Collective Concepts specialises in the areas of event management, wedding planning, and brand and di
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Founded in Northland in 2008 by Kate Blundell, Collective Concepts is now a Christchurch based company specialising in professional event management and delivery, wedding planning and coordination and experiential brand engagement for a wide range of clients, both on and offshore. Collective Concepts personal and professional approach, underpinned by an uncompromising adherence to professional sta
ndards, has been recognised as being responsible for providing many unforgettable experiences. Our local team of professional staff and specialist contractors endeavour to outdo ourselves every time, and believe that by including Collective Concepts in your next project, that you, and your stakeholders will be raving about an exceptional event, wedding or brand engagement campaign long after the guests have departed.
17/06/2024
One of the most delightful parts of wedding planning is seeing the love and support brides receive from their bridesmaids. From the excitement of dress fittings to the heartfelt toasts, these incredible ladies play such a vital role in making the big day unforgettable 💕
To all the bridesmaids out there, thank you for your dedication, your laughter, and your unending support. You make every wedding day shine brighter! ✨🥂
📸 Paul Wilson: Wedding Photographer
14/06/2024
🌟 Event Review Highlight 🌟
We had an incredible time hosting a birthday celebration for Jo & Neil recently and just had to share the amazing feedback we received!
Have you taken our FREE Wedding Planning Questionnaire yet?
Designed in order to help you figure out what is truly important to you as a couple and to get you thinking about all the elements involved in planning your dream day, including:
💕 Your preferred style of ceremony and reception
💕 The type of venue that would suit you best
💕 The style of décor and ambiance that compliments you both
💕 The amount of people that are involved (the bridal party, guests, etc)
Our questionnaire should get you moving in the right direction, and is the perfect thing to bring to your first consultation with us! Download it through the link in our bio!
Happy planning!
📸 Sally Anne Photography
11/06/2024
We are getting excited for another unforgettable night at the Westpac Chopper Gala - A Night Out to Save Lives, happening in two months time! 🥂
We're thrilled to be part of this incredible event once again, helping Westpac NZ keep the Canterbury Westpac Chopper in the sky, saving lives. Last year, together with your support, we raised over $140k for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust, and we believe we can achieve even more in 2024!
📸 Krystle Photography
06/06/2024
🌟 June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month! 🌟
At Collective Concepts, we believe in celebrating not just the unforgettable moments, but also the well-being of everyone involved. This month, we're shining a light on men's mental health!
Planning a wedding or event can be a thrilling yet stressful journey for everyone, including grooms, bridal party, fathers, and male friends. It's crucial to prioritise mental wellness amongst the all excitement.
Here are a few things to support those important men in your life:
💚 Listen Actively: Sometimes, just being there to listen can make a world of difference.
💚 Encourage Breaks: Planning an event can be stressful. Encourage regular breaks and self-care. Especially in this weather, run a hot bath!
💚 Check-In Regularly: A simple "How are you feeling?" can go a long way.
💚 Promote Professional Help: There's no shame in seeking professional support.
Together, we can create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and heard!
📸 Paul Wilson: Wedding Photographer
04/06/2024
Hey Northland, we're coming back! 🥂
This November, we are thrilled to announce our return to Whangārei to deliver our 14th Northland Business Excellence Awards on behalf of NZ Chambers of Commerce Northland!
Having organised this prestigious event for many years, we’ve built an exceptional team of suppliers and staff. Their dedication and expertise ensure that each year, the event is nothing short of spectacular. This experience allows us to not only have a blast working on the event but also to deliver an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
We can't wait to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Northland’s business community. See you in a few months!
📸 Arron Lilley Photography
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31/05/2024
Today, we say goodbye to a wonderful colleague and friend. Autumn, your dedication, hard work, and positive attitude have made a significant impact on all of us at Collective Concepts. While we are sad to see you go, we are excited for the new opportunities that await you.
Thank you for all the incredible contributions, you will be greatly missed, but we know you’ll continue to shine wherever you go! 💕
30/05/2024
🎉 Happy Birthday to Krystle Photography! 🎉
On behalf of the Collective Concepts & team, we want to wish Krystle a fantastic birthday filled with joy, laughter, and beautiful moments. Her exceptional talent and creativity has been instrumental in capturing our most memorable event moments, and we are truly grateful to work alongside such an incredible person.
