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Category Archives: Wedding Ceremony

The ceremony is the only essential bit of your wedding day – here’s advice on how this important section of your wedding goes

Dec42018Jun 21 2019
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Top 5 Reasons to Consider Hiring a Wedding Videographer

by Amanda, in category Budget, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning

If you’re on the fence over whether hiring a wedding videographer should feature in your budget, read on. A wedding videographer can capture moments unlike those seen in a static photograph. We asked Wedding videographer Kara Jane Visuals for her thoughts and sharing them with you. 5 Reasons Why Hiring a Wedding Videographer is an… Read More

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Nov132018Nov 13 2018
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5 Tips On Choosing Your Wedding Photo Locations

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

Your wedding photo locations will be seen forever, so you’ll want to choose the perfect spots! The questions then become, how many do you need, where should they be and do you need any wet weather alternatives? We asked our friends at Still Waters Photography for their suggestions and are sharing them with you. Best… Read More

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Nov12018May 31 2019
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Questions to ask when choosing your celebrant

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony
questions to ask a wedding celebrant

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 then you can’t… Read More

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Oct42018Jun 12 2019
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“What questions should I be asking when looking for a wedding venue?”

by Amanda, in category Just Engaged, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

Finding a wedding venue is one of the first things that you need to do when planning your wedding. The wedding ceremony site and reception venue is the foundation for your wedding celebrations, so it’s important to pick a site that fits you, your budget and the day you have dreamed of. Finding the perfect… Read More

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Sep42018Jun 17 2019
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How do you choose your wedding day music?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception
How to choose the music for your wedding day

Choosing the music for your wedding day can be a drawn-out process – both of you need to sit down and figure it out. In between cake testing, invitation addressing and guest wrangling, it can end up being one of those jobs you procrastinate on! Today we are sharing some tips on how to chose… Read More

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Jun122018Jun 23 2019
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15 incredible wedding ceremony backdrop ideas

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony

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… Read More

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May82018May 2 2018
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What Does a Marriage Celebrant Do?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning

Have you ever wondered what a marriage celebrant does? Are they able to help you with advice on ceremony locations, choosing your bridal party or even caterers? Angela Port, a marriage celebrant from Dunedin, is often asked by her clients for recommendations on wedding suppliers as well as for help in planning their wedding ceremony.… Read More

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Apr102018Jun 23 2019
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What’s the Perfect Wedding Ceremony Length?

by Amanda, in category Vendors, Wedding Ceremony

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

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Nov302017Jun 9 2019
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Pets at your wedding: could you have your fur-baby as a ringbearer?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony

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

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Oct32017May 2 2018
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Do You Need a Weather Wedding Backup Plan? 

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

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

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