Your budget dictates your venue, guest list and just about everything else, so it’s a huge thing to consider. These posts will help you crunch the numbers
Your spending can very quickly get out of control if you don’t keep an eye on it (ask me how I know, haha). One minute, you’re picking up a bargain here, a deal there. The next, you’re looking at your credit card balance and thinking… how much can I sell a kidney for? Add in… Read More
Trying to get all your friends together can be like herding cats – freaking impossible. So imagine trying to get a few dozen mates together. You want the bulk of your nearest and dearest to make it to your wedding (or not, depending on how the budget is panning out!). So how do you go… Read More
To have a wedding, you need a wedding date. To set your wedding date, you need to juggle the big three: compiling a wedding guest list, coming up with a wedding budget *yuck* and finding somewhere to hold your wedding! Each of the ‘big three’ affect each other, so you can’t really work on these… 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
Are you ready to begin the journey to find your perfect wedding dress? Whether you’re getting married next year or have just become engaged, the perfect wedding dress is something every bride deserves. We’ve asked our friend Donna from Brides by Donna Rae, Invercargill’s exclusive wedding dress boutique, for her top tips and she has… 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 search for the most magnificent DIY wedding decorations is over! We’ve put together a list of what we believe are the seven most beautiful and unique decorations you can make for your upcoming wedding. They’ll add glamour, class, and style to any wedding and without the hefty price tag, you’d expect from such stunning… Read More
DIY wedding favours are a great way to shave costs from your budget. They’re also loved by guests, knowing that effort and attention have gone into their keepsake. Most DIY wedding favours are simple to make, can be tailored specifically to meet your theme and reflect the personality or interests of the bride and groom.… Read More
A small, but often overlooked, wedding budget item is postage. If you’re sending Save the Dates, Wedding Invitations and Thank you cards – do the math, it quickly adds up. Unfortunately, as of 1 July 2018, this bit of your budget is going to get bigger, as NZ Post has announced postage is going up… Read More
It’s all very well talking about the intricacies of choosing a wedding venue, dealing with difficult guests and what to dress your bridesmaids in… but if you can’t pay for any of it – it’s a bit pointless worrying about it, right? I know alllll about that overwhelming feeling of having a big goal and… Read More