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 cleverly avoided by escaping to your honeymoon is waiting for you, and the very first item on your list: the dreaded thank you notes. When should I start thinking about thank… Read More
Thank you cards are one of the non-negotiable bits of stationery required for a wedding. Your guests have given up their day, dressed to the nines, and probably bought you a generous gift. They may have even paid a lot of money to travel and stay in your wedding spot. The absolute least you can… Read More
When you get married, you are establishing your own family unit with you, your spouse, and any children you might have, fur babies, and extended miscellaneous relatives (the good, the bad and the ugly). With this new family unit, comes the opportunity for creating new Christmas traditions! I wanted to share some inspiration for cute… Read More
As much as our beloved brides would have us believe it, there’s plenty of bridesmaid dresses that are worn for the wedding, then relegated to the closet, never to be seen again. When I was Maid of Honour for my lovely bestie Lisa, she didn’t want the dress back, and I never had the opportunity come by to… 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
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
Having a honeymoon registry is a great option for couples who have been living together for a long time and don’t need any more stuff in their house. A honeymoon registry is also a great choice for couples who are tying the knot for a second time or value travel over things. However, some people… Read More
Last week it was our wedding anniversary. Hubby took me out for dinner and sent a beautiful bunch of lilies (my favourite!). And I… didn’t do anything. No actually, I lie. I made him wait till after 8 for dinner, because I didn’t want to miss art class. So it’s a little ironic that I… Read More
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… 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