by Johanna Osborne

As you have probably noticed, we are still buzzing from our fantastically fun and exciting photoshoot at the gorgeous Wharekauhau Country Estate a couple of weeks ago. So needless to say, we were beyond thrilled when a whole bevy of gorgeous images landed in our inboxes this past week, providing a most wonderful reminder of a day well spent. Yes, Kate MacPherson outdid herself once again and produced some stunning photographs for our next issue of Mr & Mrs Magazine.

In addition to the high fashion images, Kate also captured some fantastic teaser shots – and today we are giving you another sneak peek behind the scenes. It’s amazing what goes on: the amount of primping, preening, checking, pulling, smoothing, steaming, de-linting, touching up is insane… nothing is by chance, yet somehow everything is natural and gorgeous. The wonderful world of magazines and photo shoots is such an intriguing and multi-faceted one – one minute you are in a 5 star living room, the next you are wading through mud holding an umbrella! From handling precious designer dresses, de-linting a jacket, deciding which sparkly baubles go with which gown and what hairpiece looks right, to working with the very best professionals there are – it’s all go, it’s full on, it’s busy and it’s the best fun ever!!

With this coming edition of ’Mr & Mrs’ our mission is, once again, to provide you with a glorious selection of unique, stunning looks and styling ideas for your big day. We have some beautiful designer, off-the-rack and vintage options for you, and we can’t wait for you to see them in their full glory! And wait, there’s more! ‘Mr & Mrs’ also contains pages and pages of real, local and recent weddings, and we give you the low-down of who and what each couple used to pull off their amazing celebrations in such style. Get your copy at the Wellington Wedding Show on Sunday September 16th at the Old Town Hall! And in various cafes and shops around the city thereafter. See you at the Wedding Show!

xoxo The ‘Mr & Mrs’ team

PS Don’t forget to check out Kate MacPherson’s amazing behind the scenes photos below…

Leonie getting ready for her close up in a divine fur from Astra Bridal

Lane camera-ready and Craig taking a well earnt rest

Riveting conversation and rosebuds - the perfect way to end a magic day!

Tons of primping, preening and fussing - just like a real wedding!

Handsome Lane getting some last minute touch ups from our amazing Carl

A little powder and some bobby pins go a long way!

Some more behind the scenes action

Here comes the bride!