Party time!
Everything for your wedding is sorted, except for the wedding reception timeline. While the same military precision as the rest of the day isn’t required, if you don’t have a schedule of events for your reception, things can turn to custard pretty quick. We asked our friends at Omakau Commercial Hotel, (who host stunning wedding… Read More
Are you considering an all inclusive wedding package, or one where you organise everything individually? Perhaps you haven’t even thought about it yet? We chatted with the team from Dunedin Venues for their thoughts on la carte vs all-inclusive wedding packages. A La Carte Vs All Inclusive Wedding Packages Like most brides, you’ll be keeping… Read More
Now that you’re engaged, it’s time to choose the venue for your wedding. With that decision, many questions arise including: should you use one venue or have a different one for your ceremony and reception? Here’s a few of our thoughts to help you make that decision. Benefits of Choosing One Venue for Your Wedding… Read More
Have you considered whether you’ve got enough space for your wedding reception? When you’ve laid out the tables, chairs, dance floor and buffet area, will it look crowded or empty? We talked with Dunedin’s wedding and furniture hire company Swell Event Hire about their thoughts on organising wedding spaces using different floor plans. Calculating the… Read More
Do you know where the term wedding breakfast originated from? Should it only contain breakfast like foods? We explore the tradition behind the wedding breakfast, plus some delicious ideas you may want to try on your upcoming wedding day. What is a Wedding Breakfast? If you’ve been asked if you’re having a wedding breakfast, chances… Read More
You’ve been invited to be and accepted the role as the master of ceremonies at an upcoming wedding. Brilliant! The happy couple has seen traits in you that they like, such as being confident, organised and a great communicator. They both like you as a person and want you to be a part of their… Read More
One of the key markers of the formality of a wedding reception is the use of a seating plan. This guides your wedding guests to their tables, ensuring they sit in appropriate spots. The seating chart can’t be finalised till your wedding guests have confirmed their RSVPS, meaning you have to leave working out who… 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
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
Giving guests a gift for coming to your wedding might seem a little odd at first – they’re supposed to be celebrating you and giving you presents, not the other way round, right? But wedding favours are a nice way to say thank you for coming and express your gratitude for your wedding guest’s attending…… Read More