More and more people are asking the question – “how do I tell parents that we don’t want their children at our wedding?” The reality is that more and more brides, and grooms as well, do not like the idea that children will be coming to their weddings. And that’s okay. Here at Southern Bride… Read More
All brides know how stressful wedding planning can become. There’s so much to do with so little time to do it and everything starts piling up all at once. While taking care of everything that needs to be checked off the to-do list, you can’t forget to take care of yourself. Here are some helpful… Read More
It’s dress shopping time and you understandably want to know what the most popular wedding dress styles are. Well, we want to tell you! If you can’t wait, and just want to buy your dress now, head to our Southern Bride Verified Vendors section. Otherwise, sit back, and enjoy… NZ’s 5 Most Popular Wedding Dress… Read More
Why should you consider hosting a marquee wedding? We met with the team from Happyhire, marquee hire specialists, for their thoughts. Why Pick a Marquee Wedding? A marquee wedding gives you the perfect venue at your choice of location. It can also provide additional shelter when you’ve chosen somewhere, which isn’t big enough to meet your… Read More
I found figuring out bridesmaid dresses one of the more stressful parts of wedding planning. It’s hard enough finding a dress for yourself most the time, let alone picking a style that’ll flatter different body shapes, suit your dress, and that are available in just the right shade of pink. And then comes what can… Read More
Everything for your wedding is sorted, except for the wedding reception timeline. While the same military precision as the rest of the day isn’t required, if you don’t have a schedule of events for your reception, things can turn to custard pretty quick. We asked our friends at Omakau Commercial Hotel, (who host stunning wedding… Read More
The feeling of wearing a couture wedding gown is indescribable, but we’re going to try anyway! Custom designed and made just for you, it is made with the fabric you’ve chosen and perfect in every detail. Bringing your dreams to life, there is no other way to describe it than simply magical. Beau-Couture are couture… Read More
Are you considering an all inclusive wedding package, or one where you organise everything individually? Perhaps you haven’t even thought about it yet? We chatted with the team from Dunedin Venues for their thoughts on la carte vs all-inclusive wedding packages. A La Carte Vs All Inclusive Wedding Packages Like most brides, you’ll be keeping… Read More
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