Destination shopping: FashionWorks
Shopping in holiday mode puts space between you and the world – it’s just you, a beautiful boutique, and a wardrobe of opportunities. No external noise, no time pressures… if you’re honeymooning or with a wedding party in Hanmer Springs, this store will sweep you off your feet. FashionWorks curates that enchanting ‘destination […]
Effortless. Personal. Unforgettable: Memory Maker
Start your wedding journey with a ceremony that feels easy, genuine, and full of meaning – heartfelt, natural, and completely you. Your wedding should be a true reflection of your love, not staged, not stiff, and never one-size-fits-all, but something that truly reflects your story, your love, and the people around you, says […]
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 January 2027. The venue can accommodate smaller weddings as early as this season. Currently undergoing a complete renovation, the main lodge […]
Your day, your way
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the thousands of wedding images our editorial team has been poring over in the last few weeks, it’s that Canterbury couples are ripping up the rule book. In 2026, the way people say ‘I do’ is infused with personality and pizazz. Here’s a snapshot – see […]
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