• Weddings

Apple of My Eye

It didn’t take long for Brogan Ruytenberg and Antony Hembrow to realise that they were meant to be together. Call it gut instinct, love at first sight, the power of attraction — whatever intangible force drew them towards one another on meeting, it refused to let up.

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    The Art of Us

    Filled with art, fashion, family and friends, this couple’s wedding was a joyous extension of their thirteen-year love story.

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    • Weddings

    Magic In Marrakech

    Friends first and drawn together across continents, this couple marked their marriage with a multi-day Moroccan celebration that was joyful, colourful and from the heart.

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    • Weddings

    The Long Game

    Meeting as teenagers and falling in love against the odds, this couple carried an almost-20-year history into their blissful Hunter Valley celebration.

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    • Weddings

    All in the Details

    A wedding as cinematic as their love story, this couple created an unforgettable celebration at Château de Fontarèches.

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    • Weddings

    Small Wonders

    Jordan Rondel and Ryan Fiorentino chose a small, family-only wedding that centred emotion over spectacle. What unfolded was a deeply personal day that captured the ease, trust and certainty of their relationship.

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    A Romantic’s Guide to the French Riviera

    On a recent trip to the French Riviera, our writer followed a romantic path of hidden coves, storied villas and chapels where love and art converged.

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    Weddings in 2026: 10 Industry Insiders Give Their Predictions

    We spoke with industry experts across design, beauty, floristry and film to understand what weddings will look like in 2026. Their responses point to a future shaped less by trends and more by intention, individuality and emotional clarity.

  • Muse
    • Style,
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    The RSVP Edit: What To Wear For The Season Ahead

    Searching for the perfect look for summer events? Whatever the season is serving up, our edit from Muse will suit any occasion.

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    • People

    What Is The Secret to Staying The Course? Danielle Gay Discovers The Formula For Long-Term Love

    For the newly betrothed, love runs deep. But as time goes on, how do we keep a relationship fresh, creative and connected for the long haul?

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    • Style,
    • Planning,
    • People

    7 Fashion-Forward Brides Share Their Best Wedding Advice Ever

    Some of the coolest brides we know share their modern visions for a picture-perfect wedding day – from planning tips to what they’d do differently. Take note.

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    The Future Is Found — We Explore the Vintage Bridal Revival

    There’s a quiet revolution unfolding in bridal fashion, causing us all to gaze into the past.

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    Spain Through the Lens of Ashleigh Brooksbank

    Exploring a small town on the Costa Brava, the photographer behind Sapphire Studios discovers the joy and beauty to be found in slowing down.

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    • Weddings

    Apple of My Eye

    It didn’t take long for Brogan Ruytenberg and Antony Hembrow to realise that they were meant to be together. Call it gut instinct, love at first sight, the power of attraction — whatever intangible force drew them towards one another on meeting, it refused to let up.

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    • People

    Love Through the Lens of Rob Tennent

    Through his métier, photographer Rob Tennent uncovers love’s quiet truths. Discovering intimacy and beauty in the most unguarded moments.

  • Sarah & Ben Wedding
    • Weddings

    The Eyes Have It

    Connected by a shared love for baked goods, this couple celebrated their love in a chic, city ceremony for their close-knit community.

  • Katie Muirhead
    • People

    Field notes: Our Writer on Discovering Love in the Everyday

    In the spirit of experimentation, writer Katie Muirhead hypothesized that love, true love, is most often found in the everyday. And in the quiet moments and simple rituals, she discovered something lasting.

  • Alice Hayes
    • People,
    • Style,
    • Planning

    Inside the World of Sought-After Designer Alice Hayes

    Founded by designer and dressmaker Alice Hayes, the label embodies a distinctly Antipodean sense of ease in which elegance meets relaxed silhouettes, tempered with personal touches.

  • Paola & Patrick Wedding
    • Weddings

    Les Temps de l’Amour

    Intimacy and history collided in this impressive Côte d’Azur wedding, set in a Mediterranean heatwave and ending in a party that lasted until sunrise.

  • Isabelle & Ben Wedding
    • Weddings

    Paradise Found

    Barefoot by the beach, the bride wearing Vera Wang — this fun, irreverent Whitsundays wedding was a masterclass in relaxed glamour.

  • Georgina & Hugh Wedding
    • Weddings

    Heart Set On Venice

    Despite an early hurdle threatening their dream wedding, these childhood sweethearts pulled off a breathtaking Italian celebration.

  • Alexa & Heng Wedding
    • Weddings

    A Tale of Two

    Drawn together as students, this couple built a life across continents before celebrating their marriage with a joyful ceremony in Chelsea.

  • Miyakojima
    • Travel

    At this Japanese Island Resort, Tranquility & Romance Collide

    Set on a beach overlooking the crystal blue waters of Okinawa’s Miyakojima Island, Rosewood’s new 'Blue Zone' resort is the ultimate romantic getaway.

