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Tag Archives: Awin

Jun92020Apr 14 2020
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Giving horseshoes to the bride

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony

When I was a bridesmaid earlier last year, I found myself trying to coordinate when a guest with children needed to pass over the traditional horseshoe. I managed to sneak a quick conversation with the celebrant, and could text the friend with the appropriate cue, but it led me to wonder – do you still… Read More

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Apr22019Apr 8 2020
11

Online Bridesmaid Dress Shopping

by Amanda, in category Bridesmaids/Bridal Party

I’ve mentioned before that looking for bridesmaid dresses stressed me the hell out. There wasn’t a ton of online shops about when I got hitched, and my attempt at online bridesmaid dress shopping was a disaster – my “pink” bridesmaid dresses from Trade Me were most definitely, incredibly PURPLE. So when the “where can I find… Read More

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Mar282019Apr 8 2020
7

1st Wedding Anniversary Present Ideas

by Amanda, in category Post-Wedding

If you’re waiting for your wedding day to come around, time is probably dragging. But for us old-married-people, time goes freaking fast. Wasn’t I just married a couple of months ago?! Hitting the 1 year married milestone is exciting. You’re officially not-newlyweds, you’ve settled into married life (hopefully) and the future has lots of possibilities.… Read More

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Feb142019Apr 9 2020
16

Wishing well poems and ideas

by Amanda, in category Etiquette, Wedding Planning

Many couples now request money or gift vouchers in lieu of receiving multiple platters, toasters and vases as a wedding gift.  More and more couples are already living together, so don’t need the assistance in establishing a household that couples once did. Instead, they’d prefer help to go on a honeymoon, to purchase their first home,… Read More

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Nov292018Apr 15 2020
12

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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Sep252018Feb 18 2021
1

25+ Wedding Guestbook Ideas

by Amanda, in category Guests
personalised wedding guestbooks in new zealand

It’s often said that the photos, dress and invites are the only things left after your wedding… but there’s another keepsake from your wedding day to put some thought into: a wedding guestbook.  You can opt for a traditional personalised guestbook that ties into your wedding day stationery, pick something a little more alternative, or find… Read More

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Sep202018Apr 15 2020
10

Second wedding anniversary present ideas

by Amanda, in category Post-Wedding
2nd wedding anniversary present ideas

It’s fair to say my love language is gift giving. I get so excited about my loved ones birthdays and Christmases… and my own wedding anniversary. Finding the perfect present for your wedding anniversary can be tricky though. Often people will just head out and buy something they like. It makes it hard to think… Read More

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Jul172018Apr 15 2020
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15 Bridesmaid Gift Ideas Under $25

by Amanda, in category Bridesmaids/Bridal Party

They’ve been your right-hand-ladies, threw an amazing hen’s night and scrub up alright… so you want to treat your Maid of Honour and Bridesmaids with a present to say thank you. But the wedding budget is getting tight. What do you do? No stress – we’ve collated some great bridesmaid gift ideas for under $25… Read More

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