Slice of paradise: The Portage
Tie the knot against a breathtaking backdrop of the Marlborough Sounds at The Portage, a fresh, contemporary venue nestled within a perfect slice of New Zealand paradise, complete with birdsong, native flora and magical views of the ocean. Take your dream wedding from concept to reality with their experienced Wedding Coordinator […]
Plan your Perfect Party: Jubilee Events
After three years of managing fundraising events, fellow mums Julia Dockerill and Cassandra Kelly decided to set up their own events management company. After a chance encounter led to them to discover the Rangiora Function Centre, Jubilee Events was formed. Now they are busy hosting events including birthday celebrations, corporate […]
Marriage made in heaven: Polished Diamonds
Engagement and wedding rings are special treasures and, when they are bespoke, perfectly fitted and sit seamlessly together, this is a marriage made in heaven. Polished Diamonds in New Regent Street can be the officiator of both. When it comes to designing the wedding ring, the team is able to […]
Celebrate your happiest moments: Christchurch Function Centre
Life has so many happy moments and the Christchurch Function Centre is the perfect place for you to celebrate them. The venue has four beautifully presented versatile function rooms suitable for larger groups or more intimate gatherings. Set within garden surroundings, there are comfortable accommodation options and convenient parking for […]
Character and ambience: The Old Stone House
Providing a unique, picturesque setting for your special day, the Old Stone House is a beautiful historic building at the foot of the Cashmere Hills. Perfect for intimate gatherings of up to 100 guests, the venue offers an inimitable character and ambience, as well as the freedom for couples to […]
Give Glamour!: Terra Viva Home & Garden
Forget the toasters and towels; giving glamour is the way to go when it comes to engagement and wedding presents! Even those starting married life on the most stringent of budgets need some sort of glamour in their lives. The bare necessities don’t always cut it when it comes to presents. […]
Creating a fabulous feast: Fiona’s Food
If you are searching for relaxed and affordable catering for your special day, look no further! Perfect for weddings – alongside birthdays, corporate events and other special occasions – boutique catering company Fiona’s Food can work with you to tailor make a menu that suits every possible taste. Fiona and her […]
A Vintage Wedding: Cross Hares
The guests raise their glasses in reply to the toast just given by the best man, “To the bride and groom!” They sip their wine, they become silent, they sip again, they smile. The bride watches her guests chatting across the tables, hears their laughter. She murmurs to the groom, “Look, […]
Musical Mayhem
Two con men, one gorgeous heiress and the French Riviera. What could go wrong? North Canterbury Musical’s production of the Tony Award-winning Dirty Rotten Scoundrels opens on Thursday 2 May at the Rangiora Town Hall. “It’s very funny!” says Teresa Dann, the show’s Director. “It doesn’t take itself seriously and pokes […]
Something Blue
We’ve long tokenised ‘something blue’ when it comes to our wedding day, so it’s hardly a ground-breaking colour combination. But it seems that little something blue is now playing more of a starring role when it comes to the big day. Because, not only has this match made in matrimonial […]
