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Photos from the day capture the couple completely in love and savouring every heartfelt moment.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Steph stunned in <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-kingston.html\" target=\"_blank\">Kingston</a> by <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-custom/\" target=\"_blank\">Forget Me Knot</a>—a brushed satin A-line dress featuring a romantic exposed boning corset bodice and elegant off the shoulder sleeves. The lace up back added a beautiful detail, and the full skirt, complete with pockets!</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\">We hope you enjoy browsing their photos and reading about their wedding day as much as we did! 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I also loved the fabric. I’m NOT a lacy girl, but I didn’t want the dress to be too plain, so I loved the shine of this fabric.<span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"></span><br></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" rel=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\">I knew going into my dress hunting that I wanted to get a corset dress that was off the shoulder. I went to a few bridal stores before <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/hamilton.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra</a> but couldn’t find anything that quite fit the memo, while also making me feel like myself. When I walked into <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/hamilton.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra Bridal</a>, my mum and friend immediately pointed out <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-kingston.html\" target=\"_blank\">Kingston</a><span class=\"redactor-invisible-space\"> by <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-custom/\" target=\"_blank\">Forget Me Knot</a> (which was displayed on a mannequin), and I knew it was the one. 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Photos from the day capture the couple completely in love and savouring every heartfelt moment.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Steph stunned in <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-kingston.html" target="_blank">Kingston</a> by <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-custom/" target="_blank">Forget Me Knot</a>—a brushed satin A-line dress featuring a romantic exposed boning corset bodice and elegant off the shoulder sleeves. The lace up back added a beautiful detail, and the full skirt, complete with pockets!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="redactor-invisible-space">We hope you enjoy browsing their photos and reading about their wedding day as much as we did! 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I also loved the fabric. I’m NOT a lacy girl, but I didn’t want the dress to be too plain, so I loved the shine of this fabric.<span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span><br></p><p style="text-align: center;" rel="text-align: center;"><strong>Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="redactor-invisible-space">I knew going into my dress hunting that I wanted to get a corset dress that was off the shoulder. I went to a few bridal stores before <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/hamilton.html" target="_blank">Astra</a> but couldn’t find anything that quite fit the memo, while also making me feel like myself. When I walked into <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/hamilton.html" target="_blank">Astra Bridal</a>, my mum and friend immediately pointed out <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-kingston.html" target="_blank">Kingston</a><span class="redactor-invisible-space"> by <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-custom/" target="_blank">Forget Me Knot</a> (which was displayed on a mannequin), and I knew it was the one. 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Photos from the day capture the couple completely in love and savouring every heartfelt moment.Steph stunned in Kingston by Forget Me Knot—a brushed satin A-line dress featuring a romantic exposed boning corset bodice and elegant off the shoulder sleeves. The lace up back added a beautiful detail, and the full skirt, complete with pockets!We hope you enjoy browsing their photos and reading about their wedding day as much as we did! Congratulations to the happy couple! What was it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?The corset top was perfect—100%. I also loved the fabric. I’m NOT a lacy girl, but I didn’t want the dress to be too plain, so I loved the shine of this fabric.Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.I knew going into my dress hunting that I wanted to get a corset dress that was off the shoulder. I went to a few bridal stores before Astra but couldn’t find anything that quite fit the memo, while also making me feel like myself. When I walked into Astra Bridal, my mum and friend immediately pointed out Kingston by Forget Me Knot (which was displayed on a mannequin), and I knew it was the one. I tried on a few other dresses at Astra Bridal too, just to be sure, but I just loved that dress. Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.Callahan and I met at church. We had some mutual friends who started hanging out, and then we started to hang out too. I was desperately trying to ignore the feelings that were starting to grow, as I was supposed to be moving over to Europe for an OE. However, Callahan had different plans. He asked me out for a coffee, and I realised that he was the one for me.Callahan completely surprised me when he proposed (which he is very, very proud of). He organised his cousin to ask us to pose for a photoshoot for her, and our mutual friend Tegs to take me to get my nails done. During the photoshoot, he dropped down on one knee—and of course, I said yes! What was your favourite part of the day?It is SOOO hard to pick just one part. We had the best day! My favourite part was just before our ceremony. Cal and I met privately (without looking at each other) for a chance to pray together before the rest of the craziness of the day. It was so nice having that moment with each other before being in front of everyone else. Oh, and we had such a fun dance floor, our guests really came in clutch! Tell us about your wedding day as a whole.Our wedding day was amazing. The weather was stunning, it was SO hot all day long (luckily, our ceremony and most of our photos were under shelter). My girls and I had the best experience getting ready—we had good vibes, music, and food. My friend Jana did our makeup, and Jadey worked wonders on our hair (if you’re Hamilton-based, I HIGHLY recommend them—my hair is usually untamable).Our ceremony was out at CYC Ngāruawāhia. We had some friends perform a piece during the ceremony, which felt so magical and special. The day went by so fast—between the ceremony, taking photos, mingling with friends and family, speeches, etc. We had build your own burger platters for dinner, and they tasted phenomenal! We ended the night with an amazing dance floor. It was such a great day! Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?My biggest advice for brides would be to make sure you have some planned, intentional time with your fiancé where you ban all talk and thoughts about the wedding, and just enjoy being together. Also, don’t sweat the details of the wedding too much—at the end of the day, you get to be married to your favourite person, and nothing else matters as much as that. :) Salon Ceremony Reception & Food Photographer Flowers Hair Astra Bride Steph wearing the Kingston wedding dress by Forget Me Knot. This dreamy church and waterfront wedding took place in Ngāruawāhia, New Zealand. 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The photos from the day capture the couple beaming with joy, celebrating each moment surrounded by those dearest to them.Tina looked absolutely beautiful in Sweet by Casablanca Bridal—a dreamy A-line gown adorned with whimsical floral lace that cascades from the bodice into a soft tulle skirt. The horsehair trim adds volume and a touch of fairytale elegance, while the satin sash belt beautifully accentuates the waist.Scroll down for a glimpse into their stunning day. Enjoy! What was it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?I loved the sash belt around it and the waterfall effect. The flowers were similar to what my mum had, and I wanted to pick something that reminded me of her, as she passed away in 2019.Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.My stylist was so amazing and helpful and made the whole experience amazing. I told her exactly what I wanted, and as soon as I put on Sweet by Casablanca Bridal, I knew it was the one. It reminded me of my mum’s wedding dress. I didn’t have many family members with me, so it was really nice to have a stylist who was supportive of my vision. Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.Daniel and I met over 11 years ago, in 2013, at St Mary’s University in Twickenham, where we were both studying the same undergraduate course. We quickly became close friends, and a year later, at Winter Wonderland, we took the next step and became a couple. In 2022, during a hike in Lake Louise, Canada, with our two best friends by our side, Daniel surprised me by proposing. It was an unforgettable moment, made even more special when I later learned that he had asked my dad for my hand in marriage. In 2023, we made the big move to New Zealand, and we haven’t looked back since. What was your favourite part of the day?My favourite part of the day was walking down the aisle with my dad and seeing Daniel’s face at the altar. It was so special to have all our family and friends come to New Zealand to celebrate with us, and seeing the vision I’d spent two years planning finally come to life was truly magical. Tell us about your wedding day as a whole.The wedding day was absolutely incredible, everything was perfect. The sun was shining, I had my family by my side, and I was about to marry my best friend of 11 years. Getting ready was tough, though, as I had always imagined my mum zipping up my dress and standing beside me. But once I arrived at the ceremony and walked down the aisle with my dad, all the nerves and tears started to fade, and I felt nothing but pure joy knowing I was about to marry my best friend.The reception was just as amazing. I planned every detail myself, and it was so rewarding to see my vision come to life. I knew exactly how I wanted everything to look, and it turned out to be the best day of our lives. The DJ added to the magic, creating an unforgettable atmosphere and even made us a special video, which made the day even more memorable. Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?Surround yourself with people who are genuinely happy for you, and make sure that you and your fiancé are the only ones making decisions about your big day. It’s your day, so don’t let anyone else take that away from you. Salon Ceremony Reception Photographer Flowers Hair Makeup Cake DJ Astra Bride Tina wearing the Sweet wedding dress by Casablanca Bridal. This lovely and dreamy church wedding took place in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. 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