Modern romance: The George
Your wedding planned to perfection. An intimate ceremony and romantic reception with timeless classic details to your exact requirements. The George, where your wedding dreams come to life. The Residence at The George can be exclusively yours for the day (and the night) with a ceremony in the private gardens and a cocktail reception or […]
A slice of heaven: Full Time Tart
A wedding cake is just as much a symbol of a marriage ceremony as the bride’s dress, with gorgeous confections covered in luscious buttercream taking pride of place. Helping make that special day complete in Canterbury is cake-maker extraordinaire Sophie Petersen, aka Full Time Tart. A love of baking and art started Sophie’s cake baking […]
A marriage of flowers: Victoria Florists
Bridal fashion is as subject to change as any other genre of fashion; what is all the rage one year may be considered completely passé by the following year. Similarly, the bridal bouquet has seen changing trends over the years. Leanne Lovell of Victoria Florists says the current trend is for bouquets that blend garden […]
Enchanting space for hire: Sign of the Takahe
Over 100 years old, its fairy-tale aura has provided the idyllic setting for countless wedding ceremonies down the decades. Formerly known for its restaurant, bar and coffee shop, The Sign of the Takahe now comprises a comfy cafe and bar downstairs with a dedicated event and function space upstairs. This change heralds an exciting future […]
An exquisite selection: Westende Jewellers
For over 50 years, family-owned business Westende Jewellers has been providing an exquisite selection for the bride and groom. The spacious store in Sydenham showcases an extensive array of New Zealand-made engagement and wedding rings – plus new and antique jewellery. “We offer many different styles, sizes and combinations of finishes, stones and metals, including […]
Our venue, your way: Milton St Substation
Historic, versatile and fun all describe the popular Milton St Substation as a weddings, events and functions venue in central Christchurch. Warm brick tones, an industrial interior vibe, and several separate areas to utilise indoors and out, combine to make it a terrific place to exchange vows. Business as usual has been the work ethos, […]
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