2026 WIANZ CATEGORY FINALISTS**
**scheduled for release 24.07.26
Wedding Venue (Ceremony)
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
Lockend Woolshed, Dunedin
Rydges Auckland – Rooftop Venue
Black Walnut, Tauranga
Social Nature Movement
Whispering Waters, Kumeu
Te Tumu Estate, Papamoa
The Old Mill, Napier
The Red Barn, Cambridge
Wedding Venue (Reception)
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
Lockend Woolshed, Dunedin
Rydges Auckland – Rooftop Venue
Black Walnut, Tauranga
Social Nature Movement
Whispering Waters, Kumeu
The Maritime Room, Princes Wharf, Auckland
Te Tumu Estate, Papamoa
The Old Mill, Napier
The Red Barn, Cambridge
Wedding Ceremony Venue – Boutique Hotel
Princes Gate Hotel, Rotorua
The Duke of Marlborough, Russell
Black Swan, Boutique Hotel, Rotorua
Wedding Ceremony Venue – Luxury Retreat
The Longhouse, East Otago
Castaways, Auckland
Wedding Ceremony Venue – Luxury Lodge
Treetops, Rotorua
Annandale, Akaroa
Solitaire Lodge, Rotorua
Hana Lodge, Rotorua
Eagle Ridge, Tauranga
Wedding Ceremony Venue – Luxury Estate
Markovina Vineyard Estate, Kumeu
Settlers Country Manor, Auckland
La Valla, Tuakau
Ataahua Estate, Omokoroa
Bridgewater Country Estate, Auckland
Villa Vie, Katikati
Stoneridge Estate, Queenstown
Wedding Ceremony Venue – Spa Retreat or Luxury Hotel
Sofitel Viaduct Harbour Auckland
Hilton Auckland
Cordis Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland
The Grand by Skycity Auckland
Wedding Reception Venue – Boutique Hotel
Princes Gate, Rotorua
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel, Russell
Black Swan, Boutique Hotel, Rotorua
Wedding Reception Venue – Luxury Retreat
The Longhouse, East Otago
Castaways, Auckland
Wedding Reception Venue – Luxury Lodge
Treetops, Rotorua
Annandale, Akaroa
Solitaire Lodge, Rotorua
Hana Lodge, Rotorua
Eagle Ridge, Tauranga
Wedding Reception Venue – Luxury Estate
Settlers Country Manor
La Valla Estate, Tuakau
Ataahua Estate, Omokoroa
Markovina Vineyard Estate, Kumeu
Villa Vie, Katikati
Stoneridge Estate, Queenstown
Wedding Reception Venue
– Spa Retreat or Luxury Hotel
Sofitel, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
Hilton Auckland
Cordis Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland
The Grand by SkyCity Auckland
Wedding Accommodation –
for Bride, Bridal party, Groom,
Grooms party, wedding guests
Black Walnut, Tauranga
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
Social Nature Movement
Wedding Accommodation – Hotel
Rydges Auckland
Sofitel Viaduct Harbour Auckland
Hilton Auckland
Cordis Auckland
Grand Millennium Auckland
The Grand by SkyCity Auckland
Wedding Accommodation – Luxury Lodge
Treetops, Rotorua
Bay of Many Coves, Picton
Annandale, Akaroa
Eagle Ridge, Tauranga
Hana Lodge, Rotorua
Wedding Accommodation – Luxury Estate
Settlers Country Manor
La Valla Estate, Tuakau
Villa Vie, Katikati
Stoneridge Estate, Queenstown
Wedding Accommodation – Luxury Retreat
The Longhouse, East Otago
Kauri Bay Boomrock, Auckland
Castaways, Auckland
Wedding Accommodation – Luxury Boutique Hotel
Sofitel, Viaduct, Auckland
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel, Russell
Black Swan, Boutique Hotel, Rotorua
Travel Broker / Agent
Desire To Travel – Anita Gatley
Expert Travel – Koryn Willan, Hastings
Hello World, Auckland
Photographer ONLY*
(*doesn’t extend to aerial or drone Photography)
Kirsty Joy Creative, Whangarei
Small Room Visuals, Auckland
Black Curl Films, Christchurch
Marty Brown Photography, Tauranga
Fluro Grey, Te Puke
Photography by Andie, Wellington
