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This classy sunny outdoor lodge wedding took place in Auckland, New Zealand. 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Photos of the day showcase the happy couple with smiles as bright as the sun and celebrating this joyous occasion. </p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Dena shined in <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/rebecca-ingram-josie-ab16.html\" target=\"_blank\">Josie</a> by <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/rebecca-ingram/\" target=\"_blank\">Rebecca Ingram</a>, a classic off the shoulder fit and flare that exudes old Hollywood glamour. This dress is the perfect balance of striking and timeless, and the covered buttons trailing down the train are a vintage detail that completes the look of this magnificent gown. She paired her gown with a silver hair piece and pearl earrings, adding an extra touch of shimmer and glam. The addition of our <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/pearl-jacket-blue.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pearl Denim jacket</a> is a fun touch to a classic look. <span></span></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" rel=\"text-align: center;\">Enjoy scrolling through their special day x</p>","field":6,"settings":[]},{"value":1,"field":5,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":6,"content":{"col_1":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-011.jpg","size":"179983","width":"1499","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"col_2":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-120.jpg","size":"199031","width":"1499","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"col_3":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-027.jpg","size":"246682","width":"1499","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-113.jpg","size":"102825","width":"1499","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-154.jpg","size":"106120","width":"1499","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 it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong>I was fairly confident I wanted a fit and flare dress and\nlove the vintage / old Hollywood glamour style in general. So <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/rebecca-ingram-josie-ab16.html\" target=\"_blank\">Josie</a>\nby <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/rebecca-ingram/\" target=\"_blank\">Rebecca Ingram</a> had been in my sights for some time and I was very keen\nto try it on. I knew I wouldn't try on a dress and be \"this is the one\"\nthat I would have to try on a few, rule out some and narrow it down to my favs.\nI eventually circled back to <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/rebecca-ingram-josie-ab16.html\" target=\"_blank\">Josie</a> though and it was clear that her beautiful\nsilhouette and classic clean look was the perfect one for me. I loved the train\nand felt it hugged my curves in all the right places and I could picture myself\nwearing it on my wedding day.<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>Going shopping for a wedding dress 4 months after you've had\na baby is not most brides' ideal scenario and it's safe to say I was a little\nnervous and apprehensive about whether I would find something that looked\nbeautiful and I felt comfortable in. However, I quickly discovered the\nselection of dresses at <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra Bridal</a> are very size inclusive and there is a\nmassive selection which caters to every shape, size and style. From the\nmoment my bride tribe and I walked into <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra Bridal</a> for my Luxe stylist\nappointment, my stylist made us feel welcome and totally at ease. Which is an\nachievement given I was a new mum wedding dress shopping with a baby in tow! My stylist had excellent knowledge of the inventory that <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra Bridal</a> carried and\nwas able to quickly pull out a number of stunning gowns for me to try on. Some\nof these fit my brief or idea of what I wanted and some challenged me to try\nsomething a little different. In fact one of the dresses she suggested which I\ninitially said \"no way\" to was my runner up! I never felt like\nI was receiving a sales pitch - my stylist and the staff at <a href=\"https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html\" target=\"_blank\">Astra Bridal</a> genuinely\ncare about helping each bride find their perfect dress.<br></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-187.jpg","size":"115346","width":"1000","height":"1499","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-221.jpg","size":"117262","width":"1000","height":"1499","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-279.jpg","size":"237558","width":"1499","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-295.jpg","size":"515016","width":"1499","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>Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We both moved to London for work/travel and met in 2016\nwhile working at the same company. We had a \"will they won't they\"\nrelationship and like any good rom-com there was a major hurdle. I was booked\nto leave the UK for good at the end of 2017 and return home to New\nZealand. Finally coming to our senses we went on our first date to a super cute\nfrench restaurant a month before I was due to fly out. We hit it off and knew\nthis was something special, spending as much time as possible together and\ncommitting to a long distance relationship. After a few months Stefan visited\nand could see a life here so we made plans for him to move to NZ. Since then\nwe've never looked back, building a life together and starting a family. Stefan\nproposed on Christmas Day 2020, he hid the engagement ring in the Christmas\ntree and told me there was one more gift, I found the ring box and when I\nturned around he was down on one knee. The answer was of course yes!! It was\nimportant to us to be able to share our wedding day with all our family and\nfriends from NZ and around the world, which is why we locked in a date for 2023\nwhen we hoped international travel would be easier.