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Category Archives: Wedding Reception

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Jan222019Jun 23 2019
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Trimming the Costs of Your Wedding Reception

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

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

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Dec112018Jun 23 2019
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6 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Wedding Photo Booth

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

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

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Nov292018Dec 4 2019
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70+ Wedding Favour Ideas for your wedding reception

by Amanda, in category Wedding Reception
70+ wedding favour ideas

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

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Nov132018Nov 13 2018
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5 Tips On Choosing Your Wedding Photo Locations

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

Your wedding photo locations will be seen forever, so you’ll want to choose the perfect spots! The questions then become, how many do you need, where should they be and do you need any wet weather alternatives? We asked our friends at Still Waters Photography for their suggestions and are sharing them with you. Best… Read More

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Oct232018Oct 8 2018
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7 Wedding Napkin Folding Ideas to Try

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

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… Read More

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Oct182018Jun 10 2019
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Buying alcohol for a BYO wedding

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception
BYO Alcohol Wedding Calculator

Whether it is a glass of bubbly for toasting or a wee dram of whisky near the end of the night – the bulk of weddings held in New Zealand feature alcohol, in some form or another. Today we are covering figuring out how much alcohol to buy for your wedding at a BYO venue. Save your… Read More

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Oct42018Jun 12 2019
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“What questions should I be asking when looking for a wedding venue?”

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

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… Read More

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Sep112018Jun 12 2019
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8 Charming Ideas for DIY Wedding Decorations

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

Your search for the most magnificent DIY wedding decorations is over! We’ve put together a list of what we believe are the seven most beautiful and unique decorations you can make for your upcoming wedding. They’ll add glamour, class, and style to any wedding and without the hefty price tag, you’d expect from such stunning… Read More

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Sep42018Jun 17 2019
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How do you choose your wedding day music?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception
How to choose the music for your wedding day

Choosing the music for your wedding day can be a drawn-out process – both of you need to sit down and figure it out. In between cake testing, invitation addressing and guest wrangling, it can end up being one of those jobs you procrastinate on! Today we are sharing some tips on how to chose… Read More

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Aug282018Jun 21 2019
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Unique DIY Wedding Favours

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

DIY wedding favours are a great way to shave costs from your budget. They’re also loved by guests, knowing that effort and attention have gone into their keepsake. Most DIY wedding favours are simple to make, can be tailored specifically to meet your theme and reflect the personality or interests of the bride and groom.… Read More

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