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Considering a Cocktail Style Wedding Reception?
Cocktail style weddings - are you a fan? Planning a wedding now gives you freedom to move away from wedding traditions you aren’t keen on. It is not uncommon for couples to really customise their wedding day and plan a celebration that truly reflects their personality...
Planning a Small Intimate Wedding?
Are you planning a small wedding? Small weddings have been gaining popularity over the last few years with many choosing to forgo the large-scale nuptials for a more intimate, personal celebration. Since Covid 19 hit our shores here in New Zealand at the start of...
How To Choose A Wedding Venue
Choosing a wedding venue is often one of the first things couples do once they get engaged. Christchurch has such a range of amazing venues; you really are spoilt for choice! The type of venue you choose can help set the scene for the rest of your planning, so it is...
Book Your Romantic Night Away – Relaxation & Luxury!
It's not easy finding that perfect way to celebrate! Sometimes trying to come up with an amazingly special gift or way to really celebrate isn’t easy. We’re not just talking your standard night out, a nice dinner and a couple of wines – we are meaning next level...
Winter Weddings at Waipuna Estate: The 5 Best Things!
It’s no secret, we’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – we LOVE winter weddings! There’s something so magical and romantic about a cosy wedding! Everyone is rugged up warm with snow glistening on the mountains! While the warmer months are the go-to...
BYO Wedding Venue Christchurch – Waipuna Estate
Let’s face it, weddings can be expensive – and there seems to be endless ways your precious finances can be drained! Beverages can be a significant proportion of your budget, so choosing a venue that allows you to BYO can save you significant dollars!
Christchurch Wedding Venue & Accommodation
Imagine the benefits of your wedding venue offering onsite accommodation? Waipuna is a Christchurch wedding venue that offers beautiful, boutique accommodation, a destination wedding right on your doorstep! Therefore, take the stress out of the lead up to your wedding...
How To Choose an MC For Your Wedding
Choosing an MC for your wedding is not always an easy task! You could be forgiven for not really knowing what an MC actually does! Aside from introducing the newlyweds and announcing the run of events for the day, it is also an important “behind the scenes” role too....
A Venue in the Heavens – Guest Blog by The Event Boutique
Being in the event industry we visit many venues, and all have their own unique feel and benefits. In Canterbury following the earthquakes, many venues were lost and many had become tired and worn, and in dire need of updating. As we're often asked to recommend...
Wedding Planning – Spend or Save? Some tips to help!
There's no denying it, weddings can be expensive! But it is possible is have an amazing wedding without financially crippling yourselves. Read on to see some of our ideas on whether you spend or save when it comes to wedding planning! Excitement is bubbling over, and...