This is where you’ll find the bulk of the wedding planning advice and tips – plus resources, DIY and checklists for your big day
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. Blenheim celebrant Heather Sorensen helps her happy couples to write meaningful and unique vows. She also answers the questions about vow… Read More
Along with a bride’s makeup, her wedding nails are also of a high priority. Should she have a professional manicure or DIY her nails? What are the best nail colours for a wedding? Is nail art suitable for a wedding? We asked North Canterbury nail manicurist Sarah Black for her suggestions for us to share… 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
One of the keys to a smooth wedding day is a realistic timeline. But knowing how long to leave for speeches, photographs and all the other bits and pieces can make creating a timeline a bit tricky. I’ve talked before about how I was horrendously late on my wedding day and put the whole day out… Read More
Planning your ceremony and wedding reception is exciting, but also a time where you need to keep an eye on your budget. It’s easy to skyrocket your costs by adding an extra detail there, more guests here. We talked to our friends at the Omakau Commerical Hotel in Central Otago and asked them to share… Read More
Your wedding invitation is an important piece of stationery for your wedding. It’s probably second in importance to the most important piece of paper – your marriage license! Your wedding invitation is the first peek into the type of wedding you’re having, and doesn’t just tell your wedding guest’s where and when to go. It also… Read More
Your venue is booked, and it’s now time to start thinking about wedding decoration ideas. Many brides choose to either make their wedding decorations or purchase ready made ones and decorate the venue themselves. This is a fabulous way to keep your costs down, allowing you to spend your budget on the items from your… Read More
It’s fair to say that great wedding entertainment ideas aren’t always high up the to-do list of the happy couple. With more pressing things to organise such as the photos, caterer, and venue, ensuring their wedding guests are entertained isn’t a high priority. The thing is though; it should be! While we know a post-ceremony… Read More
The absolute foundation of an amazing wedding day is having a team of awesome wedding vendors on your side. Picking the right wedding venue, the perfect dress and a delicious cake – and more – all hinge on having help from dedicated, professional wedding vendors. Some won’t necessarily see you on your wedding day, but their efforts… Read More
Are you looking for an interactive and fun way to entertain your guests? A wedding photo booth is the answer! Encore Events have a high-quality photo booth which can be hired for weddings in and around the Dunedin area. We asked them why brides should be adding a wedding photo booth to their reception plans… Read More