Northland Wedding & Event Expo 2024

16/07/2024

2024 Expo - Part 3 (including catwalk and dance)

16/07/2024

2024 Expo - Part 2

16/07/2024

2024 Expo - Part 1 😀

Thank you Tayla for capturing some great shots of the day!

15/07/2024

Almost forgot to post up the winner of expo bingo!

The winner is...

Do you know Craig? Let him know he's won a gift box thanks to Venn Gifts . Please get in touch to claim your prize 🎁

14/07/2024

REMINDER - PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINKS OR GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION

✨️🎉 We're you a giveaway winner?! ...

🤍 A $500 voucher towards your Marquee or furniture hire with Marquee Hire Whangarei - Courtney York

🤍 Natural/Glam Makeup for 1 person thanks to Altogether Beautiful - Amy Newman

🤍 50% off your dance floor hire thanks to Black Mo events - Jah Hepi

🤍 A nights free accommodation at one of Clay Bank's private beach front houses - Joanne Kim

🤍 A Cocktail Boutique Cocktail Pack - Kayla Brown

🤍 One of 3x $100 Gift Vouchers towards your wedding jewellery with Dean & Dust.
1. Matthew Lukies-Anderson
2. Tyla Walding Hargraves
3. Savanna Henare

🤍 A FREE wedding DJ reception package (up to 4hrs) from DJ Now Northland - Shie McNeil

🤍 A hand crafted wooden box by Good Life Creative. Amanda Morris

🤍 1x gift box by Venn Gifts - Katie Lammers

🤍 A free teeth whiten at The Whitening Co Whangarei Studio - Hannah Wedge

🤍 $100 voucher for Speedysigns Whangarei - Caryn McGrath

🤍 $100 voucher for Hotprintz - Joanne Tasker

🤍 $250 voucher for your signage hire from - Chloe Boreham

🤍 $150 voucher for bar services from JJs Bar Service - Erina Edmonds

🤍 A $100 voucher towards your treatments with L Aesthetics - Lesley Heteraka

🤍 A $200 voucher from Mint Floral - Georgina ONeill.

🤍 2x vouchers for a free Thermomix demonstration -
1. Alysha Nolan
2. Julie Edwards

🤍 $250 off your engagement shoot with Sarah Marshall Photography. Bessie Van Rooyen

🤍 A $50 voucher from The Cake Co - Kendyl Bird

🤍 A years worth of laser with the Cosmetic Clinic Whangarei valued at $950 - Nikayla Abel

🤍 A $500 voucher for your booking with The Legacy Band - Summer Going

🤍 A voucher for 2x woodfired pizzas from The Wayward Italian - Bridgett Ruane

🤍 A luxe bouquet from Wild Ivy valued at $95 - Haylee Apeldoorn

🤍 $1,000 off venue hire at Willows Ranch - Samantha Eaton

If you see someone you know, tag them to let them know they won a prize!

If you weren't there to claim your prize, please send a message to the page so we can arrange for collection of your prize 🥳.

Thanks again to our vendors for offering up these epic prizes!! 🤩

14/07/2024

Before we share our giveaway winners, we need to take the time to thank you all...

Firstly, to all of you who came along yesterday and talked to our vendors. We hope you found it helpful for planning your wedding/event.

Thank you to our vendors. We literally couldn't have done it without you. You all put so much effort into presenting your sites, and they looked freaking amazing!!

To Zac from Marquee Hire Whangarei for setting everyone up with power.

Kylie and the team at Cheers Weddings & Events for providing the vendors with lots of gear for their sites and for setting up the coolest entrance!

Speedy Signs Whangarei for our event signage & Hotprintz for our expo bags.

Our hair, makeup artists, suit hire, florist, and beautiful models for making the catwalk happen... Our models looked stunning and did such a great job! Hair by ME, Beautiful Faces NZ, Makeup by Philippa Kriz, Whangarei Menswear & Suithire, The Flower Bomb

Rogan and his sweet tunes keeping the vibe going through the day 🎶

Toast from More FM Northland 91.6 for putting on a monkey suit (his words 🤪) and coming to spend the day with us.

Mana O te Hula Performing Group for their great performance!

Craig and the boys at Northland Scaffolding limited for putting up all our fencing. These guys are so easy to deal with - highly recommended.

