Ceremoniously personal: Robyn O’Brien

Robyn O’Brien loves weddings and tailoring ceremonies to be exactly what couples want and to reflect their unique personalities. Her service is based on getting to know the people she’s marrying, guiding them through the ceremony process and doing her research.     Robyn has performed many bespoke ceremonies, some of which […]

Food to fall for: Fionas Food

Delicious food is what memories are made of and you can create beautiful wedding memories with Fiona’s Food. Fiona van der Pol has been providing tasty, uncomplicated food in and around Canterbury since 2007 and describes her food as “elegantly rustic.”   The emphasis is on freshness; it’s flavoursome, familiar and made […]

Romance in the vines: Cross Hares

Romance is in the air at Tai Tapu vineyard Cross Hares, so much so that a couple who just popped by their cellar door for a bottle, ended up getting engaged by the vines, not at all deterred by the activity of Warrick and his digger in action!     They’ve been […]

Delivering proven results: Karen Glassey

Karen has been demonstrating her skill and ability successfully selling property for several years now – and every single property that she has listed, has sold. Karen works hard for all of her clients, she recognises that buying or selling a home is one of the biggest investments and financial commitments we […]

Romantic vintage styling: The Vintage Two

When Zoe Gallagher was planning her wedding in January, her sister Cushla Foster-Thorn lent a hand finding whimsical vintage décor. The teamwork sparked Cushla’s business and planning nous and Zoe’s creativity, and The Vintage Two was born.     Now, the West Coast-born, Christchurch-based duo team up with other local businesses, like […]

Never-ending holiday at your place: Lagoon Pools

What is the recipe for a constant holiday in your backyard? Just add water! Julie Hastings, Director of Lagoon Pools, is finding Cantabrians are following the method with great enthusiasm.     “We are very busy with forward bookings so if people are wanting a swimming pool ready for enjoying this summer, […]