Meet The Expert

Kristina Ercolano has been lighting up special events for almost 10 years. Starting out as an art director in the film industry, Kristina nurtured her creative side by perfecting set designs. With a meticulous eye for detail and a love of bringing a space to life, Kristina started up lighting design and hire company La Lumiere. From simple festoon and...

Self confessed weddingaholic and creator of Paper & Lace, Jax, loves nothing more than hunting down the most beautiful and inspiring images, unique and talented vendors and the hottest wedding trends. She lives and breathes weddings and the details that make that big day so special. Paper & Lace is a beautifully curated space where brides-to-be and wedding lovers can...

Make-Up Artist Christina Dellar's philosophy is simple - it’s the imperfections that make us beautiful. In fact the name for her blog Freckles & Blush came one day when she was working on a woman who had asked for her 'ugly' freckles to be covered up. Christina replied, “Are you kidding freckles with a pop of blush on top is...

With career highlights that include working with international fashion magazines, and several of the world's best editorial photographers, Auckland-based make up artist Aimie Fiebig is at the top of her beauty game. We get the inside scoop on the life of a beauty expert, and solicit advice on how to achieve makeup that will reveal your most radiant, gorgeous self...

Claire Donaldson, what a woman. As the founder and creative grunt behind Auckland-based styling company One Lovely Day, Claire revels in turning the boring into brilliant. Her ideas are swiftly becoming in demand for many a wedding, baby shower, birthday celebration and eclectic store fit out, as she spins magic with props, lighting, foraged goods and antique curiosities. Her business...

   First and foremost a lover of flowers, Lucy Houghton's beautiful floral arrangements were born out of a simple love of mother nature, her fresh, self taught style appealing to those searching for something a little less rigid for their wedding day. As the woman behind Lu Diamond Flowers, Lucy is fuelled by a never ending rainbow of inspiration outside...