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Gina & Latham’s Stoneridge Wedding

Gina & Latham’s Stoneridge Wedding

by Sarah | Aug 11, 2017 | Queenstown Wedding, Wedding Planning

Georgina and Latham had a gorgeous summer wedding at Stoneridge Estate and we had the absolute pleasure of helping to plan and inspire their day. The much-loved wedding venue was transformed into a scene reminiscent of a vintage French lavender farm, with a unique...
Karina & Josiah’s Winehouse Wedding

Karina & Josiah’s Winehouse Wedding

by Sarah | Jun 23, 2017 | Queenstown Wedding, Wedding Planning

Karina & Josiah tied the knot last summer, surrounded by friends and family that travelled down to Queenstown for the happy occasion. We were delighted to help the pair pull everything together on the day, and it was a wedding to remember with their sweet décor...
Rebecca & James’ Thurlby Domain and Millbrook Wedding

Rebecca & James’ Thurlby Domain and Millbrook Wedding

by Sarah | Jun 9, 2017 | Queenstown Wedding, Wedding Planning

Bec & James married on a picture perfect summer’s day last year, and we are so happy to have been invited along to help put everything together! With a hugely talented team to work with, it was a total delight to work with Bec & James to style and plan...
Saraya + Matt’s Canyons Lodge Wedding

Saraya + Matt’s Canyons Lodge Wedding

by Sarah | Dec 16, 2015 | Queenstown Wedding, Wedding Planning

Saraya and Matt had a beautiful spring wedding this September. Their ceremony was at the tranquil Cannyon’s Lodge with some breathtaking views of the shotover river canyons.  After a touching ceremony Saraya and Matt were whisked off by the talented Richard...
Claire + Nicks Stunning Peregrine Wedding

Claire + Nicks Stunning Peregrine Wedding

by Sarah | Jun 15, 2015 | Heli Wedding, Queenstown Wedding, Wedding Planning

Claire and Nick were married this past February at Peregrine Winery located within the Gibbston Valley of Wines! We had a lovely time helping this couple prepare for their special day spent with family and friends! Being from New Zealand Claire was able to supply a...
Nicola + David’s Private Residence Queenstown Wedding

Nicola + David’s Private Residence Queenstown Wedding

by Sarah | Apr 30, 2015 | Queenstown Wedding, Wedding Planning

Nicola and David were passionate about showing their guests a wonderful time in Queenstown, and they did just that! We enjoyed working with this lovely couple over the last year to plan the wedding of their dreams in a stunning private property located moments away...
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One of the easiest mistakes to make with reception One of the easiest mistakes to make with reception styling is choosing every detail in isolation.⁠
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You find a centrepiece you love. Then beautiful candles. Then menus. Then perhaps a little favour for each guest.⁠
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Individually, perfect.⁠
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Together? That’s where things can get interesting.⁠
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When we design reception tables, scale and space matter just as much as colour, flowers or stationery. A low arrangement can leave room for conversation. A narrow candle gives the table height without taking over. A simple place setting might give a more detailed floral arrangement room to breathe.⁠
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You don’t need every element on the table to be the star.⁠
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Usually, the best tables work because someone decided which elements shouldn’t be.⁠
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Nobody has ever looked at a photo of a mountaintop Nobody has ever looked at a photo of a mountaintop elopement and thought…⁠
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“Ooh, I wonder what paperwork they had to fill out.”⁠
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But if you’re travelling from overseas to get married in New Zealand, you’re going to have to think about it eventually.⁠
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The good news is that it’s nowhere near as complicated as it sounds.⁠
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Your marriage licence can be applied for online before you arrive. You’ll need a registered celebrant and two witnesses. Your celebrant takes care of the paperwork after the ceremony. And yes, there are a couple of extra things to know if you’re planning to marry somewhere remote.⁠
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We’ve explained the whole process for How to Legally Get Married in New Zealand as an Overseas Couple in our latest Queenstown Wedding Packages guide.⁠
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Paperwork first. Mountain next 🤍 🌄⁠
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Read the full guide at the link.⁠
👉🏼https://queenstownweddingpackages.com/how-to-legally-marry-in-nz/⁠
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Not Cinderella’s slipper.... Although we are about Not Cinderella’s slipper.... Although we are about to find out quite a lot about the person it belongs to.⁠
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The Shoe Game has been around for a while, and we can see why. It’s easy, everyone can join in from their seats, and the entertainment value increases considerably when the bride and groom give completely different answers.⁠
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Which got us thinking… what are you planning for your reception?⁠
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A lot of thought goes into the ceremony, food, speeches and music, but those little moments of entertainment can give guests something to join in with rather than simply watch.⁠
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The shoe game? A quiz? Lawn games? Something completely unexpected?⁠
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Or are you firmly in the “give them good food and a dance floor and they’ll entertain themselves” camp?⁠
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Planning a destination wedding in Queenstown often Planning a destination wedding in Queenstown often starts with the fun stuff. Venues saved on Instagram, photographers you love, screenshots of flowers, perhaps a slightly alarming number of open browser tabs.⁠
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But before you book anything, there are a few Queenstown-specific things worth knowing.⁠
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👉🏼Peak-season suppliers can book 12 to 18 months ahead. ⁠
👉🏼Your venue choice can affect everything from guest transport to your wet-weather plan. ⁠
👉🏼A winter wedding doesn’t necessarily mean snow at ground level. ⁠
👉🏼And if everyone is travelling to be here, it’s worth thinking beyond the wedding itself to accommodation, welcome drinks, recovery brunches and how your guests will actually get around. ⁠
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We’ve put together a proper guide to planning a destination wedding in Queenstown, including budgets, venues, seasons, suppliers, guest logistics and a few things we’ve learned from doing this for a living.⁠
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If Queenstown is currently sitting somewhere in your wedding plans, this is a good place to start.⁠
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⁠Read our Complete Guide to Planning a Destination Wedding in Queenstown → https://simplyperfect.co.nz/the-complete-guide-to-planning-a-destination-wedding-in-queenstown/⁠
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One timeline detail we wish couples thought about One timeline detail we wish couples thought about earlier is.... what their guests will be doing while they’re away taking photos.⁠
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If you’re planning on disappearing for an hour after the ceremony, look at that hour from your guests’ perspective.⁠
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Have drinks ready rather than making everyone queue at the bar. Start canapés early enough that hungry guests aren’t clock-watching. Give older guests somewhere to sit. Think about shade in summer and warmth when the temperature drops. And allow enough time for people to actually enjoy themselves before moving them into dinner.⁠
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None of these things will be the reason someone books a flight to Queenstown for your wedding.⁠
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They might, however, be the reason everyone talks about what a bloody good wedding it was afterwards. 🤍⁠
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It’s easy to think every wedding here would feel t It’s easy to think every wedding here would feel the same.⁠
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The same lake.⁠
The same mountains.⁠
The same stretch of grass.⁠
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But they never do.⁠
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Every ceremony arrives with a different energy.⁠
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Different people.⁠
Different stories.⁠
Different reasons for standing where they are.⁠
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The landscape stays wonderfully familiar.⁠
But everything else is entirely new. 🤍⁠
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@simplyperfectnz⁠
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@queenstownweddings⁠

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