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This dreamy and romantic garden wedding took place in Tauranga, New Zealand. 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Their day was filled with lots of love and happiness. Photos of the day show the lovely couple in utter bliss and the fairytale venue matched Chloe's gown perfectly. </p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Chloe looked every bit like a princess in <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-isabel.html\" target=\"_blank\">Isabel</a> by <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-bare/\" target=\"_blank\">Forget Me Knot</a>, a beautiful A-line satin gown with a sweetheart neckline and cross over collar that exudes elegance and romance. She also customised the colour of her gown, a feature available for <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-bare/\" target=\"_blank\">Forget Me Knot</a> gowns. The custom colour change to a brighter ivory perfectly complimented the pearls on the <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/harriet-veil-120.html\" target=\"_blank\">Harriet Veil</a> and her other pearl accessories. </p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Keep reading for an insight into Chloe's dress shopping journey and some wedding inspo.</p>","field":6,"settings":[]},{"value":1,"field":5,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":6,"content":{"col_1":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1340.jpg","size":"112230","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"col_2":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1358.jpg","size":"80803","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"col_3":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1387.jpg","size":"87051","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1322.jpg","size":"160906","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1423.jpg","size":"105438","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"value":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What was it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong>The gorgeous neckline and train. It was elegant and timeless. It had a beautiful shape around the neckline, gave me shape in the waist, and had all the 'princess' vibes I was after. I'm always down to make a bit of a statement - plus, you only get married once, right?! As my mum always says, \"never dress down for anyone, Chloe.\"<br></p><p style=\"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;\"><strong></strong>Not going to lie, trying to find a dress was quite the journey. I put a lot of pressure on myself to find the right one - balancing others' expectations and what I wanted to wear. It wasn't until my third appointment at <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/hamilton.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra Bridal</a> with the lovely <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/khym.html\" target=\"_blank\">Khym</a> that I finally got the \"you'll know when it's the dress\" feeling my sister would often say. </p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span></span>I tried on '<a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-isabel.html\" target=\"_blank\">Isabel</a>' by <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-bare/\" target=\"_blank\">Forget Me Knot</a> and finally got some tears from mum (and myself). It was beautiful. Match that with a super long <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/harriet-veil-120.html\" target=\"_blank\">pearl veil</a> from <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/hamilton.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra</a> and a pearl tiara, I was more than ready to marry Aaron now. The dress came in a buttery ivory, something <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/khym.html\" target=\"_blank\">Khym</a> was able to customize to an ivory white and the straps were adjustable. It created the most beautiful shape around the collarbone and I was able to detach the straps too, which made it a lot easier for the reception and dancing.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" rel=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/khym.html\" target=\"_blank\">Khym</a> was amazing! I don't think I would have felt the way I did on my wedding day if it wasn't for her. She became a friend throughout the process, genuinely interested in our upcoming marriage, and did everything to make sure we had the most wonderful day. Thank you, <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/khym.html\" target=\"_blank\">Khym.</a><br></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1516.jpg","size":"144245","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1520.jpg","size":"116315","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1527.jpg","size":"243107","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1547.jpg","size":"192437","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"value":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Aaron and I met when I was at university in Auckland. We met by coincidence, at a house party that neither of us had previously planned on attending - little did we know it would shape the rest of our lives. We spent the next six months getting to know each other before we made it 'official'. Aaron quickly became my person!</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our engagement was the most magical day, made even more special by some of my favourite people. Aaron and I went to spend Easter weekend with my best friend and her now-husband. It was Easter Sunday when Aaron and my friend suggested we do an easter egg hunt. Up for the challenge and my love for chocolate, I was very keen. (My impractical, but cute, dress and sandals did little to impede my determination!)</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">I paired up with my best friend's husband, while Aaron and her formed another team. Their last clue read \"Your happy ever after\" and led me up a small hill lined with candles. It was like a fairytale. At the top, Aaron was there surrounded by fairy lights, a picnic set and a stunning sunset. I knew what was about to happen; we'd been together eight years, it was about time! </p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">It was a perfect day, topped off with celebratory drinks.