And of course, our crew of helpers. We are lucky we have such an amazing bunch of friends/family to help make our day a little less stressful.

If we have missed anyone, sorry!! Know that we appreciate you. We are absolutely knackered but so proud of the event 🥰

Shontelle & Missy - No. 10 Bridal

11/07/2024

💫💥🤩Check out what you could be in to WIN! Simply by purchasing your ticket to the 2024 Northland Wedding + Event Expo...

🤍A $500 voucher towards your Marquee or furniture hire with Marquee Hire Whangarei.
🤍Natural/Glam Makeup for 1 person thanks to Altogether Beautiful.
🤍50% off your dance floor hire thanks to Black Mo events.
🤍A nights free accommodation at one of Clay Bank's private beach front houses.
🤍A Cocktail Boutique Cocktail Pack.
🤍One of 3x $100 Gift Vouchers towards your wedding jewellery with Dean & Dust.
🤍A FREE wedding DJ reception package (up to 4hrs) from DJ Now Northland.
🤍2x hand crafted wooden frames by Good Life Creative.
🤍1x gift box by Venn Gifts.
🤍A free teeth whiten at The Whitening Co Whangarei Studio.
🤍$100 voucher for Speedysigns Whangarei.
🤍$100 voucher for Hotprintz.
🤍$250 voucher for your signage hire from .
🤍$150 voucher for bar services from JJs Bar Service.
🤍A voucher for a facial valued at $130 from Ubeauty.
🤍A $100 voucher towards your treatments with L Aesthetics.
🤍A $200 voucher from Mint Floral.
🤍 A voucher for a free Thermomix demonstration with Huia Penney - Thermomix Consultant.
🤍$250 off your engagement shoot with Sarah Marshall Photography.
🤍A $50 voucher from The Cake Co.
🤍A years worth of laser with the Cosmetic Clinic Whangarei valued at $950.
🤍A $500 voucher for your booking with The Legacy Band.
🤍A voucher for 2x woodfired pizzas from The Wayward Italian.
🤍A luxe bouquet from Wild Ivy valued at $95
🤍$1,000 off venue hire at Willows Ranch.

A massive THANK YOU to all of these vendors for their epic prizes! 💥🤩

& Congratulations to our MoreFM winner drawn yesterday for the $1,000 voucher towards your dream dress with No. 10 Bridal!

If you haven't already, go ahead and grab your ticket online now to go in the draw...
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/2024-northland-wedding-and-event-expo/whangarei

**Note: All prizes listed above are subject to their own individual terms & conditions.

All things weddings

10/07/2024

✨️Introducing.... DJ Now - Northland ... You can find Wil at this years event! ...

DJ Now Northland, a premier DJ hire service based in Whangarei, is dedicated to delivering top-class, world-level DJ experiences to the Northland region. Owned and operated by Wiremu Kapa (Wil.K) a Northland local from Kaikohe, also a resident MaiFM and Culture Kings DJ. DJ Now brings over 20 years of extensive experience in DJing across major clubs, bars, and corporate functions in both Australia and New Zealand.

Our mission at DJ Now is to provide a world-class DJ hire service that elevates any event in the Northland region. With a focus on professionalism, crowd engagement, and exceptional music selection, our team of expert DJs is committed to making every event unforgettable. With over two decades of experience, Wiremu Kapa has honed his skills in reading and energizing crowds, ensuring that every event is a success. His vast experience across various venues and events is a testament to his adaptability and talent.

DJ Now caters to a wide range of events, including weddings, corporate events, private functions, school balls, Christmas functions, bars, and clubs. This versatility ensures that we can meet the unique needs of any event. Our team of award-winning DJs is carefully selected for their ability to connect with audiences and deliver outstanding performances. Their expertise guarantees a seamless and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

As a Northland-based business, DJ Now understands the local community while maintaining a high standard of service that rivals global DJ hire services. This blend of local knowledge and world-class quality sets us apart in the region.

https://www.instagram.com/djnownorthland?igsh=OGZzdHh5anB6c2I2

10/07/2024

📣📣Calling all lovers & party animals!! 😂🤭

Only 2 DAYS TO GO! ✨️ Grab your ticket now.

