Function ready, guest friendly: The Redwood Hotel
Your destination for a complete celebration. Planning your dream wedding? The Redwood Hotel in Christchurch offers a warm, welcoming setting that makes celebrating your big day easy, elegant, and stress-free, all in one convenient location. From intimate gatherings to large-scale receptions, The Redwood has four versatile function rooms catering for six to 300 […]
5 foolproof cake favourites: Halswell Bakery
Serve your wedding guests a cake they’re sure to love, thanks to one popular local bakery. The beloved family-owned Halswell Bakery knows how important your wedding cake is, and comes with a team of skill and expertise to create the one of your dreams – from simple, elegant styles to beautifully rustic options. […]
Where the countdown begins: Lincoln Motel
The morning of the wedding is full of excitement and anticipation, and the right accommodation makes all the difference in starting the day stress-free. At Lincoln Motel, comfort meets convenience, offering the perfect setting for wedding parties to prepare for the big day. Motel owner Craig Beswick says there is a sense of […]
Collector style
From sneakers to fine art, coins, Star Wars figures, or your cousin’s obsession with antique teaspoons… collections are addictive. How do you best display your beloved belongings? Whether it’s a series of adored ornamental oddities – from blue glass vases to anything cat-related – or the result of an addiction to buying hats, […]
Vintage tableware for hire:
The China Cabinet
Elevate your next gathering with affordable vintage elegance. What turns a simple afternoon tea or bridal shower into a truly memorable occasion? For many Canterbury hosts, the answer lies in the charm and timeless elegance of quality vintage tableware, which is exactly what The China Cabinet delivers. “I feel really lucky, I get […]
Destination Dunedin
Rich in heritage and richer in a bounty of things to enjoy, Dunedin is an easy escape just hours away. Discover the city’s storied history with a four-day itinerary to take you back in time. DAY 1: Stay at one of Dunedin’s beautifully restored heritage accommodations – Bell Hill (with views of First […]
Married with mead: Colony
Celebrating a wedding involves many traditions. One of the oldest relates to the drinking of mead, or honey wine, in celebration of the joyful occasion. The term ‘honeymoon’ is said to originate from the 5th-century custom of giving a newly married couple enough mead to last them one moon cycle, about a month. […]
Local Lincoln gem: The Sparrow
Serving refined fusion flavours, this neighbourhood eatery is already a firm favourite. Just seven months ago, The Sparrow spread its wings in the heart of Lincoln and is already a dining destination making locals proud. Born from the success of its sister restaurant Amore in Halswell, this is where fine dining meets the […]
Island nuptials in Niue
Imagine exchanging vows on a secluded clifftop as the sun sets over the endless Pacific, or saying “I do” beneath a canopy of lush rainforest, with the sounds of nature as your wedding music. Niue, the “Rock of Polynesia,” offers an intimate, unspoiled paradise for couples seeking a truly unique and breathtaking wedding […]
The perfect partnership: The Hilltop x 5th Street
After years of extensive renovations, Brent and Kim Robertson stood at The Hilltop, admiring the view while enjoying a celebratory glass of bubbles, and asked the big question: who’s going to do this place justice? The answer was obvious: 5th Street Restaurant. It’s a partnership that makes sense. The Hilltop has the jaw-dropping […]
