http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.romanticgestures.co.nz en-us Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:30 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/post/159520/is-your-valentines-bouquet-toxic/ Big bouquets of red roses and delicious boxes of chocolates are lovely to receive on Valentines Day (if that’s what you like) but are they sustainable?  Did you know that in 2023, New Zealand imported $2.34M of cut flowers, mainly from India, Columbia and Bolivia.These imported flowers (think stunning bouquets of big red roses) are highly toxic as they have been fumigated twice.  Once prior to departure and then again when they arrive into NZ by being dipped in round up for 20 minute... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:21:08 +1300 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/#post159520 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/post/158940/traditional-wedding-anniversary-gifts/ I decided to follow the traditional gift guide for anniversary gifts as I love the idea of incorporating some long standing traditions into our Marriage.  It will also challenge us to find bespoke and purposeful gifts that are meaningful to us both.Here are the traditional themes for each Anniversary along with the gifts that we have given each other.1st AnniversaryPaper represents a blank canvas, symbolizing the fresh start of a marriage.  Russell gave me the Fifty Shades of Grey Tril... Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:03:01 +1300 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/#post158940 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/post/137482/romantic-gestures-nz-is-now-trademarked-in-australia/ Romantic Gestures NZ, renowned for creating exceptional and personalized Romantic experiences, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone: the acquisition of a trademark in Australia.This strategic move strengthens our brand’s position and highlights our unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, personalized Romantic experiences to a much broader audience.Acquiring the trademark has seen us achieve a major milestone that has been 2 years in the making and affirms our dedication to... Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:51:08 +1300 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/#post137482 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/post/137464/bespoke-picturesque-romantic-auckland-proposals/ Thinking about planning a surprise proposal in Auckland?  We get many queries for surprise Marriage Proposal set ups there so we thought it was a good time to share some insights into how we choose the ideal Auckland proposal location, every time.With an extensive network of top tier vendors spanning ten years, finding the right location for each set up is important to ensure that every surprise Marriage Proposal is not only unique but that it is personalized for each couple.For us, locatio... Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:08:25 +1300 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/#post137464 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/post/129877/68-hours-in-queenstown/ With an increase in demand for bookings in Queenstown, we decided to head down for 3 days to explore the area and find some hidden gems.While waiting to board our flight, ahead of our whirlwind tour of 17 locations across 2 and a half days, my extensive research would ensure that we visited carefully selected venues with the most breathtaking views.Queenstown is full of over rated tourist attractions, however I was seeking those that are more exclusive and intimate for our wonderful clients and ... Sat, 08 Jun 2024 14:51:24 +1200 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/#post129877 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/post/129053/unforgettable-marriage-proposals-in-queenstown-your-dream-proposal-awaits/ Are you ready to embark on a romantic adventure in Queenstown to create a memory that will last a lifetime.Our team at Romantic Gestures NZ are passionate about crafting exceptional, unforgettable surprise Marriage Proposal experiences that capture the essence of your love story amidst Remarkable, Romantic and breathtaking landscapes.... Mon, 27 May 2024 10:30:46 +1200 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/#post129053 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/post/99362/do-you-feel-emotionally-safe-in-your-relationship/ We all have a desire to feel needed and to be in a loving and healthy relationship with another person.We are inherently social and are taught early on how to communicate, by those around us who nurture and guide us, throughout childhood.If taught effectively, our communication skills enable us to evolve and make informed and well thought out decisions.It is how we build loving relationships through the sharing of experiences and needs which helps us to connect with each other on a deeper level.... Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:38:00 +1300 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/#post99362 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/post/87346/our-sustainability-initiatives/ Business Govt, NZ “Sustainable business means doing things thoughtfully by thinking ahead and looking at how your actions impact the environment and surroundings. Sustainable business is about looking at the products and services used in your business and thinking about their impact on the environment.”  Here at Romantic Gestures NZ, we have chosen to focus on sustainability over aesthetics which is more important to us when it comes to providing for our valued clients.  ... Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:04:16 +1200 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/#post87346 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/post/87254/how-it-all-began/ What were you doing at 16?While at Manawatu Polytechnic, in Palmerston North, way back in 1993, studying towards my Office Systems Receptionist course, I decided to singlehandedly plan and organize a tourism trip to Rotorua for my fellow classmates and me.I was only 16 years old at the time.I came up with the idea of spending a couple of days in Rotorua to tie in with our year long course, to learn more about the Tourism industry.  That way we could classify the trip as course related and t... Sun, 21 Aug 2022 09:32:48 +1200 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/#post87254 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/post/86957/make-it-count/ Recently I came across a post on LinkedIn where a woman was sharing her story about her brother’s terminal illness.  With only months to live, how he and his wife spend every minute of them together is the only thing that matters. Creating magical memories that his wife can fondly look back on long after her husband has gone will be more important than anything else they have done together. My comment to his sister was to make sure that they record stories with her brother so they will ha... Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:07:10 +1200 http://www.romanticgestures.co.nz/blog/#post86957