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Vintage Weddings are one of the biggest trends to hit the wedding industry in the last five years, and they’re becoming more and more popular in New Zealand. If you’re thinking of a vintage theme for your wedding, the first step in your planning process is choosing a venue.The wedding venue “sets the stage” for the entire day. The right venue creates the perfect vintage atmosphere and lends itself to fantastic photographs. There are certain venues that lend themselves well to vintage weddings. Here are some of our favourites:

Historic Houses/Homesteads

New Zealand is dotted with historic houses and homesteads dating from the earliest colonial days. These homes contain lovingly restored period features and are set in stately gardens and furnished with antiques. They make the perfect backdrop for a vintage wedding.Many homes are administered by the NZ Historic Place Trust – check out their website for venues near you. You can also find a good list of historic venues…

Whether inspired by vintage glam, Mori Girl nature ceremonies, or Alice in Wonderland – you know you want a tea party wedding reception. And why not? Tea parties are a great way to get all your wedding guests to dress up and experience a unique and fun wedding day.A tea party wedding reception will also save you money, as you’ll be supplying simple finger foods and a selection of teas and juices, instead of a full sit-down dinner and a fully-stocked bar.So how do you pull off such a unique event? Here are our top tips for creating a tea party wedding reception

Décor

The decorations for your tea party will set the tone for the whole event, so take the time to make or source decorations that will inspire and delight.First, every guest will need a teacup and saucer. Scour second-hand shops, antique fairs and your grandmother’s china hutch for any sets you can find. Don’t worry that none of them match – it’s part of the fun (and that way, guests can choose their…