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Luisa Apanui

PLANNING & DESIGN

A collection of thoughtfully crafted offerings, from full-service planning and design to more tailored support. Each created to deliver a seamless, considered and deeply personal wedding experience.

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Le Séjour

Three day wedding experience

For couples wanting a fully immersive, destination-level wedding celebration spanning multiple days and events. A seamless multi-day celebration designed as a complete experience, elegant, immersive and entirely personal. - Full planning and creative direction across three days - Cohesive design and styling vision across all events - Guest experience planning and itinerary flow - Vendor sourcing and coordination across the full celebration - Logistics management for travel, accommodation and venues - On-site direction and orchestration throughout - Assistant support as required - NZ travel included (international quoted) - Very limited availability each year Ideal for: - Welcome event, wedding day, and post-wedding gathering - Multi-ceremony cultural weddings - Destination weddings in NZ or overseas - Private estate or luxury lodge takeovers

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02
Le Week-End

Two day wedding experience

For couples creating a destination-style celebration across multiple days, whether in New Zealand or abroad. A thoughtfully curated wedding weekend where every moment feels intentional, immersive and beautifully connected. - Complete planning and orchestration across two event days - Design-led planning and styling direction for the full wedding experience - Guest experience and flow across the weekend - Vendor curation and management for all events - Run-of-show creation and logistical oversight - On-site direction across both days - Travel within NZ included (international quoted) - Limited bookings each year Ideal for: - Welcome dinner + wedding day - Wedding day + recovery brunch - Cultural or dual-ceremony weddings - Destination lodge or private estate weddings

03
Le Grande Classe

One day full planning & styling

For couples seeking a fully curated, extraordinary wedding experience. Every detail envisioned, designed, and orchestrated with care. This is a seamless, artfully styled celebration where calm, elegance, and intention are woven into every moment. Only a limited number of couples are accepted each year to ensure dedicated, personalised attention. - Complete planning and orchestration from your first idea to the final toast - Design-led styling and curated tablescaping, crafted to reflect your unique vision - Vendor curation and coordination, ensuring every element aligns harmoniously with your celebration - On-the-day direction and seamless execution, including styling oversight and assistant support - Month-prior guidance, bringing all elements together for a cohesive, elevated experience Ideal for: - Couples who want to relax, enjoy every moment, and experience a wedding that feels effortlessly elegant, editorial, and entirely their own.

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04
Le Splendide

Planning & coordination

For couples who have begun planning but want expert guidance to ensure their day unfolds effortlessly and elegantly. This package provides careful orchestration, thoughtful guidance, and on-the-day support, helping your wedding feel seamless and beautifully considered. - Planning support and vendor liaison, ensuring every element aligns with your vision - Orchestration of timelines and logistics, keeping the day flowing with calm and precision - Month-prior guidance, bringing all details together for a harmonious experience - On-the-day direction and oversight, including coordination of all moving parts - Optional styling guidance to elevate the aesthetic and tablescaping of your celebration Perfect for couples who want confidence, calm, and elegance on their wedding day, without needing full-service planning.

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Le Rêve

Styling & on the day

For couples seeking a design-led, beautifully styled wedding with curated tablescapes and hands-on oversight on the day to ensure every detail is executed flawlessly. - Styling concept development, translating your ideas into a clear, artful design plan - Curated tablescaping and design guidance. Layouts and styling for a cohesive, elevated aesthetic - Sourcing recommendations and supplier advice, ensuring all elements align with your vision - On-the-day styling oversight, guiding setup, managing aesthetic execution, and ensuring every detail is perfect Ideal for couples who want elevated styling and reassurance that the day’s presentation matches their vision, without full planning involvement.

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Le Chic

Month prior & on the day

For couples who have already planned much of their wedding but want professional support in the final weeks and on the day itself. This package ensures every detail is thoughtfully considered and executed, giving you the freedom to enjoy your day. - Month-prior guidance and final coordination, bringing all elements together, 4-6 weeks prior - On-the-day direction and seamless execution, including management of suppliers and styling elements - Optional styling consultation to refine aesthetic details Perfect for couples who want calm, confidence, and support during the final stages of planning and on the wedding day itself.

Content collection
PRIVATE WEDDING CONTENT COLLECTION
A discreet, thoughtful collection of behind-the-scenes moments captured throughout your wedding day. Created for your memories and your own sharing.
 
This service is offered as a standalone booking for a limited number of weddings each year.
When booked alongside planning or styling, a trusted content creator may be sourced and briefed to align with the same discreet, privacy-focused approach.
What's included?
  • Behind-the-scenes authentic, candid moments captured.
  • Quiet, unobtrusive documentation of your wedding day as it unfolds.
  • A rich collection of atmospheric moments.
  • Quick delivery privately delivered to you, within 2448 hours.
  • Always secondary to your photographer and videographer.

Ideal for couples who value presence, privacy, and beautifully real memories, shared only with them. Keeping your most intimate moments and your loved ones protected.

5 steps to stress-free planning

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DISCOVERY
Ensuring we're beautifully aligned in vision, style, and availability.
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CONSULTATION
A relaxed conversation to explore your ideas and shape the right level of planning and design.
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CURATION
Thoughtful planning and design-led direction, tailored entirely to your celebration.
 

 

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GUIDANCE
Calm, consistent support and trusted advice at every stage.
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ORCHESTRATION
A seamless, expertly led wedding day, allowing you to be fully present.
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The Lightbox Tales

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We are so happy we chose Ellie as our wedding celebrant! She was absolutely amazing and so endearing. The questionnaire she gave us helped her craft the most perfect, personalised ceremony and also helped us write our vows! Ellie was funny, creative, and full of great ideas that made our big day even more special. We can’t recommend her enough! 

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 J & J

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