In the heart of the city: Rose Historic Chapel
One of the few remaining heritage buildings left within the Four Avenues, the Rose Historic Chapel is a unique, central city setting for small, intimate weddings. With a secluded rose garden and beautiful circular stained glass chapel window, the scene is set for unforgettable nuptials. The picturesque Victorian stone building with high ceilings and […]
For a flawless fit
Get your off-the-rack, pre-loved or vintage wedding gowns looking amazing and fitting perfectly with skilful alterations. Having your gown altered by an expert bridal designer will add the ‘wow’ factor, ensuring it fits in all the right places. Jenny Lea Designs in Christchurch creates unique wedding dresses, evening gowns, and occasion wear, and […]
Arriving in style – helicopter weddings
Love is in the air – literally – when you elevate your wedding by helicopter. For an unforgettable wedding, there’s not much that beats taking your vows in a snowy mountaintop ceremony, high up in the Port Hills of Canterbury, overlooking the sea, on a golden sandy beach, or on a rocky backdrop […]
Jeweller Sophie Divett: An artist’s evolution
Stepping out as a Christchurch entrepreneur and artist, Sophie Divett’s journey into jewellery wasn’t planned – it evolved. Metropol writer Hannah Brown finds what started as a side hustle to fine arts studies became a full-time business, Sophie’s collections now synonymous with timeless elegance and conscientious design. Looking back, Sophie’s path into jewellery […]
Talking texture
Nothing speaks to me like textured clothing – it offers more impact and meaning than a simple garment. Picture Kaia Gerber walking the Valentino Fall 2023 runway in jeans and a white button down, except those jeans were instead silk gazar embroidered with microbeads in 80 shades of indigo to resemble denim. Contrasting […]












