Hanmer Springs Platters: Four Square Hanmer Springs
Stunning Hanmer Springs – what a place to get married. At the heart of your beautiful location is the team at Four Square Hanmer Springs, who have a passion for creating beautiful, bespoke, and generous grazing platters – perfect for your special wedding day. Platters are a great solution in the lead-up to […]
A charming place to be wed: Mona Vale Homestead
Mona Vale’s Homestead is the epitome of charm, providing an exquisite backdrop for weddings of any style. With its immaculate white Hampton chairs and fun lawn games, it’s no surprise that this venue is highly sought after by brides and grooms alike. The Homestead has a seating capacity of 110 upstairs, making it […]
Stunning views for magical moments: Amuri Estate
Panoramic views of spectacular mountains, luxury lodge accommodation, and spacious areas for wining, dining and dancing – what more could you ask for in a venue? Amuri Estate offers a unique setting for any occasion. The dreamy venue, just 10 minutes out of Hanmer Springs, caters for a variety of events and is […]
Get that wedding-day glow: Tan in the City
There’s no denying the pressures that go with getting married, especially when it comes to looking your best. From your hair to dress and gorgeous sun-kissed skin, there’s a lot to coordinate. If you’re heading down the aisle and thinking about getting a tan, there’s a few things to keep in mind – […]
A slice of love
Love has four letters, and so does cake, and no wedding is complete without a generous helping of both. Modern wedding cakes come in all shapes and sizes, single and multiple tiered, plain and fancy. A wedding cake was originally a luxury item, and a sign of celebration and social status (the bigger […]
Gorgeous setting: Melton Estate
Happy is the bride the sun shines on, or so the adage goes. These days there’s no need to worry about the weather, keeping in the shade, or out of the rain, if your wedding aisle is down a purpose-built event pavilion. Add a vineyard setting for ambience, a modern restaurant, and multiple […]
For food that’s smokin’: Smoke ‘n’ Barrel
Christchurch’s Smoke ‘n’ Barrel travels South Island-wide, catering weddings and events of all sizes with their top-notch take on BBQ. “It’s the perfect style of food for any celebration, but especially a wedding.” Operating from a new dine-in premises in Woolston, the Smoke ‘n’ Barrel team consists of co-owners Renee Blackburn, her chef […]
Baking it bridal: The Sugar Room
When consumed by wedding stress, a big beautiful cake at the end of the night is one less thing to worry about. Imagine the wedding cake of your dreams, with crisp edges, perfect buttercream and a design to suit your theme. The Sugar Room can make that dream a reality. Sam Stakenburg, owner […]
Wonderful wedding stationery inspiration
The first stage of a traditional wedding, sending out the invites, is a special moment where you let your loved ones know you want them there for your day of commitment. How you say it can set the mood for the big day. Transparent wedding invites are a unique and elegant way to […]
Pounamu: The Greenstone Shop
Pounamu has long been held as a Taonga or natural treasure. It’s easy to see why this beautiful stone called pounamu has captured the hearts of New Zealanders and visitors alike. The unique range of colours, and smooth, comforting feel of the stone makes Greenstone highly prized. Now, pounamu is revered worldwide. Based […]
