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!
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreThere’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 >.
Read MoreWe 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!
Read MoreLike 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.
Read MoreEvery 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.
Read MoreSet 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreMorgan’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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreShipley and I met through mutual friends. I remember becoming entranced by these beautiful blue eyes staring at me over the fire pit. That first night we shared jokes and found we had a very similar sense of humour. 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 30min departure warning. There were several such meetings before our first date at the Wunderbar where we sat and talked for hours, covering all the topics and had our first kiss.
Read MoreThe topic of cake and cutting always comes up as a part of my consults and (full transparency) it’s always 50/50 on your views so I thought it timely to chat about what your options are and how you can pull them off.
Read MoreHrvoje (Harvie) and I met back in 2016 through a mutual friend. At that time Hrvoje already had plans and a visa to come to New Zealand. I was just finishing my Masters at the time and hadn’t had any job offers lined up so I decided to come with him and see how our relationship would evolve - I had nothing to lose!
Read MoreMurray and I knew each other 16 years ago and got around in the same group of friends. In 2020 I was separated and after going through huge change my girlfriend took me to The Tai Tapu Hotel one night for dinner and I recalled that Murray used to own it - I wondered if he still did. I had actually never been there, but we arrived and sat at the bar to eat as the restaurant was full and blow me down, Murray served me.
Read MoreAs Christchurch has transformed over the years, one thing remains certain and that is that we are utterly spoilt for choice when it comes to stunning wedding venues. Whether you are DIY fanatics or seek for your entire day to be taken care of by one single team the options are truly endless - You just have to know where to look and that’s exactly where Christchurch Weddings comes in.
Read MoreWe met at Otago Uni in 2013 during our first year of study, we had lots of mutual friends and after one too many chance meetings at the Cook with our friends trying to set us up, we were dating.
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