  • Anneliese & Tom
    • Weddings

    The Real Thing

    A relationship grounded in balance and humour, this couple married in a countryside wedding that reflected their deep connection and shared outlook.

  • The Ceremony Index
    • Planning

    Introducing The Ceremony Index — A New Resource Uncovering the Data, Behaviour and Cultural Shifts Reshaping the Wedding Industry

    Created by US-based bridal strategist Chelsea Jackson, The Ceremony Index explores what couples are choosing and why, and what that means for the future of the wedding industry.

  • VEIL Launch
    • Style,
    • People

    Inside Our Sydney Launch Party at Paradise

    On a beautiful afternoon we gathered with our Sydney friends and contributors to celebrate the launch of Issue One at Potts Point's newest wine bar, Paradise.

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    • Weddings

    All I Need Is You

    From a family introduction to a Roman proposal, this couple's love story culminated in a wedding set against New York’s iconic skyline.

  • Bridal beauty preparation
    • Beauty

    A Complete Guide to Bridal Beauty Preparation

    Your carefully curated roadmap to the beauty treatments to consider before your wedding day – and exactly when to have them.

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    • Style

    Better Bespoke: Naveya & Sloane are Masters of Modern Heirlooms

    Beyond adornment, Naveya & Sloane’s bespoke offering is a creative discipline in which love, legacy and intimate storytelling collide.

  • P. Johnson
    • Style,
    • People,
    • Planning

    P. Johnson on Wedding Suits, Womenswear & Venturing Across the Tasman

    Ahead of its Auckland trunk show, P. Johnson's Tom Walsh talks to us about discerning grooms, bespoke wedding attire & the brand's future in New Zealand

  • Sean & Tau Wedding
    • Weddings

    Stand By Me

    After nearly a decade together, this couple hosted a gallery wedding in which high-fashion glamour, art and music collided.

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    • Style

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    Masters in the art of restraint, Crane Brothers creates modern and meticulous tailoring. Made for life’s most meaningful moments.

  • Alice Mahran
    • People,
    • Planning

    Alice Mahran

    The globally sought-after wedding photographer on closeness, connection and remembering what is important.

  • Womens Shoot
    • Style

    A Moment for the Modern Bride: Our Issue One Shoot

    Whether subtle or subversive, formal or fun, bridalwear today is rewriting the rules of tradition.

  • Katie Muirhead
    • Planning

    Soundtrack to love: The Unexpected Songs That Shape Our Lives

    Katie Muirhead explores the accidental, imperfect and unforgettable songs that form the soundtracks to our lives. Unexpected but impactful, the most important playlist is made up of songs you never saw coming.

  • Florence and Jeremy Wedding
    • Weddings

    This Must Be the Place

    In the back garden of the bride’s family home, under sprawling Pohutukawa trees, this couple planned a ceremony that gave tradition a refined reimagining.

  • Laice and Doug Bollen
    • Planning,
    • People

    The Duo Behind 'Place of LB', Laice & Doug Bollen are Changing the Wedding Blueprint

    Over the last five years, event company Place of LB has become one of the most sought-after names in the wedding industry. Here, we sat down with the creative couple behind the brand to talk about pushing boundaries, reconsidering tradition and remembering what is important.

  • Lucy Macdonald
    • People,
    • Style,
    • Planning

    Lucy Macdonald

    This up-and-coming designer has worked at the top of the industry. Now, she’s making a name for herself.

  • McClurgs
    • Style,
    • Engagements

    How McClurgs Has Remained a Cut Above for Over 100 Years

    Family-led for four generations over more than a century, McClurgs is one of New Zealand’s most enduring and romantic jewellery brands.

  • Kauri Cliffs
    • Travel

    Kauri Cliffs — Escape To The Edge of the World

    Nestled on a stretch of breathtaking Northland coastline, Rosewood Kauri Cliffs offers a rare and unforgettable escape into nature.

  • Moodboard
    • Style

    The VEIL Moodboard: A Monthly Edit

    Our monthly moodboard captures the silhouettes, set-ups, fabrics and references that are holding our attention beyond specific collections or trends.

  • Emilia Wickstead
    • Style,
    • People,
    • Planning

    Emilia Wickstead

    Renowned for her meticulous wedding designs favoured by celebrities and royals, Emilia Wickstead gives insight into her creative process.

  • Sophie Bille Brahe
    • Style,
    • Engagements

    Secure Your Spot: Sophie Bille Brahe Has Landed at Muse for a Limited Time

    Our go-to destination for international fashion, MUSE is hosting an exclusive Sophie Bille Brahe trunk show in Auckland this week — and you don't want to miss out.

  • Weddings

Paradise Found

Barefoot by the beach, the bride wearing Vera Wang — this fun, irreverent Whitsundays wedding was a masterclass in relaxed glamour.

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  • Style,
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Inside the World of Sought-After Designer Alice Hayes

Founded by designer and dressmaker Alice Hayes, the label embodies a distinctly Antipodean sense of ease in which elegance meets relaxed silhouettes, tempered with personal touches.

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