<br></p><p><i><em></em></i></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1528.jpg","size":"192261","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1593.jpg","size":"205523","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1599.jpg","size":"192023","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"value":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What was your favourite part of the day?</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong>Oh man, this is not easy! But, I'd have to say the ceremony. Aaron's reaction as I walked down the aisle was a highlight in itself. (Bonus that he didn't think my pearl tiara was 'too much'). The sun even came through the clouds as we spoke our vows. Having my family and friends together and seeing those who had made the long journey for us was incredible.<br></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1736.jpg","size":"195449","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1796.jpg","size":"279173","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1679.jpg","size":"127299","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1677.jpg","size":"117337","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"value":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Tell us about your wedding </strong><strong>day as a whole.</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The tale of two beginnings. The girls' day started with wine, nibbles, and a 6am wakeup for hair and makeup, whereas the boys played a leisurely game of golf after a sleep-in! My hair stylist, <a href=\"https://yvanasandershairstylist.co.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">Yvanna</a>, and make-up artist, <a href=\"https://www.nkdmakeup.co.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">Natalie</a>, were a dream team!! My family and friends looked stunning - I felt so lucky to have these people by my side on my wedding day.</p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We'd been fighting rain the whole week - this was in the middle of all the cyclones in early 2023, so naturally, our stress levels were high. It was a reasonably wet morning, but thankfully it cleared and we were able to get married in the beautiful courtyard at <a href=\"https://www.ataahua.co.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">Ataahua</a>. </p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The ceremony flew by, and before long we were into the quick hellos before we were whisked away for photography and video. What fun that was! <a href=\"https://www.kushlaandco.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Kushla</a> is such a breeze to work with, made us all feel so relaxed and had the best time doing it too. </p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Then it was time to eat, dance and drink!<br></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" rel=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1760.jpg","size":"121605","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1766.jpg","size":"128409","width":"1000","height":"1500","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1779.jpg","size":"163416","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"value":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong>Enjoy it! Planning a wedding is so much fun (well, in my opinion - I'd do it for a job if I was courageous enough). </p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Create a day you and your soon-to-be-husband will enjoy. The day is for you, not anyone else. When it comes to the guest list, be intentional. Invite people who matter to you and have a meaningful place in your lives. Don't feel pressured to include people to avoid offense because of societal expectations. 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Their day was filled with lots of love and happiness. Photos of the day show the lovely couple in utter bliss and the fairytale venue matched Chloe's gown perfectly. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Chloe looked every bit like a princess in <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-isabel.html" target="_blank">Isabel</a> by <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-bare/" target="_blank">Forget Me Knot</a>, a beautiful A-line satin gown with a sweetheart neckline and cross over collar that exudes elegance and romance. She also customised the colour of her gown, a feature available for <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-bare/" target="_blank">Forget Me Knot</a> gowns. The custom colour change to a brighter ivory perfectly complimented the pearls on the <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/harriet-veil-120.html" target="_blank">Harriet Veil</a> and her other pearl accessories. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Keep reading for an insight into Chloe's dress shopping journey and some wedding inspo.</p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [2] => Array ( [value] => 1 [field] => 5 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [3] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1340.jpg [size] => 112230 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [4] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1358.jpg [size] => 80803 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [5] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1387.jpg [size] => 87051 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [6] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1322.jpg [size] => 160906 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [7] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1423.jpg [size] => 105438 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [8] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>What was it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong>The gorgeous neckline and train. It was elegant and timeless. It had a beautiful shape around the neckline, gave me shape in the waist, and had all the 'princess' vibes I was after. I'm always down to make a bit of a statement - plus, you only get married once, right?! As my mum always says, "never dress down for anyone, Chloe."