The world is at your fingertips. You no longer have to rely on wedding magazines to find your wedding inspiration – as the internet opens up a world of opportunity and inspiration. In particular, Pinterest has become THE place to go for party inspiration, wedding planning and DIY ideas. I should know – I’m an… Read More
Are you a bride-to-be that’s struggling to decide on just a couple of bridesmaids? Has the idea of a ton of bridesmaids appeal? In New Zealand at least, 3 bridesmaids tends to be the typical number. The wedding blogs I read out of the USA seem to have much bigger wedding parties – with 10 bridesmaids not… Read More
Sometimes, the anonymous questions I get make me feel guilty about the amount of energy I spent on stressing about bridesmaid dresses. This is one of them. One of the Southern Bride community is having serious drama with her inlaws. “My partner and I have been together for several years, and were excited to get… Read More
I’ve been covering off a fair bit about RSVPs in the last few weeks (here, here and here are some articles). I wanted to cover off this topic well because it’s often a big source of anxiety in the lead up to your wedding day, and there’s little you can do to control it. But… Read More
Getting married the second time round is a ton easier. You’ll have a firm handle on how the day should run, and probably some strong opinions on what you want, and don’t want, at the wedding. Traditional etiquette dictates a second wedding should be simple and casual, however modern etiquette (and common-sense) tells us you can… Read More
You never get a break from it. When you’re single, it’s “when are you getting a boyfriend?”. Once you find a man, it’s either “when are you settling down” or “when is he going to propose?”. And then, when he finally does pop the question, everyone starts bugging you for a wedding date. But none… Read More
Being bridesmaid for my friend Jenna was AWESOME. You get to dress up, look pretty, have fun, and experience a close friend’s biggest day. It’s so special, and an incredible honor. So no wonder then, that there’s generally a long list of friends willing and able to step into the bridesmaid role. We can’t ask all our close… Read More
Your final RSVP date, in an ideal world, is this mythical utopia where all the important wedding-related information is collated and sorted. This is the day that you should know exactly who is going to be attending, their dietary requirements, and you can commence puzzling over a seating plan, and telling caterers the final numbers. … Read More
For this post, I’ve talked to Jo Lindsay, the force behind Grandview Gardens in Outram and Southern Bride Verified member. Her pride and joy came out as the top wedding venue in the South Island in the Southern Bride Venue Guide, and with over 250 weddings under her belt, she knows a thing or two about… Read More
Being asked to be bridesmaid is a huge honour, and something you may only get to do a handful of times in your life. You get to experience the fun and excitement of a wedding day, without the pressure and stress of being the center of attention! That doesn’t mean everything will be sunshine and… Read More