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Wedding Day Timeline (plus template!)
Wedding Planning

Wedding Day Timeline (plus template!)

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…

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7 RSVP Reminder Wording Ideas
Etiquette | Guests | Wedding Planning

7 RSVP Reminder Wording Ideas

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…

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Who pays for the bridesmaid dresses?
Bridesmaids/Bridal Party

Who pays for the bridesmaid dresses?

The tradition of bridesmaids wearing matching dresses dates back centuries and serves as a symbol of love and support from close friends and family. As wedding planning becomes more complex, one question that often arises is: who pays for bridesmaid dresses? Here we take a look at the usual expectations, current trends, etiquette tips, and…

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How To Change Name After Marriage
Post-Wedding

How To Change Name After Marriage

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…

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Getting RSVPs in on time (and with your sanity intact)
Guests | Wedding Planning

Getting RSVPs in on time (and with your sanity intact)

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…

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How To Tell Guests No Children At Wedding
Guests

How To Tell Guests No Children At Wedding

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…

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Are Save the Dates Necessary?
Budget | Guests | Wedding Planning

Are Save the Dates Necessary?

You want most of your nearest and dearest to make it to your wedding. So how do you go about pinning them down for that very important date? By sending out a Save the Date of course. A Save the Date gives your wedding guests a heads up that you’ve set a wedding date, that…

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Seating Plans –  Who Sits Where At A Wedding Reception?
Wedding Reception

Seating Plans – Who Sits Where At A Wedding Reception?

One of the key markers of the formality of a wedding reception is the use of a wedding seating plan.  This guides your guests to their tables, ensuring they sit in appropriate spots.  The use of a wedding seating plan avoids confusion between your guests as they search for a space to sit. It also…

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DIY Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Bridesmaids/Bridal Party | Wedding Planning

DIY Wedding Day Emergency Kit

When I go to a wedding, I’m there to have a good time. I don’t want worries about something relatively fixable to keep me away from celebrating with a Sav Blanc or two. Because of this, I’m one of those overpackers. My clutch is stuffed full of eyelash glue, a needle & thread, spare batteries and…

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15 Bridesmaid Gift Ideas Under $25
Bridesmaids/Bridal Party

15 Bridesmaid Gift Ideas Under $25

They’ve been your right-hand-ladies, threw an amazing hen’s night and scrub up alright… so you want to treat your Maid of Honour and Bridesmaids with a present to say thank you. But the wedding budget is getting tight. What do you do? No stress – we’ve collated some great bridesmaid gift ideas for under $25…

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