A wedding venue to capture your heart: Amuri Estate

When Hamish and Sarah Linton began searching for a wedding venue, one space stole their hearts. Just ten minutes from Hanmer Springs Village and a 90-minute drive from Christchurch, Amuri Estate offered everything they dreamed of and more. Thanks to the skill of owner and wedding coordinator Vanessa Orr, their day went off […]

6 ways to bring your wedding day home

Integrate the energy of your wedding day into your home with these ideas for keeping the magic alive long after the day itself is done. You’ve dreamed about it for years. For many months, you’ve talked, planned and agonised ad nauseam over details like calligraphy fonts and sugared almonds. Then the big day […]

Fit for you: Rembrandt

True fit is about style, comfort and confidence – and shouldn’t be compromised on your wedding day. That’s why Rembrandt menswear offers an expansive size selection, catering to tall fitting, short fitting, and all men. Hire your suit with help from their friendly team, purchase from the ready-to-wear range, or utilise their made-to-measure […]

Treasure, bespoke: Westende Jewellers

Find three generations’ worth of love for fine jewellery bundled into one local Colombo St store. For the bride and groom searching for their dream engagement ring or wedding band, Westende Jewellers boasts the largest range of new and vintage wedding rings in the South Island. All new wedding bands are made in […]

The taste you love: Cocoa Black

Enjoy your favourite local neighbourhood café in unique locations all across the city. With Cocoa Black, your local coffee is always just around the corner. Seven locations across Christchurch means your favourite can be enjoyed anywhere. Café owner Yong Ren says he didn’t imagine opening multiple cafés. “I never planned to open more […]

Party place: The Elmwood Trading Co

Whatever your celebration of choice – birthday, anniversary, wedding, seminar, book launch, or other – one Christchurch venue is impossible to pass up. Restaurateurs Marty and Naomi Fuller know how to serve up a good time. With a bevy of hospitality accolades under their belt, their award-winning tavern, The Elmwood Trading Co, is […]