<br><strong></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-351.jpg","size":"269379","width":"1499","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-352.jpg","size":"412825","width":"1500","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":3,"content":{"left":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-354.jpg","size":"254347","width":"1499","height":"1000","extension":"jpg","source":"1","crops":[],"field":7,"settings":[]}],"right":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-357.jpg","size":"226511","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>It's absolutely impossible to pick a favourite moment!\nThe whole day was magical and just a wonderful, joyous celebration with\nall our family and friends. I guess nothing can beat the first moment we saw\neach other during the ceremony and we were both in tears. However, the part of\nthe day that surprised me the most was the speeches. Each one of our\nfamily members who spoke completely knocked it out of the park - the speeches\nwere the perfect mix of heartwarming, tear jerking and hilarious. I was really\nblown away at how much effort and thought they had put into what they wanted to\nsay. It was really special and a bit unexpected.<br></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong></strong></p>","field":6,"settings":[]}]},"settings":[],"parent":0,"title":""},{"layout":2,"content":{"main":[{"url":"img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-478.jpg","size":"330268","width":"1499","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>Tell us about your wedding </strong><strong>day as a whole.</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The whole day was so wonderful and exactly what we wanted it\nto be. It was the second best day of my life (to my little boy being born!) and\nwe enjoyed every second of it. After a very rainy January and February we\nhad been a bit anxious about the weather, but Auckland turned on a beautiful\nblue sky day with a gentle breeze. I was so relaxed getting ready at home\nsurrounded by my mum and bridesmaids, a little nervous excitement crept in on\nthe drive to <a href=\"https://www.thehuntinglodge.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Hunting Lodge</a>, but once I got out of the car and heard the\nSteel Pan music drifting across the vineyard I couldn't wait to get started.\nFollowing our ceremony we enjoyed photos on-site with our family and bridal\nparty and then returned for dinner and speeches. 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Photos of the day showcase the happy couple with smiles as bright as the sun and celebrating this joyous occasion. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Dena shined in <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/rebecca-ingram-josie-ab16.html" target="_blank">Josie</a> by <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/rebecca-ingram/" target="_blank">Rebecca Ingram</a>, a classic off the shoulder fit and flare that exudes old Hollywood glamour. This dress is the perfect balance of striking and timeless, and the covered buttons trailing down the train are a vintage detail that completes the look of this magnificent gown. She paired her gown with a silver hair piece and pearl earrings, adding an extra touch of shimmer and glam. The addition of our <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/pearl-jacket-blue.html" target="_blank">Pearl Denim jacket</a> is a fun touch to a classic look. <span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;" rel="text-align: center;">Enjoy scrolling through their special day x</p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [2] => Array ( [value] => 1 [field] => 5 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [3] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-011.jpg [size] => 179983 [width] => 1499 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [4] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-120.jpg [size] => 199031 [width] => 1499 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [5] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-027.jpg [size] => 246682 [width] => 1499 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [6] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-113.jpg [size] => 102825 [width] => 1499 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [7] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-154.jpg [size] => 106120 [width] => 1499 [height] => 1000 [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>I was fairly confident I wanted a fit and flare dress and love the vintage / old Hollywood glamour style in general. So <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/rebecca-ingram-josie-ab16.html" target="_blank">Josie</a> by <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/rebecca-ingram/" target="_blank">Rebecca Ingram</a> had been in my sights for some time and I was very keen to try it on. I knew I wouldn't try on a dress and be "this is the one" that I would have to try on a few, rule out some and narrow it down to my favs. I eventually circled back to <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/rebecca-ingram-josie-ab16.html" target="_blank">Josie</a> though and it was clear that her beautiful silhouette and classic clean look was the perfect one for me. I loved the train and felt it hugged my curves in all the right places and I could picture myself wearing it on my wedding day.