Dream Day (2024)

23/03/2022

Is it your wedding anniversary? ❤️

Did you know there are traditional presents for each year you’ve been married? Giving each other a thoughtful gift is a beautiful way to celebrate your love and it’s also a cute way to look back on your journey through life together.

There are gifts all the way from year one right up to your 60th anniversary!

Hint - save this list for later if you’re getting married soon 😉

Here are some of our favourites with a couple of ideas:

💚 1 year: Paper - frame your vows or write a love letter
💜 5 years: Wood - a beautiful keepsakes box
🧡 9 years: Pottery - how about a vase for all those flowers you buy?
💙 16 years: Wax - scented candles for romantic dinners at home.
💛 60 years: Diamond - this one speaks for itself. You’ve earned those diamonds by now!

27/02/2022

Meet our new Dream Day Vendor Your Day Your Song

🎤🥰 Why dance to a song created for someone else? Tell your unique love story through a special song made just for you!

Your Day Your Song can create a custom wedding song in any genre you like. Whether you choose the first dance or that grand entrance, having a personalised song on your wedding day will make lasting memories for years to come.

Check out Your Day Your Song for your wedding here:

https://app.dreamday.co.nz/storefront/your-day-your-song

20/02/2022

💍 Have an announcement to make after Valentines day? 💖 Maybe all the love in the air has got you dreaming?

Whether you now have the task of planning your wedding or you want to keep adding to your dreams for when the right person comes along, our article on how to start planning your dream wedding will set you on the right track.

Read the full article here: https://www.dreamday.co.nz/ideas-and-advice/start-planning-your-dream-wedding

14/02/2022

💘 HAPPY VALENTINES DAY 💝

To all the lovers, newlyweds, recently engaged and “how many years have we been married now?” couples out there…

Happy Valentines Day from us to you. 💌

We love to celebrate love at Dream Day, today is the day for you to celebrate your love for each other!

12/02/2022

⏰ A reminder to lovers out there…

Valentines day is nearly here! 💞

Time to:
🍜 Make sure you have the restaurant booked
🤵🏽 Pick out your special outfit
🎁 Run to the shops for some chocolate
🍾 Or maybe even make sure that ring is still in its hiding spot.

You’re welcome 😉

10/02/2022

Weddings being such a beautiful display of love, deserve to show your pride as well.

Your wedding is your day to do your way. It’s so great to see traditions being twisted, allowing for more inclusivity and to also break away from old tradition in order to have a day that celebrate the two of you.

Some beautifully creative ways we have seen pride represented in weddings are:
💜 Shades of violet in your clothing and accessories
💬 Pronoun pins at the entrance
💐 Bright, bold and colourful bouquets/boutonnieres
🌈 Rainbow cakes, rainbow socks, rainbow table runners
📝 Words from LGBTQ+ writer being read

Let us know your favourite ways to include pride into weddings!

08/02/2022

We absolutely LOVE love 🥰 and can not wait for Valentines Day!

Valentines Day is a great time for couples to stop and take time to appreciate and celebrate their love for each other 👨🏼‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏾

Thankfully Valentines Day rolls around every year… Sounds like an excuse to create a tradition!

Traditions don’t always have to be elaborate and flash, some simple Valentines Day traditions we love are:
🛣 Visiting a location significant to the two of you
🍿 Watching a favourite movie
🎶 Listening to a special album
👩🏻‍🦽 Going out to explore nature together

Let us know what your Valentines Day traditions are 😍

Photo from one of our amazing vendors, Nicole Rutter - Travel Managers

31/01/2022

HAPPY 2022 BEAUTIFUL COUPLES! Yes we know, we know… we are a little late to the party 😆 🥳

We might be hitting the end of January (already? 😅) but we are smack bang in the middle of summer and that means gorgeous summer evenings! We just live for that golden hour 😍

We can’t wait to see your beautiful wedding photos this year 😘

13/12/2021

🥳 Psst! Did you hear? All of NZ except Northland (sorry guys) is heading into Orange a few days after Christmas! 😮

Why does that matter…? 🤔
Because! If you use My Vaccine Pass there are no limits to wedding numbers! 🙌
💃🏽🕺🏻💃🏿🕺🏼🕺🏽💃🏼💃🏽🕺🏼🕺🏻💃🏻

P.S. In Orange, if you don’t check if people are vaccinated you can still have up to 50 people and you’ll need to follow 1m distancing.