Jesse & Jessie Weddings, Auckland
Photography – Boudoir / Intimate Photography
Kirsty Joy Creative, Whangarei
Photography by Andie, Wellington
Boudoir Photography [Peter Morris], Auckland
Videographer/Cinema ONLY
Wilderness Films, Tauranga
Small Room Visuals, Auckland
Black Curl Films, Christchurch
Us On Film, Papamoa
Studio Muse, Mount Maunganui
Ben Journee, Auckland
Photographer/Videographer
(Photographer also specialising in
Videography, Drone)
Small Room Visuals, Auckland
Black Curl Films, Christchurch
Wilderness Films, Tauranga
Fluro Grey, Te Puke
Ben Journee, Auckland
Wedding Content Creators
(creating unique content for couples leading into,
or as part of the wedding event)
Wed Content NZ
KJ Creative
LILA Studios
Studio Muse, Mount Maunganui
Social Lover, Auckland
Nosy Parker, Auckland
Celebrant
(only offers Celebrant/Officiant services)
Koryn Willan, Hastings
Marry Me Mish, Wellington
Peta Buckingham
Mel Foster
Terri Bull
Hogan Gill
Sean Joyce, Christchurch
Married by Kev
Penny Ashton
Matt Jackson
Terri Everett [The Dream Maker NZ]
Celebrant/Master of Ceremonies
(where a Celebrant also doubles
or offers MC services)
Mel Foster
Marry Me Mish, Wellington
Aaron Bloomfield
Ceremonies by Lucy Brice
Ceremonies by Matiu
Ria Vandervis Celebrant
Hogan Gill
Floral Artist
Kat’s Floral Design, Nelson
Sweet Stems, Whakatane
Hand-Picked Flower Co, Tauranga
Floral Preservation Artist, Specialty
Kōwhai Lane, Christchurch
Treasured Flowers, Auckland
Botanic Press, Wānaka
Forever Floral Press
Cake Artist
Cakes by Angie, Auckland
Made by Paige, Thames
Sophie Roseanna Cakes, Queenstown
Sweet Bites Cakes, Auckland
Wella’s Cakery, Auckland
The Girl on the Swing, Hamilton
Bluebells Cakery, Auckland
K Cake, Auckland
Stiletto Studio, Wellington
Hair Stylist (Freelance/Solo)
Superhair0 Wanaka Hair and Makeup
Ange Enoka Hair & Bridal, Wellington
Ruby Retro, Wellington
Wedding Hair by Rachel, Wellington
Voluptuous Devine – Elite Hair & Makeup specialist, Waikato
Hair Stylist (Salon)
Ange Enoka Hair & Bridal, Wellington
Salon One, Fraser Cove, Tauranga
Jeweller
(i.e. Bespoke, Boutique, or retailer,
i.e. Dawsons, Michael Hill etc)
Michael Hill
Diamond Lab, Matamata
Agape Jewellers, Hamilton
The Diamond Shop, Ponsonby, Auckland
Naveya & Sloane, Auckland
Four Words, Auckland
Zoe & Morgan, Auckland
Polished Diamonds, Jewellery Design, Auckland
Jeweller MANUFACTURING
Meaden Master Jewellers, Auckland
Four Words, Auckland
The Refinery, Rotorua
MUA (Makeup Artist)
Shannon Gale Makeup Artist, Dunedin
Desiree Osterman, Tauranga
Ruby Retro, Wellington
Raza Beauty, Hamilton
Voluptuous Devine – Elite Hair & Makeup specialist, Waikato
NKD, Mount Maunganui
Tamara Mac Artistry, Rotorua
MUA/Hair Stylist
(Dual role as BOTH Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist)
Superhair0 Wanaka Hair and Makeup, Wanaka
Voluptuous Devine – Elite Hair & Makeup specialist, Waikato
Tanning Specialist and/or Nail Artist
Skye Beauty, Wanaka
The Tanning House, Papamoa
Glow & Co, Auckland
The Glow Job, Auckland
Dental / Teeth Whitening Specialist
Lea Sirrku [Finesse Aesthetics], Tauranga
CACI Clinic, Auckland
Cosmetic Clinic, Auckland
Beauty Enhancement Specialist
(i.e., Cosmetic enhancement, fillers, botox etc)
CACI Clinic, Auckland
The Cosmetic Clinic, Auckland
Lea Sirrku [Finesse Aesthetics], Tauranga
Specialist Spa or Retreat offering wedding-related services
Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa, Rotorua
Ridge Country Retreat, Tauranga
Lakeside Health & Wellness Resort, Cambridge
Wedding Transport
