If creating a seating chart for your wedding reception sounds daunting, relax. We’ve put together a collection of tips and questions to help you ace your seating chart like a pro. Questions to Consider When Creating a Seating Chart Before you jump right in and put Aunty Myrtle next to Cousin Harriet, there are a… Read More
As you are probably aware, the NZ Govt has ordered a lockdown of all non-essential businesses. We are unable to dispatch items until the lockdown lifts. The Southern Bride team are working remotely from their homes, and are checking emails regularly. This is an unprecedented time filled with uncertainty for everyone. Please continue to support… Read More
Ever thought of including pets in a wedding? You wouldn’t be alone, with many couples wanting a way to recognise how they feel about their pets. We’re not 100% sure why this is becoming a popular trend but are having a guess. We think it’s something to do with waiting till later in life to… Read More
If you’ve been given the honour of the best man or maid of honour, you’ll be on the hunt for some awesome wedding speech ideas. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Being a best man or a maid of honour is a really special role. Great trust has been put in you to not… Read More
Is there anything better than a Disney themed wedding? Possibly, but if you’ve been dreaming of one ever since you were a little girl, we’re about to make your dreams come true. While you could head over to Disney World or Disneyland to get married, we’ll show you how you can have a Disney themed… Read More
In the months and weeks leading up to your special day, your wedding skincare regimen becomes very important. Every bride wants (a deserves) a glowing and flawless complexion, helping her look and feel amazing on her wedding day. The good news is, achieving such a complexion is easy, and today we’ll share with you some… Read More
Are you considering a destination wedding? A sunkissed beach, a desert island or the top of a snowy peak all sound absolutely fabulous to us! Also being able to organise everything from home, having all the work done when you arrive is also a huge plus. We’ve put together some of our favourite destination wedding… Read More
After spending such a long time and putting so much effort into planning for her wedding day, being left at the altar just isn’t something a bride wants to consider. Yet sadly, it does happen and many of us have either seen or heard of it happening. Whether he’s decided he doesn’t love you anymore,… Read More
Fancy having a caravan bar serving drinks at your wedding? You’re not the only one! Caravan bars are quickly becoming a popular option for couples wanting something a bit different than a trestle table covered in drinks. We asked our friends at the Oxford St Caravan Bar (who have an adorable caravan based in Dunedin,… Read More
If you’re considering a New Zealand destination wedding, awesome. Our beautiful country has some of the world’s best scenery, not to mention wedding venues! Both the North and South Islands have contenders in our minds for the prize of New Zealand’s destination wedding venue, but we’ll let you decide which one… Top 5 New Zealand… Read More