Jennifer Bloomfield looking stunning at the Oscars in a Voon gown.
Voon goes to the Oscars:
www.thewellingtonweddingshow.co.nz. Johanna Osborne, Feb 2013
To say Wellington is proud of Sophie and her talent is an understatement. And that's why we join her in celebrating this latest piece of good news. Check out the press release below! And of course, don't forget to tune into Sunday's (24th February) Oscars to see if you can catch a glimpse of Sophie's gorgeous designs!
It's awards season again and Wellington designer Sophie Voon is cementing her place as the 'go-to lady' for red carpet fashion in New Zealand. Sophie's gorgeous dresses will be worn at the Oscars this coming Saturday and were also worn at the BAFTA's last week.
Wellington's booming film industry has fallen in love with Sophie Voon gowns which were also selected by ladies to be worn at the Oscars and at the premier of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey last year. Her glamorous style has seen her become a favourite for party-goers desiring the perfect look for major industry events.
"We are loving this new aspect to our business." says Sophie. " It feels really special to be involved in such exciting occasions and the fact that we have been dressing people involved with locally made films makes it all the more satisfying for us. I think the people that come to us also enjoy wearing NZ fashion and show casing it to the world."
Sophie will be dressing three lades this year. Katherine Hurst will be attending the Oscars in a show stopping turquoise lace gown. Jennifer Loughan is wearing a stunning floor length red number and Jenny Bloomfield will be wearing two different Sophie Voon creations at a pre-Oscar day event and the Oscar awards. She also wore a Sophie Voon gown at the BAFTA awards last week.
Katherine will be accompanying her partner Martin Hill, a Visual Effects Supervisor at Weta Digital, who is nominated for his work on Prometheus. Jenny will be going with husband Chris White, also a Visual Effects Supervisor from Weta Digital, who is nominated for his work on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
www.thewellingtonweddingshow.co.nz. Johanna Osborne, Feb 2013
To say Wellington is proud of Sophie and her talent is an understatement. And that's why we join her in celebrating this latest piece of good news. Check out the press release below! And of course, don't forget to tune into Sunday's (24th February) Oscars to see if you can catch a glimpse of Sophie's gorgeous designs!
It's awards season again and Wellington designer Sophie Voon is cementing her place as the 'go-to lady' for red carpet fashion in New Zealand. Sophie's gorgeous dresses will be worn at the Oscars this coming Saturday and were also worn at the BAFTA's last week.
Wellington's booming film industry has fallen in love with Sophie Voon gowns which were also selected by ladies to be worn at the Oscars and at the premier of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey last year. Her glamorous style has seen her become a favourite for party-goers desiring the perfect look for major industry events.
"We are loving this new aspect to our business." says Sophie. " It feels really special to be involved in such exciting occasions and the fact that we have been dressing people involved with locally made films makes it all the more satisfying for us. I think the people that come to us also enjoy wearing NZ fashion and show casing it to the world."
Sophie will be dressing three lades this year. Katherine Hurst will be attending the Oscars in a show stopping turquoise lace gown. Jennifer Loughan is wearing a stunning floor length red number and Jenny Bloomfield will be wearing two different Sophie Voon creations at a pre-Oscar day event and the Oscar awards. She also wore a Sophie Voon gown at the BAFTA awards last week.
Katherine will be accompanying her partner Martin Hill, a Visual Effects Supervisor at Weta Digital, who is nominated for his work on Prometheus. Jenny will be going with husband Chris White, also a Visual Effects Supervisor from Weta Digital, who is nominated for his work on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Sophie Voon wins an Awesome Service Award.
Congratulations Sophie Voon!
www.awesomeservice.co.nz
Wellington dress designer Sophie Voon is the September KiaOraMai Awesome Service Award winner.
She was nominated by Anne Perry for the wonderful service her daughter recieved before and after her wedding.
"Our daughter, Kate, was married in Boston in April last year and purchased her wedding dress from Sophie Voon Bridal. Before selecting Sophie to design the dress Kate and I travelled from Masterton to Wellington to look at bridal shops and Kate chose Sophie to design and make her dress.
Sophie's fittings were made with utmost ease, friendliness and the best of service. She made every effort to promptly meet our requirements. The dress was completed on time without any problems. Following Kate's wedding in Boston we held a NZ wedding reception in February 2011. We emailed Sophie Voon for an appointment to adjust the dress and shorten the hem. Sophie Voon once again acted very promptly and accommodated our needs within a day(again by train to Wellington).
