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Sarah Stoute Bespoke: Your Dream Dress Timeline

From drawings and image inspiration, pattern, mocks, fabric choice and the final garment; you are there every step of the way to make your wedding dress everything you ever dreamed of. So how do you get your dream wedding dress? Sarah Stoute Bespoke is here to help you create the magic!

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Planning a Cocktail Style Wedding - Misconceptions, What you Need, Budget and More

Cocktail style wedding receptions are an informal, social gathering of your nearest and dearest without all the formalities of a traditional sit down wedding.

We’re doing a deep dive into all the ins and outs – from misconceptions, figuring out whether this style is really for you (and your wedding budget), and what you need to think about.

Let’s get into it!

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DIY Kids Birthday Party Indoor Venues in Christchurch

Are you looking for the ultimate indoor kids party venue in Christchurch to host rain or shine? You have come to the right place- check out our epic list of venues across the city!

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Why Book a Consultation?

Clients who book consults with us have a much more successful and stress-free wedding or event.

Having clarity, and the tools and resources to make sure every detail is cohesive and thought about with trusted pro’s means you’re far more prepared. Let’s dive in to what we cover and why this is a must in your planning.

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RAD Agency: How to plan a wedding for a fraction of the price

Are you ready to save money and lessen your impact when planning your dream day? Planning a wedding doesn’t have to cost you a million dollars – here are 5 golden rules to keep your wedding costs down!

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The Step-By-Step Guide to What to Do After Getting Engaged

Congratulations! The exhilaration and eagerness to dive into wedding planning are entirely relatable. Having worked with Christchurch wedding clients for over a decade, we understand the excitement and potential overwhelm that comes with it. We've outlined some practical advice below, but always keep in mind that this is YOUR day, only as complicated as you want it, with realistic expectations.

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Cheers to Perfection: Practical Tips and Done-For-You Details to Create the Perfect Champagne Tower

Elevate your celebration with a flawless champagne tower! Get hands-on advice and let the math be our guide as we break down the steps for your picture-perfect wedding centerpiece. From choosing the ideal glass count to the practical pour, we've got the formula for bubbly success. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to a champagne tower that'll leave your guests in awe! 🥂✨

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Planning Tips: Managing your Expectations when Planning Your Wedding

Planning a wedding is tough at times, and the starting point can be a little overwhelming.

Managing your expectations means you can relax into it a little more, and prepare and expect to have some bumps in the road - if you’re prepared for things to happen that are less than ideal then this will affect you and your emotions far less.

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Planning Tips: Planning a New Year’s Party

Celebrating the New Year is a way of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new with family and friends. This moment has always reminded us to be merry, get out of our day-to-day activities, and decide to let go of everything and simply celebrate! And since your New Year’s Eve is intended to be fun and memorable, you should plan the party to make sure everyone will have a great time.

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Planning Tips: 5 things you can cut from your wedding budget!

Are you planning a wedding? Then you are surely overwhelmed by all the details that are more or less included in the celebration. Even though there is a whole array of customs and elements that you can include - you simply don’t have to. For example, if your budget is limited, there are many ways you can trim the wedding cost.

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Munns The Man's Store: Fancy hiring a suit?

If you’re not the type of guy who wears suits regularly but you’re getting married or you’re about to head off to a black-tie event or even to a job interview, you might be feeling a bit anxious about hiring a suit. Fear not, at Munns we know how to make the whole process perfectly painless and even – we’ve been told –quite enjoyable!

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Venue Spotlight: Pemberton Gardens

At The Little Hire Company, we’ve been so lucky to frequent Pemberton for nearly 14 years now. In that time, it has had a refurbishment, including making the outdoor space more functional and new beautiful lighting and furniture.

It is a truly stunning Christchurch venue, and the stunning fountain remains one of our favourite features of this beautiful property.

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