Seamless and memorable: Wedding Professionals
Specialising in wedding planning for more than 20 years, Suzanne Carson of Wedding Professionals NZ Planners is dedicated to ensuring your special day is seamless, memorable and personalised. Wedding Professionals offers planning, design and style expertise, and comprehensive packages to suit the happy couple. Destination weddings are also on offer and, with […]
Wines for the taste conscious!: The Winemaker’s Wife
The Winemaker’s Wife wines are the creation of husband and wife business partners, Simon McGeorge and Olive Hill. Their back-label reads, ‘This wine celebrates our partnership and is a tribute to all that can be achieved by two people working together’. Clearly their partnership works as they are into their fifth […]
A very fine fete: Geraldine Summer Fete
This year marks the 10th birthday of Canterbury’s finest fête. Begin Cup Week celebrations early with a relaxing day out at the Geraldine Summer Fête. On Thursday 7 November from 9:30am-4pm, 200 stalls will showcase amazing products and gifts – from gorgeous jewellery to handmade furniture and delicious food – […]
From top to toe: Magazine Designer Clothing
For a stunning Cup Day outfit, the team at Magazine Designer Clothing can dress you from top to toe. Choose from the beautiful selection of predominantly New Zealand-made designer clothing and an exquisite range of accessories to complement your outfit, including jewellery, fascinators and bags. Whether you are off to […]
Recycling your precious jewels: Filigree Fine Jewels
Many people have jewellery that sits in a drawer, that may have been inherited, be of great sentimental value, be broken or have parts missing. It could be your mum’s engagement ring or a piece of jewellery from a past relationship that you would like to suit your current style. […]
Getting a fabulous fit: Blackwell’s Department Store
The perfect foundation will set off every Cup Day and special occasion outfit. When investing in fabulously fitting lingerie, the results will be a flawless shape. Blackwells’ lingerie expert Lynn Fairbairn says, “it’s what’s underneath that really enhances the whole outfit”. Lynn works closely with every customer to […]
Gifts & homewares: Ruralco
The traditional wedding gift to help set up a home is well and truly a custom of the past. However, high-end special pieces still have their place as gifts for newlyweds. The Ruralco stores in Ashburton, Methven & Rakaia offer a beautiful range of gift and homeware products, like the […]
New Zealand’s most luxurious sleep: Dreamwool Beds
With summer just around the corner, the thought of beautiful, long warm days is an exciting thought, but for many, it also comes with the prospect of hot sleepless nights. The good news is you can now say goodbye to waking up all hours in a lather and positioning fans […]
Catering to the crowds: Halswell Bakery
Whether you’re hosting an event or planning a picnic for Cup Day, the talented team at Halswell Bakery can provide fresh, delicious catering to suit any requirements. From tasty club sandwich platters, bacon and egg slices, mini quiches and savouries to yummy birthday cakes, donuts and sweet treats, everything is freshly handmade […]
The bubble tea craze: Ben Gong’s Queen Tea
If you love your tea and you are looking for a comfortable place to enjoy your authentic Chinese Royal tea, then make your way to Ben Gong’s Queen Tea at 380 Riccarton Road. Using their own freshly made sugar cane syrup with freshly handmade pearl, the team at Ben Gong’s […]












