The ceremony is the only essential bit of your wedding day – here’s advice on how this important section of your wedding goes
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… Read More
On your wedding day, will you wear an off the rack or a couture wedding dress? It’s one of the first decisions a bride to be makes and one which will start her down the road to finding her dream dress. There’s a lot to consider as to the wedding gown type suits you best,… Read More
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… Read More
Your wedding Order of Service (also known as a wedding program or service sheet) is usually handed out by ushers to guests as they arrive. It’s relatively simple to put one together, but since it is often one of those last minute jobs it can feel really stressful trying to decide what goes in and… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
One of the most common questions wedding celebrants are asked is about the wedding ceremony length. 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. Here are our tips for choosing the… Read More