about us

 

Wild & Whim is a premium wedding planning, styling and coordination studio based in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. We create weddings that are precise, personal, and completely unforgettable — for couples across New Zealand and beyond who care deeply about getting it right.

Our process begins with you — who you are, what you love, and the story that makes your relationship entirely your own. This becomes the foundation for everything we create together.

We focus on crafting a complete experience for you and your guests, where every detail is considered, nothing is left to chance, and the result feels authentically, unmistakably you.

It would be our greatest honour to walk alongside you through one of life's most beautiful seasons — making the journey to your wedding day as memorable as the day itself.

Hi! I’m Alina

Owner, Principal Planner, Creative Director

I’m a lively, fun, outgoing Wedding Planner. A lover of all things pretty and yes to any situation that involves lists of course! Design, creating connections among people and event planning are the things my dreams are made of. I am obsessed with lists and timelines and can’t get enough of the personalized details that go into crafting your wedding day. After working several years for a major cruise line in the entertainment department, I decided it was time to bring my skills to land. Having traveled the globe, I bring a world of experience to your event. 

Originally from beautiful Vancouver, Canada I now call New Zealand my home. With an eye for detail and commitment to delivering perfection, Wild&Whim always goes above and beyond to make your event exactly as you wish, and better. Let me start off by Congratulating you on this exciting journey you are about to begin. Enough about me- I want to hear about you!

 
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