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
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
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
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
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
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