The friendly service was awesome, nothing was too much trouble and the staff were open and genuine. In addition, the staff completed some additional work at no cost. Amazing."
www.awesomeservice.co.nz
Wellington dress designer Sophie Voon is the September KiaOraMai Awesome Service Award winner.
She was nominated by Anne Perry for the wonderful service her daughter recieved before and after her wedding.
"Our daughter, Kate, was married in Boston in April last year and purchased her wedding dress from Sophie Voon Bridal. Before selecting Sophie to design the dress Kate and I travelled from Masterton to Wellington to look at bridal shops and Kate chose Sophie to design and make her dress.
Sophie's fittings were made with utmost ease, friendliness and the best of service. She made every effort to promptly meet our requirements. The dress was completed on time without any problems. Following Kate's wedding in Boston we held a NZ wedding reception in February 2011. We emailed Sophie Voon for an appointment to adjust the dress and shorten the hem. Sophie Voon once again acted very promptly and accommodated our needs within a day(again by train to Wellington).
The friendly service was awesome, nothing was too much trouble and the staff were open and genuine. In addition, the staff completed some additional work at no cost. Amazing."
Glitz & Glamour: Sophie Voon dresses Jana Barrett in the outfit she will wear for the Oscars.
Photos by Phil Reid/FAIRFAX MEDIA
Photos by Phil Reid/FAIRFAX MEDIA
Wellingtonians chose local frocks for Oscars :
The Dom Post. Kerry McBride, 21/02/12
How do you choose a dress to wear to the biggest night on the Hollywood calendar? If you are a Wellingtonian, it pays to keep it local. Four Wellington-based visual effects artists have been Oscar nominated for their work on Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and will be flying to Los Angeles this weekend for the big night.
Weta Digital's Daniel Barrett, R. Christopher White, Joe Letteri and Dan Lemmon will be accompanied by their wives to the big night, which made for some interesting wardrobe challenges.
But Daniel Barrett's wife Jana knew just where to turn for the perfect Oscar ensemble, getting a dress custom made by Wellington designer Sophie Voon. "We knew about the nomination a few weeks before it was formally announced, so I started putting my feelers out to find the perfect dress.
"I tried on this Voon dress very early on and just kept coming back to it over and over again. It's perfect."
Jennifer Bloomfield, wife of R. Christopher White, will also be wearing Voon, while the men of Weta Digital will be in tuxedos from local brands.
As well as the Weta Digital contingent, musician Bret McKenzie and his wife Hannah Clarke will also be making the trip down the red carpet. They have already departed for the United States. McKenzie's mother Deirdre Tarrant said Ms Clarke would be wearing a Zambesi design. "It's a big decision, but Hannah very much wanted to support a New Zealand designer with her dress choice."
Despite the excitement of dressing up for the big occasion, the most exciting thing about going to the Oscars was seeing her husband recognised for his work, Mrs Barrett said. "It really is a once in a lifetime kind of thing, and Dan has worked so hard to get there. "I think it is going to be a truly unreal experience to be at the Oscars. We get to stop being mum and dad for a night and can instead be just that little bit glamourous."
The Dom Post. Kerry McBride, 21/02/12
How do you choose a dress to wear to the biggest night on the Hollywood calendar? If you are a Wellingtonian, it pays to keep it local. Four Wellington-based visual effects artists have been Oscar nominated for their work on Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and will be flying to Los Angeles this weekend for the big night.
Weta Digital's Daniel Barrett, R. Christopher White, Joe Letteri and Dan Lemmon will be accompanied by their wives to the big night, which made for some interesting wardrobe challenges.
But Daniel Barrett's wife Jana knew just where to turn for the perfect Oscar ensemble, getting a dress custom made by Wellington designer Sophie Voon. "We knew about the nomination a few weeks before it was formally announced, so I started putting my feelers out to find the perfect dress.
"I tried on this Voon dress very early on and just kept coming back to it over and over again. It's perfect."
Jennifer Bloomfield, wife of R. Christopher White, will also be wearing Voon, while the men of Weta Digital will be in tuxedos from local brands.
As well as the Weta Digital contingent, musician Bret McKenzie and his wife Hannah Clarke will also be making the trip down the red carpet. They have already departed for the United States. McKenzie's mother Deirdre Tarrant said Ms Clarke would be wearing a Zambesi design. "It's a big decision, but Hannah very much wanted to support a New Zealand designer with her dress choice."
