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
It’s all very well talking about the intricacies of choosing a wedding venue, dealing with difficult guests and what to dress your bridesmaids in… but if you can’t pay for any of it – it’s a bit pointless worrying about it, right? I know alllll about that overwhelming feeling of having a big goal and… Read More
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.… Read More
The wedding is over, you’re back from the honeymoon, and real life can start once again. But now all of the fallout that you cleverly avoided by escaping to your honeymoon is waiting for you, and the very first item on your list: the dreaded thank you notes. When should I start thinking about thank… 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
When you’re wedding planning, you’ve got a million and one decisions to make, and some are more stressful than others. For some, a lot hinges on the wedding dress. Such a simple thing can become a source of anxiety. Body image issues, your self-esteem and failed plans to lose weight/gain weight/grow taller/build a Kardashian booty… Read More
One of the most common questions Marlborough wedding celebrant Heather Sorensen is asked is about the wedding ceremony length. Her couples understandably want every part of their day perfect and that includes their wedding ceremony length! Too long and everyone will get bored, too short and you may not fit everything in. We asked Heather… Read More
One of the first tasks you need to tackle is figuring out who to invite to your wedding. Your guest list dictates the size of the wedding venue and the size of the budget you need. Unfortunately, compiling your wedding guest list is a job that’s often procrastinated on, as it can be quite challenging… 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