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YourPerfectDay: A guide to planningthe wedding of yourdreams s
Planning your wedding is an exciting journey one filled with decisions, inspiration, and endless possibilities
Wincreatingawedding thatreflectsyourunique lovestory.
hether you ’ re envisioning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, this wedding guide is designed to help you every step of the way From choosing the perfect venue to selecting the most beautiful flowers, the advertisers in this guide are waiting to assist you
Inside,you’llfind expertadvice,creativve ideas,andpractical tips toensureyourspeciaal dayisasflawlessas it is unforgettable. Advertisersinthisguuide will beabletooffer years of experienceandtheir knowledgewilltakeaway a lot of thestresswhen it comes tothe plannning for your special day. Let’sdive inandstart planning thecelebraation youandyourlovedoones will cherishforever!
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Weddingwebsites
Aweddingwebsite isbecomingpart ofplanningyour wedding.Youcanstart offbysendingateaserto guestslike“KeepFebruary 14thfree”
Itisagreatresourcefor guestsattendingasitwill helpthemplantheirown schedule.
Youcanaddasmuchoras littleonyourwebsite.Start offwiththebasics,likedate, timelineandwherethe ceremonyandreceptionwill beheld.Includemapsand directionsforoutoftowners. Remembertoadddress code,giftregister,remind gueststoletyouknow ofanydietaryrequests, accommodationinthearea andwhatsightstheymight liketovisitifstayingonfora fewdays.
Whatdoesunplugged weddingmean? Phones,IPadsandcameras ...weliveinaworldof technologywhichhas itsownplaceandtime! Anunpluggedwedding ceremonyisaboutenjoying themomentforbothbridal partyandguests.Thelast thingabrideandgroom wantstoseeastheysay their“Ido’s”isaseaof electronicgadgetsand bridalpicsthathitsocial mediabeforetheceremony isevencompleted.
ANSWER:Haveasignmade thathaswordsasnotto offendguests,something like“Weinviteyoutobe fullypresentduringour ceremony,pleaseturnoffall phonesandcamerasand enjoythismomentwithus”
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MarqueeHireWhangarei offersalargerangeofNZmademarqueesandhigh qualityfurnituretohelp createyourspecialday.
We’vegotyoucovered whenitcomestoallthings partyhireandareavailable Northlandwide.
Ourteamisdedicated toprovidingyouwith exceptionalservicetohelp bringyoureventtolife.
Bespokecakesareontrend in2025,andtheyrange ineveryshape,size,and flavour.
Itisnotunusualtoseecupcakes, macaronsorevenatraditional Frenchcroquemboucheasa weddingcake.Evencakesmade fromroundsofcheeseappearat weddings.
Aweddingcaketodayisoften cylindricalinshape,twoorthree tiersandofteneachtierisa differentflavourwithvanilla, lemonandchocolate,stillfirm favourites.
Whenitcomestothe decoration,itcanrangefrom brightandbold,metallic coloured,buttercreamicing, texturedfrosting,dripeffect andwiththeadditionofflowers madeofsugarpasteorfresh rosesorgerberas.
Whilewhiteisstillapopular choice,manyrangefrombright orangetoevenblack,with
somecoupleshavingeachtier iceddifferently,theoptionsare endless.Cakesarebecoming morelikeaworkofart,with goldleafandhandpainting oftenusedtomakethemmore personalised.
Nowadaysthecakeisoften thedessertatweddings,so byhavingarangeofflavours, everyoneiscateredfor.
Aglutenfreetierorevena separatesmallcaketocaterfor guestswithdietaryrequirements isnowcommonatmany weddings.
Therearesomewonderful cakedesignersavailablethatare extremelyhappytodiscussyour ideasandoftenwilloffersamples fortheall-importanttastetest. Manyhavewebsiteswhereyou canviewaportfoliooftheirwork. Whateveryoudecideonfor yourweddingcake,havingit personalisedwillmakeitspecial, butchoosingtheflavourofcake youlikeisjustasimportant.
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TherearefewplacesinNewZealandthatmakeforamore magicalweddingvenuethantheDukeofMarlboroughHotel.
Locatedrightonthewaterfront oftheever-romanticRussell,the oldestlicensedhotel,TheDukeof Marlboroughprovidestheperfect all-inclusiveweddingvenueforyour ceremony,reception,photosand accommodationallinonebeautiful location.