Despite the excitement of dressing up for the big occasion, the most exciting thing about going to the Oscars was seeing her husband recognised for his work, Mrs Barrett said. "It really is a once in a lifetime kind of thing, and Dan has worked so hard to get there. "I think it is going to be a truly unreal experience to be at the Oscars. We get to stop being mum and dad for a night and can instead be just that little bit glamourous."
The Sophie Voon Bridal Boutique
Sophie Voon – bridal heaven
The Wellington Wedding Show by Johanna Osborne.
How do you choose a dress to wear to the biggest night on the Hollywood calendar? It was with great pleasure that I recently popped into Sophie Voon's much talked about gorgeous new bridal boutique on Willis Street. I was on a mission – picking up a stunning gown for our photoshoot – but despite being in a hurry, the decor, service and overall gorgeousness of the store was not wasted on me. I was most impressed! A sumptuous wedding boudoir adjoined to the existing and well-loved Voon Store on Willis Street, this is a true treat for those brides looking for something different and unique.
Being creative lies at Voon's core, and all you have to do is step into the store to see it all come alive. The dresses are elegant, some are colourful and all are tasteful. The range is impressive. Our model for the Mr and Mrs photoshoot wore a divine Grace Kelly gown, and she looked like a true princess! Sophie Voon bridal also caters for bridesmaids, flower girls and mother of the bride outfits. Here you are guaranteed to find something girlie, feminine and stylish.
The store itself is also stunning and even boasts its own custom designed wallpaper, created by the talented Mary Adams. iPrint Digital printed the pretty floral creation on to special wallpaper, and thus producing the one-off wall design that has people coming in off the street just to admire it! We highly suggest a visit to Voon's new bridal boutique at 142 Willis Street – it's well worth a look!
The Wellington Wedding Show by Johanna Osborne.
How do you choose a dress to wear to the biggest night on the Hollywood calendar? It was with great pleasure that I recently popped into Sophie Voon's much talked about gorgeous new bridal boutique on Willis Street. I was on a mission – picking up a stunning gown for our photoshoot – but despite being in a hurry, the decor, service and overall gorgeousness of the store was not wasted on me. I was most impressed! A sumptuous wedding boudoir adjoined to the existing and well-loved Voon Store on Willis Street, this is a true treat for those brides looking for something different and unique.
Being creative lies at Voon's core, and all you have to do is step into the store to see it all come alive. The dresses are elegant, some are colourful and all are tasteful. The range is impressive. Our model for the Mr and Mrs photoshoot wore a divine Grace Kelly gown, and she looked like a true princess! Sophie Voon bridal also caters for bridesmaids, flower girls and mother of the bride outfits. Here you are guaranteed to find something girlie, feminine and stylish.
The store itself is also stunning and even boasts its own custom designed wallpaper, created by the talented Mary Adams. iPrint Digital printed the pretty floral creation on to special wallpaper, and thus producing the one-off wall design that has people coming in off the street just to admire it! We highly suggest a visit to Voon's new bridal boutique at 142 Willis Street – it's well worth a look!
The Arohanui Bridal Show
Check out more photos of our lovely brides on our Sophie Voon facebook page.
Check out more photos of our lovely brides on our Sophie Voon facebook page.
The Arohanui Show - Real Brides for a Really Good Cause
Wotzon.com Wellington Events
Join Sophie Voon for an evening of bridal glamour in the beautiful St Johns Church on Dixon Street on Thursday 10 May. Featuring REAL BRIDES in their Sophie Voon wedding dresses. Original Live Music by Magic Colour. Stylist Mandy Smale talks about dressing to suit your personality, plus there will be an auction later on.
A Good Cause... Recently one of our customers Kylie Riley renewed her vows with her husband of four years. In January Brett Riley was diagnosed with a very serious form of cancer. The news has been devastating for his young family (including two year old daughter Maddison) & has impacted them both emotionally and financially.
This show is our gesture of aroha & support to the Riley family whose plight is all too often echoed in the lives of many others around New Zealand. This is also our way of saying thankyou to the many brides who have chosen to wear Voon for their special day.
Wotzon.com Wellington Events
Join Sophie Voon for an evening of bridal glamour in the beautiful St Johns Church on Dixon Street on Thursday 10 May. Featuring REAL BRIDES in their Sophie Voon wedding dresses. Original Live Music by Magic Colour. Stylist Mandy Smale talks about dressing to suit your personality, plus there will be an auction later on.