Happy Birthday Krystle, thank you for being you! 🎂✨
29/05/2024
🍦 Add a sweet twist to your special day with the Rollin' Pedaler ice cream tricycle!🍨
M+T had the most charming ice cream setup at their wedding, and it was an absolute delight! From classic cones to unique flavors like lemon sorbet, salted caramel crunch and after dinner mint, their guests couldn't get enough!
If you're planning your big day, consider getting the Rollin' Pedaler to make it unforgettable!
📸 Robin + Andie
28/05/2024
🌟 With Matariki just a month away, we’re excited to share some highlights from last year's Skål International Christchurch Matariki dinner at Novotel Christchurch Airport 🌟
This celebration was filled with laughter, delicious kai, and wonderful company, we were so pleased to be apart of such an incredible event.
Check out the cheeky snaps from last year's event and get inspired for the upcoming celebrations!
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Insight Audio Visual Ltd
Season Event Design
📸 Season Event Design & Collective Concepts
27/05/2024
This review from Zoe and Lucas is one of our favorites 🥰. Together we truly captured the magic of their special day, and are thrilled to have been a part of it.
We absolutely love receiving your feedback. It helps us to continually improve and provide the best possible experience for all our clients. If you have recently celebrated a wedding or event with us, we would be delighted if you could share your experience by leaving us a review. You can do this on our page or on Google.
Your reviews mean the world to us and help other couples see the love and joy that we strive to bring to every event. Thank you for your support!
24/05/2024
This wedding was truly special for us. Kate has known Cassie and her family for over 15 years, since she was even younger than her own daughter is now! We always cherish working with couples who are close to us, and Kate even had the chance to join in on the fun later in the evening. 🥳
We got to partner with our favourite Silk Estate Marquee Events & Weddings to bring C+B's marquee wedding to life. It was truly a spectacular way to celebrate their love.
Congratulations, Cassie and Baydon! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day ❤️
Cassie and Baydon's Dream Team:
Photography: Koru Photography
Hair Stylist: Golden Studios
MUA: Ashleigh Jane Make Up & Hair Artistry
Florist: Bourbon Rose Florist
Celebrant:
Entertainment: D'sendantz
Catering: The social platter co.
Marquee and Hire: Silk Estate
Planning, coordination and beverage service: Collective Concepts
22/05/2024
🌟 Planning your dream wedding? 🌟
Cozy nights at home are ideal for sitting down with your partner to discuss your wedding plans!
We know the journey can be overwhelming with so many decisions to make. That's why we've put together a guide to help you determine your wedding priorities and start your planning journey with confidence! 💍✨
Discover FIVE essential tips on how to choose your wedding priorities:
1️⃣ Reflect on your values and vision (Susannah Blatchford Photography)
2️⃣ Create a budget (Sarah Clements Photography)
3️⃣️ Communicate with each other (Cassandra Kovacs Photography)
4️⃣ Consider guest experience (Hannah Bird)
5️⃣ Stay flexible and adapt (Krystle Photography)
PLUS, we've created a Wedding Priorities Questionnaire to help you and your partner pinpoint what truly matters. This tool is designed to spark meaningful conversations and ensure your big day is a perfect reflection of both of you.
📥 Download your free Wedding Priorities Questionnaire now and kickstart your planning journey
Our team are proud to work closely with a number of Canterbury’s most gorgeous venues to plan an unforgettable marquee wedding or event experience in a Silk Estate premium marquee.
Silk Estate Marquee Events & Weddings offer traditional peg & pole marquees, elegant Hampton style marquees or contemporary structure marquees with clear or solid roof panels. All with vast, panoramic sides that let the outside in, flooding your space with natural light, making the most of some of the inspiring backdrops and beautiful landscapes Canterbury has to offer.
This is just one of the many incredible photo opportunities at Ōhinetahi House & Garden and we are so lucky to get to go back with a few of our 24/25 season couples 🥰
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16/05/2024
If you want to create a more intimate dinner experience for a large group of guests, consider opting for a single, extended banquet table. Early last year we had the opportunity to create this space, along with some of our favourite suppliers, and the result was a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere that lasted the entire evening.
Host & Venue: Sudima Hotels - Kaikoura
Styling: Season Event Design
Lighting: Insight Audio Visual Ltd
Linen: Pacific Linen - Hire Services
Event design: Collective Concepts
📸: CC
14/05/2024
At the beginning of March we got the pleasure in setting up the beautiful Tipapa Estate for the wedding of the lovely couple J & D 😍
All the thought and details that went into their wedding was absolutely gorgeous, from their wooden place names to the personalised letterbox for their wishing well! The decorations even came in labelled boxes for each individual tables - J was one very organised bride!
