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NZ Wedding Makeup Tips and Tricks
If you’re full glamour, then it’s time to go all out on your makeup… but if you only have a passing ...
Bridesmaid Dress Trends in 2022: What’s Hot?
The last two years have been an uncertain time in the wedding industry. 2022 is looking positive, an...
Irresistible Wedding Décor Ideas and Inspiration
Details matter. On your wedding day, the décor will help set the mood, accentuate your style, and cr...
How to Write a Maid-of-Honour Speech (and not be nervous)
Does public speaking strike fear into your heart? Or do you just not know where to start? We’ve got ...
How to Get Bridesmaid Dress Alterations for the Perfect Fit
Bridesmaid dress alterations are important. Nothing off-the-rack is going to fit perfectly; a few ni...
How to Plan The Best Hen Night (or Weekend) Ever
As a bridesmaid or maid of honour, one of your most important duties is planning the hen night. Make...
10 Bridesmaid Dress Shopping Tips and Tricks
Taking your wedding party out for a mammoth bridesmaid dress (or jumpsuit, or suit) shop? Make it ea...
How to Choose Your Groom’s Wedding Suit (or Hawaiian Shirt and Shorts)
When you see your almost-husband for the first time in his wedding suit, it’s a special moment. He s...
How to Change Your Name After Your Wedding
If you decide to change your name after your marriage, in NZ it’s surprisingly easy. It just takes t...
How To Create A Wedding Website
People will always have questions about your wedding. But, you won’t always have time to answer them...
How to Choose Stunning Plus Size Bridesmaid Dresses
The fashion world is embracing real women. Women who are tall, curvy, or simply don’t fit into a con...
Bridesmaid Dress Trends Over Time; From Frou-Frou to Fantastic
Have you looked at photos of a wedding from the 1980’s and wondered what on earth were they thinking...
How to Budget for Your Wedding; the Complete Guide to Planning Your Finances
Whether you’re a lavish spender or you want a Kiwi-as cheap beach and BBQ wedding, you’ll still have...
Bridesmaid Dress FAQ’s; Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know
From who pays to what’s appropriate in dress styles, the complete list of everything bridesmaid dres...
How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring in NZ?
It’s two month’s salary, right? Actually, it’s whatever you want it to be, and there’s no right or w...
How to Plan Your Perfect Micro Wedding
Weddings can be expensive, some people simply don’t want to be the centre of attention, and COVID-19...
Wrap Dresses; The Ultimate in Style and Sophistication
Wrap dresses and skirts offer a modern look for your bridesmaids, and a sophisticated feel to your w...
How Your Bridesmaid Dress Can Confuse Bride Kidnappers (and Other Tales)
Better warn your bridesmaids-to-be: The role of bridesmaids was originally to protect the bride from...
How to Plan a Multicultural Wedding That is Uniquely Yours
Your wedding is something that incorporates two people together; two cultures, two belief systems, t...
What is the best wedding meal? Buffet, plated or something special?
A wedding is a celebration, and celebrations need food. What you choose is entirely up to you; what ...