It’s no secret that planning a wedding can be a tad stressful, between finding a photographer, going on dress fittings and cake tastings, choosing the venue and more — all while trying to stay within your budget. In fact, according to a 2018 Zola survey, a staggering 71% of newlyweds admitted that planning their weddings… Read More
An essential part of your tool kit to get married in New Zealand is a marriage licence. Gone are the days of having to visit your local Registrar of Marriages office to complete a paper application form though. Well, not quite, as you can still do this. However, for time-pressed brides, applying online for a… Read More
Now that you’re engaged, it’s time to choose the venue for your wedding. With that decision, many questions arise including: should you use one venue or have a different one for your ceremony and reception? Here’s a few of our thoughts to help you make that decision. Benefits of Choosing One Venue for Your Wedding… Read More
Today we are talking with Heather Sorensen, a Southern Bride Verified marriage celebrant, about what a marriage celebrant does on your wedding day, selecting the right celebrant for you, and unique unity ceremony ideas. Wedding planning is such a busy time and full of many lists. There is just so much to consider when planning your… Read More
Have you considered whether you’ve got enough space for your wedding reception? When you’ve laid out the tables, chairs, dance floor and buffet area, will it look crowded or empty? We talked with Dunedin’s wedding and furniture hire company Swell Event Hire about their thoughts on organising wedding spaces using different floor plans. Calculating the… Read More
For the vast majority of brides, their period is something they’ve dealt with many times before, usually just as a mild inconvenience. Your period is nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of, but there’s certain periods of your life when the monthlies could be better timed. Like… your wedding day. Is there anything worse than… Read More
What wedding dress style do you want? If you’re not sure, that’s okay because most brides who are starting to think about choosing their dress aren’t sure either. The problem is, this is often the first question you are asked by your Mum, friends and even the bridal shop staff. It’s not all bad news… Read More
You know you need a wedding videographer, but you’re not too sure on what wedding videography style to pick. We reached out to wedding videographer Kara Jane Visuals for her advice on picking the right style for your wedding video. Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Videography Style There are five key wedding videography styles to select… Read More
Wedding day photos are a given, but have you considered engagement photos also? Often brides are so focused on their big day that they miss out on the other occasions a wedding photographer can capture too. We talked with Still Waters Photography for their thoughts and ideas to help you learn about engagement photos. How… Read More
So your best bud is getting married and he asked you to be part of the show? That’s awesome. But what exactly are you supposed to do, other than stand right to the side of your bud up at the altar — in an uncomfortable suit, under hot lights, where everyone will be staring? Unfortunately,… Read More