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Tag Archives: Swell Hire

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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Oct202020Oct 31 2020
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Wedding Ceremony Seating Options

by Jess Brooks, in category Wedding Ceremony

Chances are, you may be leaving your wedding ceremony seating up to the venue to organise. After all, it is their venue and they must know best about arranging the seating. Did you realise though, that as a couple, you actually have the option to request specific seating options? While your options will vary depending… Read More

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Jul232019Apr 7 2020
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Organising the Space for Your Wedding Reception

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

Have you considered whether you’ve got enough space for your wedding reception? When you’ve laid out the tables, chairs, dance floor and buffet area, will it look crowded or empty? We talked with Dunedin’s wedding and furniture hire company Swell Event Hire about their thoughts on organising wedding spaces using different floor plans. Calculating the… Read More

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