Remember that all tickets brought online go in the draw to win one of over 20 epic prizes!! 🤩😎😱

⬇️ Grab yours and get in the draw now ⬇️
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/2024-northland-wedding-and-event-expo/whangarei

10/07/2024

✨Introducing... Zab Dee Thai! You wont be able to walk past these guys without grabbing a bite to eat...

Zap Dee Thai, we serve mouthwatering Thai and Asian food our menu offers a variety of dishes, including; Bahn Mi, Baobun, Spring rolls, Curry puff, Chicken satay etc.Please mark your calendar and bring along your friends and family to come and enjoy the food.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551554664978&mibextid=LQQJ4d

09/07/2024

✨Introducing.... Mana O te Hula Performing Group ! These guys will be at this year's event. Be sure to come see them perform on stage around 12.30pm...

Mana o te Hula is a Cook Islands and Tahitian dance performing group. We provide entertainment packages for many types of private and community events, this includes Weddings. We are based in Whangarei and travel from North of Auckland to Kaitaia providing a Polynesian flavour to clients special events.

https://www.facebook.com/manaote.hula

09/07/2024

✨️ Introducing... Dean & Dust . Come have a chat to these guys at this years event...

Where detail and beauty collide into the luxurious world that is Dean & Dust.

Home to 70 years of collective mastery ready to infuse into your bespoke design and create something especially for you. Alongside our Bespoke service sits our ready to wear collection, curated and crafted from our hands to yours -all nestled within our boutique Quayside Atelier.

At the heart of Dean & Dust is our dedication to surpassing your every desire with a product & experience tailored exclusively to you. Our artisans - guardians of tradition and innovation, blend fine craftsmanship with unparalleled expertise, curating timeless elegance that resonates in every meticulously selected gem & detail of our design.

Indulge in the epitome of luxury, where every aspect has been curated with your ultimate satisfaction in mind. We invite you to step into our world of elegance and sophistication to embrace the bespoke journey, where passion converges with expertise, resulting in treasures that transcend time.

With a combination of modern technology and traditional jewellery practices, we design and craft jewellery with meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality in our very own workshop.

We are committed to working to improve our sustainability and to upholding our standards for environmental responsibility within our practices. Our pieces are produced with a genuine ethos for integrity and love for our people and our planet.

We never touch anything with half our heart. Every Dean & Dust piece is a piece of us, made with love from our hearts to your hands.

​​Dean & Dust - A Symphony of Craftsmanship and Luxury.

[email protected]
https://www.deananddust.com/

05/07/2024

Only 7 DAYS TO GO! ✨️ Grab your ticket now.

Remember that all tickets brought online go in the draw to win one of over 20 epic prizes!! 🤩😎😱

⬇️ Grab yours and get in the draw now ⬇️
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/2024-northland-wedding-and-event-expo/whangarei

01/07/2024

✨Introducing Gypsy&Co. Events ... You can find these guys at our 2024 Event...

Northland owned and operated by Jess & Koby, GYPSY AND CO EVENTS provides unique tipi hire for all special occasions as well as providing carefully selected quality furniture pieces that we believe invite your guests to relax and enjoy your special day.
Let us help you bring the magic of a Tipi to your event, whether it be a wedding, concert, or corporate event. GYPSY AND CO EVENTS are committed to making sure your event is unforgettable.

https://www.gypsyandco.co.nz/
[email protected]

30/06/2024

EXPO BAGS ARE sold out! 😱 but don't panic, Gypsy&Co. Events are giving away 2 entry tickets with expo bags.

Head over to their page to enter! ⬇️
https://www.instagram.com/p/C8YDXwOyKXk/?igsh=MW82dTU3bjdyM2t1Nw==

Otherwise, there are still plenty of tickets left, you can grab yours online now and go in the draw to win one of over 20 prizes! ⬇️⬇️
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/2024-northland-wedding-and-event-expo/whangarei/tickets

28/06/2024

Happy Matariki ✨️

As we near the end of June, the countdown to the expo begins! With 15 days to go, we are down to the last 6 expo bags, so if you were hoping to get your hands on one - be quick!

Remember that all tickets brought online go in the draw to win one of over 20 epic prizes!! 🤩😎😱

⬇️ Grab yours and get in the draw now ⬇️
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/2024-northland-wedding-and-event-expo/whangarei

26/06/2024

✨Introducing THE LEGACY BAND... You can find these guys at our 2024 Event...

