This is where you’ll find the bulk of the wedding planning advice and tips – plus resources, DIY and checklists for your big day
There’s lots to sort out, all at once, when you first decide to set a wedding date. It can get overwhelming, and fast. If you keep a cool head and work on one thing on the wedding planning to do list at a time… you’ll get through your wedding planning without getting (too) stressed out. So today I want…
Wedding day photos are a given, and one of the challenges of capturing beautiful photos is ensuring your beautiful bridal gown stays somewhat clean despite traipsing through gardens and forests. But what if you intentionally got your dress in a mess? We talked with our Southern Bride Verified photographers for their thoughts and ideas to…
Your spending can very quickly get out of control if you don’t keep an eye on it. One minute, you’re picking up a bargain here, a deal there. The next, you’re looking at your credit card balance and thinking… how did the total get to THAT? How on earth does this happen? I know it’s…
Trying to get all your friends together can be like herding cats – freaking impossible. So imagine trying to get a few dozen mates together. You want the bulk of your nearest and dearest to make it to your wedding (or not, depending on how the budget is panning out!). So how do you go…
The modern digital age has meant that many things that we often took for granted in the past are now easily accessible on a computer, or even your phone. People pay their bills over the internet, and receive their credit card transactions via email. We buy and sell online, and even do our grocery shopping without even leaving…
They’ve been so helpful in the lead up to your wedding that you’d love to give each member a bridal party gift. But with the traditions and different opinions around of what would be appropriate and when to give it, it pays to first know if there is a gift giving etiquette to follow. In…
Every bride wants beautiful flawless skin on her big day, which is what makes her wedding skin care preparation ever so important! Beauty therapists Sophie and her team at Harmony Skin and Beauty help brides to be every day prepare for their wedding day. We asked them for their advice on wedding skin care and…
Many couples now request money or gift vouchers in lieu of receiving multiple platters, toasters and vases as a wedding gift. More and more couples are already living together, so don’t need the assistance in establishing a household that couples once did. Instead, they’d prefer help to go on a honeymoon, to purchase their first home,…
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. Your wedding celebrant typically talks couples through how to write meaningful and unique vows. They’ll also answer questions about vow and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If you’re on the fence over whether hiring a wedding videographer should feature in your budget, read on. A wedding videographer can capture moments unlike those seen in a static photograph. We asked Wedding videographer Kara Jane Visuals for her thoughts and sharing them with you. 5 Reasons Why Hiring a Wedding Videographer is an…
You’re considering hiring a wedding planner. Awesome! It’s something we recommend most busy engaged couples do. A wedding planner can help you with as much or as little of the planning as necessary. They can organise your destination wedding right down to making sure the cake is delivered and set up on the day. To…
I remember sitting down to write first wedding thank you card full of excitement and old-fashioned glee. And then I wrote a few… after maybe 6, I became so disenchanted by the whole process. The thing is, sure, you are incredibly excited, and grateful, and overwhelmed by your generous friends and family… but after writing the same…
At some point in the future, the wedding planning will be done… it might seem like a distant dream at the moment, but imagine yourself a week out from your wedding day. You’re on annual leave, your hair has been done, you’re ready to relax… but you can’t. You’ve got that feeling. You know the…
A quick search through Pinterest for wedding napkin folding ideas delivers thousands of photos. While it’s great there are so many options; the question is where do you start? Well, we’ve put together a list of our favourite seven wedding napkin folding ideas to help you get your creative juices flowing… 7 Must Try Wedding…
When it comes to alcohol, hiring a wedding venue that’s BYO alcohol friendly sounds like a great idea. You can purchase your own alcohol in the quantities you will need. Plus, you can hunt around for the alcohol at the best prices too! But if you are considering using a wedding BYO alcohol-friendly venue, there…
When I go to a wedding, I’m there to have a good time. I don’t want worries about something relatively fixable to keep me away from celebrating with a Sav Blanc or two. Because of this, I’m one of those overpackers. My clutch is stuffed full of eyelash glue, a needle & thread, spare batteries and…
Finding a wedding venue is one of the first things that you need to do when planning your wedding. The wedding ceremony site and reception venue is the foundation for your wedding celebrations, so it’s important to pick a site that fits you, your budget and the day you have dreamed of. Finding the perfect…
You know you need to book your hair and makeup, but do you need to organise a wedding day beauty plan too for the lead up to the big day? There are a million things to do, and the stress of it all can leave you forgetting to take care of yourself. Plus with pre-wedding…
Wedding planning can be overwhelming. You’ve got a million different things to do – it can be stressful! One of the very first things you should do (and I don’t say you “should do” things often) is get yourself a wedding planning to do list… and luckily, today I have a free one for you! A Wedding…
Have you ever wondered what a marriage celebrant does? Are they able to help you with advice on ceremony locations, choosing your bridal party or even caterers? Angela Port, a marriage celebrant from Dunedin, is often asked by her clients for recommendations on wedding suppliers as well as for help in planning their wedding ceremony….
