Elegant event photos: Magic Mirror’s themed photo booths are the fun extra you need on your wedding day
Encompassing incredible technology, Magic Mirror is a stand out from other photo booth offerings, with this voice activated mirror and touch screen making quite the experience. The VIP set up is personalised with either red or black carpet and your choice of glamourous sequinned backdrop. An attendant is on hand, so you don’t have to […]
Function meets style: sorting out the often forgotten details of wedding days with Dakins Group’s posh portable bathrooms
A couple’s wedding day is arguably the holy grail of any possible event. The true definition of a celebration, each and every detail comes together to create memories that will last a lifetime. Behind the glitz and glamour of the day itself, are key essentials fundamental to success. Few would know this better than Dakins […]
A cool cafe vibe: a visit to Riccarton’s popular Seven Cafe
The atmosphere in Seven Café at 11am is warm and welcoming. “This is coffee time and people really enjoy getting together for a chat,” says Vivi Xu, café owner. As one customer is about to leave the café she remarks, “I especially like the vibe here. Do you cater for private functions? I have been […]
Exquisitely romantic: weddings at The Vineyard at Rossendale
The Vineyard at Rossendale is an exquisitely romantic wedding venue, created especially for the occasion. The ambience and space, flexibility and flow, are unsurpassed for a perfect day. Floor to ceiling windows form a vista through 10 acres of pinot noir grapes. With room for up to 200, the functional floorplan allows the bridal table […]
What’s On: Three outings you will love in North Canterbury
Just a short drive from Christchurch, North Canterbury is a bit of a show off – in the best possible way. From its endless unspoiled terrain and natural beauty, to its townships brimming with all kinds of retail and recreational spoils, what’s not to love? We’ve prepared a little social calendar if an excursion is […]
Wooing the crowds: BMW launches itself at Josh Emett’s Madam Woo
Madam Woo recently hosted the launch of the 2018 BMW X2. I caught up with celebrity Michelin chef and co-owner of Madam Woo, Josh Emett, who is also an ambassador for BMW. “I’ve been driving BMW for years,” Josh says. I bought my first BMW when I lived in the USA and have been a […]
What’s on: keeping the kids entertained
With little minds to inspire and little legs to tire out, the role of a parent can be beautifully relentless. We might not offer a babysitting service here at Metropol, but we do love to brainstorm on your behalf. Here are some of the fun things our city and surrounding areas are throwing up in […]
Great golfing getaway: heading along to the Autosure Golf Tournament
As the automotive writer for Metropol, I was fortunate enough to be invited to the Autosure Golf Tournament at the wonderful Harewood Golf Course. Joined by car people from across the industry, we started the event with a slap-up BBQ which gave us time to meet and network. I was assigned to the team from […]
Catering to commitment: we talk weddings with Continental Event Catering
One of the most important considerations to make when planning a wedding is the food you are going to serve your guests. With so many possibilities, and so many other things to arrange, it is definitely an advantage to use a catering company that is dedicated to “making your wedding day, as well as the […]
