“I knowingly take you”: New Zealand Celebrant Jenni Gibson
Jenni Gibson has been a marriage celebrant for more than 16 years, performing at wedding ceremonies South Island-wide for couples from New Zealand and beyond. “I truly love what I do and believe your wedding day, planned well, should be one of the most enjoyable milestones in your lifetime. No matter what venue […]
European elegance here at home: French Farm Estate
A Mediterranean-inspired wedding venue on the beautiful Banks Peninsula. Nestled on the stunning Banks Peninsula, family-owned French Farm Estate offers a breathtaking backdrop for intimate weddings of up to 130 guests from spring 2026. The venue can accommodate smaller weddings as early as this season. Currently undergoing complete renovation, the main lodge will […]
In the heart of the city: Rose Historic Chapel
One of the few remaining heritage buildings left within the Four Avenues, the Rose Historic Chapel is a unique, central city setting for small, intimate weddings. With a secluded rose garden and beautiful circular stained glass chapel window, the scene is set for unforgettable nuptials. The picturesque Victorian stone building with high ceilings […]
Countdown to a perfect smile: Smooch
Seeking that pearly white wedding-ready smile? Follow this six-month wedding dental plan. Every bride and groom wants to shine on their wedding day, and that includes flashing a confident, dazzling smile. At Smooch Dental Spa, The Polish by Smooch is a carefully timed dental hygiene plan for wedding-ready teeth in six months, offering […]
A wedding venue to capture your heart: Amuri Estate
When Hamish and Sarah Linton began searching for a wedding venue, one space stole their hearts. Just ten minutes from Hanmer Springs Village and a 90-minute drive from Christchurch, Amuri Estate offered everything they dreamed of and more. Thanks to the skill of owner and wedding coordinator Vanessa Orr, their day went off […]
Treasure, bespoke: Westende Jewellers
Find three generations’ worth of love for fine jewellery bundled into one local Colombo St store. For the bride and groom searching for their dream engagement ring or wedding band, Westende Jewellers boasts the largest range of new and vintage wedding rings in the South Island. All new wedding bands are made in […]
In the heart of the city: Rose Historic Chapel
One of the few remaining heritage buildings left within the Four Avenues, the Rose Historic Chapel is a unique, central city setting for small, intimate weddings. With a secluded rose garden and beautiful circular stained glass chapel window, the scene is set for unforgettable nuptials. The picturesque Victorian stone building with high ceilings and […]
For a flawless fit
Get your off-the-rack, pre-loved or vintage wedding gowns looking amazing and fitting perfectly with skilful alterations. Having your gown altered by an expert bridal designer will add the ‘wow’ factor, ensuring it fits in all the right places. Jenny Lea Designs in Christchurch creates unique wedding dresses, evening gowns, and occasion wear, and […]
Arriving in style – helicopter weddings
Love is in the air – literally – when you elevate your wedding by helicopter. For an unforgettable wedding, there’s not much that beats taking your vows in a snowy mountaintop ceremony, high up in the Port Hills of Canterbury, overlooking the sea, on a golden sandy beach, or on a rocky backdrop […]
Love actually is all around
Capturing the moments – the joy, the flair, the tears – wedding photography is to be cherished for decades and generations to come. Each snapshot reflects the months of planning and years of dreaming to envelop you in that feeling in an instant. Landscapes near and far craft the backdrops in these photographs […]
