Join us at the Mangapapa Wedding Affair to witness the marriage of Tom and Nancy on 28th November 2009 at 3pm. Follow them on their journey as they meet with the people who are making the magic happen for them.
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First Encounters ~ Tom and Nancy first met when Tom ‘smiled’ at Nancy on findsomeone.co.nz and she smiled back… They later met in person at a work Christmas function in Gisborne on Dec6 2007.
"I never believed that dating web sites could ever work & was very hesitant in telling anyone that I was even using one. I went on a few dates that were non eventful & I knew when I met the right person we would just click & we would both know.
When the opportunity came for us to meet we both jumped at the chance, we were both very nervous but knew as long as we had been honest with each other from the beginning we would have nothing to fear.
When I first set my eyes on Tom my thoughts were “Wow, he is so freakin hot, JACKPOT” ha ha, as I already knew his personality I couldn’t believe you could have both looks & everything else I was looking for in a man!” says Nancy
Tom felt exactly the same way so he moved from Auckland to Napier to be with Nancy and within only 6 months they felt like they had been together for years.
The Proposal "I was sitting on the floor cleaning out my draws & Tom was lying on the bed reading stuff I was pulling out of the draw when I looked at him & said “Do you want to marry me?”, he spun around & looked at me shocked & said "Huh, what did you say?" so I repeated my question & he shook his head a little & replied "I thought you didn’t want to get married”, so I asked again “Well do you want to marry me or not?' at which point he said "Of course I do!" Not a very romantic proposal at all but it worked!" says Nancy with a contented grin.
Designing the Rings ~ Tom and Nancy’s rings are being lovingly crafted by talented local diamond jewellery designer, Monique Therese.Monique brings many years of experience in jewellery design and manufacture to her business. She is passionate about her work, with a great flair for design and a love of detail.
"Each piece I make I try and connect with my client to create a piece of jewellery that captures the very spirit of that person. Something they will treasure for years to come." View Monique’s stunning unique designs at 6 Havelock Road, Havelock North or online at www.creatifdesign.co.nz
Meeting the Celebrant ~ Tom and Nancy first met their celebrant, Helen Charters at Mangapapa's 'Fantasy Wedding' in 2008. They knew straight away that they would feel happy having Helen share this defining moment with them.
Say's Helen "It is so important that your ceremony truly reflects who you both are and how you both feel about your relationship, your future together and your reasons for marrying. The quality of your ceremony lays the foundation for the quality of your marriage"
Helen suggests asking those that mean the most to you to be involved in the ceremony. Tom and Nancy have a large blended family with several children having roles on the day. To top it off Tom will be singing his bride down the aisle - how gorgeous! To discuss your personalised ceremony with Helen, call her on 06 877 7110
Inviting the Guests ~ Joanne and her talented team at Napier based business, Ladybug Design enjoy the personal interaction with each couple they meet to help make their day as memorable and magical as possible.
Tom and Nancy's personalised invitation design has been based around the design of a special tattoo that they both share, designed by Tom himself.
"Beautiful wedding stationary ties the day together perfectly and offers a glimpse of things to come." Says Jo The design also brings together their wedding theme colours of pink and silver.
Contact Jo to discuss your personalised design or select from their many samples, on 06 845 3276 or info@ladybugdesign.co.nz
Dressing the Bride ~ Details about Nancy’s dress are currently under wraps, but what we can tell you is that it has been beautifully created by Hawke’s Bay bridal designer Rebecca Ferguson of RLF Designs.
"Each garment is individually designed and created, reflecting the bride’s personality, culture or taste. I enjoy helping bring the bride’s ideas together, designing something she knows no one else has!"
Visit www.rlfdesigns.co.nz to view a selection of Rebecca’s designs or call Rebecca for your personal consultation
on 027 630 7273
Dressing the Groom and Groomsmen ~ Palmerston North based Van Meer are one of the largest suit hire companies in the country with stockist throughout Hawke’s Bay.
Tom and his two groomsmen will be stylishly dressed on top in Van Meer shirts and jackets teamed with Lava Lavas below, adding a touch of Tom’s Samoan culture to the mix.
Visit www.vanmeer.co.nz to find your nearest stockist.
