A slice of heaven: Full Time Tart
A wedding cake is just as much a symbol of a marriage ceremony as the bride’s dress, with gorgeous confections covered in luscious buttercream taking pride of place. Helping make that special day complete in Canterbury is cake-maker extraordinaire Sophie Petersen, aka Full Time Tart. A love of baking and art started Sophie’s […]
A wedding day fragrance: Fraganzi
As everyone knows, memory and fragrance are intimately connected. Photographs may capture the images of the day, but a fragrance will enliven it by transporting you back to the day itself to relive the sensation of the occasion. At Fragranzi Perfume Studio you can craft such a unique aroma by selecting components that […]
A marriage of flowers: Victoria Florists
Bridal fashion is as subject to change as any other genre of fashion; what is all the rage one year may be considered completely passé by the following year. Similarly, the bridal bouquet has seen changing trends over the years. Leanne Lovell of Victoria Florists says the current trend is for bouquets that […]
Enchanting space for hire: Sign of the Takahe
Over 100 years old, its fairy-tale aura has provided the idyllic setting for countless wedding ceremonies down the decades. Formerly known for its restaurant, bar and coffee shop, The Sign of the Takahe now comprises a comfy cafe and bar downstairs with a dedicated event and function space upstairs. This change heralds an […]
Mouth-watering catering: Twentyfour Catering
Your wedding vows are unique to you – so why wouldn’t your wedding feast be the same? At Twentyfour Catering, Chef Chantelle Quinn makes it her mission to cater for you as an individual, with your tastes and ideas front and centre. This might be your favourite finger food, or the inclusion of […]
An exquisite selection: Westende Jewellers
For over 50 years, family-owned business Westende Jewellers has been providing an exquisite selection for the bride and groom. The spacious store in Sydenham showcases an extensive array of New Zealand-made engagement and wedding rings – plus new and antique jewellery. “We offer many different styles, sizes and combinations of finishes, stones and […]
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