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Author: Amanda

Apr132021Apr 12 2021
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5 Tips to Be a Fabulous Master of Ceremonies

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

You’ve been invited to be and accepted the role as the master of ceremonies at an upcoming wedding. Brilliant! The happy couple has seen traits in you that they like, such as being confident, organised and a great communicator. They both like you as a person and want you to be a part of their… Read More

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Apr62021Apr 10 2021
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Should You Hire, Create or Buy Your Wedding Decor?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

One of the perks here at Southern Bride is we can learn and see the many different decisions brides make when it comes to their wedding styling. From silk draped ceilings, colour themed venues, wedding arches and staged photo backdrops, we are always impressed at the effort couples go to for their big day. Having… Read More

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Mar302021Apr 7 2021
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Wedding BYO Alcohol Friendly Venue Traps to Beware Of

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

When it comes to alcohol, hiring a wedding venue that’s BYO alcohol friendly sounds like a great idea. You can purchase your own alcohol in the quantities you will need. Plus, you can hunt around for the alcohol at the best prices too! But if you are considering using a wedding BYO alcohol friendly venue,… Read More

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Mar162021Mar 9 2021
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Do I need to inform guests it’s a cash bar only?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Reception

The bulk of New Zealand weddings serve alcohol, and it’s often assumed it’ll be free. If you’re serving alcohol but expecting guests to pay for their own drinks, that is your decision.  However, part of sticking to appropriate wedding etiquette and keeping guests happy is managing expectations. So today’s post is covering what you should… Read More

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Mar22021Feb 24 2021
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Dress Code Decode for Weddings – What to wear?!

by Amanda, in category Etiquette, Guests

As a guest, when you first receive a wedding invite, as well as “can I actually make it”, the next thing you often wonder is …”what on earth will I wear?!”. Often, I’ve wandered into town, around the shops, looking for the perfect dress.  I’ve eventually resorted to borrowing poorly-fitted clothes from mates, or wearing… Read More

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Feb162021Feb 22 2021
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Wedding day makeup tips – for brides who usually don’t wear any!

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

If you don’t wear a lot of makeup – or any at all – the thought of getting dolled up, slapping on a ton of foundation and hiring a makeup artist for your wedding can be daunting.  You might want to wear a little bit of makeup (after all, you’re paying enough for photos and… Read More

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Nov102020Nov 16 2020
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Christmas Gift Ideas for the bride-to-be in your life

by Amanda, in category Home and Living, Wedding Planning

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

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Oct62020May 8 2020
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Trimming the Costs of Your Wedding Reception

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

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

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Sep222020May 8 2020
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Wedding Speeches: How Many & Who Should Speak?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

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

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Sep152020Jun 11 2020
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What flowers will be in season for my wedding?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

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

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