Nikita & Reid
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Social media handles:
@nikita.fullerton @reidfullerton -
Photographer:
Erica Jane Photography @ericajanephotographer -
Videographer:
Sink or Surface @sinkorsurface -
Dress:
Jane Hill Bridal @janehillbridal -
Suit:
Rembrandt @rembrant1946 -
Rings:
Diamonds on Richmond @diamondsonrichmond -
Bridesmaids attire:
Third Form @third_form -
Groomsmen attire:
Rembrandt @rembrant1946 -
Ceremony venue:
Private Residence -
Reception venue:
Private Residence -
Celebrant:
Aaron Bloomfield @aaron_bloomfield -
Florist:
Erica Fullerton @annie_and_gail -
Hair stylist:
Messy Bun @messybun_nz -
Makeup artist:
Kaysey Taylor @kaysey_taylorfx -
Cake:
Just Jess Boujee Bakery @justjessboujeebakery -
Catering:
Little Wolf Catering @littlewolfbite -
Entertainment:
Aaron Bloomfield @aaron_bloomfield -
Stationary/signage:
Nikita -
Hire/styling:
Lucy’s Event Hire @lucyseventhire
Nikita & Reid
Nikita was Reid’s gym crush for a while before he worked up the courage to make a move. “Reid was too shy to come over and say hello, so he found me on social media and noticed I was single, so he sent me a few messages then asked me out to dinner, and it just took off from there.
“For the proposal, we went away for Reid’s birthday/our anniversary to Pouto up North, where there was a beautiful Air BnB that came with a 4WD to take to the lighthouse. We planned a late picnic & some drinks to celebrate, but I didn’t realise how hard the hike up the sand dunes was to get to the lighthouse (where Reid planned to propose). So, I had had enough, made it halfway, and just said it doesn’t matter; we’ll just sit here. Little did I know that I was ruining my own proposal, and I’m quite stubborn, so plan B was just there and then! Makes for a laugh now.”…
Planning
We wanted a summer wedding, December is hectic for most people so we waited until people were back from their Christmas holidays. When we had confirmation that our dream wedding venue was available at the end of January, we knew it was the date for us and we locked it in. We got married at NZ High Country in Queenstown on the 30th of January 2021, as we live in Queenstown there is no other place we would rather get hitched and the views from our venue were incredible.
Theme
I had my heart set on having white florals so our cream/white theme came together from there. White florals, candles, du00e9cor, cake, wedding dress, sign writing + details, cream groomsmen suits and champagne bridesmaids dresses.
Highlights
As we had such a small wedding, we did canapes and cocktails in the afternoon. When we left to take photos, we realised we forgot to cut the cake! When we returned, we decided to cut the cake spontaneously, sitting around the table drinking champagne and eating cake.
Advice
Don’t sweat the small stuff. Nobody really notices the table arrangements and decor. Get organised early, have a timeline of the day as well as all the key vendors & wedding party contact details and send this to everyone involved in putting the day together, that way if there are any issues your team can sort it out for you. Have a good MC, they are vital in keeping timings on track. Allow more time than you think you’ll need to get ready on the day. Enjoy yourself! This is the most expensive party you are ever going to have, make sure the drinks are cold and the music is good, make it a wedding to remember!
