Stretton’s Sartorial Success: Q&A with Annah Stretton

Her name graces some of the country’s most elegantly feminine designs, forming a sartorial success story Annah Stretton has quite famously built up from nothing. It’s the story of a young mum from rural Waikato who started a fashion line from a dairy farm, making a million dollars in its first year. […]

Editor’s Perspective: April 25 2019

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen nor even touched, but must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller   A tribute concert for the victims of the Christchurch terror attacks earlier this month was about “moving out of the darkness and into the light”, according […]

A Run With Heart

Ashburton’s Lake Hood is the picturesque location for a run with heart – both figuratively and literally.       One of several events across New Zealand supporting the Heart Foundation, the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk returns this year on Sunday 12 May 2019! Heart disease is New Zealand’s single […]

Luxury Facilities: Dakins Group

When it comes to providing your event with the best possible portable toilet and bathroom facilities, you need look no further than the Dakins Group, a family business proudly run by husband and wife team Diane Dakin and Jay Ritchie.     The Dakins Group offers everything from single unit port-aloos to […]

Beautifully bespoke: Canterbury Jewellers

The talented team at Canterbury Jewellers can turn your ideas into a beautifully handcrafted bespoke piece.     Located in the heart of the city, the family owned business has been providing an on-site repair, alteration and handcrafted jewellery service for over 35 years. Visiting the business is a refreshing change to […]

Sharpen up this ski season: SnowRide Sports

The days are getting shorter, summer has slipped away and the workshop at SnowRide Sports is already hummin’ in anticipation of the upcoming 2019 ski season.     Owner Richard Naylor has over 35 years of ski tuning under his belt, 13 of them from his Lincoln Road based ski shop. In […]

A beautiful backdrop: Chateau on the Park

Nestled amongst five acres of stunning gardens and greenery, Chateau on the Park – Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton, has a number of ideal backdrops for your big day.     Its outdoor spaces lend themselves beautifully to an outdoor ceremony, with options to add on a casual platter-style poolside reception to […]

An idyllic location: Methven Resort

Just an hour from Christchurch, Methven Resort offers an unforgettable experience for a wedding venue or exceptional conference location.       This exclusive escape in Methven Village is renowned for fine food, fantastic facilities, entertainment, serenity and space in a beautiful mountain setting. Accommodation staff will personalise every detail for your […]

Flowers from the heart: Victoria Florists

We have long celebrated big events with flowers and when it comes to big events, they don’t come much bigger than the wedding day.     After all, no wedding is complete without beautiful blooms, whether they are for décor, accessories or bouquets. Delivering the most beautiful displays for your big day […]

Cape Town

While wearing a veil on your wedding day will continue to be a timeless look for decades to come, the bridal cape can be the majestic statement piece that adds something striking to your look, whether it be for the aisle or the after-party.     Your wedding day is your time […]