06/12/2021

👋 Meet our new Dream Day Vendor
Nicole Rutter - Travel Managers

✈️ 🏝 Dreaming of a picturesque wedding with a stunning backdrop? Keen for a romantic adventure but don’t know where to start? Nicole can help!

For all of your wedding travel needs, from finding that idyllic South Pacific paradise, to a sunny spot in Australia or even the perfect landscape in NZ, Nicole has all the tools to make it happen.

Check out Nicole - Travel Managers for your wedding through Dream Day

https://app.dreamday.co.nz/storefront/nicole-rutter---travel-managers

04/12/2021

💃🏼That feeling when you can have a big wedding again! 🙌

🚦So we are officially in the new traffic light system. But what does it mean for wedding numbers in your region?

🔴 Red
If you use the My Vaccine Pass to check everyone is fully vaccinated at your wedding, you will be able to have up to 100 people! Just make sure to keep to the 1m distancing rule.
If you choose not to use My Vaccine Pass you can still have up to 25 people and keep to 1m distancing.

🟠 Orange
If you use My Vaccine Pass there are no limits!!
If you don’t check if people are vaccinated you can have up to 50 people and you’ll need to follow 1m distancing.

🟢 Green
If everyone is vaccinated there are no limits!!
If you don’t use My Vaccine Pass you can have up to 100 people and will need to follow 1m distancing.

✅ Check www.covid19.govt.nz for full details and to see what traffic light your region is in.

29/11/2021

🥂Don’t run out of drinks at your wedding! Check out our tips for getting just the right number of drinks for your guests🍹

If you are buying alcohol for your reception or your venue provides drinks per table, working out how much you need to purchase can seem like a big task!

Luckily, there is a wee formula you can use to help you find a ballpark number:

🥳 1 drink per guest, per hour 🕰

Using this formula can get you started on how much you need to purchase.
Plus here are a couple of extra tips:

🍾 Do you need to consider extra for a special drink or a toast?

⬆️ Round your answer up. That way you know you won’t run out and worst case, you will have extra for a later occasion.

📦 Check with the supplier if they will accept unopened boxes. Some stores will buy back any unused alcohol.

Once you’ve worked out how much you need and how much it will cost. Go ahead and add it to your budget in your Dream Day Planner! If you’re not yet planning with Dream Day you can sign up for free at www.dreamday.co.nz

25/11/2021

No wedding is perfect from start to finish. SOMETHING is bound to go wrong. Maybe it’s something little that no one else notices or something bigger
😬 🙊 Cakes get knocked over. Cars breakdown. Microphones don’t work. Pandemics happen.

So yes. Unfortunately, you got the unlucky task of planning your wedding during a pandemic 😭

That doesn’t mean you can’t have an incredible day celebrating your love.

Ok. Planning is anything but easy right now. Even when we move to the traffic lights at “Red” things will still look a little different with vaccine certificates and limits for weddings set to 100.

So maybe the details of your ideal day are a little changed… maybe you have to cut numbers still and you’re worried you’re going to upset some people. It is tough. But people DO understand. You are planning a wedding during a global pandemic! It’s ok to say no to a few people and change a few plans.

Covid aside, the best advice we’ve ever heard about planning a wedding is “something will go wrong, you just have to let it happen”. This day is a celebration of your love. Embrace that you are shining the beautiful light of love in this chaos right now. Work through these hurdles together as you plan the most exciting day of your lives. No pandemic can stop you!
😘 🥰

22/11/2021

Weddings are about celebrating love with friends and whānau. One of the best ways to let them be a part of the fun is with a photobooth

📸 Whether you opt for a simple table with an instant camera and props or you hire a professional booth you’ll need to consider what your plan is with the photos!

🌟Will there be digital copies or is it just what’s printed out instantly?

🌟 Will people be allowed to take the pictures home with them?

🌟 Do people stick their snaps on a page and write a cute note?

🌟 Do you want to turn it into a keepsake album or is it just for fun and you don’t mind if you don’t get to see the snaps?

Whatever you choose, one thing’s for sure… photo booths are LOADS of fun!!! 🥳 🥸

This gorgeous keepsake album is from
Check them out on dreamday.co.nz!

