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5 Mother of the Bride Duties Did you realise that as Mother of the Bride, you have certain duties to attend to? No? Well, then get prepared to learn what five duties you have to fulfil on your daughter’s wedding day. 5 Key Mother of the Bride Responsibilities - Believe it or not, as Mother… more
Ten brilliant ways to save on wedding costs Most newly engaged couples have had THE talk. You know, the one where you talk about your projected wedding costs. It’s the talk where you realise that you’re wedding budget just might not stretch enough… 10 Ways to Reduce Your Wedding Costs - Every dollar counts… more
10 Royal Wedding Traditions for Your Upcoming Nuptials The weddings of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have brought attention to the many royal wedding traditions these couples followed. Old fashioned they may be, these traditions are still charming, and we believe romantic too! We… more
Who Should Pay For the Wedding & What Should They Pay For? Is it the bride’s parents or the happy couple themselves who should fit the bill? When it comes to deciding who should pay for the wedding, there are plenty of differing opinions out there. While traditionally it was the bride’s parents who forked out the cash… more
9 Wedding Planning Hacks to Make a Bride’s Life Easier Being a bride isn’t easy, which is why we jumped at the chance to share these wedding planning hacks with you. When time isn’t on your side, and you’ve got a million and one things to consider, we think life should give you a break. These nine wedding planning… more
Considering a Registry Ceremony? Here’s What You Need to Know A registry ceremony is a way to get married in New Zealand with the least amount of stress and cost. One of two marriage ceremony options, the other being a personalised ceremony, it is also the least flexible option. A registry ceremony is right for you if you… more
What Do You Need to Get Married? Is there a list of the things you need in order to get married in New Zealand? Yes, there is. The essential list has only three things that you legally need to get married: * Marriage licence * Marriage celebrant * Two witnesses We hear you ask, is that… more
Planning Your Wedding Ceremony Order of Events Your wedding ceremony order of events is likely to follow a similar outline, whether you are having an independent marriage celebrant or a religious officiant perform the ceremony. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it unique and reflect the personalities of… more
How to Choose A Best Man – 4 Tips for Grooms-to-Be You’re getting married, and you need to choose a best man. This can be a problem because there often isn’t a clear cut choice about who you should pick. Pressure from your bride, your parents, and your mates can leave you in a quandary about who to choose as your… more
Bride tip Guests remember two things the most... Check out our post here more
Seven cardinal sins for wedding guests Before we're drowned out by the ringing of bells and cooing of turtle doves, let's run through a few of the most important dos and don'ts. Check out Lucy Mangan weddings post here more
Fifty mistakes brides make Any bride who has spent even just one-afternoon wedding planning knows it takes an enormous amount of organization. With dozens of decisions, both big and small, on your horizon, creating a fine-tuned budget, laying out a well-planned timeline, and paying extreme… more
How to have the best wedding Ultimately, your wedding day is about celebrating the love between you and the person you're about to marry. But there's another goal at hand: throwing one seriously epic party that your guests will talk about for years to come. But how do you make your big day… more
Biggest wedding regrets Make sure you read through these when planning your Wedding, some good advice on things to think about before your BIG Day! Check out The Hits' wedding post here more
Twenty five best marriage tips I often get people asking me for tips for a successful marriage. And so today, I thought I’d oblige with 25 of my favorite ones–some are funny, some are serious, but all are practical. Do them–and you’ll have a much more successful relationship. [Check out Sheila… more
Wedding-planning timeline This is a great monthly run down for your Special Day, so you don't forget anything. Check out Martha Stewart Weddings post here more
Wedding tips Don't make any big decisions just yet. Not even your venue or bridesmaids. Just take a few weeks to let this amazing new phase of your life settle in. It's a huge change for both of you and a moment that slips by all too quickly - it took me to almost two years to… more
