Whether you choose to separate out ceremony and reception wedding venues, or have the entire day’s celebrations in the same spot, there are many factors to take into consideration. The number of wedding venues you have will depend on your budget as well as convenience and the style of wedding you want (for some help… Read More
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
You’re considering hiring a wedding planner. Awesome! It’s something we recommend most busy engaged couples do. A wedding planner can help you with as much or as little of the planning as necessary. They can organise your destination wedding right down to making sure the cake is delivered and set up on the day. To… 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
Have you made a list of questions to ask your wedding photographer? Did you even realise you should? Your wedding day photos will give you a lifetime of memories, which means choosing the perfect wedding photographer should be high on your priority list. To help you in your decision making, we’re sharing some of the… Read More
The prettiest wedding ceremony photos have something in common – other than two very-much-in-love people. That is, a stunning backdrop. If you’re not blessed with a stunning vista, or if you just want to add a little more “wow” to a spectacular view, look through our list of 15 incredible wedding ceremony backdrop ideas here. Wedding… Read More
It’s all very well talking about the intricacies of choosing a wedding venue, dealing with difficult guests and what to dress your bridesmaids in… but if you can’t pay for any of it – it’s a bit pointless worrying about it, right? I know alllll about that overwhelming feeling of having a big goal and… Read More
One of the first tasks you need to tackle is figuring out who to invite to your wedding. Your guest list dictates the size of the wedding venue and the size of the budget you need. Unfortunately, compiling your wedding guest list is a job that’s often procrastinated on, as it can be quite challenging… Read More
Are you dream of a wedding on a tropical island? Does Elvis officiating and Blackjack at the wedding reception appeal? A destination wedding is a dream for many – “let’s just run away from this damn wedding stress and elope!“… but for those brave souls who follow their hearts and get married somewhere overseas, there’s still… 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