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WerecentlygotmarriedattheDukeofMarlborough.It wasthemostspecialday.TheteamatTheDukewere awesomeandsoeasytocommunicatewithbeforethe weddingandontheday.Itwasthemostperfectsetting andthefoodwasexceptionalasalways.Iwouldnot hesitatetorecommendtheDukeforanybodywanting astressfreeandbeautifulplacetogetmarried.We cannotthankyouguysenough.
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Theperfect dress
Bridaltrendschangequickly andrightnowtherunways showing2025collections featurefloralprintdresses,classic ballgowns,ruffles,puffysleeves, pants,squarenecklinesandeven kneelengthdresses.
Attitudestobridalattirehave changedinthelastfewyearsand prettymuchanythinggoesaslong asthebrideiscomfortableand expressesherownstyle.
Yourweddingdressneedn’tbe traditionalbridalstyle,colouror price.Lookatcocktailoutfitsand maxidressesforsomethingjust thatlittlebitdifferent.Thereare plentyofchoicesthatareoff-beat andnottraditionallybridal.
Bridesareadvisednottotake toomanypeoplewiththemwhen selectinganoutfitastherecould betoomanyopinionswhichcan maketheexperiencestressful ratherthanapleasure.
Thinkaboutwherethewedding isbeingheldandduringwhat season?Beach,churchorcountry, spring,summer,autumnor winter?Eachfactorwilldictate,to
someextent,thestyleandchoice offabric.
Anotherthingtocheckoutis whetheryoucanactuallymove inyourdressasyou’llneedtosit downanddance.Arecenttrend istowearadetachableskirt soyoucanmovefromelegant duringtheceremonytopractical butstylishduringthereception. Anothertrendisthebridehaving morethanoneoutfit-oneforthe ceremonyandanother,more casual,forthereception.
Understandyourbodyshape andchoosesomethingtohighlight yourbestfeaturesandselecta garmentthatyoufeelreallygood in.Don’tforgettheall-important well-fittingundergarmentsto flatteryourshape.
Havingabespokedressmadeis theultimateinindividuality,butit willcostmorethanaready-made dress.Yourdesignerwillwantto discussprospectiveideasand styleswithyou,aswellaswhat suitsyouandyourpersonality.You canexpectseveralfittingsbuta dressthat’stotallyunique.
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Beautiful brides
Amongstalltheshoppingfor theperfectdress,theshoes, wonderingwhatcaketo selectandadozenotherjobsyou willalsoneedtoconsideryourhair, skinandmakeup.Bridesalways lookamazingontheirwedding day,butitdoesn’tcomewithout someworkandattentionalsoto nails,lips,brow,lashesandteeth. Bookmakeupandhairstylistsfor yourselfandyourbridesmaidswell inadvance.Plantohaveeyebrows andeyelashesdyedacoupleof weeksbeforethebigdayortryout eyelashextensions.Don’tforgetto haveyourbodyhairfreetoo-there arevariousmethodsincluding waxingandelectrolysis.
Planyourhairstylewellbefore yourweddingday,especiallyif youarethinkingaboutgrowing orcolouringyourhair.Arrangefor atrialstyling,alongwithmakeup too,tomakesureyouarehappy withthehairstyleyouhavechosen. Whenyou’vedecidedonyourstyle takeanyaccessoriestoyourstylist soshecancutyourhairtosuitto ensureyoulookperfectontheday. Mostbridesprefertohave theirhairstyledalongwiththeir
bridesmaidsonthedayofthe wedding.Stylists,andmakeup artists,willvisityouwhereveryou arepreparingfortheweddingto savetimeandstress.
Professionalbeautytherapists offerarangeofrelaxing,nurturing faceandbodytreatments.When youarediscussingyourwedding datearrangeaconsultationwell inadvancetohelpdrawupa personalisedskinandbeauty programme.
Ifyouareallfeelingthestrain ofthepreparationswhynottreat yourselfandthebridesmaidstoa pamperingtreatsuchasafacial, massageorspatreatment?There’s noshortageofsalons,spasand beautytherapistsinNorthland. Getplentyofsleepand regularexerciseandmakefruits, vegetables,leanproteinandplenty ofwaterpartofyourdailylife.If youwouldliketoloseafewkilos andbeatapeakoffitnessonyour bigday,setsomerealisticgoals andteamupwithyourpartner orfriendtomakeexercisingthat moreenjoyable.
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