Things that might annoy your wedding guests As much as you'd like to think your guests will love every single aspect of your wedding, the truth is you really can't please everyone. However, you can try to avoid ticking them off too bad. Check out Elizabeth Mitchel wedding post here more
Ten worst things bride have ever done Let's be real, weddings rarely happen without any mishaps or surprises. The combination of excitement and stress, plus tons of friends and family, just leads to some pretty crazy days. A recent AskReddit thread asked the wedding planners of Reddit to reveal the… more
Essential wedding planning tips and tricks When planning your wedding, there are things that are nice to know, and there are things you need to know—advice so essential any bride who's lucky enough to hear it thinks. Check out The Knot post here more
Wedding planning checklist With only a week left before you say "I do," the wedding planning may be done but the work isn't over yet. To make sure not a single carefully dreamed-up detail goes overlooked, we've compiled 15 essential to-dos you (and your fiancé) must address the week leading… more
Just got engaged - now what? You're engaged, now what? Knowing where and when to begin can be daunting - good thing you've found us, then! Here are the 10 things you need to do right away... Check out Brides Magazine wedding post here more
Including mother of the groom Whether you're the kind of person who loves to plan parties or someone who practically breaks out in hives when it comes to making any type of decision, when it comes to planning a wedding, there's no doubt that having a team of people to turn to for advice and… more
Top tips for perfect wedding planning You’ve got May 2018 in your mind as the ideal wedding date, but don’t think that means you have to wait two years before you start planning! The earlier you get onto it, the easier, and less stressful it will be as your day approaches. Having a clear plan before… more
The most romantic wedding day gifts that don't cost a thing A gift exchange is a perfect way to be in the moment, connect with your love, and focus on the importance of the day, says Jaclyn Fisher, owner of Philadelphia-based Two Little Birds Planning. It's OK if an extravagant or pricey gift isn't in the budget. Some of… more
These are the 10 most stunning wedding destinations for 2018 Some brides wouldn’t dream of having their big day anywhere but their hometown. Others know that when it comes time their “I dos” will be said in the city in which they live, or at a meaningful place that predates the actual engagement. But if you’re not already… more
Celebrity wedding planner unveils predictions for 2018's top wedding trends Whether you're being inundated with wedding invites or are busy planning your own, wedding season is well and truly upon us - and with it, a fresh new batch of nuptial trends. So what will 2018 have in store for us? Will it spark the end of the flower wall? Will… more
Your ultimate wedding-planning timeline There are invitations to send, cakes to taste, seating charts to make, decorations to pick, and a whole lot more before you throw your celebration and officially tie the knot. Don't stress though—we'll be here for you every step of the way. To give you a preview of… more
Genius wedding ideas your guests will talk about for years to come One way to relax (at least a little bit!) is to put things in perspective and remember that a wedding is really just a party. And parties are fun! That’s why we’ve compiled 27 brilliant ideas that will ensure you and your guests have a blast, no matter what. Check… more
The biggest wedding trends for 2018 If you're planning on tying the knot next year and want your wedding to stand out from what everyone's seen before, take heed of the below advice. Wedding planners from around the world have revealed the hottest wedding trends for 2018 - and they're far more… more
Things you'll regret not doing at your wedding Everyone wants to have a perfect wedding so She Finds gathered 12 things you need to do at your wedding. Read She Finds wedding post here more
Grand wedding exits Leave your guests with something to talk about - A gorgeous send-off never goes out of style, and there are many ways to nail your grand exit! Confetti, bubbles, rose pedals, paper planes, pom poms, balloons, ribbon wands, sparklers, fireworks, and paper streamers… more
Acrylic invites are the latest wedding trend filling up all your feeds When it comes to planning all things wedding, starting your design off right with the perfect invitations can be just as important (if not more!) as choosing a cool venue and finding a stunning non-traditional wedding dress. If you two lovebirds are big fans of… more
Auckland hens party Auckland - the mighty city with heaps of hens friendly activities and plenty of great options to choose from. You will be spoilt for choice for your Auckland hens party and Gobananas has a great selection of popular Auckland hens day, hens nighttime activities… more
