People flew from all corners of the world for Matt and Mialy’s wedding, including the bride and groom themselves who make their home in the US of A.   Mialy’s family came all the way from Madagascar where she was born and raised.    Matt is one of nine siblings so it was also very special for them to be reunited again.

As we drove away from the laughter and merriment we couldn’t help but feel a sense of wistful nostalgia for all those heart-warming family times.  A strong urge came over us to build a campfire and roast marshmallows but the road to the next adventure had to be driven, so we put on the country folk tunes and warbled our way to the next destination. 

A week on, the overwhelming support and enthusiasm for this project has been incredible and we are buzzing with fresh inspiration for Issue 02. When we first bandied the idea of {MAG} rouge around with Kate from Ruby and Willow Design and Judit from Artisan Cakes, we had yet to realise just how much enjoyment we would get from spending so many creative hours with these talented and stylish ladies.  Looking back we also had little idea that some of our most glamourous dreams would actually materialise. Like the one where we laughed about having a glorious cake emblazoned with our first issue cover on it, at a huge party with loads of friends, family and respected colleagues…. dreams really do come true and sometimes they are even sweeter than you ever dared imagine!

Kate Holland’s beautiful cover design, {MAG}rouge cover photo by the incredible Simply Bloom girls and deliciously scrumptious and exquisitely executed cake and macarons by Judit Meron!

Here is our opening image for the new project, which is also the brainchild of Kate Holland from glorious wedding blog Magnolia Rouge and Judit Meron of the sumptuous Artisan Cakes.  We hope you will sail along with us on the exciting seas ahead!

After tying the knot in front of their family and friends, including their beautiful baby boy, we sprinted off to one of our favourite locations for some post ceremony shots to catch the last of the fading light. The dramatic black sands of Kariotahi beach are quite simply magic.

The weather forecast wasn’t looking overly joyful but we knew the afternoon would be glowing with warmth regardless. The clouds couldn’t stay gloomy for long with so many gorgeous yellow tulips making the heavens smile. The sun soon danced down the horizon leaving all sorts of glorious colours in it’s path. What a way to pass a special day into night!

Join us on our two hour creative shoot as we journey from quiet Mission Bay beach to the urban bustle of Auckland’s funky K’Rd.  Toni and Pierre exchanged rings in private at the Auckland Registry Office with their nearest and dearest. Celebrations ensued at Mecca Stonehouse where this shoot began! We love a complete circle.