http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.wildapricotevents.nz en-us Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:07:14 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/post/170914/2026-new-zealand-virtual-assistant-awards/ Wild Apricot was proud to sponsor and style the NZ Virtual Assistant Awards 2026, transforming The Atrium into a warm and memorable setting for an evening celebrating the people who support businesses across Aotearoa.The venue’s brick-and-steel industrial character provided a striking backdrop. Our brief was to soften the space while creating a lush, elegant atmosphere with a touch of magic. Floating greenery canopies, cascading wisteria, glowing paper lanterns and washes of colour brought war... Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:41:03 +1200 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/#post170914 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/post/170061/rotorua-girls-and-boys-high--masquerade/ A wonderful evening for the Rotorua Girls' High School and Rotorua Boys' High School Ball late last month With a Masquerade Ball theme, we had plenty of fun bringing a little mystery and magic to the occasion.We created a dramatic draped entrance with a long black carpet to make an impression from the moment students arrived. Inside, masked frames welcomed guests into an enchanting space filled with twinkling fairy lights and atmospheric details.The best part was hearing from the ball commi... Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:18:35 +1200 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/#post170061 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/post/170059/tokyo-nights--rotorua-lakes-high-school/ Another school ball transformed into a whole new world! For Rotorua Lakes High School, the brief was Tokyo Night, and we had plenty of fun bringing it to life.Guests were welcomed through a bold themed entrance before stepping into a space filled with Japanese-inspired details. A beautiful real bloom tree created the perfect photo backdrop, while tables featured statement centrepieces with Japanese fans, umbrellas and playful Hello Kitty touches.And we didn’t stop at table level. Ornate umbrel... Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:14:37 +1200 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/#post170059 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/post/170058/moulin-rouge/ The Moulin Rouge-themed ball for Western Heights High School was an absolute blast last weekend! The room was transformed with moody drapes and vibrant images, creating a really fun atmosphere. We had the pleasure of designing a stunning entrance, a beautifully draped photo area, and some fantastic images displayed in lightboxes to really fill the space.Huge thanks to Western Heights High School for trusting us to help create another memorable event this year. We absolutely love the themes you c... Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:12:10 +1200 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/#post170058 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/post/169966/behind-the-scenes-of-theming-a-school-ball/ Everything you need to know, from someone who's done it hundreds of times. There's a moment that happens at every school ball that Jodie from Wild Apricot Creative Events never gets tired of. The room is finished. The last centrepiece is in place. The lighting is exactly right. And then the doors open."I love, love, love getting a sneak peek of the students walking in for their big night," she says. "They're nervous and excited, and it brings back all the memories when I did the same thing at 16... Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:01:07 +1200 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/#post169966 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/post/157032/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-annual-ball-grand-millennium-auckland/ What a night to remember! Wild Apricot was thrilled to once again partner with Ronald McDonald House for their spectacular annual Ball.Hosted at the stunning Millennium Grand in Auckland, this year’s Gatsby-inspired Gilded Age theme brought all the glamour of the roaring 1920s to life. Guests arrived to a dramatic black-carpet entrance, framed with luxe gold-and-black draping, custom plinths, and overflowing urns of orchids and roses. They were greeted by beautiful Gatsby models and the tunes ... Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:18:33 +1300 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/#post157032 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/post/156484/y2k-tenure-dinner-party-novotel-tainui-hamilton/ Novotel Tainui in Hamilton recently hosted their staff Tenure Dinner, celebrating those who have reached 5, 10, 15, and 20 years with Accor.And what better way to mark the occasion than with a fun Y2K Party?!... Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:25:28 +1300 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/#post156484 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/post/155584/wild-apricot-and-showponi-bring-tropical-glamour-to-the-mtf-finance-awards/ In collaboration with Showponi, Wild Apricot had the privilege of designing and theming the prestigious MTF Finance Awards inance Awards, held at the stunning Trinity Wharf.... Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:47:39 +1300 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/#post155584 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/post/143977/new-zealand-home-loans--alice-in-wonderland-gala-dinner/ Pre-function and gala dinner set up for the NZHL team at the Grand Millennium Hotel in Auckland. This event was spectacular to be part of.Lycra arches with vibrant up lighting guided guests through the pre-function area—a whimsical Mad Hatter’s domain. Bar leaners, a comfy armchair, a giant clock, a piano, and oversized cards and teacups set the perfect stage for a memorable evening and a place for the NZHL team to take photos.For the gala dinner event, we transformed the space with a mushro... Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/#post143977 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/post/153953/wild-apricot-takes-flight-with-a-glamorous-airline-gala-in-rotorua/ Wild Apricot was thrilled to recently collaborate with a stellar lineup of esteemed clients: Helloworld, Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Singapore Airlines for an unforgettable event series in beautiful Rotorua.... Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:23:22 +1300 http://www.wildapricotevents.nz/blog/#post153953