You’re saying some of the most important words in your life and using a wedding PA system ensures all present can hear them. Yet many couples don’t even put choosing a wedding PA system on their to-do list. Wedding Celebrant Angela Port feels so strongly about the use of PA systems that she includes them… Read More
Christmas is not just creeping up on us, it’s barrelling towards us. So what better to blog about today, than some seriously excellent gift ideas for the newlywed brides and the brides-to-be in your life?! Okay, okay… YOU might be the bride-to-be – in which case, you need to share your favourites off this list to your partner-in-crime… Read More
Instead of leaving it in a box for eternity, why not repurpose your wedding dress instead? From donating it to a charity that makes gowns for stillborn babies, through to creating a memory quit or transforming it into a new item of clothing, we’re sharing five possibilities with you. Brides by Donna Rae sell brides… Read More
You may have invited dozens of guests, but you can still make your big wedding feel intimate. Not that there’s anything wrong with having a big wedding at all! In fact, large weddings allow everyone the opportunity to celebrate with the happy couple. Sometimes though, a big wedding can feel kind of overwhelming, as the… Read More
Chances are, you may be leaving your wedding ceremony seating up to the venue to organise. After all, it is their venue and they must know best about arranging the seating. Did you realise though, that as a couple, you actually have the option to request specific seating options? While your options will vary depending… Read More
Wondering if you should register with a wedding registry, or been asked if you have? A wedding registry is a way to make choosing a wedding gift (and receiving the ones you want) much easier for everyone. We’ve asked Sarah from Helloworld in Dunedin to share details about their wedding registry, and we’ve added a… Read More
Planning your ceremony and wedding reception is exciting, but also a time where you need to keep an eye on your budget. It’s easy to skyrocket your costs by adding an extra detail there, more guests here. Today we are sharing some easy tips for how a couple can trim the cost of their wedding… Read More
Brides, it is time to consider having an NZ destination wedding. Why? Because everything you need is right here in our backyard! We chat with Adele from River Ridge Retreat as to the advantages of choosing an NZ destination wedding. What is an NZ Destination Wedding? Gone are the days when you need to hop… Read More
Have you ever wondered why there are so many wedding speeches? How about why we even have them in the first place? Do you need to have speeches at your wedding at all? Wedding speeches have been a tradition from long ago, but you get to decide if you want them or not. Let’s look… Read More
Nothing beats the scent of real flowers. I love it so much that one of my dreams during high school was to work as a florist. That’s why I have so much time for our clever Southern Bride Verified florist Corinne from Evergreen Elegance. I love watching her assemble bouquets and arrange flowers, it’s just… Read More