Party time!
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? We’ve chatted with the team at the Wingatui Function Centre to find out their thoughts, plus added a few of… Read More
Once you’ve booked a date for your wedding, you’ll need to choose an MC or master of ceremonies. While you’ll both remain the most important people of the day, they’ll also play a vital role in keeping the day running smoothly. Some of their jobs include organising guests for photos and helping guests find their… Read More
If you’re concerned about the spiralling costs of your wedding, you’re not alone! With so much to organise and pay for, compromising is key to keeping costs under control. This doesn’t mean compromising on style, appearance, location or even taste when it comes to needing wedding reception ideas on a budget. Recently we chatted with… Read More
The relationship with your wedding photographer is a funny one. You want a great rapport, because they’re going to be hanging out with you for most of your wedding day, and capturing some intimate moments. But you’re paying them to be there, so it can feel awkward asking them some questions…like… do I need to… Read More
The bulk of New Zealand weddings serve alcohol, and it’s often assumed it’ll be free. If you’re serving alcohol, and you are expecting guests to pay for their own drinks, that is your decision. However, part of sticking to appropriate wedding etiquette and keeping guests happy is managing expectations. So today’s post is covering what… Read More
When it comes to catering for wedding guests, it can be a minefield. With your best friend a vegan, your Mum following a paleo diet, your second cousin dairy free and your workmate gluten intolerant, how can you organise food which suits everyone? We agree that it is tricky, but it’s not unachievable. Here’s how… Read More
A Date Jar is your solution to crappy date nights Are you sick of the same movie-dinner-drinks routine with your partner? Or you debate what to do for so long that it’s too late to go out? I am pretty sure 80% of the fights I have with my husband centre around where we should go to… Read More
Alcohol is one of the most expensive wedding day costs, with wedding bar options being one of the most hotly contested topics. Many feel like an open bar is a must and that getting guests to pay for their own drinks is rude, or a sign that the hosts are party-poopers. However, there are a… 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
It’s like rain, on your wedding day …. Or sun, or wind or even snow! Is it important to have a weather wedding backup plan? Is the weather before and on your wedding day something you even need to worry about? Some brides dream of getting married under a cloudless blue sky, picturing their wedding… Read More