Riding in style and luxury: The Purrfect Ride

The purr of the luxury car engine matches your purrs of pleasure as you are collected and delivered to your chosen destination. Whether you are making the life-changing journey to your wedding, are floating off Cinderella-style to a ball, treating a friend, or when VIP handling is non-negotiable, the way you travel sets […]

Plan to be pampered: Moss Spa

A couple’s wedding day is a day of high-octane adrenaline, flowing champagne, joyous laughter and endless photo ops. For the bride especially, the desire to be the star of her biggest show is paramount, and if she has planned ahead, come her wedding day, she will look sensational. Moss Spa recommends brides start […]

Choosing a forever gown: Brides of Merivale

Selecting the beautiful gown for your special day is a big moment, and one that many dream about from a young age. The wonderful team at Brides of Merivale has a passion for helping their clients find their dream wedding gown, whatever that journey looks like. Their selection of designer ready-made gowns includes […]

Location, ambience & fine cuisine: The Lake House

Sunsets over lakes – what could be more romantic? Such an idyllic setting is available to couples for their wedding at The Lake House on the edge of the beautiful and serene Lake Hood in Mid-Canterbury. The stunning new covered and heated deck dining space is the absolute in lake side dining. Now […]

Popping with personality: Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants

If we are what we eat, then wouldn’t you like to be gorgeous, popping with personality, sweet, stylish, and perfectly at home in every situation? An affirmative answer means the textbook balanced diet for you is a slice of cake in each hand. Twisted Flour and Sugar Merchants’ mother and daughter team have […]

Capturing the Essence of Aotearoa: Moko Pounamu

Moko Pounamu pride themselves on supplying the highest quality of craftmanship and product, using only the finest pounamu from the West Coast of New Zealand. The brand was founded by Deane Moreton, son of renowned carver and pounamu miner Alfred Moreton. Deane learnt his craft whilst working alongside his father, and is now […]

Lee Martin plays on

From the traditional Here Comes The Bride, to lighting up the dance floor after the nuptials, music plays an important role in most weddings. Lee Martin is a Canterbury-based singer/songwriter, in popular demand as a wedding singer. South African born, her latest album, Gypsy Soul, Motown-inspired and released in February this year, went […]

At one with nature: Maruia River Retreat

When the pressure seems relentless, there is one perfect way to restore balance to your life. Rest, reconnect with yourself or with another in the beautiful serenity of Maruia River Retreat. Immersive relaxation and rejuvenation is inherent to the beautiful 500-acre nature estate. Explore the native beech forest, rivers, and mountains from your […]

To have & to hold

Attending a special occasion calls for a few essential items, and a place to carry them. Whether you are the bride or bridesmaid, wedding guest, or party attendee, having a cute and compact handbag or clutch by your side will make your day that much smoother. Choosing a statement piece can be fun, […]