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Category Archives: Wedding Planning

This is where you’ll find the bulk of the wedding planning advice and tips – plus resources, DIY and checklists for your big day

Jun232016Jun 8 2016
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Does a weekday wedding keep the cost down?

by Amanda, in category Budget, Wedding Planning

A piece of advice I see crop up on a few wedding websites is to have a weekday wedding to keep the cost down – by taking advantage of off-peak/daytime pricing by wedding vendors.  This makes sense in theory – wedding professionals would want to “book up” those slower days, right? I was curious to know… Read More

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Jun142016Apr 21 2018
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7 Commandments of being a wedding guest: Wedding Etiquette Rules for Guests

by Amanda, in category Etiquette, Guests

It seems that somehow, good manners and common sense fly out the window when people hear the word wedding. Engaged couples often stress themselves out over the guest list, offending people, and wring their hands about whether they are doing the right thing. Why? Because it’s common for folks to bag the bride, branding her a bridezilla,… Read More

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Jun92016Apr 7 2020
1

Giving a gift when you aren’t invited?

by Amanda, in category Etiquette

We know that giving a gift is expected if you are invited to an engagement party or wedding, but what happens if you aren’t invited? A couple of the Southern Bride community members have approached me anonymously wondering what to do about gifts when they haven’t been invited to a wedding-related bash. So today we… Read More

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Jun52016Mar 5 2018
10

Wedding Show 101 – some advice to get the most out of going from another bride-to-be

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

With the annual influx of wedding shows and expos well underway, there’s some serious planning going on. Wedding shows are a great way to get lots of planning done and plus a goody bag or a few freebies! But they can be a bit overwhelming. I spoke to Megan from www.shesaidyes.co.nz to get her tips and ideas… Read More

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May192016May 29 2019
8

The secret recipe to a successful wedding day

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

You can have a perfect timeline, be organised a year in advance and read all the wedding blogs you want, but the success of your wedding day comes down to a few key ingredients being prepared just right. The secret recipe to a successful wedding day is combining a few things in such a way that it suits… Read More

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May32016May 29 2019
11

Using Pinterest for wedding planning: tips to avoid overwhelm

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

The world is at your fingertips. You no longer have to rely on wedding magazines to find your wedding inspiration – as the internet opens up a world of opportunity and inspiration.  In particular, Pinterest has become THE place to go for party inspiration, wedding planning and DIY ideas. I should know – I’m an… Read More

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Apr212016Apr 9 2016
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Help! The Inlaws don’t want us to get married

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

Sometimes, the anonymous questions I get make me feel guilty about the amount of energy I spent on stressing about bridesmaid dresses. This is one of them. One of the Southern Bride community is having serious drama with her inlaws. “My partner and I have been together for several years, and were excited to get… Read More

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Apr172016May 29 2019
3

Dealing with no show guests at your wedding

by Amanda, in category Guests

I’ve been covering off a fair bit about RSVPs in the last few weeks (here, here and here are some articles). I wanted to cover off this topic well because it’s often a big source of anxiety in the lead up to your wedding day, and there’s little you can do to control it.  But… Read More

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Apr142016Apr 9 2016
1

Is it your second wedding? Dos and don’t

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

Getting married the second time round is a ton easier. You’ll have a firm handle on how the day should run, and probably some strong opinions on what you want, and don’t want, at the wedding. Traditional etiquette dictates a second wedding should be simple and casual, however modern etiquette (and common-sense) tells us you can… Read More

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Apr122016Jun 2 2016
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The rudest question to ask a bride on her wedding day

by Amanda, in category Etiquette

You never get a break from it. When you’re single, it’s “when are you getting a boyfriend?”. Once you find a man, it’s either “when are you settling down” or “when is he going to propose?”. And then, when he finally does pop the question, everyone starts bugging you for a wedding date. But none… Read More

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