Event date: 14 February 2025
Event Client: Valentines Day
Styling: Luxury Lane Events
Photographer: Zanthe Vorsatz Photography
How Allely Estate Took Valentine's Day 2025 to the Next Level
Valentine’s Day at Allely Estate has always been about romance (except for the storm of 2023 that cancelled Valentines), but this year, love was truly in the air as we transformed the occasion into something far more magical than just a dinner for two. With the help of our talented vendor collaborators, we created an evening of enchantment, unforgettable moments, and two beautiful surprise proposals that made the night even more extraordinary.
A Collaboration for the Ages
Allely Estate reached out to Kira & Sarah from Luxury Lane Events, specialists in engagement and wedding styling, to create an unforgettable surprise proposal setup. The vision was clear: to elevate the already romantic setting of Allely Estate into a breathtaking moment that couples booking a proposal for Valentines 2025 would cherish forever. To capture the magic, Zanthe Vorsatz owner of Zanthe Vorsatz Photography, a seasoned engagement photographer who recently celebrated her 100th proposal shoot, joined the collaboration, ensuring that every moment was beautifully documented.
Luxury Lane Events are known for their jaw-dropping proposal decor, and where better to create such a moment than at Allely Estate, the very venue that hosted the wedding of the year? Together, Luxury Lane Events, Allely Estate, and Zanthe Vorsatz shared the same vision—to create magical moments and memories that would last a lifetime.
A Night of Romance & Unforgettable Proposals
While guests enjoyed their intimate dinners, two special couples were secretly whisked away at different times throughout the evening for a life-changing moment. Under the fairy-lit trees and with the timeless beauty of Allely Estate as their backdrop, each lady proposed—and both said a resounding YES!
Meanwhile, guests indulged in an exquisite four- or six-course menu featuring mains, oysters, cheese pairings, amuse-bouche, and an indulgent chocolate dessert—each bite crafted to make everyone feel truly loved and cherished.
A Flattering Imitation & A Serenade to Remember
We couldn’t help but chuckle when we noticed a competing local venue decided to open on Valentine’s Day at short notice—offering a carbon copy of our menu. We were so flattered by the imitation that we nearly invited them over to propose to them ourselves!
But there was one thing they couldn’t replicate—the heart and soul of the evening. Guests at Allely Estate were serenaded by the incredibly talented Jaz Paterson, a New Zealand and local singer-songwriter whose voice added an extra layer of romance to the night.
And for our newly engaged couples, Shibii & Utsii
and
Nirav & Shyna, this was a Valentine’s Day they will never forget.
We wish both couples continued love and happiness ….. and a hope they include Allely Estate as their wedding venue. Fingers crossed.
When Vendors Collaborate, Magic Happens
This Valentine’s Day was proof that when passionate vendors come together, magic happens. The partnership between Allely Estate, Kira & Sarah at Luxury Lane Events, Zanthe Vorsatz and Jaz Paterson ensured that love was celebrated in the most breathtaking way possible.
To all those who joined us for the evening, thank you for making it so special. And to our newly engaged couples—congratulations! May your journey together be as magical as the night you said YES at Allely Estate.
Engagements happen 365 days of the year. If you want experience and something truly special take a look at our Engagement Proposal page or reach out to us here. And more about our venue for a past wedding in 2020 that became Wedding of the Year in 2021 for the NZ Bride & Groom Magazine Awards which has taken Allely Estate and Kumeu worldwide, including as recently as last year in an article on People Magazine – USA.
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