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Abi Hackling
PHOTOGRAPHER & COORDINATOR
Hiding in the bushes & keeping a low profile is how Abi captures the most romantic & special moments without being the third wheel!
Abi’s creativity & attention to detail mean that her imagery helps to tell a story & transports you back to how you felt in the moment.
Abi’s work has been published in Together Journal, Hello May & Woman’s Day. She was awarded 16th place in Capture Magazine’s ‘Australasia’s Top Wedding Photographers 2022’ & was the highest placed New Zealander.
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Kate Long
CELEBRANT
Kate is a perfect balance of professionalism & fun, whilst also being an amazing listener & creative with words.
She will craft a ceremony that is unique & fitting with each of her couples & knows how to story tell with just the right mix of emotion & humour.
Her vibrant & positive personality shines through every interaction & her beaming smile will lighten everyone’s day!
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Rebecca Skedgwell
FLORIST AT PINEAPPLE SAGE
Rebecca fell into floral design in her late teens, & has been obsessed ever since! After working for 10 years in a retail florist store, Pineapple Sage came about in 2017. Ever since, she has been making incredible connections with over 140 beautiful couples. Planning, designing and creating their flowers in her studio.
Rebecca’s eye for colour & texture whilst creating something modern & unique have established her as a key vendor in Taranaki’s wedding industry.
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Mark Lahood
VIDEOGRAPHER
Mark comes from a family of filmmakers & after acing film school, has put his hand to creating an array of varied content films including lots of weddings.
Mark’s style includes lots of movement, storytelling & emotional expressions which are the ideal ingredients to making a wedding film that takes the viewer right back to the moment with all the feels.
Mark would also like you to know that ‘he’s a good bastard, & will make you a pretty fly wedding film’!
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Annalee & Kirsty
MAKE UP & HAIR STYLING
Annalee & Kirsty are outstanding artists in their own right & when they come together they are fire!
These two know how to make everyone look & feel their best inside & out.
Annalee has over 10 years experience working in the make up artist industry & has established herself as a powerhouse in the beauty & influencer space working with international brands such as YSL, Disney, Jo Malone, Bobbi Brown, Warner Brothers, Maybelline, LUSH & Sephora.
Kirsty has been in the hair industry for around 14 years, completing her qualification through Headquarters & then going on to become self employed. Since growing her own family she now specializes in event/wedding hair so she can remain wearing her mum hat most of the time but looks forward to expanding her services in the near future.
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Abbey Macfie
CAKE MAKER
Abbey is magic when it comes to making cakes. With a passion for creating mouth watering flavour combinations that also look amazing.
Abbey stated selling cake at The Seaside Market 8 years ago, then brought her side-hustle to life when she started Tartan Rose Cafe in 2018. After selling the cafe in 2021, Abbey embarked on motherhood & her caking has continued. Over the years her cakes have adorned many a dessert table at weddings.