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Category Archives: Budget

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

Apr92019Apr 8 2020
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How to create a wedding budget

by Amanda, in category Budget

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

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Mar212019Apr 8 2020
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Save the Dates – a waste of money or a must have?

by Amanda, in category Budget, Guests, Wedding Planning

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

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Feb282019Feb 27 2019
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Have you got ‘The Big Three’ sorted for your wedding?

by Amanda, in category Budget, Just Engaged, Wedding Planning

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

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Feb192019Aug 28 2020
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Off the Rack or Couture Wedding Dress?

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

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

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Jan292019Apr 15 2020
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A Bride’s Guide to Finding Her Perfect Wedding Dress

by Amanda, in category Budget, Wedding Planning

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. Are you ready to begin the journey to find your perfect wedding dress? Whether you’re getting married next year or have just… Read More

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Dec42018Apr 15 2020
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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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Sep112018Apr 15 2020
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8 Charming Ideas for DIY Wedding Decorations

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

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

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Aug282018Apr 15 2020
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Unique DIY Wedding Favours

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

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

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Jun142018Jun 28 2018
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Posting wedding invitations and thank you cards is getting expensive

by Amanda, in category Budget, Wedding Planning

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

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May152018Apr 15 2020
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Pay for your wedding, $1000 at a time

by Amanda, in category Budget, Home and Living

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

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