dream, no stress day. With a clear idea of exactly what was important to them and they wanted their day to contain, rather than fitting in with one particular style or theme, Tessa and Dennis were able to spend their day focusing on the important things - spending time with each other and their friends and family. And how about that first look - or shall we say looks!
Where did you purchase your dress and accessories from:
Dress is from Etcetera Bridal and accessories from various other places
Where did you find your inspiration for your wedding day:
Once I saw what the Love Club had to offer, that was it. I had a vision and knew exactly what I wanted. I had known that I wanted go quality basic stuff (like tables etc) because I believe if you have them then you need less decorations and it keeps it classier.
Our wedding style was…
We didn’t have a set style; we just had a vision of what we wanted. We combined a number of styles together to make our perfect day.
We splurged on…
Across the board everything was reasonably priced, we weighed up spending the extra for things that would mean less stress for us. So, if it was a little more expensive to get something that would mean less stress for us, then we would get it.
Tell us about the proposal…
It was a New Year’s Eve proposal
Do you have any tips for other brides & grooms?
Just relax, it will all work out and if it doesn’t it will make for a good story. The most important thing is having your loved ones with you.
What were the highlights on the day:
Everything was really chill and relaxed – exactly what we wanted, no stress. It made a huge difference having Love Club set everything up, because it took so much of the stress away so we just need to worry about the little things or spending time with friends and family.
Tell us about your venue and why did you choose it:
Our home, it is a very special place to us and Dennis (my husbands) father recently passed away and it was his old house. We wanted to be as close to him as we possibly could as he was the reason Dennis proposed to me in the first place.
We saved on…
Smaller bits and pieces that we knew wouldn’t really matter or that we didn’t care about.
Our love story began…
When I used to manage a pub and Dennis became a regular just to get my attention (romantic I know haha).
Vendors:
Ceremony + Reception venue: Our home, in Fordell, Whanganui
Photographer: Sharna The Photographer
Hire: Love Club and Harrisons Hiremaster
Entertainment: Ra Hopkins/ DJ Terra
Wedding planner/stylist: Me 😊 – I’m a qualified event planner and used to organise weddings although it is very different doing your own
Celebrant: Rebekah Smith
Caterer: Le Chef’s Cuisine
Florist: Victoria Rhodes Flowers (real) and K Flower Arrangements (artificial)
Cake: Sweet Teaspoon Cake Co
Hair and makeup: Nicci McDonnell and Aleisha Ellery
Dress: Etcetera Bridal
Accessories: Variety
Rings: Pascoes
Bridesmaid dresses: Evolution Clothing
Groom & Groomsman – clothing & accessories: Hallenstein’s and Hannah’s
Anyone else who played a big part in your day? Graze and Soiree – Bar staff and Manawatu Parties – Champagne wall
Loved this wedding? Hire this look!
Clear Marquee, Festoons Lights and Poles (and dimmer), The Bar, Gold Cutlery, Signing Table, Dining Tables, and Bench Seats. Wine Barrels (with and without hole & half), Wishing Well, Bean Bag Toss, Birch and White Bar Leaners, Bar Stools - Oak and White, Scandi Bar Stools, Directional Arrow Signage, Dance Floor, Feature Wall.
And to complete it? Just add our:
Ghost Chairs, Petanque, White Circle Archway, Jute Rug, White Metal Sign Stand (Medium & Large).