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Say ‘I do’ with your dream smile: Smooch

Your wedding day is one of the most photographed moments of your life. These moments hang in your mum’s house for decades and get passed down for generations, so you want to be sure of a radiant smile in moments captured forever. Using advanced teeth whitening, facial aesthetics, and dental hygiene services, Smooch […]

Borrowed and blue

So many traditions are incorporated into modern weddings, and one that has stood the test of time is something borrowed, something blue. The centuries-old rhyme goes “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in your shoe…”. Each element represents a different aspect of the wedding and the couple’s future. […]

Chilly chic: Kjole Style

Functionality, simplicity, and timelessness are the dress codes of Scandinavian style. In Hanmer Springs, handpicked, Danish-only designs that make getting dressed effortless and stylish are found at Kjole Style. Workwear, weekend wear, and gorgeous everyday staples, co-owner Stephanie Suckling and her team curate collections to help you build a wardrobe of timeless, well-made […]

Veils and Tails

Pets are family, and fur babies like these cuties are stealing the show at weddings around Christchurch. Beloved furry friends are increasingly taking centre stage at our weddings as people design their big day around their loves and lives. So, if you’re a bride who doesn’t want to be upstaged by her pooch, […]

Editor’s note: Saying I do

Yes, it’s a wedding issue, and one that will bring back memories of your own marriage ceremonies for many of you. For those planning theirs, or dreaming of future nuptial bliss, this issue is full of ideas, people, and businesses that can help, plus lots of local wedding photos. I’ve waltzed down the […]