(Luxury vehicles, i.e. Limousines, Rolls Royce etc)
Elegant Arrivals, Auckland
Excalibur Cars, Auckland
Rolls Royce Hire, Auckland
Yours Sincerely
Wedding Transport
(Classic , Vintage, Muscle Cars)
Auckland Wedding Car Hire
Elite Limousines Ltd, Tauranga
Excalibur Cars, Auckland
Wedding Planner
Wild & Whim, Tauranga
Nicholls & Co, Dunedin
Platinum Events, Northland
With Love Weddings & Events, Nationwide
The Event Collective, Christchurch
The Event Girl, Tokoroa
Samal, The Wedding Designer
Wedding Destination Specialist/Broker
Desire To Travel – Anita Gatley
Koryn Willan – Travel Expert, Hastings
New Zealand Luxury Escapes, Queenstown
Travel Collective, Waikato
First Light Travel, Auckland
Stylist
Khazana Weddings & Event Décor, Auckland
Handcrafted Weddings, Tauranga
With Love Weddings & Events, Nationwide
HapPea Events, Tauranga/Waikato
The Heirloom, Awakere
Vnilla Events, Auckland
Luxury Lane Events, Auckland
Samal, The Wedding Designer, Auckland
Stylish Event, Auckland
Entertainment (Soloist/duo)
Not more than two
SMB Entertainment, Tauranga
Natasha Senee
Josh Tsang, Auckland
The Goodbrew, Bay of Plenty
Izzy + Moe, Auckland
Autangi Ensemble, Tauranga
Entertainment (DJ)
DJ4You, Nationwide
Sounzgood
Auckland DJs
DJ Now
My Event DJ
Entertainment (Band)
The Noodles, Wellington
Madowzy, Auckland
ABBA Heaven [ABBA Tribute Band], Auckland
Bang Bang – The Band, Auckland
The Good Brew, Bay of Plenty
Entertainment Broker/Agent/Agency
Better Band, Nationwide
Wedding HQ
Entertainment (Photobooth)
Stellar Backdrops, Auckland
Vinto Booths Experiences, Auckland
Vogue Magazine Booth NZ, Auckland
Classic Photobooth, Auckland
Kiyomi Events, Auckland
Selfie Central, Auckland
Blackbird Hire, Canterbury
Entertainment OTHER
(String Quartet, Cocktails Mixologist,
Cartoonist, Acrobat etc)
The Cocktail Guy, Auckland
Autangi Ensemble, Tauranga
Bottger Caricatures, Auckland
Circus In A Flash, Bay of Plenty
Entertainment OTHER Wedding Dance
– training/teaching/choreography
Dance by Dasha, Auckland
Auckland Wedding Dance
Marquee and Event Hire
Raj Tents, Auckland
Stretch Tents, Nationwide
TopKata, Nationwide
Airspace Inflatable Event Structures
Love Club, Cambridge
Lucy’s, Tauranga/Auckland
Gather & Gold Tipis, Queenstown/Wanaka
Audio/Visual Specialist / Hire
Edwards Sound, Lighting, Audio Visual, Auckland
The Production Agency, Auckland
Multi Media, Auckland
Cascade Audio, Auckland
Lighting / Illumination Specialist / Hire
NEON Design NZ Ltd
La Lumiere, Auckland
Vintage & Style, Auckland
Revel & Light, Auckland
Luxury mobile Bathroom facilities
/ Loos for weddings & events
Manawatu Luxury Loos
HIREWORX
LUX Loos
Lakes Loos, Wanaka
Superloo, Auckland
Hire Specialist
Nicholls & Co, Dunedin
Stylish Event, Auckland
Insphire, Auckland
Blackbird Hire, Canterbury
Yours Sincerely
Encore Events, Dunedin
Walls / Backdrops for Hire
(i.e. Living Walls, Shimmery Walls,
Floral Walls, Donut Walls etc)
Stellar Backdrops, Auckland
Mad Dog Backdrops, Auckland
Fleur Couture
Stylish Event, Auckland
Theming Specialist
Khazana Weddings & Event Décor, Auckland
Nicholls & Co, Dunedin
Platinum Events, Northland
The Event Girl, Nationwide
Flock Events, Nationwide
Parlour Events, Bay of Islands
Stylish Event, Auckland
Wedding Stationer
Inkberry Calligraphy, Auckland
Striking Stationery
Inker Tinker, Tauranga
Paper Darling, Tauranga
Hey Lola Design, Auckland
Paper HQ, Auckland
Wedding Signage
Paper Darling, Tauranga
NEON NZ Ltd, Auckland
Papier HQ, Auckland
Kreative Kiwi, Wellington
Yours Sincerely
Wedding Directory – ONLINE ONLY*
(*Not a paper-based Magazine/Booklet.