20/11/2021

📸 😍 The camera won’t just be capturing the sparkle in your eyes on your wedding day! Your new rings will be centre of attention too! 💍

Top tip!
✨ Take your wedding and engagement rings in to the jewellers to be cleaned before your wedding day to give them that extra shine!

💎Add it to your Dream Day checklist now so you don’t forget!

19/11/2021

The day before your wedding can feel frantic as you triple check your to-do list but as you ease into evening and start to relax take some time to really savour this moment with your nearest and dearest. You are only one sleep away from the next chapter of your love story 😘 🥰

Bookmark these relaxing ideas for the night before the wedding:

🧺 🥂 Grab a blanket and some sandwiches to take to the nearest park or beach. Don’t forget the mozzie spray!

💆 💅 Have an in home spa with the crew to get your nails and skin ready to glow.

😍 🍿 Watch a romantic comedy together to celebrate love!

📝 🥰 Write a love note for your hubby or wifey to-be so they can read it the night before the wedding.
(P.S. this one’s for the bride squad too!)

💃 💃 Practice your wedding dance one last time. Or maybe a couple more times just in case 😂

🧘 😴 A relaxing gentle yoga is perfect to wind down and have a good nights sleep!

13/11/2021

👞 Getting suited and booted for your big day is exciting!

🥰There’s nothing like putting on your fave suit and shoes, ready to stand with your partner and begin the rest of your lives together.

😎 You want to make sure you are looking fine for the occasion, and pairing some killer shoes with your amazing outfit is a sure fire way to feel confident.

💡If you’re stuck pairing your suit and shoes or just want to learn about your options, then check out our Ultimate Guide to Men’s Wedding Shoes in Ideas & Advice here: https://www.dreamday.co.nz/ideas-and-advice/ultimate-guide-to-mens-wedding-shoes

📸 photo by Diana V Photography & Film

12/11/2021

☀️In the hot summer sun, guests are gonna want a refreshing drink in between the bubbles! Make sure you have some ice cold water available plus something fun to enjoy.

🍹Try out our fave non-alcoholic punch for serving thirsty guests!

🍍Dreamy Fruit Punch!
Pineapple juice
Orange juice
Peach iced tea
Ginger Ale
Sliced Strawberries and Oranges

🍓 Pro tip 🍊
Chill your punch the day before and only add the sliced fruit right before you serve it to keep it fresh!

📸 Cute snap of cute Dream Day Vendor The Cute Caravan Company Mobile Bar - Weddings & Events taken by Marcel Thiele Photography

02/11/2021

👋 Meet our new Dream Day Vendor
Pretty & Wild Photobooth

📸 🦚 🐅 Looking for some way to catch the Pretty & Wild on your wedding day?
How about a Scandi style, open-air photobooth!

Pretty & Wild Photobooth is not only a stylish addition to your wedding, but a fun way to capture love and laughter on your special day.

Book Pretty & Wild Photobooth for your wedding through Dream Day here:

https://app.dreamday.co.nz/storefront/pretty--wild-photobooth-1629789873997x347370777225723900

01/11/2021

How many songs do you need for your wedding ceremony? 🎶 🤔 …and how do you choose!? Don’t forget to save this post for when you’re about to pick your ceremony music 😉 👆

Create a soundtrack to your ceremony with a few songs that capture the moment. Years later when you hear one of these songs it’ll take you right back to your wedding day 🥰

Song 1 💐
Walking down the aisle to start your ceremony is the most exciting part of the whole day, right?! So kick it off with a tune to match. Close your eyes and listen to your fave love songs. Is there a song that brings a tear to your eye and fills you with so much love? That’s the one!

Song 2 ✍️
Once you’ve declared your love for each other, it’s time to sign your name and make it official! But don’t make everyone sit in awkward silence… pick a cute tune that makes you reminisce on this moment together and keeps the ceremony flow. This song can be sweet and simple.

Song 3 😘
Now for that epic kiss and grand ceremony exit! Are you dancing your way back down the aisle together? Think of an upbeat tune that kicks off the next part of your celebration together. Start your married life in style!

This photo was taken at one of Dream Days incredible venues - Winsford Gardens
📸 by Ivelina Velkova Photography

Find Winsford Gardens on Dream Day app.dreamday.co.nz/marketplace

25/10/2021

Did you know… Wedding cakes actually come from a tradition way back in Ancient Rome! 🍰 🏛

A wheat cake was broken over the bride’s head to symbolise luck and fertility. The crumbs were then eaten by the married couple and guests.

