Clean that carpet: Chemdry
In an instant, food, drink and everyday life find their way onto furniture, upholstery, and carpet. It’s one of life’s biggest frustrations, and more than that, it can impact the health of your home. A build-up of dirt, dust, bacteria and allergens sits deep within fibres, beyond the reach of regular vacuuming. That’s […]
DIY reception dress
When Christchurch bride Emily Shannon wasn’t sure she could convince her groom Rhys that she needed a second dress for their wedding reception, she gathered her patternmaking book and an ethereal silk fabric, and put her fashion design degree to the test. What inspired your dress? I wanted a second dress because of […]
WIN a $15,000 wedding package: Christchurch Wedding Expo
Bring your bridal dreams and burning questions to Te Pae on 14 June when the region’s best wedding vendors, and one unmissable giveaway, gather under one roof. “Your journey to ‘I do’ starts here,” says the woman making the Christchurch Wedding Expo happen, Morgan Tracy-Mines. “This is your premier opportunity to connect with […]
The perfect wedding checklist: Amuri Estate
When Laura and Sam Arnold began searching for their wedding venue, they knew exactly what they wanted and what they didn’t. We were looking for somewhere elegant but rustic,” Laura says. “It had to have a wet-weather option and some kind of view or backdrop.” There was one more non-negotiable: their dog, Maverick, […]
5 trending cake flavours: Halswell Bakery
What’s a cake flavour your wedding guests are sure to love? Family-owned and locally-loved, Halswell Bakery knows just how crucial your wedding cake is, from flavour to finish. Years of experience honing her cake-making craft, owner Ruth Buckley and her team combine skill with culinary flair for the one of your dreams. From […]
Hen or stag?: Serve Social
Organising your best friend’s big send off? Don’t herd cats across town, says Serve Social founder and ultimate fun guy Logan McMillan. If you’ve got the wedding party, his St Asaph Street venue has the laughs. FOR THE HENS The Game Show Glam package PLAY: Star in your own private hosted Game Show […]
Instant style. What to buy. Where to buy it. The Crossing
Editor’s picks: The wedding guest wardrobe No matter how joyful a day it is, the first emotion that washes over me pre-wedding is panic: what will I wear, where can I buy it. I don’t want to be worrying about my wardrobe while my friends prepare to say ‘I do’. I break my […]
Do me a favour: Duffle & Co. – Whistle & Pop
From engraved jewellery as wedding favours to initialled travel bags, weddings bring plenty of opportunities for personalised giving. Make it personal From matching duffles or tote bags to honeymoon luggage, Duffle & Co’s Make It Personal service adds a name, date, anniversary, or initials laser engraved on your travel bags for the ultimate […]
Surviving the unsurvivable: Sheena Hemens
In the space of a few weeks, Christchurch businesswoman Sheena Hemens lost her business, her relationship, her home and, worst of all, her daughter. She sat down with Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen to reveal how she endured and why she now speaks openly about grief and resilience. “Losing a child, or any […]
Mother’s fit: The Fitting Room
Mothers of the bride or groom have more to worry about than how their bra fits come wedding day. From shape to support, leave it to Christchurch’s fitting experts. Family photos that will last a lifetime, emotional speeches you want to be present for… there’s no time for covert bra-adjustment operations. Feeling confident […]
