Whimsical bouquet: Victoria Florists
Bridal floristry follows trends just as closely as gowns and stationery. So, what’s hot this season? Leanne Lovell of Victoria Florists has worked with flowers for more than 40 years and keeps an eye on what’s emerging. “Right now, I’d describe the look as whimsical,” Leanne says, “Instead of raising arrangements on pedestals, […]
Welcome to the club: Cashmere Club
Special, adaptable, affordable and beautiful – one Christchurch wedding venue ticks all the boxes. The excitement of the engagement is over, and next comes the task of organising the wedding. But where to hold such an important occasion? It needs to be special. It needs to be adaptable to different needs, and it […]
Make it major: Mackenzie A&P Show
The Mackenzie Country’s A&P Highland Show is the largest one-day show in New Zealand, with 12,000 to 15,000 visitors through the gates. Organisers say this year is set to be the biggest and best yet. Held on Easter Monday (6 April) at the Mackenzie A&P Showgrounds in Fairlie, what began in 1899 has […]
New look New Brighton
A wave of revitalisation is moving through New Brighton, reshaping the beachside suburb into a vibrant, people-focused destination. Things are changing over in New Brighton. Once known primarily for its windswept beach and slightly faded mall, the seaside suburb is experiencing a wave of investment that is steadily transforming it from a quiet […]
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