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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

Jan212020May 26 2020
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New Zealand Destination Wedding Venues

by Jess Brooks, in category Wedding Planning

If you’re considering a New Zealand destination wedding, awesome. Our beautiful country has some of the world’s best scenery, not to mention wedding venues! Both the North and South Islands have contenders in our minds for the prize of New Zealand’s destination wedding venue, but we’ll let you decide which one… Top 5 New Zealand… Read More

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Dec102019Apr 7 2020
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Figuring out what your wedding theme is

by Amanda, in category Just Engaged, Wedding Planning

If you’ve read my post on why having a wedding theme is important, you might be keen to dive in and figure out what your wedding theme is going to be. Or you might be completely overwhelmed with 1,500 pins on your secret wedding Pinterest board… either way, I have you covered! Today’s post is going to… Read More

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Dec32019Apr 7 2020
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7 Unique & Thoughtful Father of the Bride Gifts

by Jess Brooks, in category Wedding Planning

Giving father of the bride gifts is a beautiful way to acknowledge the role he has had in your life growing up. The problem is, guys are notoriously hard to buy for, and for such a special occasion as this, the pressure to find the perfect gift is enormous! So, what can you do? Well,… Read More

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Nov262019Apr 7 2020
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Getting RSVPs in on time (and with your sanity intact)

by Amanda, in category Guests, Wedding Planning

It’s three weeks to the wedding, and your RSVP date has been and gone. You’ve expected a flurry of last minute responses… and *crickets*.   What’s going on?! Getting RSVPs in should be easy, right?   There is a few things at play here. First and foremost, we kiwis are a casual bunch. Formally RSVPing… Read More

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Nov192019Oct 31 2020
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Wedding Gift Registry Wording Ideas: How to ask for gifts from a registry

by Amanda, in category Etiquette

Getting married is exciting, and it’s not just the wedding that you have to look forward to. Your loved ones tend to go nuts on showering you with gifts – they’re pleased for you and want to celebrate you both. Of course, these gifts can come in handy for many younger couples who are establishing… Read More

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Nov122019Apr 7 2020
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Why does my wedding photographer’s contract say….

by Amanda, in category Vendors, Wedding Planning

 Recently I received a question about wedding photographer’s contracts that I thought was a great one to tackle, since I can totally see why the bride was confused: In the contract I’m reading over, they’ve stated that they own the photos and can use them in any way they choose. I have to get permission… Read More

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Nov52019Apr 7 2020
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How Many Wedding Venues Should You Have?

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

Whether you choose to separate out ceremony and reception wedding venues, or have the entire day’s celebrations in the same spot, there are many factors to take into consideration. The number of wedding venues you have will depend on your budget as well as convenience and the style of wedding you want (for some help… Read More

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Oct292019Jun 18 2019
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Why Photography is one of the most important investments in your wedding day – and how to budget for it

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

Sorting out your wedding budget and prioritising and allocating your budget can be a bit mind boggling, especially when you  a) haven’t planned a wedding before and b) are not really sure what to expect when it comes vendor pricing and what you can get for your money. In this post, Kate Ryan from Ryan’s… Read More

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Oct152019Apr 7 2020
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How to tell guests you are having an adults only wedding

by Amanda, in category Guests

More and more people are asking the question – “how do I tell parents that we don’t want their children at our wedding?” The reality is that more and more brides, and grooms as well, do not like the idea that children will be coming to their weddings. And that’s okay. Here at Southern Bride… Read More

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Oct82019Apr 7 2020
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How to Feel your Best and Stay Healthy while Planning a Wedding

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

All brides know how stressful wedding planning can become. There’s so much to do with so little time to do it and everything starts piling up all at once. While taking care of everything that needs to be checked off the to-do list, you can’t forget to take care of yourself. Here are some helpful… Read More

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