Choosing the Transport ~ There aren't many opportunities in life to play the part of a princess, but your wedding day is one! And what better way to be princess for the day than by arriving by horse drawn carriage.
John and Lynne Bull of Taurus Carriages love giving brides that opportunity."The main thing to remember is that this is your day and we do it your way" says John to Nancy as she pictures herself sweeping down Mangapapa’s elegant driveway.
With Taurus Carriages you can choose to arrive 'open air' or 'closed in' so there are options for all weathers. There is no need to worry about getting in or out while wearing your beautiful wedding gown either - these carriages have been custom made to allow for extra 'boof'!
Call John or Lynne on 06 844-9565 to become a princess on your wedding day.
Learning to Dance ~ Nicole of Fancy Feet Dance Studio in Hastings has been putting Tom and Nancy through their paces to get them up to speed for their first dance at their reception.
It all began with their chosen song and from there Nicole pieced together the moves that will undoubtedly wow their guests. Nicole takes individual lessons for couples as well as larger group classes for brushing up your partnering skills.
Nicole will be doing a 'first dance' demonstration and seminar at the Mangapapa Wedding Affair to inspire you for your special day. To book your lessons call Nicole on 06 876 9767.
Designing the Cake ~ Gill and Graham Tristram are masters of the Mississippi Mud Cake. Over the past 8 years they
have produced around 1500 cakes, all beautifully designed and hand crafted.
Tom and Nancy’s cake will carry through their Maori and Pacifika theme, including frangipani and hibiscus flowers surrounding a sculpted ‘Rau Kumara', a Maori triple twist design which graces the top of the cake, symbolising the joining of the couple, their families and their cultures for eternity.
Visit www.cakedesign.co.nz to view some of Gill’s cakes, or give her a call on 06 843 8559 to discuss your personalised design.
Designing the Flowers ~ Emma of Nature’s Art in Hastings is creating the floral design for the bridal party and between the seating along the aisle for the wedding ceremony. She is using pinks to match in with the wedding theme and incorporating the Pacific Island Frangipani into the design.
"Your wedding flowers represent your very own personal style and it is important to take time to choose exactly the right flowers to complement your bridal gown and your celebration. We like to take the time to get to know you in order to discover your passions and tastes and to work with you to create a floral decoration that is perfect for you." Says Emma
Give Emma a call on 06 878 6444, visit her website at www.florist.co.nz or pop in and see her at 318 Heretaunga Street West, Hastings for your free consultation.
Trialling the Bride’s Hair ~ Senior stylist William of Great Cutz and Colours in Hastings is a master of wedding hair-ups with 11 years hairdressing experience both in New Zealand and overseas.
William relishes the challenge of fulfilling a client’s wishes with regards to their hair. He and his team will be pulling out all the stops for Nancy’s wedding with hair-ups for the bride, 2 bridesmaids, junior bridesmaids, mother of the bride and even a tidy up for the groom and groomsmen! Nancy’s hair will be trialled one week before the wedding day.
You can see William in action in a demonstration of 'hair –ups' at 10.45am at the Mangapapa Wedding Affair (see seminar schedule for more details). Pop in to see the team at Great Cutz and Colours, 909 Heretaunga St East, Hastings or phone 06 878 4269 for a consultation.
4U Hair and Beauty ~ are specialists in skin care and can advise you on how to prepare your skin over the months leading up to your wedding.
Make sure you attend their seminar, presented by salon owner Kim at the Mangapapa Wedding Affair at 10.15am (see seminar schedule for more information) for specialist skin care advice. To book a consultation phone the salon on 06 878 9890 or call in to see the team at 120 Kings St, Hastings.
Dressing the Bridesmaids and Flower girl ~ Nancy’s bridesmaids will be dressed in a stunning silver to compliment her chosen silver and pink wedding theme.
The beautiful satin fabric has kindly been donated by Hastings bridal and special occasions store, RSVP Couture. Nancy’s bridesmaids are travelling to the wedding from Auckland and Wellington where they will have their dresses made by dressmakers from their own regions to ensure a perfect fit.
Nancy’s flower girl dress is an exclusive design to RSVP Couture, created by business owner Andrea Potts.
