How to find your dream dress: Brides of Merivale
Owner of South Island’s leading bridal boutique Brides of Merivale, Lisa Dermott answers your burning questions to guide your dress shopping experience. When should I start looking for my dress? Start the search for your gown at least 10 to 12 months prior to your wedding – some brides begin up to 18 […]
Eat & meet: Urban Revival Silverstream
Where alfresco dining and local food combine. Bring your bridal party and wedding plans to this urban Kaiapoi café – discuss, debate, and make those all-important decisions over custom-blend coffee, local wine and divine eats. Urban Revival is home to functions and day-to-day dining, where the spacious setting welcomes everything from intimate get-togethers […]
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 a beautiful circular stained glass window, the scene is set for unforgettable nuptials. The picturesque Victorian stone building with high ceilings […]
The perfect wedding checklist: Amuri Estate
When Laura and Sam Arnold began searching for their wedding venue, they knew exactly what they wanted and what they didn’t. We were looking for somewhere elegant but rustic,” Laura says. “It had to have a wet-weather option and some kind of view or backdrop.” There was one more non-negotiable: their dog, Maverick, […]
WIN a $15,000 wedding package: Christchurch Wedding Expo
Bring your bridal dreams and burning questions to Te Pae on 14 June when the region’s best wedding vendors, and one unmissable giveaway, gather under one roof. “Your journey to ‘I do’ starts here,” says the woman making the Christchurch Wedding Expo happen, Morgan Tracy-Mines. “This is your premier opportunity to connect with […]
5 trending cake flavours: Halswell Bakery
What’s a cake flavour your wedding guests are sure to love? Family-owned and locally-loved, Halswell Bakery knows just how crucial your wedding cake is, from flavour to finish. Years of experience honing her cake-making craft, owner Ruth Buckley and her team combine skill with culinary flair for the one of your dreams. From […]
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