Alta Weddings & Events

22/03/2021

The ever popular golden duo, classic and classy👌 Ash thinks that's also how he can be described 🤣🙈

Captured by Wild Souls

11/03/2021

Jorgia + Braedon 💕
Literally the two most lovely human beings ever who can throw one heck of a party!

More of their epic day to come, all captured by the amazing

31/12/2020

As 2021 rolls in we say cheers!

Cheers to the couples who have had to change wedding plans, to the vendors who have pushed through to this season despite the postponements and cancellations, to every one of us, because now we are able to celebrate with our friends and family unlike so many others!

For us 2020 was actually a good year, filled with so many memories. We were able to spend time with each other and our little monkey for the first time in a long time, we added a hire range to our business which is continuously growing, and we now have a wonderful community of friends around us in Wanaka ❤

2021 is going to be a big year, so cheers!

30/12/2020

Those views 😍
Do you need a better reason to get married in Wanaka?

Kes and Tiaan captured by the epic Wild Souls NZ

25/12/2020

Happy Holidays everyone! We hope you have a magical Christmas and enjoy this time with your loved ones ❤

We've spent the last week at beaches throughout the Coromandel and BOP, it's been salty bliss 👌 Luka may have done a fair bit of skinny dipping as only a toddler can in daylight 🤣

06/12/2020

Wine Not? Creating your wine list

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Wine lists are hard, especially if you’re not a wine person. But don’t worry, both Ash’s are super knowledgeable when it comes to choosing a good drop and we have a heck of a lot of experience when it comes to tasting (and drinking) all sorts of wine!

So fill up your glass, have a read, and if you need any help finding that perfect vino just let us know! 🥂

So many wine varieties, so little time! Here's some guidance on the world of wine and how to choose for your wine list

19/10/2020

Planning your Wanaka Wedding? You will definitely not want to miss the Pop Up Wedding Fair this weekend by the incredible vendors of Wanaka Wedding Collective (us included! 🙋‍♀️)

This year it is going digital so even if you can't connect in person with us, you can still be there virtually!

25/08/2020

To all the lovers who have now re-planned their wedding for what feels like the fourth or fifth time,

We feel for you.

We know it's so hard to have no idea what is coming in the next few days, weeks, or months.

To be making decisions around changing dates or cutting guest numbers.

To have family and friends attend virtually instead of in person.

One thing to always keep in the front of your mind during this time is that although the details around your day may change,

the who and why remain the constant.

14/08/2020

Every plate has its gold lining

🙈😂

11/08/2020

Last night was a bit of a surprise to us all and not the good kind with cake and wine 🥴

Let's get through this together, look after yourselves, support those around you and be kind to one another 💕

30/07/2020

We have no idea how it's Friday already but totally not mad about it 🙌

📷.and.wolf

19/07/2020

Reminiscing on last wedding season, before everything became just that little bit different.

This was our last wedding coordination before making the move south literally the very next day!

We're definitely looking forward to coming back to Marlborough this summer for a wedding or two, and working with some of the dreamboat vendors who put together this beaut of a party👌

Photographer: .and.wolf
Stretch tent:
Tables, lighting and tonnes of beautiful extras:

18/07/2020

We said a hire range was on it's way and now it's almost here!

A wee sneak peek of two of our new pieces landing in August - the classic white dinnerware paired with possibly my fav of our collection, black cutlery👌

On a side note, when I went into business with hubby (Mr Ash) I thought he could caption our social posts. He wanted this one to be "It's Forking Black, baby!" 😂 Maybe I should have captioned it that 🤷‍♀️

11/05/2020

Level 2 Woohoo!
We're so excited for this news and know a lot of the amazing couples out there have been waiting with fingers crossed.

One key part from today's announcement - from Thursday there will be a 10 person maximum at your wedding and elopement, this also includes vendors such as your incredible celebrant and talented photographer. If you are wanting more guests, wait for the announcement in a couple of weeks when we can hopefully move to 100 people gatherings🤞
If you need help with any elopement or wedding planning get in touch! In the meantime we will be off getting a much needed haircut 😂🙈

09/05/2020

Happy Mother's Day to all the super heroes in our lives.

Being there for the big moments, helping us through the daily grind.

The working mums, the stay at home mums, the step mums, the amazing people who have stepped into the 'mum' role: we see you and we appreciate you!

And to all the mums trying to home school and keep up with everything else, you deserve hours and hours of alone time! And a medal. And many many glasses of wine 😂👌

05/05/2020

We've been a bit quiet on the social media front lately and this is the reason why! We have had a rebrand and a relocation 🙈 because life just wasn't busy enough!

A few months back we packed up our house and moved the family to our dream location, Wanaka. This is where we were married and was always on our 'one day' list of places to live.

Weddings and events are such a passion that the business of course came for the ride, but being in a new location for a fresh start needed a new name and an epic logo, so here we are: Alta Weddings & Events.

We have a lot of other changes coming too which we cant wait to share with you!

22/01/2020

See this beautiful couple? This is Adam + Jessie and they are so freaking cool!

I had the absolute pleasure of closing off 2019 by coordinating their fab wedding day with some kick ass Marlborough vendors!🥂🥳
📷by the lovely Chelsea .and.wolf

09/01/2020

Ten days deep into 2020 and I've only just caught up with the new year!

