Honeymoon must haves: five things to sort before your romantic getaway
While we’ve never needed an excuse to keep the style party going long after the curtain has fallen on our big day, the honeymoon presents such a significant opportunity to introduce some chic newbies to our wardrobes that we couldn’t let the opportunity go by without making a fashionable fuss. If your wedding […]
An arty restoration: Photographer Johannes van Kan captures The Arts Centre coming back to life
Home to one of the most significant collections of heritage buildings in New Zealand, The Arts Centre is a must visit for fans of beautiful architecture – particularly those with an interest in the distinctive Gothic Revival style. Photographer Johannes van Kan had front row seats to the buildings’ extensive restoration after they […]
The Influencers Column: Albert Brantley
The success of the recent Lantern Festival has given Christchurch the first real taste of what a spectacular stage Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct can be for this city. Thousands of people made their way along parts of the riverside promenade to find a vantage point on the steps of the Terraces or […]
A homestead with heart: weddings at historic Ilam Homestead
We have a secret to share with you; it’s a gem of a venue – Ilam Homestead. Tucked away down at 87 Ilam Road, it’s a venue with sweeping lawns to the river, stunning rhododendron gardens to walk through and old-style charm from the early 1900s. There’s room for every type of function […]
The Influencers Column: Ivan Iafeta
In mid-March, our organisation Regenerate Christchurch published some recently taken drone images of the Bexley Wetland and Southshore Spit on social media, and the photos generated a large amount of positive engagement with our online audiences. The positive feedback we received – and continue to receive – reflects the importance that the areas […]
Function meets style: sorting out the often forgotten details of wedding days with Dakins Group’s posh portable bathrooms
A couple’s wedding day is arguably the holy grail of any possible event. The true definition of a celebration, each and every detail comes together to create memories that will last a lifetime. Behind the glitz and glamour of the day itself, are key essentials fundamental to success. Few would know this better […]
Nothing less than perfection: Polished Diamonds wedding rings are planned down to every last loving detail
Perfection – in a wedding ring, you want nothing less. Polished Diamonds on New Regent Street delivers that perfection. The award-winning, manufacturing jeweller uses architectural CAD to model your ring so you can see how it will actually look. The boutique design studio can create his and hers rings, with diamonds, gemstones or […]
A day dreams are made of: choose I Do For You to plan your perfect day
A beautiful wedding day experience – angst-free, co-ordinated, and a true reflection of a couple’s desires – is never a coincidence, but rather the culmination of weeks, sometimes months, or even years of meticulous planning. Few appreciate this more than Moira Murphy of I Do For You. With more than ten years of […]
The Influencers Column: Leeann Watson
Christchurch has been presented with a unique opportunity to redevelop itself. While that comes with a price tag, we should ensure we deliver an experience and standard of living that reflects the fact that we are New Zealand’s second largest city. We need to create a city that attracts the best talent and […]
The winter wonderland: head out to the country for a wedding at Methven Resort
Whether you’re after winter wonderland bridal party accommodation or a family getaway during the impending ski season, there’s the perfect spot at the heart of Mt Hutt village. Just an hour’s drive from Christchurch, the Methven Resort Hotel can cater for both. Skiing may be the principal activity for daytime, but what could […]
