http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.markovina.co.nz en-us Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:40:18 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/post/158517/unique-night-spaces-for-guests-at-your-wedding-reception-at-markovina-estate/ The formalities are coming to a close, and the DJ is preparing to open up the dance floor for everyone to enjoy for the remainder of your wedding day. However, not everyone necessarily wants to be busting out dance moves for the next 2 hours while enjoying the open bar. How can you ensure there is sufficient space for everyone during the final portion of your wedding reception? Well, the reception doesn’t need to keep guests confined to the main reception room and the dance floor; instead, if ... Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/#post158517 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/post/169832/markovina-vineyard-estate-named-2026-wedding-vendor-of-the-year/ There are some nights that stay with you long after the celebrations have ended, and for our family, the 2026 New Zealand Wedding Vendor Awards will be one of them. Markovina Vineyard Estate was named 2026 Wedding Vendor of the Year, the supreme award at the New Zealand Wedding Vendor Awards, alongside three national category wins for Best Venue - Ceremony, Best Venue - Reception and Best Catering - Food.... Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:33:34 +1200 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/#post169832 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/post/158188/why-wedding-ceremony-rehearsals-matter-more-than-you-think/ Wedding rehearsals can feel like a pesky task. You gather the wedding party, head out to the venue, and run through the key parts of the day in the weeks before your wedding. But what’s even the point? Is it worth your time to have a wedding rehearsal, or should you skip it entirely? The rehearsal is incredibly important, not just for confirming the fine details of your wedding ceremony, but also for putting you at ease and calming the nerves that may crop up as the ceremony begins.... Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/#post158188 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/post/158331/how-to-personalise-your-auckland-wedding-ceremony/ A wedding ceremony is the union of two people and the pinnacle of a wedding. It is the reason for the wedding season, the coming together of two people in both a symbolic and legal way, where you make that lifelong commitment. With so many weddings happening each year, you may feel inspired to create a ceremony that truly reflects the uniqueness of your relationship. How do you even begin personalising a ceremony, who do you ask for guidance, and how do you keep it meaningful without letting it ... Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/#post158331 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/post/158217/auckland-garden-wedding-ceremony-the-palms/ We have a diverse range of wedding ceremony locations at Markovina Estate, all unique in their own way, with various benefits and reasons why they are so popular. Each of them feels like its own world, despite being all contained within our 10-acre Auckland wedding venue. Furthermore, we have won several wedding awards for the diversity of these stunning ceremony locations. However, with so much choice, it can be challenging to decide which ceremony location to make that lifelong commitment. In ... Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/#post158217 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/post/158515/how-to-choose-the-perfect-theme-for-your-auckland-school-ball/ Choosing the theme for your school ball is particularly important, as it sets the tone for the entire evening. It will guide your choice of decorations for the table and your chosen venue, as well as potentially influence how attendees dress for the evening. While picking the perfect theme may seem challenging, it's actually an exciting opportunity to be creative. The theme doesn’t need to be over the top to be effective; sometimes, something simple but obvious in its direction can be the best... Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/#post158515 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/post/162627/gay-weddings-at-markovina-estate-an-inclusive-auckland-wedding-venue-for-same-sex-couples/ Markovina Estate is a gay-friendly establishment and proudly hosts same-sex weddings in Auckland. No matter who you are and how you want to enjoy your wedding, the team at Markovina Estate is here to help you. Without the boundaries of traditional weddings and customs holding your wedding planning back, the possibilities are endless when you begin planning. Luckily, Markovina Estate is the perfect gay wedding venue in Auckland, with extensive experience in planning and hosting LGBTQ+ weddings, w... Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/#post162627 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/post/158335/how-to-keep-all-wedding-guests-comfortable-and-included-on-your-special-day/ Your wedding day is a truly special occasion, and everyone close to you is eager to be a part of it and share their love and appreciation for your union. This includes friends and family alike. In everyone’s guest list, there are older family members and close friends of the family, and it's essential that they feel included in every aspect of your wedding day. Unfortunately, sometimes, whether it's due to mobility impairments or hearing struggles, they may feel excluded or miss some of these ... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/#post158335 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/post/158216/how-to-appproach-wedding-favours-for-your-auckland-wedding/ A token of appreciation and a gift to your guests, wedding favours are a way of showing thanks to those who attend your wedding. But they can be more than that, as it’s a small favour to show the people who are so vital to you how much they mean to you, while giving them something to remember your wedding day by. Now, choosing what to have as wedding favours can be challenging, as there is a wide range of choices and approaches to take. In this piece, we will explore various approaches to your... Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/#post158216 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/post/158215/auckland-garden-wedding-ceremony-the-barrels/ We have a diverse range of wedding ceremony locations at Markovina Estate, all unique in their own way, with various benefits and reasons why they are so popular. Each of them feels like its own world, despite being all contained within our 10-acre Auckland wedding venue. Furthermore, we have won several wedding awards for the diversity of these stunning ceremony locations. However, with so much choice, it can be challenging to decide which ceremony location to make that lifelong commitment. In ... Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.markovina.co.nz/blog/#post158215