THE EVENT REFINERY STORY
A passion for all things party!
Best friends Jannah + Mel join forces
If there’s one thing we know how to do well (right down to the last meticulous detail), it’s celebrate in style.
When Jannah got engaged in 2018, we couldn’t wait to start planning, working together to make her wedding one that absolute dreams are made of. With the perfect mix of event planning, styling and coordination, the day went off without a hitch, and we quickly realised we wanted to do more.
The Event Refinery launched in May 2019 – and we’ve been creating event magic ever since!
From event hire to premium wedding and event planning
The Event Refinery started by providing a boutique range of top-quality hire items for weddings and events – everything from furniture and décor to tableware.
Since then, we’ve expanded to include full-scale, premium event planning, styling and coordination services. We work alongside our clients every step of the way, and we’re dedicated to making your dream wedding or event truly memorable – whatever that looks like for you.
Based in Auckland, we’re available to travel anywhere in the North Island of New Zealand, however if you are looking further abroad we would definitely still love to chat!
Your wedding and events dream team
We love seeing an event come to life and watching the couples and businesses we’re so lucky to work with sit back and enjoy the celebrations and once-in-a-lifetime special moments.
With a huge passion and flair for all things design, styling and aesthetics, alongside organisation skills that are second to none, we ensure that no stone goes unturned. We work with some of the best vendors in the industry to plan heart-stopping events and style incredible events that are as unique as you are.
Mel Peach
Mel is our events expert extraordinaire, with a diploma in event management and began the event planning journey planning and coordinating corporate conferences in Vietnam, Singapore, Cairns and Fiji. Since then and some kiddies later she has planned too many to count weddings, corporate events and all sorts of other celebrations!
She’s organised, bubbly, meticulous and friendly. Most importantly, she cares deeply about the people she works with and will do whatever it takes to ensure your event is a jaw-dropping success.
With a husband and three kids at home keeping her on her toes, it’s no wonder she’s so good at what she does.
Jannah Ouston
With a diploma in fashion technology and a background in operations and business management, Jannah is the perfect person to have around when styling and setting up an event.
She is our cool, calm and considered perfectionist, with an exceptional eye for style and detail, and an infectiously fun and genuine personality.
When she’s not styling up a storm, you’ll find Jannah running her other business and spending time with her husband, two kids and two pugs.
Let’s get planning! We can’t wait to be part of your special day.
We love to bounce wedding and event ideas over a coffee (or a cheeky glass of wine) – get in touch with us by phone or email, and we’ll get back to you in record time.