Christmas is the one time of year that many of us really go to town on decorating our home to mark a Special Occasion. It’s a time to create wonderful family memories, honour generations-old traditions and create new ones. Bringing those precious tree ornaments out of storage is so nostalgic, and while you may have […]
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Stamp your Style: make a statement in your venue!
“I Do” isn’t the only spotlight-stealing statement you’ll make at your wedding. Styling your ceremony and reception spaces is a great way to express your style as a couple on your most special of days – but showering a room with several different types of decoration can do more harm than good and end up […]
Say YES to the bridesmaids dress
How to choose the best bridesmaids dresses Start by shopping – window shopping! Browse the internet for styles and looks that you like and investigate where you can find it locally. Lots of local or chain retailers now offer off the rack bridesmaids dresses. Do lots of browsing and you’ll find heaps of different styles. […]
Tip: How to pin on a buttonhole
How to pin a buttonhole It is tradition for a groom to wear a flower in the buttonhole of his lapel. Your best man, ushers and fathers of the bride and groom can also wear buttonholes. The grooms style can be different to the other buttonholes but they are an important part of the day […]
Is it time to “Go Green”?
Lets face it, the cooler days bring us all to closing up our home and office more. One way we can help keep our spaces beautiful as well as healthy with wonderful clean oxygen is to GO GREEN!… Greenery is lush and will add all the same “wow” that flowers do during spring and summer, whilst being good […]
Our PoP-Up Christmas Place returns
Award winning florist and event stylist Kim Chan will open her festive pop-store at her home on Aikmans Road from November 23rd. Now in its fourth year, Kim Chan’s Christmas pop-up store will open this year from Wednesday 23rd November. The store will sell a range of hand-crafted Christmas gift baskets, table centrepieces and […]
A lesson for my son…
It all started with my 6 year old sons favorited book, and drawing…. Every night we read the same story… I am sure you know how it goes.. At the same time Ellerslie Flower Show was coming up. Even tho we were already busy planting and growing seedings for the Edible Ellerslie marquee kitchen, I […]
Real Wedding: Abbey Married Dan
Love was in the air at Longbeach cookhouse this summer when Abbey married Dan at this beautiful site. It was our pleasure to assist in preparing the bouquets, venue and ceremony site ready for theses stunning ladies – here’s what Abbey said: “My flowers and the bridesmaid’s flowers were AMAZING! They smelled wonderful and looked […]
Friday Bride
Each Friday, we’ll give you hints and tips to enjoy your special day, with Friday Bride. Enjoy the meal you’ve painstakingly planned for your guests! So often I hear brides say they were starving at the end of their wedding day – they’ve been so excited and busy they haven’t eaten anything! Ask your caterer […]
How to MC a Wedding.
One of the most important roles you can play at another person’s wedding is the Master of Ceremonies (MC). The MC’s job is to make sure the evening goes as smoothly as possible, taking the pressure off the happy couple. The MC should be familiar with all of the reception agenda arrangements including contingency planning […]
