The wedding is over, you’re back from the honeymoon, and real life can start once again. But now all of the fallout that you so cleverly avoided by escaping to your honeymoon is waiting for you, and the very first item on your list: wading through writing dozens of thank you notes. When should I… Read More
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… 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
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 asked Helloworld in Dunedin to share details about their wedding registry, and we’ve added a few thoughts… Read More
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… 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
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.… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More