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When thinking about celebrating our union, we wanted the day to be about us, and make intentional, purposeful decisions about our wants and needs. We felt connected to New Zealand and loved all the people and places. Looking back on our experiences there, we knew we wanted to go back to make this official - and Mount Sunday, aka Edoras, was the perfect place. Everything fell into place so smoothly once that decision was made.
There’s a new duo in town, and they’re taking Canterbury by storm! Just not the kind that leaves you wondering why Mother Nature is so furious at us. We've got something insanely exciting to share with you today. It's all about a game-changing event planning company with a focus on sustainability. Enter < RAD Agency >.
We have had a bit of a whirlwind romance! Tyson and I met in 2018 by way of a blind date and instantly clicked. By 2020 welcomed our baby girl to the world which soon was followed by our engagement after the first lockdown in 2020. We sealed the deal on our marriage in 2022!
Like many, we weren’t able to have the big 2020 wedding we had planned pre-pandemic with our favourite people flying into New Zealand from all over the world. At the end of the 21/22 wedding season and after dusting off two years of Covid complications we felt like we should celebrate that we’d made it through these challenging times together! 22/6/22 suddenly seemed like the most perfect date for us to get hitched as it marked 6 years since our first date in London.
Every bride should wear something that they have not worn, and offer a feeling never experienced before. Sarah Stoute’s most recent collection is inspired by love, encompassing the ordinary with a dash of whimsical excitement and each piece’s namesake represents that too. This collection showcases Sarah’s love of draping, fabric, beading, embroidery, frills and intricate details.
Set to the backdrop of the intimate and private venue that is Kate Sheppard house, this styled shoot captured by Honey Lens Co in partnership with 27seconds wine is bursting at the seams with personality. Inspired by 60's colours and silhouettes yet captured and styled for the bold, playful and modern couple - Don’t let the historical element fool you, as this shoot juxtaposes elements in a surprising way.
In my opinion, the key to a well-executed event is a killer run-sheet - or timeline as you might know it. But, just how do you achieve pro status as a DIY couple? Lucky for you, I’m breaking things down.
To ensure you have plenty of time to fill in the gaps, hire, design, create, print and source any extra pieces we need to fit the puzzle that is your wedding day, we’re going to touch on things I often identify as being forgotten in an aid to help you stay relaxed, fuss-free and enjoying your final months before getting hitched.
Our biggest priority was simply to be surrounded by our loved ones and enjoy the day. Ultimately, so many things could go wrong but as long as we were together and around our favourite people nothing else would matter.
Morgan’s proposal had us butt-naked in nature just how we love it! We had been picnicking and swimming at one of our favourite rivers, the Wakamarina, and literally our last skinny dip before the long drive home, we dove into the deep water for an underwater kiss and he holds out this shiny ring in front of me, I came up laughing and crying and asking if we could get closer to the edge as it was so deep.
A story for the couples who love fashion, elegance and simplicity on their wedding day. From puffy sleeves to sleek designs, this shoot tells a story from romantic moody mornings to a nighttime of fun.
What’s better than enlisting the help of one wedding planner? Two wedding planners and a matrimonial dream team at your fingertips.
Together, let’s create an unforgettable wedding soiree that’s as one-of-a-kind as you with our workshop series, Planning Project, coming to you online very soon!
At Christchurch Weddings, everything starts with love. It’s why we do what we do. We’re excited you’re in love, and whether you’re free spirits or adore tradition, we want you to feel inspired and supported in the lead up to the best day of your life. Your love story is one-of-a-kind, so we aim to inspire you to think outside the box and inject the essence of you as a couple into your wedding day.
Shipley and I met through mutual friends. I remember becoming entranced by these beautiful blue eyes staring at me over the fire pit. From our first night, he remembers me boiling the jug for a cup of tea or two before I left - a sign he would come to recognise as my departure warning. There were several such meetings before our first date at Wunderbar where we sat and talked for hours, covering all the topics and had our first kiss.
Jess & Cody were the winners of the Burger Burger X Welles & Good X Christchurch Weddings $30,000 Dream Wedding Giveaway! These two deserved everything and more, and we were thrilled to bring their dream wedding together in 2.5 months.
Set to the backdrop of the intimate and private venue that is Kate Sheppard house, this styled shoot captured by Honey Lens Co in partnership with 27seconds wine is bursting at the seams with personality. Inspired by 60's colours and silhouettes yet captured and styled for the bold, playful and modern couple.
We got everything we needed and more with Lucy. From her guidance and support with where to even start, to her willingness and excitement to take over the styling and her seamless coordination of the vendors, and the on-the-day running of the event, we were so grateful!
Two weeks ago we had the best day of our lives. Thank you for your hard work in making our day run smoothly. From your advice along the way to the setting up and packing down, it was all invaluable and we couldn’t have done it without you. Neither of us had a single worry or concern on the day as we knew you had it all handled. Thank you for helping to bring our dream day to life.
We could not have done it without Lucy. She is incredibly well-connected and can make anything happen, she even helped me find my beautiful dress! Lucy was always a calm influence and pulled off an absolutely unforgettable day full of joy and love.
Most importantly to us, Lucy was our calming presence and our biggest hype girl, she made our wedding the most epic vibe ever, fitted specifically to us - and it absolutely was. We can not thank you enough Lucy!
If you are in the planning stages of your wedding - Lucy’s knowledge of Christchurch vendors will be incredibly valuable to you. We already had our vendors locked in but when spoken to, they had nothing but good things to say about Lucy which shows she has a huge directory of vendors, but she knows them all well and has excellent relationships with them.
With our original date being 11th April and having at least 250 guests coming from all over the world, unfortunately, COVID kicked us in the gut and we had to postpone 2 weeks before the wedding.
Lucy wasn’t at all phased and literally said '“no worries, let’s find another date and make this Wedding 2.0”, which is exactly what she did.
A huge weight lifted off my shoulders when I passed the co-ordination onto Lucy. My inbox became a lot lighter and I was able to enjoy all of the small details that I know I would have missed if I was under the pump sorting out the logistics. We trusted Lucy with our wedding and she brought our vision to life.
I love sending my couples over to her directory and blog when they ask for advice or recommendations for vendors, as all the vendors are such a high standard, and a great representation of her business, and she has many great articles to help people out on her blog.
Christchurch Weddings is more than a vendor platform, it is a selective but very inclusive, community. Lucy works hard to create a welcoming environment and goes beyond a typical directory by marketing your brand alongside her own on all social media pages.
I am so glad I joined the Christchurch Weddings Directory. One-third of my bookings come from the Directory and having Lucy as a sounding board and being able to connect with the other vendors has been so valuable.
Ever since I was a little girl I dreamed of getting married on my Aunty and Uncle's Farm, with Mr Whippy and a Tipi. To arrive on the day and see that come true was so magical. The most memorable moment was walking down the aisle and seeing Fraser for the very first time. It put it into perspective that the day was here, all the hard work had been done, and we could celebrate our love exactly as we dreamt!