Congratulations newlyweds 🥂
Watch this space for more incredible images from J+D's special day.
📸 Paul Wilson: Wedding Photographer
09/05/2024
Collective Concepts 'Pop Up Party' is perfect for those office celebrations, networking events or even a mid year celebration at home!
Our team brings the celebration to your preferred location, handling everything from setup to styling, ensuring your event looks absolutely stunning. PLUS, we will ensure your guests are well looked after with mouth watering refreshments and seamless service for the duration of your event.
Oh and one last thing...once the festivities wind down, we'll swiftly clear everything away, leaving you free from any cleanup duties ✨
During the last weekend of March, our Collective Concepts team were on-site at Tipapa Estate providing both Coordination and Beverage Service for the lovely Julia & Bryn!
Although the weather couldn't decided what it wanted to do, we were lucky enough to be able to hold the ceremony in the gorgeous Tipapa Gardens.
It was such a delight to be apart of J+B’s special day, our beverage team loved every second of being onsite and it was a pleasure working alongside the two of them to create what was an AMAZING day with their family and friends.
Congratulations J + B 💖
Julia & Bryn's Dream Team:
Hair Stylist: Ashleigh Jane Make Up & Hair Artistry
MUA: (insta)
Catering: Crisp & Vale Catering
Celebrant: Fiona Farquhar -
Cake: Cakes by Anna
Florals: Bourbon Rose Florist
Photographer: The Cedar Weddings. Co
Entertainment: Corner Sounds Band
Coordination & Beverage Service: Collective Concepts
07/05/2024
🥂 Professional Beverage Service 🥂
Are you searching for professional beverage services to elevate the experience of your upcoming summer wedding or special event?
Our team are specialist in providing professional beverage service that are tailored to suit your unique occasion. Whether you're envisioning signature cocktails and a curated wine selection, or if you're feeling overwhelmed trying to determine what and how much to order, we can help you!
Dream job today hosting front of house for for a beautiful styled event at ✨
You’d be picking a fight if you didn’t agree that Autumn is the elite season. The light, the colours, the produce…delightful 🍁💛
28/03/2024
The Collective Concepts team wish all of our friends, family, clients and vendors a happy and wonderful Easter break!
After a busy month of weddings and events we are all taking a break to recharge - Kate, Jason & Co. are heading the the magical Tekapo, Autumn has headed to Rarotonga & Stephanie is working her last wedding for Collective Concepts at Tipapa Estate for the lovely J+B!
We hope that you, too, are having a relaxing weekend full of treats and loved ones 💕
28/03/2024
Are you in need of Event Management Services for your upcoming Gala Dinner, Charity Fundraiser or Mid Winter Party?
Kate and the team at Collective Concepts can help!
▪️ We will work with you at any venue in Christchurch (or NZ-wide!) or let us transform any location or empty shell to create a spectacular venue that will ‘wow’ your guests. Let your imagination run wild, if you can dream it we can deliver it!
▪️ Creativity is just one element involved in creating a successful event. Events necessitate proficient administration, financial management & reporting facilities along with effective event management onsite. Our team will deliver an event that runs efficiently from brief to delivery, working in unison with you, the client, to create an outstanding event experience with capable systems that meet stakeholder objectives.
▪️ Experienced event suppliers play a vital role in the success of any great event and at Collective Concepts, we are fortunate to have contacts locally and around New Zealand for catering, AV technicians, styling, hire equipment, entertainment, and many more essential suppliers that will all help deliver a memorable event. We are also only too happy to work with your chosen suppliers.
▪️ We will provide a tailored event management service that caters to all the elements of your event. Our systems will make the whole process seamless and well organised, underpinned by an uncompromising adherence to professional standards. Straight forward reporting mechanisms mean you will always have your finger on the pulse of how your event is running. Personal service from a well-informed team will carry over into the event management onsite, creating a successful experience for all involved.
As we are coming to the end of the season, it's time to give a shoutout to our INCREDIBLE on-site team! 🥰
Some of these staff have been around for years, while others only a few months, but regardless of how long they have been with us, every single one of them have put their heart and soul into the season that has been and we couldn't be more grateful!
Without their dedication, support and infectious positivity (Sasha, that's you), we couldn't create those unforgettable experiences for our wedding & event clients.
