Lighting up your Marquee Wedding

With guest blogger, Steve Jarvis from Insight Audio Visual.  Having a wedding reception in a marquee, in a stunning location, is a popular idea and can be extra special if the location is on a family property or a site […]

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Collective Concepts Service Team

Why You Should Hire Service Staff for your Wedding Day

Planning a wedding has almost countless factors to consider, so why not take some of the pressure off by employing dedicated service staff to set-up and pack-down the venue, assist with styling, greet and seat guests, and provide food and […]

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Marquee wedding set up at a private property

How to Plan a Marquee Wedding

When you choose a marquee wedding, you are essentially starting with a completely blank canvas – allowing you to put your own unique stamp on things. It’s the ideal way of turning the family farm, backyard or stunning off-the-beaten-track spot […]

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Homemade lawn games, made with upcycled wood.

Clear Conscience Wedding Planning

Planning a sustainable wedding may be a lot easier than you think. Did you know that sustainability goes far beyond the environmental footprint you make when planning and hosting your wedding? It’s also about choosing wedding suppliers who, through being […]

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A couple enjoying their first dance at Lacebark Function Centre

Top 5 Tips for Nailing Your First Dance

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Collective Concepts – Events | Weddings | Hospitality (@collectiveconceptsnz) With guest blogger, Victoria Wray from The First Dance  Your big day is fast approaching, and the thought of dancing in front of […]

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Matt & Georgy | February 2021

So many laughs and so much love! That how our team will always remember Matt & Georgy’s wedding day. We met (on Zoom) during lockdown last year and then the Valentine’s Day Alert Level 3 restrictions in Auckland nearly brought […]

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Alex & Kate | December 2020

Back in December 2020, we delivered the first of our new in 2020 ‘All for Love’ Bespoke Wedding Packages with the incredible wedding day of Kate & Alex. The sun was bright at Tipapa Estate & The Woolshed at Tipapa […]

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Engagement ring

How to Choose Your Wedding Rings

When finding the perfect wedding rings there are many factors for a couple to consider – from budget to style, the personal preferences of your loved one, to getting the size just right, the Collective Concepts team have gathered a […]

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Wedding Traditions and Superstitions

We’ve all heard the superstition that the bride should wear “something old and something new, something borrowed, something blue” if she wants to live a happy life as a married wife. According to Greek culture, tugging a sugar cube into […]

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