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Rebecca & James’ Thurlby Domain and Millbrook Wedding

Rebecca & James’ Thurlby Domain and Millbrook Wedding

by Sarah | Jun 9, 2017 | Queenstown Wedding, Wedding Planning

Bec & James married on a picture perfect summer’s day last year, and we are so happy to have been invited along to help put everything together! With a hugely talented team to work with, it was a total delight to work with Bec & James to style and plan...

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We love a well curated centrepiece, but wedding ta We love a well curated centrepiece, but wedding tables aren’t meant to stay perfect. ⁠
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The candles will all melt and someone will inevitably move a vase to make room for another bread basket.⁠
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And thats ok, because great wedding reception tables are meant to be filled with conversation, shared meals, a few wine rings, and memories that last much longer than the flowers. ⁠
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Matariki reminds us that some of life’s most meani Matariki reminds us that some of life’s most meaningful moments ask us to look in three directions at once.⁠
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Back to the people who’ve shaped us.⁠
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Around at the people we get to share today with.⁠
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And forward to everything that’s still to come.⁠
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We see those same moments at weddings every week… in stories shared across generations, quiet moments of remembrance, and the excitement of a new chapter beginning.⁠
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Wishing you a meaningful Matariki, however you’re choosing to spend it.💫
A few days before every heli wedding, somebody ask A few days before every heli wedding, somebody asks the same question...⁠
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“What if we can’t fly?” and it’s usually followed by a very long pause.⁠
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The funny thing is, that’s never where the conversation ends.⁠
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It usually turns into, “Okay… so what’s Plan B?”⁠
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We’ve always liked that about heli weddings. They remind you that flexibility isn’t something that happens when a plan fails. It’s something you build into the plan from the beginning. And why having a wedding planner handle your heli elopement is your best option for a stress free Queenstown heli wedding experience.⁠
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Looking at this photo, most people see rolling hil Looking at this photo, most people see rolling hills, beautiful views, and a stunning ceremony location.⁠
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We see a few other things too.⁠
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Vendor arrival times.⁠
Chair setup.⁠
Weather forecasts.⁠
Guest transport.⁠
Ceremony flow.⁠
Backup plans.⁠
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Not because we’re overthinkers…⁠
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Because that’s our job.⁠
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Some couples want us involved in every one of those decisions from the very beginning.⁠
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Others simply want someone there on the day to make sure it all happens exactly as planned.⁠
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Both approaches work.⁠
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That’s why our planning services aren’t one-size-fits-all.⁠
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Whether you’re looking for guidance from day one or someone to step in closer to the wedding, there’s a planning package designed to fit.⁠
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Take a look through the options and find the level of support that feels right for you.⁠
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There’s a moment at every wedding when we, as your There’s a moment at every wedding when we, as your wedding planner, finally stop moving.⁠
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Not for long… usually about 30 seconds.⁠
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The candles are set, the chairs are straight and the final checks are done.⁠
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We take one look around the room and think:⁠
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“Yep. We’re ready.”⁠
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It’s a small moment, but it’s one of our favourites. 🤍⁠
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Some of the best wedding ideas are the ones that s Some of the best wedding ideas are the ones that sound a little unnecessary at first....⁠
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A live wedding painter.⁠
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A handwritten letter for every guest.⁠
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A surprise late-night snack.⁠
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The kinds of details that aren’t essential… but somehow end up becoming some of the most talked-about moments of the day.⁠
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This talented artist spent the evening capturing our couple’s celebration in real time, creating a keepsake they’ll have long after the flowers have faded and the cake has been eaten.⁠
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So... Would you opt for a live-artist at your Queenstown wedding?⁠
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