The ceremony is the only essential bit of your wedding day – here’s advice on how this important section of your wedding goes
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…
Most likely you’ve already thought about what you want your processional music to be. Something soft and romantic as you walk down the aisle, or the song that was playing when you first met. Processional music is traditionally played as the bride walks down the aisle. But have you considered what music the groom should…
A wedding sand ceremony or unity sand ceremony symbolizes the coming together of two people and their families. It is a popular and meaningful ceremony for a wedding day symbolizing the joining of a couple and their children. The sand can be poured by just the couple, or their families too. If the couple has…
This guest post is by Terri Everett, The Dream Maker Destination Wedding & Events. Terri’s here today to discuss the logistics of getting married somewhere a little different – a national park. She’s one of very few operators who are able to marry couples within national parks, so she has a wealth of knowledge to share about getting…
Make your day even more memorable by choosing to hold your ceremony and reception at a historic wedding venue. In fact, we know just the perfect one: Olveston Historic Home in Dunedin. Gifted to the City of Dunedin in 1966 by the last surviving member of the Theomin family, visiting is it like entering a…
You’re saying some of the most important words in your life and using a wedding PA system ensures all present can hear them. Yet many couples don’t even put choosing a wedding PA system on their to-do list. Wedding Celebrant Angela Port feels so strongly about the use of PA systems that she includes them…
You may have invited dozens of guests, but you can still make your big wedding feel intimate. Not that there’s anything wrong with having a big wedding at all! In fact, large weddings allow everyone the opportunity to celebrate with the happy couple. Sometimes though, a big wedding can feel kind of overwhelming, as the…
Chances are, you may be leaving your wedding ceremony seating up to the venue to organise. After all, it is their venue and they must know best about arranging the seating. Did you realise though, that as a couple, you actually have the option to request specific seating options? While your options will vary depending…
Brides, it is time to consider having an NZ destination wedding. Why? Because everything you need is right here in our backyard! We chat with Adele from RiverRidge Retreat as to the advantages of choosing an NZ destination wedding. What is an NZ Destination Wedding? Gone are the days when you need to hop on…
A successful wedding MC has everything under control. They know who’s doing what and when, where they’re supposed to be, and the order of events. You’ve been given the honor of being a Master of Ceremonies. Congratulations! It’s one of the most important roles you can play at a person’s wedding. Sure, you’ve probably got…
Your wedding day is drawing near but several of your most important friends and family, people you can’t imagine not being a part of your big day, are unable to attend due to Covid-19. You can’t change the date, it’s heart-breaking and it’s stressing you out… you’ve heard of couples live-streaming their wedding but you…
Picking a celebrant is a tricky task on your wedding planning to-do list; you’ve never done it before. You want to find someone who you’ll gel with, but most importantly, you need someone you can trust on the big day. Unfortunately, if your celebrant turns up in a terrible outfit or gets your names wrong…
For the uninitiated, being a wedding celebrant sounds like a great deal. On the face of it, they turn up, do some paperwork, talk for 10 minutes and leave. If that’s all there is to it, why on earth are they so expensive? Having met some amazing celebrants, I know that they spend a TON…
Traditionally, the Maid of Honour and the Best Man are also the witnesses for your wedding. But just because it’s tradition, doesn’t mean you have to do it that way. Today we are covering off who can sign your marriage certificate. The legal requirements for wedding witnesses Every wedding needs to have two witnesses to…
The horseshoe wedding tradition is one as old as time. When I was a bridesmaid earlier last year, I found myself trying to coordinate when a guest with children needed to pass over the traditional horseshoe. I managed to sneak a quick conversation with the celebrant, and could text the friend with the appropriate cue,…
The prettiest wedding ceremony photos have something in common – other than two very-much-in-love people. That is, a stunning backdrop. If you’re not blessed with a stunning vista, or if you just want to add a little more “wow” to a spectacular view, look through our list of 15 incredible wedding ceremony backdrop ideas here. Wedding…
By Krissy Christensen, Christchurch Wedding Celebrant A wedding is what you say. I love a good wedding with great vows. No offence to the fabulous make up artists and hair stylists, dress makers, cake creators, florists and and venue operators, but you can’t get married without having a celebrant hear your vows. Being a celebrant…
Whether you choose to separate out ceremony and reception wedding venues, or have the entire day’s celebrations in the same spot, there are many factors to take into consideration. The number of wedding venues you have will depend on your budget as well as convenience and the style of wedding you want (for some help…
Are you considering an all inclusive wedding package, or one where you organise everything individually? Perhaps you haven’t even thought about it yet? We chatted with the team from Dunedin Venues for their thoughts on la carte vs all-inclusive wedding packages. A La Carte Vs All Inclusive Wedding Packages Like most brides, you’ll be keeping…
An essential part of your tool kit to get married in New Zealand is a marriage licence. Gone are the days of having to visit your local Registrar of Marriages office to complete a paper application form though. Well, not quite, as you can still do this. However, for time-pressed brides, applying online for a…
Now that you’re engaged, it’s time to choose the venue for your wedding. With that decision, many questions arise including: should you use one venue or have a different one for your ceremony and reception? Here’s a few of our thoughts to help you make that decision. Benefits of Choosing One Venue for Your Wedding…
Today we are talking with Heather Sorensen, marriage celebrant, about what a marriage celebrant does on your wedding day, selecting the right celebrant for you, and unique unity ceremony ideas. Wedding planning is such a busy time and full of many lists. There is just so much to consider when planning your special day. Invites, dresses,…
As well as your other half, 2 witnesses and a marriage licence, your wedding must have one other thing… a wedding officiant! If you get married in a church, your officiant will be the priest, but if you’re having a civil ceremony, then you’ll need a wedding celebrant. I’ve asked marriage celebrant Miranda Zander to…
If you’re like most brides to be, coming up with wedding vow ideas will be high on your priority list. How long and how many will be questions to discuss with your wedding celebrant. Your wedding celebrant typically talks couples through how to write meaningful and unique vows. They’ll also answer questions about vow and…