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
Getting married is exciting, and it’s not just the wedding that you have to look forward to. Your loved ones tend to go nuts on showering you with gifts – they’re pleased for you and want to celebrate you both. Of course, these gifts can come in handy for many younger couples who are establishing… 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
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
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