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In our Journal, we share ideas and expert insights to inspire and elevate your wedding day. These articles are designed to help you at every step of your wedding planning, ensuring your event is both memorable and seamless. Our team are also available anytime to answer questions that are not covered here.
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7 Must-Know Photo Spots at Baylys’ Farm | Moments & Waves
Baylys’ Farm, your dreamy private backyard. With so much space it might get a tad overwhelming when it comes to choosing where to get your photos done. Some are often overlooked, or even unknown, so I’ve put down some of my favourite spots to goof around with my couples and get some gorgeous photos.
Benefits of Hosting a Destination Wedding in the Bay of Islands
Always dreamed of having the ultimate destination wedding? You’ve come to the right place! Check out what we think are the top benefits of hosting your wedding in the Bay of Islands, Northland.
Easy Ways to Save Money on your Wedding Day
If you’re in the middle of wedding planning and looking for ways to cut down costs we’ve got some tips for you! Check out our six cost-cutting ideas here.
Our Transport Guide for your Destination Wedding
Are you looking to host a destination wedding, but keen to ensure that the destination is convenient for guests to travel to? You’ve come to the right place!
In Conversation with Baylys’ Bride, Jess
We had the pleasure of hosting Jess and her husband Jake for their wedding day in March 2023. Jess has kindly answered some questions about their engagement, wedding planning and of course the big day itself.
Wet Weather Planning
We've all heard the saying that the "weather is the one thing you can't control on your wedding day", and while this is true we believe you can certainly make some plans ahead of time that'll put your mind at ease if a rainy forecast looms.
Wedding Vendors, Decoded
When it comes to the wedding industry there are many amazing vendors out there that can help you bring your day together. But learning all of the different terminology and what services each of these vendors provide can be a little confusing.
Wedding Celebrant | Bonded By Love
We sat down with celebrant-extraordinaire Jo Bond from Bonded By Love to hear all about her tips on creating a beautiful and memorable wedding ceremony. Whangarei based Jo is a lover of happily ever afters and an expert story teller - check out her advice.
Wedding Styling & Floral Advice | Parlour
Lou at Parlour Events, Wedding Stylist and Florist, has provided us with her top tips on wedding styling. Including how to make your wedding flowers go further within your budget and how to create considered table decoration choices.
5 Reasons the Bay Of Islands is Perfect for a Destination Wedding
We’ve collated our top five reasons why we think you should choose the Bay of Islands for your upcoming destination wedding.