RSVP has a wide selection of bridal gowns, bridesmaids' dresses, flower girl dresses, mother-of-the-bride outfits and accessories covering a range of budgets.
Visit their website www.rsvpcouture.co.nz to view a selection of styles on offer, or visit them at 230 Heretaunga St West, Hastings to discuss your needs. Ph: 06 876 6926
The Wedding Venue ~ Mangapapa Petit Hotel is of course the venue for Tom and Nancy’s ceremony which will take place under a magnificent Weeping Elm at the front of the lodge which was once the home of Sir James Wattie.
"Mangapapa is all about experience, we pride ourselves on the individual service we offer our guests.
Whether you are having a small family wedding in our intimate dining room or a grand marquee wedding on the lawn, the experience will be treasured by all” says General Manager Catherine Hobbs-Turner.
To discuss your Mangapapa wedding, call 06 878 3234.
Photographing the Wedding ~ Jannette Bell of Shooting Stars will be capturing Tom and Nancy’s special moment for an eternity.
Working in a two person team, Shooting Stars will ensure that every angle is covered, with candid journalistic photography as well as the more traditional portrait shots. Multi-talented Jannette is also a specialist make-up artist, combining her Napier based photographic studio with Backstage Beauty, specialising in Art Deco portraiture, perfect for your themed wedding.
Nancy’s beautiful tan and eyelash extensions will be applied by Jannette a few days before the wedding. To chat to Jannette about what she can do for you, call her on 06 834 2976.
Filming the Wedding ~ Karen and Vaughn Shaw and their team at Hippo Productions will be capturing the wedding on video for Tom and Nancy.
"Videoing the wedding is a perfect way to ensure that guests who are unable to attend on the day still get to share in the couple’s special moment. It offers a wonderful keepsake for future generations" says Karen
"It’s important that the wedding is captured in the couple’s desired style too. With Tom and Nancy we will be…
Entertaining the Guests Napier based string quartet, Romanza, have been playing together professionally at weddings for over 20 years and offer a wide repertoire from the energetic Baroque style of Vivaldi and Bach, through the elegance of Haydn and Mozart to popular and modern compositions to suit all tastes.
Romanza will be playing at Tom and Nancy’s wedding as the guests are seated, during the signing of the registry and during the recessional. Visit www.romanza.co.nz to listen to samples of the quartet’s repertoire, or phone Dallas Knight on 06 835 5939 to discuss your needs.
Amplifying the Wedding/Lighting the Reception ~ TC Systems are the leading provider of sound and lighting equipment in the Hawke’s Bay region.
They will be taking care of amplification at Tom and Nancy’s wedding to ensure that the vows can be heard by all, and of course to amplify Tom as he sings his bride down the aisle! As the evening draws on, TC Systems will light the dance area while Tom and Nancy engage in their first dance as a married couple and the guests party the night away to a selection of Tom and Nancy’s favourite tunes through a PA system provide by TC Systems. For more information on what Tony and the team at TC Systems can do to power your event, visit www.eventservices.net.nz or call 06 876 3512
Providing the Reception Bar Services ~ Party Hopper, a new mobile bar concept in Hawke’s Bay, will be providing their bar services to guests at Tom and Nancy’s wedding, as well as providing a bar throughout the day at the Mangapapa Wedding Affair. For more information about the Party Hopper visit www.partyhoppers.co.nz or call Dave Jones on 027 407 9378 Planning the Wedding
Working behind the scenes ~ pulling all of these vendors together for Tom and Nancy’s special day is Andrea of Hawke’s Bay Events.
"Tom and Nancy’s wedding will be a very special occasion; I can’t wait to see it all the planning come into fruition on the day" says Andrea
Andrea tailors her wedding coordination services to suit the needs and budgets of each individual couple she works with.
"Some couples just want help to get the ball rolling in planning their Hawke’s Bay wedding, while others seek help with the process from start to finish. The benefit of working with a wedding planner is that they have a network of trusted suppliers to call upon to ensure your dreams are fulfilled"
To discuss your Hawke’s Bay wedding with Andrea, call her on 06 870 7266 or visit her website www.hawkesbayevents.co.nz for more information about the services she offers.
