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Bridesmaids Dresses: Where to start?
So what do you dress them in? Where do you start? Golden Gown Boutique offer a wide variety of the most gorgeous gowns and bridesmaid dresses as well as friendly, knowledgeable service. Whatever the season, however many there are, we will ensure that ….read more
Bridesmaid Dresses, Wedding Dresses and more…
We have an exciting time coming up here at Golden Gowns, although the ball season is almost over, we are still full on with many other projects. As well as getting some gorgeous pageant gowns ready for the 25 Miss Universe New Zealand finalists and bringing in some fresh new accessories (shoes, clutches, Sawitree jewellery) we have also noted that the tail end of winter means wedding season is rapidly approaching ….read more
Ball Dresses for Every Occasion!
The annual school ball season is definitely here in full swing and we are right in the thick of it with the majority of our secondary schools glamming up for the night during the months of June and July. There are still more to come in the following couple of months and ball season does not necessarily apply to students only, the Royal NZ Navy and the Air force have also recently held their annual balls ….read more
What’s your school ball style?
Yes, the school balls in Auckland are now starting to happen or being organized as you read this. With this important, up-coming event on their minds the high school students are coming to our store in droves (especially on Saturdays) and having a great time trying on the many beautiful dress options and comparing with friends ….read more
Wedding Photo’s, Tips and Tricks.
Our great photographer, John Hemmingsen shared a few tips and tricks to get the best look for your photos.
Try these in front of a mirror at home …. read more
Chiffon, Your New Best Friend?
Imagine a fabric that is soft, floaty, stylish and comfortable, as well as timeless, lightweight and flattering to your figure. Impossible you say? Chiffon is your answer! Whether it’s for your wedding gown, ball dress or any other special occasion, then a beautiful dress made from chiffon is going to be a definite winner every time. Not only does it look good in person and feel nice but photographs beautifully, capturing both shadows and light. Nearly every design made in this fabric creates the illusion of soft curves and silhouettes, perfect for that romantic look we all want at our wedding …read more
Ball Season 2014
Yes, it is that time of year again already. School Ball season is fast approaching here in New Zealand with some as early as March! So there’s no better time to start looking for that stunning ball dress than now, especially if you want to acquire your dream dress before it gets snapped up by someone else at your school. We all know that turning up in the same gown as your friend (or worse, your teacher!) is a girl’s worst nightmare, so our promise to you when you purchase your dress here at Golden Gown Boutique is that we will only sell one of each style to each schools event. Our account record enables us to do this accurately and ensures individuality….read more
Christmas Party Trends
Every woman wants to feel her very best at the work Christmas party or end of year Charity ball. The main dress requirement is to just look fabulous. The following are some major current trends for the party season to help inspire and guide you:
Block colours – bright block colours are right on trend this season. Vibrant fuchsias and corals look great on full length gowns and for the more casual affairs, maxi dresses. If you’re looking to steal the limelight this year then opt for the all over colour trend and….read more
Wedding dresses, Styles and Tips
So you’ve picked the date and booked the venue for your big day. This in turn helps with picking the theme and/or colour scheme, for example, a beach wedding in the middle of summer calls for a light , bright colours as opposed to rich, darker tones for a lakeside autumn wedding. But how do you tie the dress and overall style into this? It’s easier than you think with these few simple tips to get you started.
Firstly, and most importantly, take into account your….read more
Ball Gowns NZ
As the year comes to an end (let’s face it, there’s only 3 months until Christmas!) so begins a need for ball gowns and formal wear to adorn yourself with at your staff parties and functions. Be it a fancy masquerade ball or a cocktail afternoon with the girls in town we are prepared for the silly season with new styles arriving regularly in array of colours ….read more
Miss Universe NZ 2013
We are proud to announce that we are a Main Sponsor of Miss Universe New Zealand 2013, where we are designing and making the main evening gowns for each of the 20 finalists competing in the final on 5 October 2013, to be held in Sky City Theatre, Auckland. All the gowns will be made locally here in our Boutique. The dresses are unique to each contestant and hand crafted by our very own …..read more
Wedding Dresses; Wedding Season
With Spring comes the wedding season and all the excitement and frenzy it brings. Especially when it comes time to search for your dream wedding dress and suitable bridesmaid dresses to compliment your theme or colour scheme. So where do you start?
First step, do your research. Once you have ….read more