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Author: Jess Brooks

May262020Apr 14 2020
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What to Look for When Choosing Your Wedding Guest Accommodation

by Jess Brooks, in category Vendors, Wedding Planning

Often brides find themselves needing to organise wedding guest accommodation for out of town family and friends. They then include details about accommodation options together with their wedding invitations or save the dates. We talked with Riverridge Retreat, a beautiful wedding destination in South Otago, for their tips on choosing wedding guest accommodation. 6 Tips… Read More

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Apr282020May 1 2020
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Getting a Spray Tan Before Your Wedding Day? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Jess Brooks, in category Wedding Planning

If you’re one of the many brides thinking about getting a spray tan before your wedding, brilliant! We asked the spray tan experts at Harmony Skin and Beauty for their advice on: Is a spray tan before a wedding a good idea for me? When should I get a spray tan? What range of colours… Read More

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Apr142020Apr 9 2020
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Beautiful & Sentimental Mother of the Bride Gifts

by Jess Brooks, in category Southern Bride News

On your wedding to-do list, you’re now up to choosing your mother of the bride gifts. They’re a fabulous way to show your Mum just how much you love and appreciate her. The problem is though, what should you give her when flowers or chocolates are just not suitable? That’s why we’ve compiled a list… Read More

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Mar312020Apr 6 2020
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Organising a Seating Chart for Your Wedding Reception

by Jess Brooks, in category Southern Bride News

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

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Mar242020Jun 22 2020
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7 Ways to Include Pets in a Wedding

by Jess Brooks, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning

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

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Mar172020Sep 24 2020
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Wedding Speech Ideas for the Maid of Honour and Best Man

by Jess Brooks, in category Southern Bride News

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

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Feb252020Apr 28 2020
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Your Complete Wedding Skincare Guide

by Jess Brooks, in category Wedding Planning

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

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Feb112020Apr 7 2020
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Must-See Destination Wedding Locations for NZ Brides

by Jess Brooks, in category Southern Bride News

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

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Feb42020Feb 6 2020
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What to Do if You’re Left at the Altar

by Jess Brooks, in category Home and Living

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

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Jan292020Jan 28 2020
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Tips for Having a Caravan Bar at Your Wedding

by Jess Brooks, in category Vendors, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

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

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