Party time!
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
Wondering what the next wedding cake trends will be? If only we had a crystal ball and could see into the future. Just like choosing a wedding dress, we want our cakes to look gorgeous and fashionable on our wedding days. Long gone are the days of fruitcakes with rock hard icing. Today’s wedding cakes… Read More
When it comes to alcohol, hiring a wedding BYO alcohol friendly venue 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… 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
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
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