Sweets and treats
At Easter, chocolates fill the home or garden, hidden from eager eyes for a short time. While traditional, egg hunts fail to cater to diabetics and others who don’t enjoy chocolate. Consider an alternative when organising Easter gifts for friends and family: fill baskets with other personalised gifts to excite, and avoid the […]
Blooming bridal bouquets: Victoria Florists
Flowers add to the magic of weddings in so many ways, making it essential they’re on trend and on theme. From boutonnière or buttonholes to corsages, bride and bridesmaids’ bouquets to headpieces, and table arrangements to venue decorations, beautiful blooms help to set the scene for a magical day. Just as bridal fashion […]
Cake and its customs: Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants
A wedding cake is more than a dessert, it symbolises tradition, love, and prosperity. The custom of wedding cakes dates back to ancient Rome where breaking a cake of wheat or barley over the bride’s head was believed to bring good fortune. Fast forward a few centuries to 1840 when the wedding of […]
Expo brings dreams to life: Christchurch Wedding Expo
Planning your dream wedding should be one of the most special times in life, not stress-filled months spent liaising with wedding suppliers, and keeping track of deposits and appointments. Morgan Tracy-Mines from Elysium Planning and Events believes wedding planning should be relaxed and fun so the bridal couple, their friends, and family can […]
Cake couture: The Sugar Room
Discover the sweet trends in wedding day showstoppers. Several stand-out moments at a wedding elicit oohs and aahs from the crowd. One of those is when the bride first steps on to the aisle – cue gasps and tears – and another is when the cake is revealed. A showstopper of a wedding […]
A marriage of nature and nurture: Maruia River Retreat
Escape the stress of wedding planning, or enjoy a relaxing honeymoon with a luxury wellness break in the heart of nature. Nestled within a lush native New Zealand forest, Maruia River Retreat offers an exclusive sanctuary designed for those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle. Picture waking up to the soothing […]
Island nuptials in Niue: Scenic Hotel Group
Imagine exchanging vows on a secluded clifftop as the sun sets over the endless Pacific, or saying “I do” beneath a canopy of lush rainforest, with the sounds of nature as your wedding music. Niue, the “Rock of Polynesia,” offers an intimate, unspoiled paradise for couples seeking a truly unique and breathtaking wedding […]
Ask the experts: Brides of Merivale
“When should I start looking for my dress?”, is one question commonly asked, among others, by brides-to-be. Here are some of those questions, with answers from Brides of Merivale. When should I start looking for my dress? Start the search for your gown at least 8-10 months prior to your wedding. If you […]
Events with ease: Cashmere Club
Being the organiser of a big occasion shouldn’t mean that relaxing and enjoying the day is out of the question for you. On the contrary, your reward should be having the most fun and basking in the glory of a brilliantly run event. The mother of Christchurch entertaining is the Cashmere Club and […]
Treasure, bespoke: Westende Jewellers
Find three generations’ worth of love for fine jewellery bundled into one local Colombo St store. For the bride and groom searching for that dream engagement ring or wedding band, Westende Jewellers boasts the largest range of new and vintage wedding rings in the South Island. Try on different widths, styles, and colours […]
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