Where it all began: Amuri Estate
Ask any couple to name their most precious life memories and often the wedding day comes first. The recalling of weather, food, and guest list may vary slightly, but the venue is clearly remembered as the place where married life began. A mere 10 minutes’ drive from Hanmer Springs is the glorious Amuri […]
Personalised catering: G&T Catering
A couple’s foodie personality is the top ingredient when planning their wedding feast. If they usually party around the barbeque, a seated dinner may feel too formal, whereas fine diners will relish the traditional elegance. G&T Catering is the beautiful Larcomb Vineyard’s sole caterer and matchmaker of wedding menus to personal tastes. They […]
Easy, elegant elopement: Riverview Lodge
An elopement. With historic connotations of clandestine love and secret marriage, weddings don’t come more romantic than that. In modern usage, the concept of elopement has shed most of its associations with melodrama and angry parents, and has come to represent a wedding that is romantic, removed from routine, and smaller in scale. […]
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 can take care of everything from simple, rustic style cakes to beautiful fresh sandwich platters, handcrafted savouries, and everything in between. “Let us help you celebrate this special occasion without breaking […]
Cakes with a twist: Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants
Wedding cake fashion is returning to its elegant roots. Wilder bohemian trends have been tamed into something more classic. They’re now simpler with many in plain white,” says Kate Podmore from Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants. Flowers, fondant, and buttercream are sumptuous in soft summery colours like yellows, and peach, in trend with […]
Honeymoon Hanmer style: Fashionworks
Hanmer Springs is an idyllic honeymoon retreat for lovers who enjoy long walks, shopping,dining, and relaxing in fresh country air. A picturesque village at any time of the year, in autumn, it becomes the most romantic haven for couples wanting precious time out together. Leave space in the suitcases because after a visit […]
Acing the accessories
With much more to prepare for than just a dress or tuxedo, the accessories make up the small yet incredibly important extras to pull together a dream wedding. Make a Pinterest or mood board to save options and inspiration when you find it. Jewellery Like the gems adorning Caitlin Crisp’s ears, many brides […]
Hair takes top tier: Kudos Hairdressers
Wise is the bride who prioritises pre-wedding hair appointments for picture-perfect photos come wedding day. Whether wearing a veil, flowers or hair jewels, when a bride walks down the aisle, she wants her hair to look fresh and fabulous. Michelle Farmer of Kudos Hairdressers recommends a couple of sessions to discuss colours and […]
The right venue choice: Mona Vale
Selecting a wedding venue is one of the most fundamental choices a bridal couple makes. Setting is obviously important, yet so too is the service offered and the quality of the catering. All these aspects are present at Mona Vale, the beautiful historic Christchurch homestead surrounded by over five hectares of elegant landscaped […]
Baking a difference: The Sugar Room
Your wedding cake is a stunning centrepiece and a fun representation of you in both flavour and appearance. If you’re planning your big day, a cake tasting is a must to ensure it’s everything you’ve dreamed of. Professional baker Sam Stakenburg stresses the importance of this, yet also believes the process shouldn’t be […]