"We are one of northlands finest professional bands, providing all events fantastic live music."

The Legacy Band NZ

24/06/2024

✨Introducing DUNCAN RD CREATIVE... You will find these guys at our 2024 Event...

"At Duncan Rd. we can think of nothing more magical than creating the wedding or event florals of your dreams. Growing and creativity are our greatest passions.

Flowers and foliage are sustainably grown, harvested and designed by Kat here in the Far North of NZ. We are slightly obsessed with growing the most beautiful and distinctive florals to create memorable arrangements and installations that make you look twice.

As we grow outdoors with nature’s elements, flowers will match the season you marry in.

We grow specifically for your wedding to make sure the colour palette and floral style you want can be picked from our garden. This adds a unique and special element to your wedding, as well as having a lighter impact on the environment."

Duncan Rd Creative
www.duncanrd.com

19/06/2024

✨ Introducing ST CLAIR FARM... You can find Lisa + Jacob at this year's event.

St Clair Farm is a private Wedding and Events Venue. Conveniently located in Kamo, Whangarei.

Featuring stunning limestone rock formations, photogenic farmland, and a rustic woolshed converted into The Baaa-r. All providing the perfect backdrop for your special day.

Enjoy the ease of having your party/wedding ceremony and reception all in one convenient location with everything on site.

St Clair Farm looks forward to meeting you at this year's event and welcomes you to experience their slice of paradise.

[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090978357845

18/06/2024

💫A SPECIAL MENTION & MASSIVE THANKS TO THE SPONSORS OF OUR 2024 EVENT💫

Marquee Hire Whangarei
No. 10 Bridal
Speedy Signs Whangarei
Hotprintz

18/06/2024

Remember that only tickets brought online, prior to the event, go in the draw to win 1 of over 20 prizes so if you want to get in the draw - go grab your tickets now! 🎟🎟🎟🎟

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/2024-northland-wedding-and-event-expo/whangarei

17/06/2024

✨Introducing THE WHOLE CAKE & CABOODLE... You can find Lisa at our 2024 event...

Bespoke cake, cookie and cupcake creator from the simplistic to the extravagant.
All cakes are made fresh in my council A grade premises and are created from scratch.

https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Whole-Cake-and-Caboodle-Whangarei/100038068968258/

12/06/2024

✨Introducing SMILE PHOTOBOOTH...

Our photo booth packages include an attendant to ensure all snaps run smoothly, customisable photo prints with immediate on site printing, fun props, an enclosed space for those more shy party animals, an online gallery for fun reflection, and the endless imagination of your friends. What’s not to love?!

Smiling service
We strive to offer a smooth experience from the first click. From initial booking all the way to your online gallery we provide a professional and tailored party hire experience.

Quality product
This is not just a ring light and a prayer, our booth has been locally constructed with the finest photography and tech expertise.

Guaranteed fun
Our friendly attendant helps facilitate the FUN and our props, safe enclosed space, and fancy tech does the rest. Even your shy friends have a party animal lurking inside :)

www.smilephotobooth.co.nz

10/06/2024

✨Introducing THE FLOWER BOMB... You can find Tegan at our 2024 Event...

"The Flower Bomb specializes in curating stunning floral experiences for weddings and events.

Within a deep love for all things floral, The Flower Bomb blossomed into existence in 2020. We craft and install breathtaking floral installations at weddings across New Zealand and even extending our artistry overseas.

At the heart of The Flower Bomb is a commitment to offering blooms that not only delight the eyes but also resonate with the soul. Our signature wild, rustic vibe ensures that every arrangement exudes a unique charm, creating an atmosphere that makes you smile."

The Flower Bomb
www.theflowerbomb.co.nz

05/06/2024

✨Introducing GOOD LIFE PROJECTS... You will find these guys at the 2024 event...

Good Life Projects is home to the culmination of ideas and the shared love of bringing visions to life.

Current Projects include:
Good Life Hire (LeLooie)
Good Life Creative (Woodwork, Ceramics & Textiles)

Good Life Hire LeLooie is not your average port-a-loo.

At Good Life Projects the finer details matter — even when it comes to a
portable toilet! Perfect for alfresco weddings and events LeLooie is
not your average port-a-loo.

Designed to impress, this luxury mobile restroom features 2 unisex flush toilets, lighting, vanity with large mirror and all the little luxuries.