Turning floral vision into reality: Miss Lily Flowers
Miss Lily Flowers creates beautiful wedding bouquets and arrangements to make a bride’s vision reality. Owner Sandy Sharp enjoys working to a theme, be it rustic, modern, classic, or her own personal favourite – the hand-picked look. Whatever the style, beautiful flowers are always the result. “I like to get to know brides and customise […]
A unique commemoration: personalised wine bottles for your wedding from Straight Eight Estate
An award-winning range of single vineyard wine with beautifully personalised labels is a unique way to commemorate your special day. The friendly, down-to-earth team at Straight 8 Estate can help with wine selection and also organise personalised labels to reflect the bride and groom’s style and theme. “Whether it’s for your special occasion or for […]
A magical location: take your wedding guests on a romantic journey to the countryside at Ridge Road Gardens
In the lead up to your big day, one of the most essential aspects is deciding where to hold it. If you are looking for somewhere intimate, picturesque and thoroughly romantic, Ridge Road Gardens should be top of your list. Located at 451 Ridge Road, Motukarara, the series of beautiful cottage gardens and landscaped ponds […]
Beautiful bridal baking: if you’re planning your wedding catering then talking to Halswell Bakery is a must
Halswell Bakery could be ‘The Wedding Bakery’, with its comprehensive approach to fresh, bespoke and competitively priced cakes and delicious delights for every step of your journey to the altar. “We make everything at the bakery, so every detail can be specific to you and your wedding theme,” owner Ruth Buckley says. Cakes are modern […]
Your perfect match: Via Sollertia Jewellery
Whether it’s an engagement ring or wedding bands, creating a symbol of everlasting love is a special responsibility. Via Sollertia Jewellery also treats it as an incredible privilege. Designing and making beautiful handcrafted creations, as unique as the couple that buys them, Clare and the team approach each and every ring with impeccable attention to […]
Matrimonial magic awaits: we look to Clear Ridge in Hanmer Springs to help plan a destination wedding that is still close to home
A wedding day stands out as being an inimitable occasion; something the happy couple and their friends and family wish they could live over and over again. It makes sense therefore, to prolong the joy for as long as possible and introduce pre and post wedding events that make this momentous occasion even more memorable. […]
Putting the fun in memories: Giant Game Hire don’t want your wedding to be boring
What’s worse than a boring wedding, function, or event? It sounds like the start to a bad joke and in a way, it is. But fear not! Giant Game Hire is here to elevate the enjoyment factor on your important day. You may have seen the giant Tumble Tower down at the Night Noodle Markets, […]
Customised creations: finish the groom’s outfit with a custom belt from Village Leathercraft
When it comes to the ‘Big Day’, every detail plays its part in making the overall impact, right down to the outfit accents. Take the groom’s and groomsmen’s belts, for example. At face value they might seem like a fairly inconspicuous addition to the suited and booted gents, but actually, they are that missing piece […]
That something special : Weddings at The George are like a fairytale
Heading our way is the chance to view, meet, plan and book everything The George has to offer on Sunday, 29 April from 11am until 4pm. With a glass of champagne on arrival, you will be immersed in some of the finest suppliers in the wedding industry, from dresses, suits and jewellery, to flowers, cakes, […]
Fine-figured wedding day: looking at lovely bridal lingerie for your wedding at Blackwell’s Department Store
Anything great must always start with the perfect foundation. With impeccable lingerie the foundation to your wedding dress will be flawless and ensure you are picture-perfect for your big day. Blackwell’s lingerie expert Lynn Fairbairn says, “It’s what’s underneath your gown that really enhances the whole outfit”. Lynn works closely with each and every customer […]
