This is where you’ll find the bulk of the wedding planning advice and tips – plus resources, DIY and checklists for your big day
One of the first tasks you need to tackle when beginning wedding planning is figuring out whom to invite to your wedding. Why does it need to be sorted so quickly? Your guest list dictates the size of the wedding venue and the size of the budget you need. Unfortunately, compiling your wedding guest list… Read More
While you can plan your wedding, you’re not a wedding planner in the truest sense. Instead, that’s a title best left to the professionals, such as the team at Encore Events. We talked with wedding planner Leah about the benefits brides receive from her services. Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Planner With any wedding, the… Read More
Often brides find themselves needing to organise wedding guest accommodation for out of town family and friends. They then include details about accommodation options together with their wedding invitations or save the dates. We talked with Riverridge Retreat, a beautiful wedding destination in South Otago, for their tips on choosing wedding guest accommodation. 6 Tips… Read More
If you’re concerned about the spiraling costs of your wedding, you’re not alone! With so much to organise and pay for, compromising is key to keeping costs under control. This doesn’t mean compromising on style, appearance, location, or even taste when it comes to needing wedding reception ideas on a budget. Today we are going… Read More
If you’re one of the many brides thinking about getting a spray tan before your wedding, brilliant! We asked the spray tan experts at Harmony Skin and Beauty for their advice on: Is a spray tan before a wedding a good idea for me? When should I get a spray tan? What range of colours… Read More
Sometimes, you get a little carried away. I know the feeling. You pop into New World to grab some milk, and $200 later, you’re struggling to fit everything into the boot. Well, your wedding guest list can be a little like that too. Think back to writing your guest list. You wanted this person to… Read More
Ever thought of including pets in a wedding? You wouldn’t be alone, with many couples wanting a way to recognise how they feel about their pets. We’re not 100% sure why this is becoming a popular trend but are having a guess. We think it’s something to do with waiting till later in life to… Read More
Is there anything better than a Disney themed wedding? Possibly, but if you’ve been dreaming of one ever since you were a little girl, we’re about to make your dreams come true. While you could head over to Disney World or Disneyland to get married, we’ll show you how you can have a Disney themed… Read More
In the months and weeks leading up to your special day, your wedding skincare regimen becomes very important. Every bride wants (a deserves) a glowing and flawless complexion, helping her look and feel amazing on her wedding day. The good news is, achieving such a complexion is easy, and today we’ll share with you some… Read More
Fancy having a caravan bar serving drinks at your wedding? You’re not the only one! Caravan bars are quickly becoming a popular option for couples wanting something a bit different than a trestle table covered in drinks. We asked our friends at the Oxford St Caravan Bar (who have an adorable caravan based in Dunedin,… Read More