Get that wedding-day glow: Tan in the City

There’s no denying the pressures that go with getting married, especially when it comes to looking your best. From your hair to dress and gorgeous sun-kissed skin, there’s a lot to coordinate. If you’re heading down the aisle and thinking about getting a tan, there’s a few things to keep in mind – […]

A slice of love

Love has four letters, and so does cake, and no wedding is complete without a generous helping of both. Modern wedding cakes come in all shapes and sizes, single and multiple tiered, plain and fancy. A wedding cake was originally a luxury item, and a sign of celebration and social status (the bigger […]

For nuptials to treasure: Celebrant Jenni Gibson

While most people understand that you can’t have a wedding without a wedding celebrant, that celebrant’s role is far wider than simply being the facilitator of the legal requirements for getting married. Jenni Gibson, a celebrant for some 14 years knows that celebrants need to be people-oriented, compassionate and tolerant, as well as […]

Gorgeous setting: Melton Estate

Happy is the bride the sun shines on, or so the adage goes. These days there’s no need to worry about the weather, keeping in the shade, or out of the rain, if your wedding aisle is down a purpose-built event pavilion. Add a vineyard setting for ambience, a modern restaurant, and multiple […]

For food that’s smokin’: Smoke ‘n’ Barrel

Christchurch’s Smoke ‘n’ Barrel travels South Island-wide, catering weddings and events of all sizes with their top-notch take on BBQ. “It’s the perfect style of food for any celebration, but especially a wedding.” Operating from a new dine-in premises in Woolston, the Smoke ‘n’ Barrel team consists of co-owners Renee Blackburn, her chef […]

Baking it bridal: The Sugar Room

When consumed by wedding stress, a big beautiful cake at the end of the night is one less thing to worry about. Imagine the wedding cake of your dreams, with crisp edges, perfect buttercream and a design to suit your theme. The Sugar Room can make that dream a reality. Sam Stakenburg, owner […]