Are you a bridesmaid looking for the perfect gift to give the bride-to-be? You’ve come to the right place! Whether it’s a special something to give on her wedding day or something on the bachelorette party or engagement party. This post is a compilation of our favorite gift ideas from the bride tribe to the…
Wondering what to write on a wedding card? Here are 75 best wedding card quotes to choose from to craft the perfect message. This post contains a range of famous quotes about love and marriage, as well as wedding greetings and well-wishes. The quotes can be used for any special occasion, wedding invitation, thank you…
When it comes to ways to store your wedding dress both before and after your wedding, we’re a wealth of information. We’ll explain both DIY options as well as professional dress preservation methods so you can include these costs in your wedding budget. How to Store Your Wedding Dress Before Your Wedding You are in…
The wedding is over, you’re back from the honeymoon, and real-life can start once again. The final task of your wedding journey: wading through writing dozens of thank you notes. This part can’t be skipped. Sending wedding cards is good manners and a way to show those that attended your wedding how grateful you are….
Feel like you’re entering into muddy waters when it comes to choosing which wedding photo printing and display options? Should you go with canvas prints for your wall, or a wedding album for your coffee table? We asked wedding photographer Kate from Still Waters Photography in Central Otago for her thoughts on wedding photo printing…
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…
A common question that crops up with newly-married brides relates to the hassle of changing their last name. In New Zealand we are actually pretty lucky – the marriage certificate itself is proof enough, so there’s not too much paperwork to do. The main thing that takes a bit of time and paperwork is getting…
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…
If you’re waiting for your wedding day to come around, time is probably dragging. But for us old-married-people, time goes freaking fast. Wasn’t I just married a couple of months ago?! Hitting the 1 year married milestone is exciting. You’re officially not-newlyweds, you’ve settled into married life (hopefully) and the future has lots of possibilities….
Yay! Time for another present roundup post. I love producing gift guides, because it means I head out on a virtual shopping spree, finding cool ideas and unique presents for your loved ones – without smashing my wallet. We’ve covered off anniversary gifts for your first year of marriage, and for your second anniversary, so…
I remember sitting down to write first wedding thank you card full of excitement and old-fashioned glee. And then I wrote a few… after maybe 6, I became so disenchanted by the whole process. The thing is, sure, you are incredibly excited, and grateful, and overwhelmed by your generous friends and family… but after writing the same…
Once your wedding has been and gone, the next milestone to look forward to is your first wedding anniversary! Your wedding anniversary is a great chance to reflect back on how quickly life moves, how much has happened since your big day, and of course, to celebrate your relationship together. It can be tricky to come up…
It’s fair to say my love language is gift giving. I get so excited about my loved ones birthdays and Christmases… and my own wedding anniversary. Finding the perfect present for your wedding anniversary can be tricky though. Often people will just head out and buy something they like. It makes it hard to think…
Congratulations! It’s the day after your wedding. Are you off on honeymoon or throwing a celebratory brunch for guests? Maybe you are heading off on honeymoon in a few weeks or months once the weather changes? The choice is up to you both, each with their own benefits. Hosting a Brunch the Day After Your…
A newly married couple traditionally has twelve months to send wedding thank you cards to a wedding guest. There is a feeling out there though, that the bride and groom should send it within three months of the wedding. If you were to put yourself in their shoes, would you be happy to wait 12…
It’s drilled in time and time again – the only thing you have left after your wedding day is your wedding photos and your dress. So what do you do when your wedding photos are late? After promises to deliver your wedding photos by a particular date – they don’t and now your wedding photos…