Any couple will most likely tell you that their wedding day went by at the speed of light, am I right?
For me, and thankfully for many of the couples whose paths cross mine, going through the motions is definitely not something we stick to on their wedding day, but what people do struggle with is putting together a solid timeline of the day that is effective and allows the couple to truly maximise their time with their loved ones.
Read MoreNapkin styling - Who would have thought it’s an actual thing? If you’ve spoken with me about table setting ideas for any event, it’s highly likely I’ve suggested playing with napkin colours and the way they are laid out on the table #weirdshitigetexcitedabout.
Read MoreCongratulations! The honorary role of MC has been given to you! It’s uber likely you’ve been picked for your combination of hilariousness, the gift of the gab, potential whim for getting away with coming across as being sarcastic but really you’re deadly serious and of course, your mega good looks if you don’t mind me saying!
Read MoreYour wedding is one of the biggest, most expensive days of your life. You won’t think twice about insuring your biggest assets like your home, your contents or your vehicle which can often cost much less than your wedding day - Am I right? So, why wouldn’t you protect something so precious to not only your future but your memory bank when it can cost you as little as $200?
Read MoreWell, well, well - You’re all a very curious bunch, aren’t you? The number one question surrounding the Ultimate Canterbury Wedding giveaway where to source everything and how much it all costs! Today I’m here to give you all of the goodness to allow you to achieve a similar look or hire some of the same items yourselves.
Read MoreA few tears are set to make an appearance at most wedding days, especially as loved ones passed are remembered. Increasingly, these days couples are also holding loved ones present close to their chests given the distances this age of pandemic is forcing upon us.
Read MoreAs fast as July came and went, so did Christchurch Wedding’s first-ever community event! With the insanely talented line up of 18 contributing vendors, we entered the Backstage Social Club on Friday morning and with lead stylist Lucy Chappell of Bleu studio on board, transformed its historic, yet modern industrial bones over one day into a space Canterbury has not ever witnessed before to showcase an Open Day concept that the region has never laid its eyes on - A venue fully set up for the real, live wedding reception that was to follow that same afternoon for the ultimate wedding inspiration experience.
Read MoreIt feels like a lifetime ago now, but back in February Mel and Reed became the winners of the first ever Ultimate Canterbury Wedding giveaway with a refreshing entry that spoke nothing other than that of their love for one another. Five months of planning came and went at the speed of light and on the wedding day it became crystal clear that these two shared a love so uniquely special and sparks were ignited from the hearts of everyone in attendance as they said yes to forever together.
Read MoreWe’ve seen what I often reference as the ‘traditional Canterbury wedding’ and as much as I try my best to avoid speaking it, the word ‘rustic’ tends to sum it up. I’m combining my planning wish list with my craziest creative styling dreams for today’s little journal and sharing with you some of the things I’m literally waiting on the edge of my seat to see play out in the realm of real weddings.
Read MoreHey Bride Babe,
I hear you’re something along the lines of a self confessed ‘control freak’ and that it’s making you a little heavy hearted about your wedding day. Am I right? Well, I’ve been there. That was me three years ago and I’m not about to let you take the same downfall!
Read MoreWhile you wouldn’t whip it out mid-ceremony (get your mind out the gutter), phones can play a huge part in a wedding day! Let’s talk music for instance, and my hot tips when you combine a bit of modern tech with some sweet sweet sound.
Read MoreIf you're having wedding problems I feel bad for you son, I got ninety nine problems but an In-Law ain't one!
Read MoreNick and I met at university in Auckland just over ten years ago while I was studying abroad from Canada. We formed an instant connection and ended up doing long distance, moving from Auckland to Toronto and now Christchurch together where you can often find us exploring our city by foot and bike.
Read MoreOne of those lightbulb moments struck me last week and I really don’t know why it took me so long. The most common question I get asked about wedding venues is if I have a list of venues around Christchurch and Canterbury? Well, in short, the answer is yes.
Read MoreIn this online world, we have information literally thrown at us from all angles, every single day and it’s brought up what I think is a really vital conversation - What is your ‘Why’ in this virtual space that can so deeply affect your real, daily life? I thought it would be the perfect chance to take a break from ‘How to plan your wedding 101’ blog posts and just strip things back a bit to show you what my ‘Why’ is and ultimately how I hope to help you when it comes to bringing together one of the most important days of your lives - Your wedding.
Read MoreChoosing your wedding songs can be one of the longest, most drawn out processes to settle on your perfect few tunes! I’ve put my fingers to the keyboard with the only advice you will need to simplify your decision making and have thrown in some of my favourite country bangers to get that mind ticking!
Read MoreFor those of you that have been following along with CW for a while now, you’ve probably caught on to the fact that I love my hair and traditionally I have had major trust issues with who touches it! For those of you that are new - Hello, I’m Lucy, and I love my hair.
Read MoreNobody ever regrets having a smaller wedding. But for those, like me, who had the big ordeal - Here’s a few things I’d do differently if time travel was a thing.
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