<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>Going shopping for a wedding dress 4 months after you've had a baby is not most brides' ideal scenario and it's safe to say I was a little nervous and apprehensive about whether I would find something that looked beautiful and I felt comfortable in. However, I quickly discovered the selection of dresses at <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html" target="_blank">Astra Bridal</a> are very size inclusive and there is a massive selection which caters to every shape, size and style. From the moment my bride tribe and I walked into <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html" target="_blank">Astra Bridal</a> for my Luxe stylist appointment, my stylist made us feel welcome and totally at ease. Which is an achievement given I was a new mum wedding dress shopping with a baby in tow! My stylist had excellent knowledge of the inventory that <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html" target="_blank">Astra Bridal</a> carried and was able to quickly pull out a number of stunning gowns for me to try on. Some of these fit my brief or idea of what I wanted and some challenged me to try something a little different. In fact one of the dresses she suggested which I initially said "no way" to was my runner up! I never felt like I was receiving a sales pitch - my stylist and the staff at <a href="https://www.astrabridal.co.nz/auckland.html" target="_blank">Astra Bridal</a> genuinely care about helping each bride find their perfect dress.<br></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [9] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-187.jpg [size] => 115346 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1499 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [10] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-221.jpg [size] => 117262 [width] => 1000 [height] => 1499 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [11] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-279.jpg [size] => 237558 [width] => 1499 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [12] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-295.jpg [size] => 515016 [width] => 1499 [height] => 1000 [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;">We both moved to London for work/travel and met in 2016 while working at the same company. We had a "will they won't they" relationship and like any good rom-com there was a major hurdle. I was booked to leave the UK for good at the end of 2017 and return home to New Zealand. Finally coming to our senses we went on our first date to a super cute french restaurant a month before I was due to fly out. We hit it off and knew this was something special, spending as much time as possible together and committing to a long distance relationship. After a few months Stefan visited and could see a life here so we made plans for him to move to NZ. Since then we've never looked back, building a life together and starting a family. Stefan proposed on Christmas Day 2020, he hid the engagement ring in the Christmas tree and told me there was one more gift, I found the ring box and when I turned around he was down on one knee. The answer was of course yes!! 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The whole day was magical and just a wonderful, joyous celebration with all our family and friends. I guess nothing can beat the first moment we saw each other during the ceremony and we were both in tears. However, the part of the day that surprised me the most was the speeches. Each one of our family members who spoke completely knocked it out of the park - the speeches were the perfect mix of heartwarming, tear jerking and hilarious. I was really blown away at how much effort and thought they had put into what they wanted to say. It was really special and a bit unexpected.<br></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></p> [field] => 6 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [19] => Array ( [url] => img/astrabrides/2023/dena-schmidt/denastefan-478.jpg [size] => 330268 [width] => 1499 [height] => 1000 [extension] => jpg [source] => 1 [crops] => Array ( ) [field] => 7 [settings] => Array ( ) ) [20] => 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 whole day was so wonderful and exactly what we wanted it to be. It was the second best day of my life (to my little boy being born!) and we enjoyed every second of it. After a very rainy January and February we had been a bit anxious about the weather, but Auckland turned on a beautiful blue sky day with a gentle breeze. I was so relaxed getting ready at home surrounded by my mum and bridesmaids, a little nervous excitement crept in on the drive to <a href="https://www.thehuntinglodge.com/" target="_blank">The Hunting Lodge</a>, but once I got out of the car and heard the Steel Pan music drifting across the vineyard I couldn't wait to get started. Following our ceremony we enjoyed photos on-site with our family and bridal party and then returned for dinner and speeches. 