This is where you’ll find the bulk of the wedding planning advice and tips – plus resources, DIY and checklists for your big day
Why should you consider hosting a marquee wedding? We met with the team from Happyhire, marquee hire specialists, for their thoughts. Why Pick a Marquee Wedding? A marquee wedding gives you the perfect venue at your choice of location. It can also provide additional shelter when you’ve chosen somewhere, which isn’t big enough to meet your… Read More
Everything for your wedding is sorted, except for the wedding reception timeline. While the same military precision as the rest of the day isn’t required, if you don’t have a schedule of events for your reception, things can turn to custard pretty quick. We asked our friends at Omakau Commercial Hotel, (who host stunning wedding… Read More
The feeling of wearing a couture wedding gown is indescribable, but we’re going to try anyway! Custom designed and made just for you, it is made with the fabric you’ve chosen and perfect in every detail. Bringing your dreams to life, there is no other way to describe it than simply magical. Beau-Couture are couture… Read More
Are you considering an all inclusive wedding package, or one where you organise everything individually? Perhaps you haven’t even thought about it yet? We chatted with the team from Dunedin Venues for their thoughts on la carte vs all-inclusive wedding packages. A La Carte Vs All Inclusive Wedding Packages Like most brides, you’ll be keeping… Read More
Now that you’re engaged, it’s time to choose the venue for your wedding. With that decision, many questions arise including: should you use one venue or have a different one for your ceremony and reception? Here’s a few of our thoughts to help you make that decision. Benefits of Choosing One Venue for Your Wedding… Read More
Have you considered whether you’ve got enough space for your wedding reception? When you’ve laid out the tables, chairs, dance floor and buffet area, will it look crowded or empty? We talked with Dunedin’s wedding and furniture hire company Swell Event Hire about their thoughts on organising wedding spaces using different floor plans. Calculating the… Read More
For the vast majority of brides, their period is something they’ve dealt with many times before, usually just as a mild inconvenience. Your period is nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of, but there’s certain periods of your life when the monthlies could be better timed. Like… your wedding day. Is there anything worse than… Read More
What wedding dress style do you want? If you’re not sure, that’s okay because most brides who are starting to think about choosing their dress aren’t sure either. The problem is, this is often the first question you are asked by your Mum, friends and even the bridal shop staff. It’s not all bad news… Read More
You know you need a wedding videographer, but you’re not too sure on what wedding videography style to pick. We reached out to wedding videographer Kara Jane Visuals for her advice on picking the right style for your wedding video. Choosing Your Perfect Wedding Videography Style There are five key wedding videography styles to select… Read More
Wedding day photos are a given, but have you considered engagement photos also? Often brides are so focused on their big day that they miss out on the other occasions a wedding photographer can capture too. We talked with Still Waters Photography for their thoughts and ideas to help you learn about engagement photos. How… Read More