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 […]
Wonderful wedding stationery inspiration
The first stage of a traditional wedding, sending out the invites, is a special moment where you let your loved ones know you want them there for your day of commitment. How you say it can set the mood for the big day. Transparent wedding invites are a unique and elegant way to […]
Pounamu: The Greenstone Shop
Pounamu has long been held as a Taonga or natural treasure. It’s easy to see why this beautiful stone called pounamu has captured the hearts of New Zealanders and visitors alike. The unique range of colours, and smooth, comforting feel of the stone makes Greenstone highly prized. Now, pounamu is revered worldwide. Based […]
Delectable and affordable: Halswell Bakery
When it comes to the big day, you don’t need a big budget… that is if you head to Halswell Bakery! From simple, rustic style cakes, to beautiful fresh sandwich platters, the bakery offers a bespoke service so you can get exactly what you want for your engagement celebration, hen/stag do, the wedding […]