So a huge thank you to you all! We appreciate everything you do and we really enjoy having you apart of the Collective Concepts team! 💕
Have you had our staff at your wedding or event? If so, let's show some love and appreciation for our team in the comments below! 👏
26/03/2024
Just a little throwback to the beginning of 2024! ✨
Jamie & Gareth were our first wedding for this year and what an incredible day it was! They got married at the beautiful Pemberton Gardens, with their closest family and friends. And despite the rain, guests were in high spirits, and by the time Stephanie left, the dance floor was humming!
We loved playing our part in this beautiful wedding with such a fun couple and some awesome vendors.
J+G Dream Team:
Venue: Pemberton
Hair: Beth Alice Hairstyling
Makeup: Erica Kneller
Florals: Bourbon Rose Florist
Photography & Photo Booth: Nicole Gourley Photography
Videography: Weka Films Ltd
Entertainment: DJ Motiv
Hire: The Little Hire Company
Coordination: Collective Concepts
Congratulations again Jamie & Gareth! 🥂
25/03/2024
✨Calling our 2024/2025 couples✨
If you're in search of a venue that offers both a scenic backdrop and the convenience of a central location, look no further than Sudima Hotels - Kaikoura. With its breathtaking ocean and mountain views, ample guest accommodations, and a perfect reception space, this newly established venue provides everything you need for your big day.
Contact us today to learn more about securing this wonderful spot for your wedding celebrations.
Photo credit: Krystle Photography
22/03/2024
Addressing the wedding budget can be daunting for many couples, yet it's crucial for planning. We've simplified the process for you into three easy steps.
Are your searching for an elopement like no other? Our Luxury Helicopter Experience collaboration with could be the perfect option.
Whether you’re looking for an intimate escape or would like include up to four guests, we can create an unforgettable day for you with our personalised planning service.
Contact us today to explore how we can turn your heli wedding dreams into reality. 💖
06/03/2024
Taking a bottle of champagne for your wedding day photos is always a good idea 🍾
What a fun moment captured for J+J 🥰
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04/03/2024
Finding suitable entertainment for your event may seem like a daunting task, but not when Epic Entertainment is involved. From elegant attire to captivating performances spanning singing, dancing, and beyond, their versatility knows no bounds and we LOVE working with them!
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Are your searching for an elopement like no other? Our Luxury Helicopter Experience collaboration with @gchaviation could be the perfect option.
Whether you’re looking for an intimate escape or would like include up to four guests, we can create an unforgettable day for you with our personalised planning service.
Contact us today to explore how we can turn your heli wedding dreams into reality. 💖
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Matt & Georgy's Wedding Day
We met Matt & Georgy via Zoom last lockdown and were delighted to provide planning guidance, coordination and service staff at their wedding in February this year.
Even though the wedding was almost postponed due to Level 3 in Auckland in early Feb, and we then moved into Level 2 the night of their wedding, we got there in the end and they are happily married! 💕
📸: Collective Concepts
Matt & Georgy’s Dream Team:
Happyhire
Yours Truly
Bespoke Platters
Sarah Rowlands Photography
Five Acre Farm
Monty Bevins
The Cake Eating Company
Trish Peng
How to create a QR code for your event or wedding in 20 seconds 🥂
If you’re planning an event or wedding in NZ in alert levels 1 or 2, it is now your responsibility as the host to make sure you are protecting your guests by checking all your guests in on arrival.
The easiest way to do this is via the QR code generator at www.covid19.govt.nz
You don’t have to have a NZBN to create a code and you can create them for public and private events.
Let’s keep Covid out and events on this Summer!
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Founded in Northland in 2008 by Kate Blundell, Collective Concepts is now a Christchurch based company specialising in professional event management and delivery, experiential brand and digital engagement, and wedding planning and coordination, for a wide range of clients; both on and offshore.
In 2019, Collective Concepts began offering a comprehensive 4 step digital marketing system uniquely designed for tourism, hospitality and event businesses to enable them to engage their audience, increase their brands' digital footprint and drive online and offline sales for their business.
Collective Concepts personal and professional approach, underpinned by an uncompromising adherence to professional standards, has been recognised as being responsible for providing many unforgettable experiences.
Our local team of professional staff and specialist contractors endeavour to outdo ourselves every time, and believe that by including Collective Concepts in your next project, that you, and your stakeholders will be raving about an exceptional event, wedding or brand engagement experience, long after the memories are made.
Contact us today for a complimentary consultation:
[email protected]
0800 321 567