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Photos of the day showcase the happy couple with smiles as bright as the sun and celebrating this joyous occasion. Dena shined in Josie by Rebecca Ingram, a classic off the shoulder fit and flare that exudes old Hollywood glamour. This dress is the perfect balance of striking and timeless, and the covered buttons trailing down the train are a vintage detail that completes the look of this magnificent gown. She paired her gown with a silver hair piece and pearl earrings, adding an extra touch of shimmer and glam. The addition of our Pearl Denim jacket is a fun touch to a classic look. Enjoy scrolling through their special day x What was it that made this particular wedding dress catch your eye and fall in love?I was fairly confident I wanted a fit and flare dress and love the vintage / old Hollywood glamour style in general. So Josie by Rebecca Ingram had been in my sights for some time and I was very keen to try it on. I knew I wouldnt try on a dress and be this is the one that I would have to try on a few, rule out some and narrow it down to my favs. I eventually circled back to Josie though and it was clear that her beautiful silhouette and classic clean look was the perfect one for me. I loved the train and felt it hugged my curves in all the right places and I could picture myself wearing it on my wedding day.Tell us about your search for the dress and the experience at Astra Bridal.Going shopping for a wedding dress 4 months after youve had a baby is not most brides ideal scenario and its safe to say I was a little nervous and apprehensive about whether I would find something that looked beautiful and I felt comfortable in. However, I quickly discovered the selection of dresses at Astra Bridal are very size inclusive and there is a massive selection which caters to every shape, size and style. From the moment my bride tribe and I walked into Astra Bridal for my Luxe stylist appointment, my stylist made us feel welcome and totally at ease. Which is an achievement given I was a new mum wedding dress shopping with a baby in tow! My stylist had excellent knowledge of the inventory that Astra Bridal carried and was able to quickly pull out a number of stunning gowns for me to try on. Some of these fit my brief or idea of what I wanted and some challenged me to try something a little different. In fact one of the dresses she suggested which I initially said no way to was my runner up! I never felt like I was receiving a sales pitch - my stylist and the staff at Astra Bridal genuinely care about helping each bride find their perfect dress. Tell us your story, how you both met, and the proposal.We both moved to London for work/travel and met in 2016 while working at the same company. We had a will they wont they relationship and like any good rom-com there was a major hurdle. I was booked to leave the UK for good at the end of 2017 and return home to New Zealand. Finally coming to our senses we went on our first date to a super cute french restaurant a month before I was due to fly out. We hit it off and knew this was something special, spending as much time as possible together and committing to a long distance relationship. After a few months Stefan visited and could see a life here so we made plans for him to move to NZ. Since then weve never looked back, building a life together and starting a family. Stefan proposed on Christmas Day 2020, he hid the engagement ring in the Christmas tree and told me there was one more gift, I found the ring box and when I turned around he was down on one knee. The answer was of course yes!! It was important to us to be able to share our wedding day with all our family and friends from NZ and around the world, which is why we locked in a date for 2023 when we hoped international travel would be easier. What was your favourite part of the day?Its absolutely impossible to pick a favourite moment! The whole day was magical and just a wonderful, joyous celebration with all our family and friends. I guess nothing can beat the first moment we saw each other during the ceremony and we were both in tears. However, the part of the day that surprised me the most was the speeches. Each one of our family members who spoke completely knocked it out of the park - the speeches were the perfect mix of heartwarming, tear jerking and hilarious. I was really blown away at how much effort and thought they had put into what they wanted to say. It was really special and a bit unexpected. Tell us about your wedding day as a whole.The whole day was so wonderful and exactly what we wanted it to be. It was the second best day of my life (to my little boy being born!) and we enjoyed every second of it. After a very rainy January and February we had been a bit anxious about the weather, but Auckland turned on a beautiful blue sky day with a gentle breeze. I was so relaxed getting ready at home surrounded by my mum and bridesmaids, a little nervous excitement crept in on the drive to The Hunting Lodge, but once I got out of the car and heard the Steel Pan music drifting across the vineyard I couldnt wait to get started. Following our ceremony we enjoyed photos on-site with our family and bridal party and then returned for dinner and speeches. A quick break for some sunset shots then we danced and partied till the last song. Finally, what is your biggest piece of advice for brides to be?All the planning beforehand is worth it and it meant once the big day arrived I could relax and let it all go. In saying that, there will be things that dont go to plan - dont stress there is nothing you can do about it now. Try to be as present as you can in each moment and soak it all in - the day will go by very fast! Amongst all the celebrations with family and friends make sure you take some quiet moments for you and your new husband or wife. Salon Venue Photographer & Videographer Flowers Hair Makeup Celebrant Band DJ Bridesmaids Dresses Groom & Groomsmen Suits Astra Bride Dena wearing the Josie wedding dress by Rebecca Ingram. This classy sunny outdoor lodge wedding took place in Auckland, New Zealand. 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