Whether it is a glass of bubbly for toasting or a wee dram of whisky near the end of the night – the bulk of weddings held in New Zealand feature alcohol, in some form or another. Today we are covering figuring out how much alcohol to buy for your wedding at a BYO venue. Save your… Read More
When you get married, you are establishing your own family unit with you, your spouse, any children you might have, fur babies, and extended miscellaneous relatives (the good, the bad and the ugly). With this new family unit, comes the opportunity for creating new Christmas traditions! So today I wanted to share some inspiration and ideas… Read More
When I go to a wedding, I’m there to have a good time. I don’t want worries about something relatively fixable to keep me away from celebrating with a Sav Blanc or two. Because of this, I’m one of those overpackers. My clutch is stuffed full of eyelash glue, a needle & thread, spare batteries and… Read More
Pearls, diamonds or classic gold is a safe way to embellish your ears for your wedding. But what if you want to make a statement? We’ve rounded up 5 of our favourite alternative earrings that’ll look incredible for brides who want to be a little less traditional. If you’ve ever suspected that I only… Read More
Finding a wedding venue is one of the first things that you need to do when planning your wedding. The wedding ceremony site and reception venue is the foundation for your wedding celebrations, so it’s important to pick a site that fits you, your budget and the day you have dreamed of. Finding the perfect… Read More
You know you need to book your hair and makeup, but do you need to organise a wedding day beauty plan too for the lead up to the big day? There are a million things to do, and the stress of it all can leave you forgetting to take care of yourself. Plus with pre-wedding… Read More
There’s lots to sort out, all at once, when you first decide to set a wedding date. It can get overwhelming, and fast. If you keep a cool head and work on one thing on the wedding planning to do list at a time… you’ll get through your wedding planning without getting (too) stressed out. So today I want… Read More
It’s often said that the photos, dress and invites are the only things left after your wedding… but there’s another keepsake from your wedding day to put some thought into: a wedding guestbook. You can opt for a traditional personalised guestbook that ties into your wedding day stationery, pick something a little more alternative, or find… Read More
It’s fair to say my love language is gift giving. I get so excited about my loved ones birthdays and Christmases… and my own wedding anniversary. Finding the perfect present for your wedding anniversary can be tricky though. Often people will just head out and buy something they like. It makes it hard to think… Read More
A few months ago we talked about when you should go wedding dress shopping and we warned that if you leave it too late, you might have to compromise on the dress you choose. For some, wedding dress shopping is a highlight of their wedding planning – a milestone that you share with your Mum… Read More