Online Pre-wedding guide/website directory)
My Wedding Guide / My Celebrant Guide
Auckland Weddings
Slay My Day
Wedding Magazine/Publication
(Pre-wedding guide/magazine/booklet)
Bride & Groom Magazine
My Wedding Magazine
Together Journal
Canterbury Bride
Wedding Show/Event
(annual, or bi-annual wedding show or event)
The Wedding Edit
Better Together Wedding Fair, Christchurch
BLOOM Boutique Wedding Fair, The Tannery, Christchurch
Hens & Stags events
The Spa Nomad, Auckland
Wicked Hens Parties, Queenstown
Go Bananas, Auckland
Girlz Weekend, Taupo
Pinot + Picasso, Auckland/Wellington/Christchurch
Paintvine, Nationwide
Wicked Stag Parties, Queenstown
Boyz Weekend, Taupo
Auckland Stag Do, Auckland
Party Bus, Auckland
Grooms & Groomsmen Attire
Dorset Suits, Waikato/Auckland
YD, Nationwide
Barkers, Nationwide
THEODORE, Australia
Grooms and/or Grooms party ‘Manscaping’ Specialist
(i.e. Specialty Barbour, Facial Grooming, ‘Manscaping’ services)
The Groomsmen, Auckland
The Parnell Barber Shop, Auckland
Tommy Guns Original Barber Shop, Auckland
Bridal Attire (Wedding Gown)
Bridal Gallery, Hamilton
Olivia-Rose Bridal Boutique
IVONN Bridal Couture, Hawkes Bay
Gown + Altar, Tauranga
Churchwood Bridal, New Plymouth
Jessica Couture, Auckland
VINKA, Auckland
Wonderland, Wellington
Bridal Party Attire (i.e. Bridesmaids Dresses)
Evolution, Mount Maunganui
Bella Bridesmaids, Tauranga
Caitlin Crisp, Auckland
Churchwood Bridal, New Plymouth
Blak Bridesmaids, Mount Maunganui/Auckland
Bridal Attire Accessories
(i.e. Specialty Jewellery,
Bridal Hair Accessories, Heels etc)
Bridal Gallery Hamilton
Wonderland, Wellington
Bridal Party Attire
(Mother of the Bride and/or guests)
Fundarentals
Trelise Cooper, Nationwide
Anna Stretton, Nationwide
Carpenters Daughter, Nationwide
Forever New, Nationwide
Bridal Attire Specialist Drycleaner
Diamond Drycleaners, Hawkes Bay
Vogue Drycleaners, Hamilton
Pristine Drycleaners, Tauranga
Regal Drycleners, Auckland
My Dressbox, Tauranga
Caterer
Precinct Catering, Dunedin
Kerr & Ladbrook, Waikato
Valley d’Vine, Hawkes Bay
Get Loaded Catering, Tauwhare
NOSH Catering & Events, Wellington
Smokin’ Oak Barbecue, Tauranga
Lemon Pie Events, Dunedin
Mobile Caterer (Food Truck)
Get Loaded Catering, Tauwhare
Taste & Talent, Tauranga
Hidden Truffle, Tauranga
Mobile Desert Caterer
(Specialist Desert Bar/Truck)
Daisy Days, Wellington
Icecream Charlie [Christchurch & Canterbury]
Get Loaded, Tauwhare
First Love Gelato, Tauranga
Rollin’ Pedaler Event Tricycle Hire, Christchurch
Cuore Di Gelato, Tauranga
Mobile Bar
The Cocktail Guy
Shutter Bar
CinCin Bar
Charlie Grace
Little Doozy Caravan Bar
The Cocktail Cart
LOLA Caravan Bar
Keggie, Self-serve Mobile Bar
Morley & Co
The Happy Society
Lemon Pie Events
Wedding Favors
(specialist wedding favours/novelties)
About Giving, Auckland
AraBello Chocolate, Hamilton
Bohemian Fresh Chocolates, Wellington
Hamper Room, Nationwide
Wedding Gift Registry / Online Gift Registry*
(*Actual premise or shop front, or an online gift registry)
Mildred & Co, Auckland
About Giving, Auckland
HOT PROPERTY
(i.e. new venue / business / concept / product / service
launched to market within the last 3-6 months)
The Happy Society, Tauranga
Taste & Talent, Tauranga
Marry Me Mish, Wellington
Emerging NEW Business
(must have been in business minimum 12 months)
Te Tumu Estate, Papamoa
AraBello Chocolate, Hamilton
Cutting Edge Innovator 24 months
(i.e. new to NZ market, innovative,
‘cutting edge’ service or product
launched in the last 24 months)
IVONN Bridal Couture
Social Nature Movement
Unique Wedding Experience
Anna Doria, Live Wedding Painter
Blomfield Art, Wedding Cartoonist
IVONN Bridal Couture
Social Nature Movement
The Dream Maker NZ
Us On Film, Papamoa
Lemon Pie Events, Dunedin
Deer Valley, Drury
Airspace Inflatable Event Structures, Auckland
Circus In A Flash, Bay of Plenty
Vogue Magazine Booth NZ
Emerging Entrepreneur*
(*business in operation minimum 3 months)
Rachel Nicholls, Nicholls & Co
My Wedding Journal
The Girl on the Swing, Hamilton
Outstanding Employee of the Year
Daylin Sanders, Valley d’Vine, Hawkes Bay
Chris Bainbridge, Valley d’Vine, Hawkes Bay
