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Tag Archives: wedding planner

Jul212020Jul 28 2020
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Compiling your wedding guest list

by Amanda, in category Guests

One of the first tasks you need to tackle when beginning wedding planning is figuring out whom to invite to your wedding. Why does it need to be sorted so quickly? Your guest list dictates the size of the wedding venue and the size of the budget you need. Unfortunately, compiling your wedding guest list… Read More

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Jul12020Jun 26 2020
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How a Wedding Planner Can Make Your Planning Process a Breeze

by Jess Brooks, in category Just Engaged, Wedding Planning

While you can plan your wedding, you’re not a wedding planner in the truest sense. Instead, that’s a title best left to the professionals, such as the team at Encore Events. We talked with wedding planner Leah about the benefits brides receive from her services. Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Planner With any wedding, the… Read More

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May122020Apr 14 2020
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15 incredible wedding ceremony backdrop ideas

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony

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

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Mar242020Jun 22 2020
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7 Ways to Include Pets in a Wedding

by Jess Brooks, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning

Ever thought of including pets in a wedding? You wouldn’t be alone, with many couples wanting a way to recognise how they feel about their pets. We’re not 100% sure why this is becoming a popular trend but are having a guess. We think it’s something to do with waiting till later in life to… Read More

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Nov52019Apr 7 2020
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How Many Wedding Venues Should You Have?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

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

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Jun42019May 20 2020
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Getting the most out of your wedding vendors

by Amanda, in category Just Engaged, Vendors, Wedding Planning

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

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Apr232019Feb 18 2021
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How to choose your bridal party: picking bridesmaids and groomsmen

by Amanda, in category Bridesmaids/Bridal Party

It’s a good idea to start thinking about your bridal party early in the piece, because the number of bridesmaids and groomsmen you have will affect your budget – especially if you’re going to cover the cost of their clothing. For some people, the decision of who is going to be their bridesmaids and groomsmen is… Read More

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Nov272018May 20 2020
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Is Hiring a Wedding Planner Right for You?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

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

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Oct182018Apr 15 2020
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Buying alcohol for a BYO wedding

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception
BYO Alcohol Wedding Calculator

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

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Jun192018Dec 16 2020
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Important Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer

by Amanda, in category Wedding Planning

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

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