Claire & Tom

Vinka Design Features Real Weddings - Bride in custom made gown embracing with groom

Claire and Tom had a beautiful wedding set amongst the stunning backdrop of Jack’s point at the foot of the Remarkables mountain range. Claire came to us loving our aesthetic and wanted a custom gown made. Having a petite physique, we wanted to make sure she wasn’t lost in the dress, and having a slimline […]

Mariska & Tim

Vinka Design Features Real Weddings - bride in custom made wedding dress with gown featured a whimsical tulle overskirt that had lace flowers appliqued. Sunset embrace

What an exquisite wedding they had, all the elements were completely on point! Mariska fell in love with different elements of several gowns in our collections, and we combined this with a new lace we had just imported to create her a stunning bespoke wedding gown. We created Mariska two looks in one, her gown […]

Jan & Steve

Vinka Design Features Real Weddings - Vinka Design Features Real Weddings - Bride wearing custom made wedding gown with bridemaids

Jan and Steve tied the knot at Mantells Mt Eden, and what a day it was! They shared their day with three of their children, two of them coming from overseas, all of whom were a part of the bridal party. Jan came to me with a clear idea of what she wanted, we were […]

Haley & Tonchi

Real Weddings | Vinka Design | Real Brides Wearing Vinka Gowns | Hayley and Tonchi under bridge Hayley facing camera with dress train behind

This is one very special couple, partly because they are beautiful people and partly because they are family! Tonchi is my late cousin Ljubica’ s son and his stunning wife is Haley.  It was a joyous wedding full of love and laughter. Haley looked absolutely stunning in her bespoke Vinka gown!

Hannah & Campbell

Real Weddings | Vinka Design | Real Brides Wearing Vinka Gowns | Hannah and Campbell face to face with overtrain and beaded lace bespoke wedding dress detail

Hannah and Campbell’s dreamy wedding was flawless from start to finish, with the summery day and city landscape crafting the perfect urban wedding despite taking place in the middle of autumn. The creative process with her gown began for us with Hannah falling in love with a European lace that had only just arrived, causing […]

Candice & Michael

Real Weddings | Vinka Design | Real Brides Wearing Vinka Gowns | Candice and Michael in Ataahua Gardens Venue in Tauranga - bespoke dress displayed

Candice and Michael  had a magnificent wedding set in the beautiful Ataahua Gardens Venue in Tauranga. Truly this dreamy wedding really takes your breath away. But you have to say the star of the wedding was Candice and her incredible bespoke gown. Delighted Candice enjoyed wearing it as much as we did creating it for her.

Olivia & Ben

Real Weddings | Vinka Design | Real Brides Wearing Vinka Gowns | Olivia and Ben outdoors posing together with flower bouquet

Olivia and Ben’s beautiful winter wedding had so many gorgeous details.  The impressive setting of Bishop Selwyn Chapel made a stunning backdrop for the ceremony with the large glass windows showing the trees and landscape beyond. Olivia had a custom gown with long lace sleeves and a dramatic silk train.  Add Ben in a sharp […]

Amber & Rhys

Real Weddings | Vinka Design | Real Brides Wearing Vinka Gowns | Amber and Rhys wedding ceremony black and white with off shoulder custom made wedding dress and overtrain detail

This gorgeous wedding had it all, the most beautiful wedding venue, perfect weather and a bridal party determined to enjoy each moment! These are only a few photos of what was a magical celebration. Amber of course stole the show looking so incredible in her custom-made gown. The highlight for me was how Denise, Amber’s […]

Haley & Mike

Real Weddings | Vinka Design | Real Brides Wearing Vinka Gowns | Haley and Mike with boys family portrait

Haley came to us in a panic to create her a gown as her original wedding dress designer had let her down. We had just over three weeks to make this incredible gown of hers a reality. She was inspired by our Sabrina gown from our Modern Muse collection and loved its lace and everything […]

Nicole & Hayden

Real Weddings | Vinka Design | Real Brides Wearing Vinka Gowns | Nicole and Hayden wedding ceremony

Nicole and Hayden’s wedding was so beautiful and elegant, set in the stunning grounds of Kauri Bay. Everything so on point, including the flowers, the bridesmaids’ gowns and all the small details. We custom-made Nicole’s gown; she was inspired by another gown we had made but had her own ideas as to what she would […]

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