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Planning: Simply Perfect Weddings / Photography: Holly Wallace / Venue: Matakauri Lodge / Florals: The Flower Room / Hire and décor: Queenstown Wedding Hire / Marquee: Hirepool

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Q: When should I apply for my New Zealand marriage Q: When should I apply for my New Zealand marriage licence?⁠ A: You can apply as early as 3 months before your wedding date, but it must be submitted at least 3 working days before your ceremony, and once issued it’s valid for 3 months.⁠ ⁠ A marriage licence is your legal ticket to tying the knot here in Aotearoa, and getting the timing right helps keep everything on track.⁠ ⁠ Here’s the timing breakdown:⁠ ✔ Apply up to 3 months before your wedding⁠ ✔ Allow at least 3 working days before your ceremony for processing⁠ ✔ Your licence must be used within 3 months of issue — your wedding needs to fall in that window (source: www.weddingsnewzealand.com)⁠ ⁠ Your celebrant needs to receive the licence before the ceremony, and once you, your celebrant and your witnesses sign it on the day, you’re officially married under NZ law.⁠ ⁠ If you’ve got questions about the process (especially for overseas couples or celebrants), we’re here to help 🗓🤍⁠ ⁠ ⁠ @simplyperfectnz⁠ @queenstownweddings
Planning a wedding with a baby (or two)? It’s abso Planning a wedding with a baby (or two)? It’s absolutely doable… you just need a slightly different strategy.⁠ ⁠ Here are a few things that make it smoother:⁠ ⁠ • Build flexibility into your timeline⁠ Babies don’t run on strict schedules. Leave buffer time between hair, photos, and ceremony so no one feels rushed.⁠ ⁠ • Have a dedicated support person⁠ A trusted friend, family member, or sitter whose only job is baby care on the day. That way, you’re not juggling responsibilities in your wedding outfit.⁠ ⁠ • Choose a baby-friendly getting-ready space⁠ Natural light, space to move, and somewhere quiet for naps makes a huge difference.⁠ ⁠ • Plan feeding breaks intentionally⁠ Factor them into your timeline rather than hoping they’ll magically fit.⁠ ⁠ • Lower the pressure⁠ Some photos might not go exactly as planned. Some moments might be messy. That’s okay. It’s part of your story.⁠ ⁠ Weddings with babies often feel even more meaningful… just plan for real life, not perfection.⁠ ⁠ If you’re planning with a little one in tow, we see you 🤍⁠ ⁠ ⁠ @simplyperfectnz⁠ @queenstownweddings
Reception styling might look effortless.⁠ It isn’t Reception styling might look effortless.⁠ It isn’t.⁠ ⁠ It’s layout decisions, lighting placement, linen choices, timing, and about fifty tiny tweaks you’ll never see… but absolutely feel.⁠ ⁠ And yes… we love every second of it!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ @simplyperfectnz⁠ @222photographicstudios
A champagne tower can replace a formal cake cut, a A champagne tower can replace a formal cake cut, act as a celebratory toast, and naturally gather guests around you. Just remember: • Stable surface • Clear timing • Extra bottles • A plan for spills And PRO TIP: pre fill the lower bottles or you’ll be pouring for a long time!
Planning a wedding from overseas? Here’s how we ma Planning a wedding from overseas? Here’s how we make it possible.⁠ ⁠ You don’t need to fly back and forth.⁠ You don’t need to know every local supplier.⁠ And you don’t need to have it all figured out before you start.⁠ ⁠ What you do need is a clear plan, trusted people on the ground, and honest guidance along the way.⁠ ⁠ Here’s how we support couples planning their Queenstown wedding from overseas:⁠ ⁠ • We handle the logistics you can’t easily manage from afar⁠ • We recommend suppliers we know and trust, based on your style and priorities⁠ • We keep communication clear, consistent, and realistic across time zones⁠ • We plan with flexibility, especially around weather, travel, and timelines⁠ • We’re on the ground on the day… so you don’t have to worry about what’s happening behind the scenes⁠ ⁠ Many of our couples plan their entire wedding without setting foot in Queenstown until just before the big day. And it works… because the structure is there, the expectations are clear, and you’re never guessing what comes next.⁠ ⁠ Planning remotely doesn’t mean being disconnected. It just means having the right support in the right place.⁠ ⁠ If you’re dreaming of a Queenstown wedding but living elsewhere… we’ve got you.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ @simplyperfectnz⁠ @ryandomenicophotography
"Surprise… we’re married!" 😮 Secret elopements ha "Surprise… we’re married!" 😮 Secret elopements happen more often than you’d think… and for some couples, they’re exactly the right choice.⁠ ⁠ • No guest list politics⁠ • No pressure to please everyone⁠ • No explaining your decisions as you go⁠ ⁠ Just the two of you, a clear plan, and a wedding day that feels calm, intentional, and yours.⁠ ⁠ Some couples tell family afterwards.⁠ Some plan a celebration later.⁠ Some keep it just between the two of them for a while.⁠ ⁠ And all of those choices are valid.⁠ ⁠ A secret elopement isn’t about excluding people… it’s about protecting your experience. And when it’s done well, it still feels thoughtful, meaningful, and beautifully planned.⁠ ⁠ If you’ve ever joked about running away to get married… you’re not alone. And we'd love to help you. 💌⁠ ⁠ ⁠ @simplyperfectnz⁠ @ricky.b.good.photography

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