Planning a big event, like a wedding, comes with lots of paperwork. Whether it’s contracts, price lists, samples or just business cards… you can quickly get overwhelmed by the vast quantity of paper that comes your way. And since here at Southern Bride we’re all about reducing overwhelm and making things easier, we are giving you… Read More
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
One of the key markers of the formality of a wedding reception is the use of a seating plan. This guides your wedding guests to their tables, ensuring they sit in appropriate spots. The seating chart can’t be finalised till your wedding guests have confirmed their RSVPS, meaning you have to leave working out who… Read More
Your wedding Order of Service (also known as a wedding program or service sheet) is usually handed out by ushers to guests as they arrive. It’s relatively simple to put one together, but since it is often one of those last minute jobs it can feel really stressful trying to decide what goes in and… Read More
Picking a celebrant is a tricky task on your wedding planning to do list. You’ve never done it before. You want to find someone who you’ll gel with, but most importantly, you need someone you can trust on the big day. Unfortunately if your celebrant turns up in a terrible outfit or gets your names wrong then you can’t… Read More
At some point in the future, the wedding planning will be done… it might seem like a distant dream at the moment, but imagine yourself a week out from your wedding day. You’re on annual leave, your hair has been done, you’re ready to relax… but you can’t. You’ve got that feeling. You know the… Read More
Whether it is a glass of bubbly for toasting or a wee dram of whisky near the end of the night – the bulk of weddings held in New Zealand feature alcohol, in some form or another. Today we are covering figuring out how much alcohol to buy for your wedding at a BYO venue. Save your… Read More
When I go to a wedding, I’m there to have a good time. I don’t want worries about something relatively fixable to keep me away from celebrating with a Sav Blanc or two. Because of this, I’m one of those overpackers. My clutch is stuffed full of eyelash glue, a needle & thread, spare batteries and… Read More
Wedding planning can be overwhelming. You’ve got a million different things to do – it can be stressful! One of the very first things you should do (and I don’t say you “should do” things often) is get yourself a wedding planning to do list… and luckily, today I have a free one for you! A Wedding… Read More
Figuring out who should be invited should be one of the very first wedding planning things you tackle. This is because the number of guests dictate the size of the wedding venue, massively affects your budget, and it can be a long and drawn out process to trim the guest list to hit the spot. It… Read More