A Good Cause... Recently one of our customers Kylie Riley renewed her vows with her husband of four years. In January Brett Riley was diagnosed with a very serious form of cancer. The news has been devastating for his young family (including two year old daughter Maddison) & has impacted them both emotionally and financially.
This show is our gesture of aroha & support to the Riley family whose plight is all too often echoed in the lives of many others around New Zealand. This is also our way of saying thankyou to the many brides who have chosen to wear Voon for their special day.
Newlyweds Lynore and Greg Daniels.
Photographers: Ellis Emmett, Maggie Mouat.
Photographers: Ellis Emmett, Maggie Mouat.
Surprise NZ Wedding on Love Me Do!
Love Me Do
When I first heard about today's NZ Wedding I was taken aback! A surprise engagement, followed by a surprise wedding – wow! And the groom was the one that orchestrated everything, right down to the Brides wedding gown (which she unknowingly chose!). There were many willing people that helped out with this wedding, most of which are listed below. Lets allow the groom to tell the story…
From the Groom...
About four months before the big day I'd asked myself a question: Would it be even possible to get engaged and then married on the very same day? The answer, it turns out, is yes and so I set about in secret, planning the whole thing. If my incredible girlfriend agreed, I wanted her to be whisked away and taken care of...her every need met. I was quite confident that she'd say yes to my first proposal but agreeing to do it all in one day was a huge ask. If I was going to pull it off, I was going to need some help. First I asked our friend, Heaven's pizza owner and marriage celebrant, Richard Khouzame, who agreed to marry us.With the celebrant sorted, I worked up an intimate guest list, telling those from further a field the breadth of my crazy plan while everyone else was invited only to A Very Secret Engagement party. I proposed during a torrential storm on Waikanae Beach. I had to, just sixty meters away all our friends and family lay in waiting. Throughout that morning, tucked behind the dunes, a dedicated team of friends had been decorating our Wedding marquee. It was to serve as both the engagement party and also as the venue for our ceremony. That is if we didn't get rained out!
The sunny morning prior, my friend, my Mum (who'd flown down from Canada under false pretense) and I, tested the camera, the TV the guests will witness the proposal on and the mircophone I'd have taped to my chest. The rehearsal went great. The next morning however, my nerves and the "weather bomb" got the best of me. I popped the question too early and neither the camera or guests were ready. It wasn't all bad though, despite hooning up the beach in a storm, getting out and down on one knee in the rain with barely an explanation from me, my bewildered girlfriend still said yes!
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Love Me Do
When I first heard about today's NZ Wedding I was taken aback! A surprise engagement, followed by a surprise wedding – wow! And the groom was the one that orchestrated everything, right down to the Brides wedding gown (which she unknowingly chose!). There were many willing people that helped out with this wedding, most of which are listed below. Lets allow the groom to tell the story…
From the Groom...
About four months before the big day I'd asked myself a question: Would it be even possible to get engaged and then married on the very same day? The answer, it turns out, is yes and so I set about in secret, planning the whole thing. If my incredible girlfriend agreed, I wanted her to be whisked away and taken care of...her every need met. I was quite confident that she'd say yes to my first proposal but agreeing to do it all in one day was a huge ask. If I was going to pull it off, I was going to need some help. First I asked our friend, Heaven's pizza owner and marriage celebrant, Richard Khouzame, who agreed to marry us.With the celebrant sorted, I worked up an intimate guest list, telling those from further a field the breadth of my crazy plan while everyone else was invited only to A Very Secret Engagement party. I proposed during a torrential storm on Waikanae Beach. I had to, just sixty meters away all our friends and family lay in waiting. Throughout that morning, tucked behind the dunes, a dedicated team of friends had been decorating our Wedding marquee. It was to serve as both the engagement party and also as the venue for our ceremony. That is if we didn't get rained out!
The sunny morning prior, my friend, my Mum (who'd flown down from Canada under false pretense) and I, tested the camera, the TV the guests will witness the proposal on and the mircophone I'd have taped to my chest. The rehearsal went great. The next morning however, my nerves and the "weather bomb" got the best of me. I popped the question too early and neither the camera or guests were ready. It wasn't all bad though, despite hooning up the beach in a storm, getting out and down on one knee in the rain with barely an explanation from me, my bewildered girlfriend still said yes!
Read More...