Love actually is all around

Capturing the moments – the joy, the flair, the tears – wedding photography is to be cherished for decades and generations to come. Each snapshot reflects the months of planning and years of dreaming to envelop you in that feeling in an instant. Landscapes near and far craft the backdrops in these photographs […]

Beautiful & boutique in Harewood: Omarino Estate

Do you have a vision for a wedding in a rural setting, without the hassle of driving into the country, away from amenities such as Christchurch Airport? That may sound like a mission impossible, yet actually it is mission possible when you choose Omarino Estate as your venue. This family-run boutique venue sits […]

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 […]