I have to say I much prefer getting a slice of today’s wedding cake instead! No crumbs in my hair please 💁🏻‍♀️

23/10/2021

🌅 What is Golden Hour? And how do I get these magic moments on my wedding day?

You may have heard wedding photographers talk about this “magic hour” when planning out wedding day timelines. In a nutshell, it’s the time of day just after sunrise or just before sunset, when the light from the sun casts a beautiful golden glow on everything it touches; including your gorgeous faces.

If you want the stunning golden hour photos as part of your day, talk to your wedding photographer about how you can capture this fleeting moment. You’ll only get an hour before the sun sets to steal these pics, so planning is key.

As we head into summer, the days get longer so your golden hour will start later in the evening. Perfect timing for you to sneak away after dinner for these romantic moments as the sun sets.

17/10/2021

💎QUIZ TIME! 💎
What’s Your Wedding Style?

Planning your wedding and stuck for ideas? Not sure what your wedding vibe should be?

Take our quiz to find your wedding style!

Find the quiz in our Ideas & Advice - see link in bio ☝️

12/10/2021

How are you? No, how are you really?

It feels so strange to be looking at wedding inspiration and photos from a time when we all got together and celebrated without considering masks or social distancing.

Our hearts are with brides, grooms and families planning weddings right now, especially those in Auckland. Eight weeks of lockdown and we are really feeling it, so we can only imagine the stress and frustration you are going through.

Just remember, your love is what you are celebrating. As much as it sucks, you may need to let go of the exact idea of how you were going to have your wedding before lockdowns were a thing. Maybe you can’t have all the people that you wanted there. Maybe that perfect venue isn’t the right venue anymore. Or you have a ceremony one day and a reception a few months later. Or maybe you just postpone the whole thing until a later date (again).

You are going to be making some tough decisions but remember you are celebrating your love for each other and that is the most important part of your wedding.

Sending you all so much love 💕

05/10/2021

👋 Meet our new Dream Day Vendor
The Cute Caravan Company Mobile Bar - Weddings & Events

🍹 Lilli is the cutest little bar on wheels!
When you need the drinks poured, a fully serviced mobile bar is an easy, hassle-free solution. Add a fun twist and unique atmosphere to your wedding with The Cute Caravan Company!

Book The Cute Caravan Company for your wedding through Dream Day!

app.dreamday.co.nz/marketplace

04/10/2021

Kia kaha Auckland 💪 💕

As we get closer to summer, we are all hoping and wishing to be out of lockdowns, travelling around the country and hugging our whānau again.

Thankfully today’s update means we are allowed a little slice of freedom! Hopefully the weather also agrees and let’s us head out for a little picnic at the beach after Wednesday!
☀️🧺🍹

02/10/2021

Can we just take a moment to talk about one of the best perks of your wedding day… THE FOOD!

Celebrating love is best paired with amazing food. Whether you are going for a full menu or grazing throughout the day, you’ll want to feed your guests and yourselves something fabulous!

These delicious Crèmes Brûlées are made by Dream Day Vendor Urban Flair. Guillaume says the most important ingredient is love and passion, aaaand he has shared the whole recipe on his Instagram! 😍

02/10/2021

✨Real Wedding ✨
We just can’t get enough of these two! To read their story and see more moments from their day you can read their sotory on our Real Weddings: https://www.dreamday.co.nz/real-weddings/gerardo-rod

Gorgeous photo captured by Valdes Photography

02/10/2021

🍹🪜 Are you a boho bride or a DIY dreamer?
💎 NEW QUIZ! 💎
What’s Your Wedding Style?

Planning your wedding and stuck for ideas? Not sure what your wedding vibe should be?

Take our quiz to find your wedding style here!

https://www.dreamday.co.nz/ideas-and-advice/quiz-whats-your-wedding-style

29/09/2021

🌄 The biggest little adventure of a lifetime!

Elopements: How To Plan Your Intimate Escape In NZ 💍☀️😘 NEW BLOG POST

Ditching the big wedding for something smaller? Not quite sure what an elopement is? Then you’ll want to check out our latest blog post. Read our run down of elopements so you can decide if this gorgeous intimate wedding style is right for you.

Check it out in our Ideas & Advice:
https://www.dreamday.co.nz/ideas-and-advice/elopements-how-to-plan-your-intimate-escape-in-nz

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