How to find your dream dress: Brides of Merivale
Owner of South Island’s leading bridal boutique Brides of Merivale, Lisa Dermott answers your burning questions to guide your dress shopping experience. When should I start looking for my dress? Start the search for your gown at least 10 to 12 months prior to your wedding – some brides begin up to 18 […]
Take the plunge: NOVAspace
What beats the thrill of a brand new pool? For Chris Thelin, the man behind South Island’s largest merchant of leading pools, the best bit is installing it. Happy family memories are made around a pool,” says Chris Thelin, owner of NOVAspace. “I love this job because I get to bring those moments […]
Eat & meet: Urban Revival Silverstream
Where alfresco dining and local food combine. Bring your bridal party and wedding plans to this urban Kaiapoi café – discuss, debate, and make those all-important decisions over custom-blend coffee, local wine and divine eats. Urban Revival is home to functions and day-to-day dining, where the spacious setting welcomes everything from intimate get-togethers […]
Move 8 in style: Christchurch European
A large family equals more seats, but that doesn’t mean your car should be any less chic. “If you don’t want to sacrifice the look by adopting a ‘people-mover’, Land Rover has created an extra long Defender, the 130,” says Christchurch European managing director Niki Mills. “With eight seats, three each in the […]
You’ve got the look
From Crocs to cigars, Canterbury couples are world-class when it comes to wedding fashion, putting their own personal spin on both trends and traditions on everything from shoes to flowers and bow ties. Enjoy this curation of fashionable moments from recent Canterbury weddings.
Classy & cosy: The Rabbit
Café by day and cocktail bar by night, Ashburton is the place for delicious eats and magical nights. As the cooler climes of autumn turn temperatures down, Ashburton’s dining hotspot The Rabbit is turning up the heat. In its accessible midtown location, the cocktail and dessert bar’s warmth and comfort will be a […]
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