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 […]
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 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 […]
Sweet taste of summer: have your very own gelato truck at your wedding with Gelato Roma
A summer wedding and gelato, who could ask for more? Gelato Roma Mobile brings award-winning gelato and sorbet to your city or country wedding in a picturesque trailer, which features clean lines and more than a hint of Italian style. Owners and ‘Gelatologists’ Margaret Parisi and Blair Poland say their sorbets and gelatos, […]
Turning floral vision into reality: Miss Lily Flowers
Miss Lily Flowers creates beautiful wedding bouquets and arrangements to make a bride’s vision reality. Owner Sandy Sharp enjoys working to a theme, be it rustic, modern, classic, or her own personal favourite – the hand-picked look. Whatever the style, beautiful flowers are always the result. “I like to get to know brides […]
Spectacular show-stoppers: Sally Holt makes gasp worthy wedding cakes
No stranger to elaborate cakes, Sally Holt was a founding member of the Canterbury Cake Decorators Guild and the NZ Cake Decorators Guild. Her most memorable was a 17kg, half metre-tall wedding cake, made for a world champion ballroom dancing couple. “Back in the day wedding cakes were three-tier fruit cakes with lacework […]
A seaside setting: Salt on the Pier is the seaside location you need for your perfect beach wedding
With the seaside backdrop affording incredible views across Pegasus Bay and the New Brighton Pier itself providing access for stunning photograph opportunities, Salt on the Pier at New Brighton is a great location for your wedding or special event. According to Sam from Salt on the Pier, there are some great packages to […]
A unique commemoration: personalised wine bottles for your wedding from Straight Eight Estate
An award-winning range of single vineyard wine with beautifully personalised labels is a unique way to commemorate your special day. The friendly, down-to-earth team at Straight 8 Estate can help with wine selection and also organise personalised labels to reflect the bride and groom’s style and theme. “Whether it’s for your special occasion […]