How to not over plan your wedding The Wedding Channel's fun but practical series of "how to..." videos show us how to not over-plan your wedding!... Some IMPORTANT advice! Watch The Wedding Channel New Zealand's tips on how to not over plan your wedding post here more
Wedding planning mistakes you can avoid Wedding planning is a pretty unique experience, and it comes with a variety of ups and downs. It’s an exciting and happy time, but it can also be stressful and time-consuming. But it doesn’t have to be! To help decrease those stressful moments, Weddings by Lo put… more
How to make your wedding truly unique Weddings are expensive and budgets aren’t unlimited. The first question you need to ask yourself is “What’s important to me and my fiancé?” For some couples, it’s the party. They go balls out, stocking up the bar and booking an awesome band or DJ to keep the… more
Twenty unique bespoke details for your wedding If you want your wedding to be truly bespoke, make sure you put your own stamp on it with lots of cool, customised details. Here are 20 ways to personalise your wedding... Read Hitched's wedding post here more
Tips to make sure you enjoy your wedding day The wedding day is one of the most important days in our lives so we want to make sure that everything is perfect and nothing will spoil that day. Read BuzzFeed's post here on some tips to make sure you enjoy your wedding day more
Ten affirmations you need when planning your wedding Here are some motivational quotes for those planning their wedding. more
What is wedding insurance? Destination Wedding Back On Track Thanks To Dream Wedding Insurance - When Josephine and Daniel sat down to start planning their dream wedding in Bali, they had no idea that in a few short months their wedding planner would disappear off the face of the earth with… more
When getting ready, have a PA As a bride, you've likely done a LOT of planning and organsing leading up to your wedding. However, on the wedding day it's time to take off your planning hat, and put on your princess hat. But what happens when last minute decisions need to be made - and you've… more
How to... not over-plan your wedding The Wedding Channel's fun but practical series of "how to..." videos shows us how to not over-plan your wedding. more
Keep the kids happy Weddings can be great fun for children, but of course there can be waiting around and boring bits too. With a little prior planning, you can make some simple ways to keep them happy throughout the day. At the start of the day when you're getting ready, have some… more
Smell the roses One of the easiest things to get wrong on the day is timing. When you're planning the timeline for the day, pop in a few 15-30 minute 'smell the roses' slots. What are these? These are little buffers during the day that help everyone destress, and enjoy the… more
How can I be sure that we have chosen the right one! Now let the planning begin. Of course I am biased as I am a wedding planner/co-ordinator but I believe that intimate weddings through to the more elaborate celebrations can all benefit from using a wedding planner. But like any of your wedding suppliers not all… more
Wedding Planners - Should You Hire One or Not? Putting together a wedding ceremony and reception can be a lot of work, and even the smallest of weddings can require some considerable advance planning. This is why many engaged couples now go the way of a professional wedding planner to assist them in putting… more
10 Tips for Perfect Wedding Jackie Haley is a wedding planner who runs her own wedding business, A Perfect Celebration, and has compiled a list of her top tips to help plan your perfect wedding. First things first, decide what you can afford to spend, who will be contributing and what your… more
Are you a bride, or are you a Bridezilla? Planning a wedding is hugely stressful for even the most laidback, organised bride, and it certainly doesn’t take much to upset the apple cart. Things can go dreadfully wrong quite quickly, communication gets mixed up, people let you down, you feel quite alone with… more
Wedding Planner is a Must! It didn't happen if it isn't written. Your wedding planner contract should result in many written contracts to protect yourself. Smart people planning their weddings make sure the details are in writing. With no wedding planner contract covering all aspects from… more
Why Hire a Wedding Planner TOP FIVE REASONS FOR HIRING A WEDDING PLANNER One of the most joyous occasions in life is a wedding, a time when two people in love exchange those powerful words which binds them legally as husband and wife. Although an exciting time of life, planning a wedding is… more

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