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Tag Archives: Encore Event Coordination

Oct272020Oct 31 2020
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7 Ways to Make a Big Wedding Feel Intimate

by Jess Brooks, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

You may have invited dozens of guests, but you can still make your big wedding feel intimate. Not that there’s anything wrong with having a big wedding at all! In fact, large weddings allow everyone the opportunity to celebrate with the happy couple. Sometimes though, a big wedding can feel kind of overwhelming, as the… Read More

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Jul12020Jun 26 2020
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How a Wedding Planner Can Make Your Planning Process a Breeze

by Jess Brooks, in category Just Engaged, Wedding Planning

While you can plan your wedding, you’re not a wedding planner in the truest sense. Instead, that’s a title best left to the professionals, such as the team at Encore Events. We talked with wedding planner Leah about the benefits brides receive from her services. Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Planner With any wedding, the… Read More

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Jun42019May 20 2020
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Getting the most out of your wedding vendors

by Amanda, in category Just Engaged, Vendors, Wedding Planning

Today we’ve got Leah from Encore Events sharing her advice on how you can get the most out of your wedding vendors. Leah’s tips and tricks will ensure you get the most value for your money, everyone is on the same page, and that you get the wedding day that you want. I’ll let Leah… Read More

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Jan242019May 29 2019
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Wedding Day Timeline Tips

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

One of the keys to a smooth wedding day is a realistic timeline. But knowing how long to leave for speeches, photographs and all the other bits and pieces can make creating a timeline a bit tricky. I’ve talked before about how I was horrendously late on my wedding day and put the whole day out… Read More

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Dec112018Apr 9 2020
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6 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Wedding Photo Booth

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

Are you looking for an interactive and fun way to entertain your guests? A wedding photo booth is the answer! Encore Events have a high-quality photo booth which can be hired for weddings in and around the Dunedin area. We asked them why brides should be adding a wedding photo booth to their reception plans… Read More

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Jul102018Apr 15 2020
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Wedding BYO Alcohol Friendly Venue Traps to Beware Of

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

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

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Apr42017May 2 2018
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HELP! Wedding vendors are not emailing me back!

by Amanda, in category Southern Bride News

In the last couple of weeks, a few variations of this question have cropped up in the Southern Bride group and in personal PMs: “Help! I’m trying to organise my wedding and noone is emailing me back!” Basically, couples are emailing wedding vendors to make enquiries, and not hearing back… super frustrating when you’re trying… Read More

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Nov292016May 20 2020
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What’s the difference between a wedding planner, a wedding coordinator and a wedding stylist?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

There’s a lot of terms out there that are specific to the wedding industry, and some of this jargon can mean quite a difference. So I asked Leah Stevens from Encore Event Coordination (our Southern Bride Verified Event Coordinator) this big question: What is the difference between a Wedding Planner, a Wedding Coordinator and a Wedding Stylist?… Read More

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