Wedding Guide

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. Whether you’re a super-handy DIY princess...

GETTING MARRIED IN NEW ZEALANDNever the most romantic part of the wedding, the paperwork IS the most important, because you’re not really married if it’s not legal beagle. Here, in the land of the...

But America doesn’t have a monopoly on such rituals – other countries have their own beloved wedding customs. Some are sweet – female guests in Sweden kiss the groom when his new wife leaves the...

Tick them off as you go so you can high-five how super-organised you are!9-12 MONTHS BEFOREPLAN style and budget and decide who is contributing to the wedding. SET date, time, and place. BOOK venue(s...

The suit maketh the man, as they say - and bought, bartered, or borrowed, make sure it’s tailored to fit you perfectly. TO BUY OR HIRE?HIRINGPros:• Hiring a suit can ensure you look great on...

Choosing what type of cake you’d like on your wedding day has to be one of the most delicious decisions – who wouldn’t want to sample an array of bite-sized sweeties?Whether you are thinking lemon...

Transport is something you will need to consider for your big day, whether you want to make a grand entrance, or simply move large groups of people easily. There is a range of options when it comes...

After all your months of planning, your wedding day will pass by in the blink of an eye. Which is why having great photographs that reflect your big day is so important and wonderful to look back...

You’re walking down the aisle, waiting for your partner to spot you. They turn, and you take their breath away. After months of planning, you are finally taking your vows in front of your loved ones...

An increasing number of people are booking sten or hag dos, seeing the benefits of a combined event. Most couples are spending longer together before they are married. Which renders the “last night...

Finding the perfect wedding gown is likely to take up a bit of your time and effort, but when you will be the centrepiece of the day, it is definitely worth it!Local wedding boutiques and designers...

There are many things to consider when choosing wedding and engagement rings - colour of stones, cuts, metals, price. But forget all that for a moment and just look at these gorgeous creatures from...

WRITING YOUR VOWSSome people can’t wait to offer a combination of “love, honour, and obey” – you’ve got the ‘love’ bit, you wouldn’t be getting married if you didn’t. Then there are those people for...

The thought of giving a wedding speech is enough to fill most people with apprehension. But on such a happy occasion as a wedding, the audience is there out of love, so the panic is largely...

The bride and groom will determine the level of involvement they expect from their respective supporters on the day, but some traditional tasks include:TEAM BRIDE DUTIESMaid of Honour• helps the...

You’ve found a gown which fits perfectly, employed a star make-up artist, booked your hair appointment, and found the best photographer. The last thing you want now is to wake up on the morning of...

There’s nothing more adorable than cute kids in your wedding party. For little girls, it’s the chance to be a princess for the day and they get a thrill out of the frills. For little boys, you might...

Mums are special, and never more so than on the day you get married. She will be so proud of you, so why not pay tribute with some thoughtful ideas that show how important your mum(s) is/are to you...

Marriage is an exciting new chapter in life and the wedding day marks one of the biggest events in many couples' lives. It is also one of the single largest financial commitments a...

Dunedin’s Jemma Moran has been named New Zealand Beauty Therapist of the year. She gives Brittany Pooley some summer skincare tips.