<br></p><p style="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;"><strong></strong>Not going to lie, trying to find a dress was quite the journey. I put a lot of pressure on myself to find the right one - balancing others' expectations and what I wanted to wear. It wasn't until my third appointment at <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/hamilton.html" target="_blank">Astra Bridal</a> with the lovely <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/khym.html" target="_blank">Khym</a> that I finally got the "you'll know when it's the dress" feeling my sister would often say. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span></span>I tried on '<a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-isabel.html" target="_blank">Isabel</a>' by <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/forget-me-knot-bare/" target="_blank">Forget Me Knot</a> and finally got some tears from mum (and myself). It was beautiful. Match that with a super long <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/harriet-veil-120.html" target="_blank">pearl veil</a> from <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/hamilton.html" target="_blank">Astra</a> and a pearl tiara, I was more than ready to marry Aaron now. The dress came in a buttery ivory, something <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/khym.html" target="_blank">Khym</a> was able to customize to an ivory white and the straps were adjustable. It created the most beautiful shape around the collarbone and I was able to detach the straps too, which made it a lot easier for the reception and dancing.</p><p style="text-align: center;" rel="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/khym.html" target="_blank">Khym</a> was amazing! I don't think I would have felt the way I did on my wedding day if it wasn't for her. She became a friend throughout the process, genuinely interested in our upcoming marriage, and did everything to make sure we had the most wonderful day. Thank you, <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/khym.html" target="_blank">Khym.</a><br></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [9] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1516.jpg [size] => 144245 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [10] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1520.jpg [size] => 116315 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [11] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1527.jpg [size] => 243107 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [12] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1547.jpg [size] => 192437 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [13] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">Aaron and I met when I was at university in Auckland. We met by coincidence, at a house party that neither of us had previously planned on attending - little did we know it would shape the rest of our lives. We spent the next six months getting to know each other before we made it 'official'. Aaron quickly became my person!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Our engagement was the most magical day, made even more special by some of my favourite people. Aaron and I went to spend Easter weekend with my best friend and her now-husband. It was Easter Sunday when Aaron and my friend suggested we do an easter egg hunt. Up for the challenge and my love for chocolate, I was very keen. (My impractical, but cute, dress and sandals did little to impede my determination!)</p><p style="text-align: center;">I paired up with my best friend's husband, while Aaron and her formed another team. Their last clue read "Your happy ever after" and led me up a small hill lined with candles. It was like a fairytale. At the top, Aaron was there surrounded by fairy lights, a picnic set and a stunning sunset. I knew what was about to happen; we'd been together eight years, it was about time! </p><p style="text-align: center;">It was a perfect day, topped off with celebratory drinks.<br></p><p><i><em></em></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [14] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1528.jpg [size] => 192261 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [15] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1593.jpg [size] => 205523 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [16] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1599.jpg [size] => 192023 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [17] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>What was your favourite part of the day?</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong>Oh man, this is not easy! But, I'd have to say the ceremony. Aaron's reaction as I walked down the aisle was a highlight in itself. (Bonus that he didn't think my pearl tiara was 'too much'). The sun even came through the clouds as we spoke our vows. Having my family and friends together and seeing those who had made the long journey for us was incredible.<br></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [18] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1736.jpg [size] => 195449 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [19] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1796.jpg [size] => 279173 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [20] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1679.jpg [size] => 127299 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [21] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1677.jpg [size] => 117337 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [22] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tell us about your wedding </strong><strong>day as a whole.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;">The tale of two beginnings. The girls' day started with wine, nibbles, and a 6am wakeup for hair and makeup, whereas the boys played a leisurely game of golf after a sleep-in! My hair stylist, <a href="https://yvanasandershairstylist.co.nz/" target="_blank">Yvanna</a>, and make-up artist, <a href="https://www.nkdmakeup.co.nz/" target="_blank">Natalie</a>, were a dream team!! My family and friends looked stunning - I felt so lucky to have these people by my side on my wedding day.