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Tag Archives: wedding dress

Mar22021Feb 24 2021
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Dress Code Decode for Weddings – What to wear?!

by Amanda, in category Etiquette, Guests

As a guest, when you first receive a wedding invite, as well as “can I actually make it”, the next thing you often wonder is …”what on earth will I wear?!”. Often, I’ve wandered into town, around the shops, looking for the perfect dress.  I’ve eventually resorted to borrowing poorly-fitted clothes from mates, or wearing… Read More

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Nov32020Nov 3 2020
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5 Ways to Repurpose Your Wedding Dress

by Jess Brooks, in category Post-Wedding

Instead of leaving it in a box for eternity, why not repurpose your wedding dress instead? From donating it to a charity that makes gowns for stillborn babies, through to creating a memory quit or transforming it into a new item of clothing, we’re sharing five possibilities with you. Brides by Donna Rae sell brides… Read More

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Aug252020Sep 27 2020
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Choosing Your Bespoke Wedding Gown Fabric

by Jess Brooks, in category Wedding Planning

Welcome to the world of wedding gown fabric! From silk to taffeta, charmeuse to chiffon, brides today is lucky to have many beautiful fabric choices to pick from. We asked bespoke wedding dress designer Natasha from Beau Couture to share her tips on selecting the right wedding gown fabric. How to Choose Your Wedding Gown… Read More

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Oct12019Apr 7 2020
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What Are NZ’s Most Popular Wedding Dress Styles?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

It’s dress shopping time and you understandably want to know what the most popular wedding dress styles are. Well, we want to tell you! If you can’t wait, and just want to buy your dress now, head to our Southern Bride Verified Vendors section. Otherwise, sit back, and enjoy… NZ’s 5 Most Popular Wedding Dress… Read More

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Sep32019Aug 28 2020
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Wanting a Couture Wedding Gown? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

The feeling of wearing a couture wedding gown is indescribable, but we’re going to try anyway! Custom designed and made just for you, it is made with the fabric you’ve chosen and perfect in every detail. Bringing your dreams to life, there is no other way to describe it than simply magical. Beau-Couture are couture… Read More

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Jul92019Apr 7 2020
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Choosing Your Wedding Dress Style

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

What wedding dress style do you want? If you’re not sure, that’s okay because most brides who are starting to think about choosing their dress aren’t sure either. The problem is, this is often the first question you are asked by your Mum, friends and even the bridal shop staff. It’s not all bad news… Read More

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Apr22019Apr 8 2020
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Online Bridesmaid Dress Shopping

by Amanda, in category Bridesmaids/Bridal Party

I’ve mentioned before that looking for bridesmaid dresses stressed me the hell out. There wasn’t a ton of online shops about when I got hitched, and my attempt at online bridesmaid dress shopping was a disaster – my “pink” bridesmaid dresses from Trade Me were most definitely, incredibly PURPLE. So when the “where can I find… Read More

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Jan292019Apr 15 2020
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A Bride’s Guide to Finding Her Perfect Wedding Dress

by Amanda, in category Budget, Wedding Planning

Are you ready to begin the journey to find your perfect wedding dress? Whether you’re getting married next year or have just become engaged, the perfect wedding dress is something every bride deserves. Are you ready to begin the journey to find your perfect wedding dress? Whether you’re getting married next year or have just… Read More

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Sep182018Nov 3 2020
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10 wedding dress shopping fears (and how to crush them) from Brides by Donna Rae

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning
wedding dress shopping tips

A few months ago we talked about when you should go wedding dress shopping and we warned that if you leave it too late, you might have to compromise on the dress you choose. For some, wedding dress shopping is a highlight of their wedding planning – a milestone that you share with your Mum… Read More

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Jun262018Jun 9 2018
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When Should I Start Looking For & Ordering My Dress?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

Since you had that ring placed on your finger, you’ve been dreaming about going wedding dress shopping. You’ve spent hours online, scrolled past thousands of dresses and well thumbed the latest bridal magazines. But there is one problem – you’ve not actually physically started your wedding dress shopping. You have yet to see the inside… Read More

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