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Wedding Guide

Sponsored ContentAugust 24

All around the world

American wedding customs are still popular today, from the bride tossing her bouquet to single female guests, to wearing something old, new, borrowed and blue. Even the most non-traditional bride happily takes part.
All around the world
All around the world
Sponsored ContentAugust 26

Your wedding planning checklist

There’s a lot to think about, and you’ll need to be super-organised. Use this checklist and tick items off as you go.
Your wedding planning checklist
Your wedding planning checklist
Sponsored ContentAugust 26

Venues and menus

Whatever the wedding venue of your dreams, it is within reach here in this beautiful corner of the world — from seaside, lakeside, urban, to country.
Venues and menus
Venues and menus
Sponsored ContentAugust 26

Choosing the perfect celebrant

On one of the most important days of your life, and after months of planning, you are finally taking your vows in front of your loved ones.
Choosing the perfect celebrant
Choosing the perfect celebrant
Sponsored ContentAugust 26

Best dressed

It is likely to take some real time and effort to find the perfect wedding gown, but when you are the centrepiece on the day, it is definitely worth it.
Best dressed
Best dressed
Sponsored ContentAugust 27

Venues and Menus

Seaside, lakeside, urban, country, whatever your desire, the wedding venue of your dreams is within reach, here in our beautiful little corner of the world.
Venues and Menus
Venues and Menus
Sponsored ContentAugust 27

Wedding Planning Checklist

Tick them off as you go so you can high-five how super-organised you are! 9-12 MONTHS BEFORE
Wedding Planning Checklist
Wedding Planning Checklist
Sponsored ContentAugust 27

Suit the Suit

As they say, the suit maketh the man. Bought, bartered, or borrowed, make sure it’s tailored to fit you perfectly. That means no over-long sleeves or baggy trouser hems.
Suit the Suit
Suit the Suit
Sponsored ContentJuly 10

Otago Daily Times Wedding Guide 2019

Otago Daily Times Wedding Guide 2019
Otago Daily Times Wedding Guide 2019
Sponsored ContentJune 23

Paradise Trust

PARADISE Trust is a 300-acre property in Paradise, situated 20 minutes from Glenorchy, a perfect location for couples who love the majestic scenery of rugged New Zealand.Paradise Trust can provide a range of options for your special day. For your ceremony, choose from the picturesque front garden amid historic buildings, the wedding arch with sweeping views to the Dart Valley, or the intimate bush location for an earthy romantic setting within the native beech forest. 
Paradise Trust
Paradise Trust
Sponsored ContentAugust 26

Planning a Hag Do or Sten

Planning a Hag Do or Sten
Planning a Hag Do or Sten
Sponsored ContentAugust 26

Getting to the Church on Time

Getting to the Church on Time
Getting to the Church on Time
Sponsored ContentJuly 13

Wedding of the Week: Matt and Emmy Crannitch

Emmy Gerber (36) and, Matt Crannitch (35), from Cromwell, Central Otago.   The proposal:
Wedding of the Week: Matt and Emmy Crannitch
Wedding of the Week: Matt and Emmy Crannitch
Sponsored ContentMarch 21

Dan and Rochelle Mason

Rochelle Stanton (40), school secretary and Dan Mason (37), road maintenance worker We live in Dunedin but had our wedding on Saturday September 19, 2015, in Cromwell. It was a doubly special day as we celebrated my 40th birthday on the day as well. When and where did you meet?
Sponsored ContentSeptember 7

Wedding of the Week: Martin and Vicki Bruns

Vicki (Nee Flack) and Martin Bruns When and where did you meet?
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Wedding of the Week: Geoff and Rebecca Stevenson

Rebecca Stevenson (nee McCoy), originally from Invercargill Geoff Stevenson, from Northern Ireland The proposal:
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Wedding of the Week: Ashley and Clayton Howell

  Ashley Norgate (24), Early Childhood Teacher and Clayton Howell (38), Operator.
Sponsored ContentAugust 31

Wedding of the Week: Kyle and Stefanie Ellison

Kyle and Stefanie (nee Frame) Ellison, both 29 Kyle: self-employed firewood business owner(Valley Firewood). Stefanie: early childhood teacher at Teviot Valley Educare in Roxburgh
Sponsored ContentApril 28

Wedding of the Week: Richard and Kelly Drake

We met through friends and after two years of Richard chasing me we finally got together and fell in love. We got engaged two years ago when he finally sold his pride and joy, his KTM 750 motorbike, so some of the money was spent on my engagement ring.
Sponsored ContentApril 20

Wedding of the Week: Jason and Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith (28), veterinarian and Jason Smith (26), farmer.  
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Wedding of the Week: Daniel and Sarah Russell

Sarah Russell and Daniel Russell We met in 2009 through mutual friends (I lived next door to his friend)
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Wedding of the Week: Brad and Jeni Bosselman

 
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Wedding of the Week: Lynette and Aidan Burgess

  Lynette (nee McDonald) and Aidan Burgess. Aidan (35) bakery manager, Lynette (28) accounts administrator.  
Sponsored ContentMarch 15

Wedding of the Week: Brent and Jasmine Fleury

  Brent and Jasmine Fleury (maiden name Hamilton). Brent (30) underground fitter,  Jasmine (32) mum to two beautiful children and a part-time retail sales assistant.  When and where did we meet?:  We met through mutual friends about 11 and a-half years ago. The proposal:
Sponsored ContentMarch 2

Wedding of the Week: Andrew and Marama Harrison

Andrew Harrison and Marama Miller were married on February 7, 2015 in Wanaka. Both are 29 and from Dunedin,currently living in Melbourne. Marama is a travel agent, Andy is a customer service technician for an AV installation company. When and Where did you meet?