Matrimonial magic awaits: we look to Clear Ridge in Hanmer Springs to help plan a destination wedding that is still close to home
A wedding day stands out as being an inimitable occasion; something the happy couple and their friends and family wish they could live over and over again. It makes sense therefore, to prolong the joy for as long as possible and introduce pre and post wedding events that make this momentous occasion even […]
Putting the fun in memories: Giant Game Hire don’t want your wedding to be boring
What’s worse than a boring wedding, function, or event? It sounds like the start to a bad joke and in a way, it is. But fear not! Giant Game Hire is here to elevate the enjoyment factor on your important day. You may have seen the giant Tumble Tower down at the Night […]
High Street’s dining destination: The Monday Room is the perfect pre or post wedding venue
Down at 161 High Street there is something very special. The Monday Room is a destination for any food and beverage lover already, but if you’re looking for the perfect venue for your pre or post wedding event, then look no further. For fancy home cooked sharing plates, ‘Trust the Chef’ is an […]
Customised creations: finish the groom’s outfit with a custom belt from Village Leathercraft
When it comes to the ‘Big Day’, every detail plays its part in making the overall impact, right down to the outfit accents. Take the groom’s and groomsmen’s belts, for example. At face value they might seem like a fairly inconspicuous addition to the suited and booted gents, but actually, they are that […]
Creating places with punch: meet the imaginationologists at Dream It who are designing clever new spaces in our city
As our new city starts to develop and people slowly make their way back into the central city, it will be interesting to see where the winners and the losers of the social scene will be. A bar that just pours beer will simply not make it any more. There need to be […]
That something special : Weddings at The George are like a fairytale
Heading our way is the chance to view, meet, plan and book everything The George has to offer on Sunday, 29 April from 11am until 4pm. With a glass of champagne on arrival, you will be immersed in some of the finest suppliers in the wedding industry, from dresses, suits and jewellery, to […]
Fine-figured wedding day: looking at lovely bridal lingerie for your wedding at Blackwell’s Department Store
Anything great must always start with the perfect foundation. With impeccable lingerie the foundation to your wedding dress will be flawless and ensure you are picture-perfect for your big day. Blackwell’s lingerie expert Lynn Fairbairn says, “It’s what’s underneath your gown that really enhances the whole outfit”. Lynn works closely with each and […]
The city’s future icons: Home Trends Builders is excited about building modern homes in Christchurch
The team at Home Trends Builders is keeping its sunglasses handy and polished as the future keeps getting brighter. Each project is something a little different, driven by co-owners Peter and Elaine DeGouw’s enthusiasm for bringing inspirational, great-looking homes relevant to the Christchurch market, to fruition. Peter says the company focuses on building, […]
A sensory surprise: La Bella Nails & Lashes is a beauty haven
When stepping into La Bella Nails & Lashes in Papanui, the serene oasis is a sensory surprise. Embellished in oak wood and neutral hues, the salon has been operated by Bella Tran and her five professional therapists for eight months. Using superior natural products, the menu is affordable and divine – from perfectly […]
The untouchable Peri Drysdale: our Q&A with the seriously clever and savvy Untouched World founder
A less is more approach isn’t one traditionally taken by a successful fashion label, but then Untouched World founder Peri Drysdale isn’t one to play by the rules. Doing things differently is, after all, what has cemented her place in the upper echelons of entrepreneurial royalty. Metropol talks to Peri about her recent […]
