Love is in the air: Jenni Gibson celebrant
Love always comes first, and then that decision to be together forever. With Jenni Gibson as your celebrant, you know your wedding will be the celebratory day you had wished for, one that takes you into that next stage of your life with that someone you love. Jenni truly loves what she does, […]
Your dream dress: Wilkins Bridal
Unlike the brides of yesteryear, today’s bride wants her wedding dress to represent who she is and what is important to her. One bride might want lots of detail, with lace and sequins, while another bride might want something pared down and simple. Wilkins Bridal brings every bride the dress of her dreams, […]
The day of your dreams: Amuri Estate
The Hanmer Springs area with its spectacular mountain views and panoramic landscapes – what an unrivalled setting for a wedding day. Just 10 minutes out of the village is the glorious Amuri Estate with vistas across historic farm stations and of the braided Waiau River meandering its way below the Southern Alps. This […]
Memories you can taste: Wooden Spoon Biscuits
Weddings are about creating memories to savour for years into the future. Strong memories are linked to exciting, different and unique experiences and those can often involve the food served at a wedding reception. The team at Wooden Spoon Biscuits understand this all too well. They have had the innovative flair to create […]
Wedding cakes that wow: Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants
On your big day, you want to avoid worrying about the details. Leave the catering, and most importantly the wedding cake, to the professionals. At Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants, mother-daughter duo Kate and Sally create cakes and catering to impress. From wedding cakes and platters to grazing tables and canapes, they have […]
The best for your bachelorette
Sophisticated or mischievous, and with so many layers of joy, planning a bridal shower or hen’s party is an exhilarating, and expensive, honour. However you decide to do it, Metropol interviewee Mary Outram, with many bachelorette parties up her sleeve, shares three tips and tricks on making it the ultimate memory. Start with […]
Affordable wedding catering: Halswell Bakery
When planning your big day, you don’t need a large catering budget if you head to Halswell Bakery. The experienced family-owned bakery has settled into its new premises at Shop 7, in the old Westpac Bank on Halswell Road, and from there can take care of all your catering needs. From simple, rustic […]
An intimate wedding: Intimate Small Weddings
A wedding couple, a few guests and a stylish venue is fast becoming a fashionable choice in many busy lives. Imagine having all the stress taken out of planning your perfect day. Yes, you can have it all, thanks to wedding planner/coordinator Leticia Radcliffe and celebrant Liz Brook of Intimate Small Weddings. “For […]
A homestead with heart: Ilam Homestead
We have a secret to share with you; it’s a gem of a venue – Ilam Homestead. Tucked away 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: cocktails […]
People, places, photos
Freeze in time one of the best days of your life, all with a fabulous photographer. To remember the people, the places, and the intimate moments that you shared throughout your day. Capturing their memories, many just-married Cantabrians have called on the expertise of local photographers to forever remember their weddings. Between the […]