</p><p style="text-align: center;">We'd been fighting rain the whole week - this was in the middle of all the cyclones in early 2023, so naturally, our stress levels were high. It was a reasonably wet morning, but thankfully it cleared and we were able to get married in the beautiful courtyard at <a href="https://www.ataahua.co.nz/" target="_blank">Ataahua</a>. </p><p style="text-align: center;">The ceremony flew by, and before long we were into the quick hellos before we were whisked away for photography and video. What fun that was! <a href="https://www.kushlaandco.com/" target="_blank">Kushla</a> is such a breeze to work with, made us all feel so relaxed and had the best time doing it too. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Then it was time to eat, dance and drink!<br></p><p style="text-align: center;" rel="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [23] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1760.jpg [size] => 121605 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [24] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1766.jpg [size] => 128409 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [25] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/chloe-blommerde/chloe-and-aaron1779.jpg [size] => 163416 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [26] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong>Enjoy it! Planning a wedding is so much fun (well, in my opinion - I'd do it for a job if I was courageous enough). </p><p style="text-align: center;">Create a day you and your soon-to-be-husband will enjoy. The day is for you, not anyone else. When it comes to the guest list, be intentional. Invite people who matter to you and have a meaningful place in your lives. Don't feel pressured to include people to avoid offense because of societal expectations. 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Their day was filled with lots of love and happiness. Photos of the day show the lovely couple in utter bliss and the fairytale venue matched Chloes gown perfectly. Chloe looked every bit like a princess in Isabel by Forget Me Knot, a beautiful A-line satin gown with a sweetheart neckline and cross over collar that exudes elegance and romance. She also customised the colour of her gown, a feature available for Forget Me Knot gowns. The custom colour change to a brighter ivory perfectly complimented the pearls on the Harriet Veil and her other pearl accessories. Keep reading for an insight into Chloes dress shopping journey and some wedding inspo. What was it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?The gorgeous neckline and train. It was elegant and timeless. It had a beautiful shape around the neckline, gave me shape in the waist, and had all the princess vibes I was after. Im always down to make a bit of a statement - plus, you only get married once, right?! As my mum always says, never dress down for anyone, Chloe.Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.Not going to lie, trying to find a dress was quite the journey. I put a lot of pressure on myself to find the right one - balancing others expectations and what I wanted to wear. It wasnt until my third appointment at Astra Bridal with the lovely Khym that I finally got the youll know when its the dress feeling my sister would often say. I tried on Isabel by Forget Me Knot and finally got some tears from mum (and myself). It was beautiful. Match that with a super long pearl veil from Astra and a pearl tiara, I was more than ready to marry Aaron now. The dress came in a buttery ivory, something Khym was able to customize to an ivory white and the straps were adjustable. It created the most beautiful shape around the collarbone and I was able to detach the straps too, which made it a lot easier for the reception and dancing.Khym was amazing! I dont think I would have felt the way I did on my wedding day if it wasnt for her. She became a friend throughout the process, genuinely interested in our upcoming marriage, and did everything to make sure we had the most wonderful day. Thank you, Khym. Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.Aaron and I met when I was at university in Auckland. We met by coincidence, at a house party that neither of us had previously planned on attending - little did we know it would shape the rest of our lives. We spent the next six months getting to know each other before we made it official. Aaron quickly became my person!Our engagement was the most magical day, made even more special by some of my favourite people. Aaron and I went to spend Easter weekend with my best friend and her now-husband. It was Easter Sunday when Aaron and my friend suggested we do an easter egg hunt. Up for the challenge and my love for chocolate, I was very keen. (My impractical, but cute, dress and sandals did little to impede my determination!)I paired up with my best friends husband, while Aaron and her formed another team. Their last clue read Your happy ever after and led me up a small hill lined with candles. It was like a fairytale. At the top, Aaron was there surrounded by fairy lights, a picnic set and a stunning sunset. I knew what was about to happen; wed been together eight years, it was about time! It was a perfect day, topped off with celebratory drinks. What was your favourite part of the day?Oh man, this is not easy! But, Id have to say the ceremony. Aarons reaction as I walked down the aisle was a highlight in itself. (Bonus that he didnt think my pearl tiara was too much). The sun even came through the clouds as we spoke our vows. Having my family and friends together and seeing those who had made the long journey for us was incredible. Tell us about your wedding day as a whole.The tale of two beginnings. The girls day started with wine, nibbles, and a 6am wakeup for hair and makeup, whereas the boys played a leisurely game of golf after a sleep-in! My hair stylist, Yvanna, and make-up artist, Natalie, were a dream team!! My family and friends looked stunning - I felt so lucky to have these people by my side on my wedding day.Wed been fighting rain the whole week - this was in the middle of all the cyclones in early 2023, so naturally, our stress levels were high. It was a reasonably wet morning, but thankfully it cleared and we were able to get married in the beautiful courtyard at Ataahua. The ceremony flew by, and before long we were into the quick hellos before we were whisked away for photography and video. What fun that was! Kushla is such a breeze to work with, made us all feel so relaxed and had the best time doing it too. Then it was time to eat, dance and drink! Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?Enjoy it! Planning a wedding is so much fun (well, in my opinion - Id do it for a job if I was courageous enough). Create a day you and your soon-to-be-husband will enjoy. The day is for you, not anyone else. When it comes to the guest list, be intentional. Invite people who matter to you and have a meaningful place in your lives. Dont feel pressured to include people to avoid offense because of societal expectations. Your wedding is a celebration of your love. AND, go see the team at Astra Bridal - you wont regret it ladies x Salon Venue Photographer Flowers Hair Makeup Cake Celebrant Astra Bride Chloe wearing the Isabel wedding dress by Forget Me Knot. This dreamy and romantic garden wedding took place in Tauranga, New Zealand. 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We looked at a few venues but the <a href="https://foxglovebar.co.nz/" target="_blank">Foxglove</a> and its location was perfect for us. My late father always stayed at the Intercontinental, so that was the accommodation sorted for the wedding party and guests for a couple of nights.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span></span>We had a rehearsal for the wedding on the 16th of June and went out for dinner at Dockside, which was lovely. About 35 of us attended the wedding party and a few family members from afar. The wedding day was great. We spent the night together and I left our room at 7am to go to the president's suite to be with the mums, flower girls, and bridesmaids. Alicia had everything run like clockwork, so I had no stress at all. It was an amazing experience. I loved it.</p><p style="text-align: center;" rel="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [22] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/rosy-pratt/rosy-and-barry-686.jpg [size] => 80880 [width] => 1500 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [23] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/rosy-pratt/rosy-and-barry-714.jpg [size] => 71519 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [24] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2024/rosy-pratt/rosy-and-barry-879.jpg [size] => 92272 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1500 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [25] => Array ( [value] => <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong>It all goes so quickly - all that planning into one day. 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Their day was filled with lots of happiness and love. The charming city backdrops looks amazing in their photos and perfectly matches the modern elements of Rosys dress. Rosy wowed in Alexandria by Rebecca Ingram, a bold and whimsical A-line dress with dreamy tulle sleeves. This black wedding dress features a gorgeous floral and leaf lace covered bodice and a sparkle layer in the tulle skirt, a detail which adds an extra dash of glitz and glam. She paired her gown with the matching Alexandria Veil, a touch that completes her look.We hope you enjoy scrolling through their day as much as we do! What was it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?Being an older bride, I didnt really want to wear white and the dress was perfect. I felt like a fairy princess.Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.Astral Bridal were amazing. Their dresses are amazing and the experience was lovely. I went with my 3 bridesmaids and the mother of the groom, who is an angel. Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.Barry and I met when I was 15 and Barry was 22. We had similar friends and interests. We both liked each other at first sight as we have later found out, but we were both committed to others and I was pretty shy.We carried on with life and I rang him for comfort on the 20th of June as I had recently lost my partner. We talked for over an hour and arranged to meet the next night, and that was basically it. Barry asked me to marry him at home in the lounge on one knee with a ring and we went to Oterga seafood restaurant for dinner. It was amazing. I never thought I would get married, but Barry is truly my soulmate. What was your favourite part of the day?My favourite part of the day was walking down the aisle and seeing Barry waiting for me. Tell us about your wedding day as a whole.We wanted it on the 17th June as that was a few days before our anniversary, also being premenopausal, the cooler weather was preferred. We looked at a few venues but the Foxglove and its location was perfect for us. My late father always stayed at the Intercontinental, so that was the accommodation sorted for the wedding party and guests for a couple of nights.We had a rehearsal for the wedding on the 16th of June and went out for dinner at Dockside, which was lovely. About 35 of us attended the wedding party and a few family members from afar. The wedding day was great. We spent the night together and I left our room at 7am to go to the presidents suite to be with the mums, flower girls, and bridesmaids. Alicia had everything run like clockwork, so I had no stress at all. It was an amazing experience. I loved it. Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?It all goes so quickly - all that planning into one day. You just have to enjoy every moment Salon Venue Photographer Flowers Hair & Makeup Cake Suit Hire Celebrant Music & Photobooth Dance Lessons Alterations Rings Bridesmaid Dresses Props - Signage Props Props Props Astra Bride Rosy wearing the Alexandria wedding dress by Rebecca Ingram. This chic and charming city wedding took place in Wellington, New Zealand. [designer-bo] => [onsale] => [onspecial] => [onspecialtext] => [price] => [price-bo] => [price1-bo] => [productimage] => [productno] => [sale-image] => [size-bo] => [size2-bo] => [sold] => [weight] => [idx] => 792 ) [total] => 1658 [limit] => 12 [resource|publishedon:desc] => active [sort] => )