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Changing your name

You are now married - find out whether you need to change your name and how to do it. ...Read more

Wedding Photos - Hot Shots

Fabulous wedding photos don't just happen! In this collection the selection of photographer, film type and process, location, time of day and even computer enhancement, come together to create unique and exciting images. ...Read more

Children in a Wedding

How to include the little people in your wedding (and we don't mean oompa loompas!) ...Read more

Diamonds and the 4 Cs

We all know that they are a girl's best friend and that they can be tremendously expensive, but for many of us that is the extent of our knowledge when it comes to diamonds. Find out more here. ...Read more

Post-Wedding Brunch

See how easy it is to organise a post-wedding brunch so you can properly catch up with all your guests. ...Read more

Venue Checklist

Here is a great checklist for you to use when choosing your wedding venue. ...Read more

Marriage Celebrants

Find out all about marriage celebrants including what they do, how to find one and how much they cost. ...Read more

Dunedin: the charming wedding and honeymoon destination

Bursting with character and culture, Dunedin is a great place to spend your honeymoon. ...Read more

Civil Unions

You now have the choice to have civil union rather than a traditional wedding ceremony. Here is some information to help you decide. ...Read more

Choosing your Wedding Flowers

Judi from Starz Florists talks about the importance of flowers for your wedding day. ...Read more

Christina & Watene Galvin

Having spent a couple of days sick in bed, Christina wasn't at all keen to go out to dinner for her 30th birthday

But Wattie and Tamati weren't taking 'no' for an answer!

"It took a wee bit of coercing to get me there" explains Christina.

Wattie had arranged a surprise party with 20 friends and family (including Christina's parents and her sister Sam from Sydney) to join them at the restaurant.

But the biggest surprise came after dinner - Wattie bent down on one knee and proposed. "It blew me away!" smiles Christina.

Christina and Wattie started to plan a perfect day with an emphasis on family and friends - some from as far away as Queenstown and Los Angeles.

Wattie's son, Tamati, was a special part of the ceremony.

"We included a vow expressing my love for him, welcoming him into my life and asking that he welcome me into his," explains Christina.

"I also presented him with a gift of greenstone so that he would always remember our special day".

Other highlights included entertainment provided by Christina's dad and sister, a Maori welcome and blessing of the food, lovely speeches made by special friends and family, catching up with people and lots of dancing, singing and fun conversations.

Christina chose a cream chiffon and lace gown and her bridesmaids wore pale silvery-green two-piece satin outfits. All carried hand-tied posies of brightly coloured gerberas.

The men wore black Kahn suits with black and silver vests.

The reception provided their most romantic moment. "The sun had only just gone down and we had candles lit everywhere. As we walked in my dad played some beautiful music - nothing could have been more romantic!" explains Christina.

How's married life so far? "Well, I've been married nearly three months and I'm nearly three months pregnant!!!" laughs Christina. "Nothing could be more perfect!"