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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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