The ceremony is the only essential bit of your wedding day – here’s advice on how this important section of your wedding goes
One of the most common questions Marlborough wedding celebrant Heather Sorensen is asked is about the wedding ceremony length. Her couples understandably want every part of their day perfect and that includes their wedding ceremony length! Too long and everyone will get bored, too short and you may not fit everything in. We asked Heather… Read More
The wedding Order of Service, or wedding program, is usually handed out by ushers to guests as they arrive. It’s relatively simple to put one together, but since it is often left to the last minute, it can feel really stressful. So Southern Bride has put together some helpful resources, including an Order of Service… Read More
For us animal lovers, incorporating our beloved cat, dog or even horse into your wedding day is really important. They are our companions, and so having them play a part at your wedding can make the day that much more special. Whether you’d love to have your dog as your ringbearer, ride down the aisle on your horse, or just… Read More
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… Read More
It’s like rain, on your wedding day …. Or sun, or wind or even snow! Is it important to have a weather wedding backup plan? Is the weather before and on your wedding day something you even need to worry about? Some brides dream of getting married under a cloudless blue sky, picturing their wedding… Read More
Children at weddings may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but having little people at your nuptials does not necessarily equal cake smashing carnage. The key to keeping the day free of tantrums and tears (from both adults and children!) is to bring together an interesting bunch of activities and games which will keep children… Read More
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, but it led me to wonder – do you still give… Read More
Have you decided who is walking you down the aisle? If you are a traditionalist, you may instantly give that honour to your Dad. After all, having the father of the bride walk her down the aisle dates back to the time of arranged marriages. The bride’s father actually did give her to her husband.… Read More
You’ve been given the honour of being a Master of Ceremonies or wedding MC. Well, you’ve probably got different emotions about this. You may be thrilled that you can help make the bride and groom’s wedding flow smoothly and terrified that you’ll mess everything up. One thing for certain is if you do not feel comfortable… Read More
There are thousands of websites devoted to popular wedding themes. Then there are what seems like millions of theme ideas to pick from. How do you choose which one is right for your special day? Being in the wedding industry, we work with a lot of engaged couples. Some have specific ideas about what they… Read More