I have some really exciting news to be sharing soon, with a few changes on the horizon and some sweet new additions to our services👌 details coming soon.... I promise!!!

19/08/2019

Getting Started On Your Wedding Budget

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Budgets... so not the most exciting thing to think about especially on a Monday! But so incredibly important when it comes to planning your wedding (or anything in life really!).

If you haven't started on your budget yet, take a read through this blog on how to get it set up and most importantly, ways you can actually stick to it!

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Money chat can be incredibly awkward but this is where you need to put all of that aside and have some open and honest conversations with your other half around what you are willing to spend on the…

07/08/2019

Band, DJ or Spotify Playlist?

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Haven't quite decided what you're going to do for music for the party time of your wedding day? Have a read of the latest blog giving you a run down of a few options!

After the formalities of a wedding there is nothing better than when the couple let down their hair, kick of their shoes and hit the dance floor with their nearest and dearest! When it comes to rec…

03/08/2019

| Wedding Tip |

Putting your important songs onto their own playlist makes it easier for the person queing the music. There is no hurried scrolling through trying to find specific songs and accidently putting on Highway to Hell 😂
Go one better and even put them in order of when you need them👌

31/07/2019

If you and your partner have quite different music tastes it can be hard to agree on specific songs.

Remember to have an open mind and listen to each others point of view – you're both getting married and you will need to compromise on many things in the years to come!

Here are some options to try so you can both love all the important songs!

❤ Choose a few songs that you each like and play them for each other. Explain why you like that particular song, the reason behind it might sway you towards it.

❤ Merge your song choices together – create a mash up.

❤ Look for a different version of the song - acoustic, a cover or maybe an instrumental version might suit it better.

And if you still can't agree then pick the moment that means the most you and choose the song for that e.g. you choose the aisle song and your partner gets choice for the first dance

30/07/2019

How many songs do you need to choose for the formalities?

Short answer: as many or as few as you want!

Long answer (because this is more helpful 😂) is usually three for the ceremony but could be more if you wanted and 1-3 for the reception.

During the ceremony the standard is a processional, so the walk down the aisle; a song for during the signing of the marriage licence so there isn't an awkward silence; and a recessional song as you walk out as a newly married couple! You can add a few other tunes in there if you like, maybe the bridal party want to walk down to something different or your partner also wants to do an aisle walk first!

During the reception you can have two songs for the entry of the bridal party and the new couple if this is what you want to do and then one for of course the first dance!💃

29/07/2019

Moodboard Monday |
Music! Such a fun element to your big day! It is the backbone to so many key moments throughout a wedding, from the walk down the aisle to the dance party late into the evening.

This is the first of our 'theme weeks' where all sorts of epic planning advice, tips and general need to know info will be posted around a core wedding theme so stay tuned!

19/07/2019

It's Friday! Who is staying in for some wedding planning by the fire this weekend? 🙋‍♀️
Don't forget to put away the binders and Pinterest boards for a few hours and enjoy some planning free time with your other half 💕

01/07/2019

Thank You to everyone who popped by the stand at the and to those who entered the prize draw for a chance to win a Day of Coordination Package for their big day.

The winner has been drawn and congratulations to Braedon O'Brien! I'll be in touch shortly to let you know the details!🎉

09/06/2019

The Marlborough Wedding Fair is in two weeks and I will be there talking all things weddings!

There are going to be some flipping awesome vendors so definitely mark it on your calendar.

Pop over to our stall and say hi, I want to hear all about your wedding plans and while you're at it, put your name in the draw for an awesome giveaway!

13/04/2019

And just like that wedding season is over💕

It's been wonderful, magical and exhausting all rolled into one, and now it's time to finally relax, for a little while at least! 😉

29/12/2018

Those post-Christmas feels 🙈

23/11/2018

PSA | We have only 6 more Saturday's available this summer!🎉
If you are wanting a day of coordinator to oversee the final touches, make sure the drinks are poured and ready, the food comes out on time and be the fairy godmother of your big day, get in touch, it's going to be a busy season and you don't want to miss out!

Dates:
DEC All Saturday's booked out
JAN 5th, 12th, 19th
FEB 2nd and 23rd
MARCH 23rd
APRIL All Saturday's booked out.

Weekday wedding couples flick us a message for available dates and our books are officially open for 2020 so secure your date quicksmart✌

25/10/2018

I've been a bit MIA over winter and it's been so nice to relax and unwind before the season starts again! Content will be coming at ya on the regular from now😉

A couple of weeks ago we got to attend a beautiful beachfront wedding and watch my brother finally tie the knot with his longtime partner (and I finally get to officially call her my sister🎉).

It was the perfect start to the wedding season and we had this amazing view from our deck for 10 days 👌 Absolute Bliss

21/06/2018

It's the shortest day of the year, who else is so flipping excited we're on the swing back to summer?! 🙋‍♀️☀️
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16/06/2018

Daisy and Lace Events's cover photo

01/06/2018

But seriously.

Off to Christchurch this weekend and a new bath robe is on the shopping list🙈

25/05/2018

Well that explains why it's so cold! ❄❄