One of the keys to a smooth wedding day is a realistic timeline. But knowing how long to leave for speeches, photographs, and all the other bits and pieces can make creating a timeline a bit tricky. See our tips below on creating a good wedding timeline, and use our wedding day timeline template PDF…
We’ve got 7 friendly RSVP reminder wording ideas you can use to chase your guests in ways that won’t ruffle anyone’s feathers. A lot of decisions in wedding planning are made once you have a clear idea of how many guests will be coming. That’s why it’s so important to remind guests to RSVP. Ask…
I found figuring out bridesmaid dresses one of the more stressful parts of wedding planning. It’s hard enough finding a dress for yourself most the time, let alone picking a style that’ll flatter different body shapes, suit your dress, and that are available in just the right shade of pink. And then comes what can…
It’s often said that the photos, dress and invites are the only things left after your wedding… but there’s another keepsake from your wedding day to put some thought into: a wedding guestbook. You can opt for a traditional personalized guestbook that ties into your wedding day stationery, pick something a little more alternative, or find…
Wording a wedding invitation correctly sets the tone for your wedding. Learn how with helpful samples and basic guidelines. One of the most common questions I get asked is “how do I write my wedding invites?”. Something so simple can be quite deceiving… and getting your wording (and invitation) right really does set the stage…
A common question that crops up with newly-married brides relates to how to change their name after marriage and what things to be aware of after doing so. The main thing that takes a bit of time and paperwork is getting your name changed with all the different organizations you’re associated with. Here we provide…
If you’ve read my post on why having a wedding theme is important, you might be keen to dive in and figure out what your wedding theme is going to be. Or you might be completely overwhelmed with 1,500 pins on your secret wedding Pinterest board… either way, I have you covered! Today’s post is going to…
It’s three weeks to the wedding, and your RSVP date has been and gone. You’ve expected a flurry of last minute responses… and *crickets*. What’s going on?! Getting RSVPs in should be easy, right? There is a few things at play here. First and foremost, we kiwis are a casual bunch. Formally RSVPing goes against…
Figuring out who should be invited should be one of the very first wedding planning things you tackle. This is because the number of guests dictate the size of the wedding venue, massively affects your budget, and it can be a long and drawn out process to trim the guest list to hit the spot. It…
More and more people are asking the question – “how do I tell parents that we don’t want their children at our wedding?” The reality is that more and more brides, and grooms as well, do not like the idea that children will be coming to their weddings. And that’s okay. Here we are all…
If you’re waiting for your wedding day to come around, time is probably dragging. But for us old-married-people, time goes fast. Hitting the 1 year married milestone is exciting. You’re officially not-newlyweds, you’ve settled into married life and the future has lots of possibilities. Celebrating your 1st wedding anniversary is important. Today we wanted to…
Trying to get all your friends together can be like herding cats – freaking impossible. So imagine trying to get a few dozen mates together. You want the bulk of your nearest and dearest to make it to your wedding (or not, depending on how the budget is panning out!). So how do you go…