Unforgettable wedding days Now that you’ve said "yes", there are a million details to plan.

There is much more to planning a New Zealand wedding than just the big day! It should be exciting not hectic and this is where Freestyle Events comes to the fore.

Today’s busy couples do not have the time it takes to make sure their special day is unforgettable. Let Freestyle Events help you create the day you’ve dreamed about.

We will coordinate as much or as little of your wedding day activities as you desire & will tailor make services to suit each client while still allowing your own individual style and ideas to shine through.

All the arrangements including venue,
accommodation, flowers, catering, music, photography,videographer & stationery can be taken care of.

Call Freestyle Events today to find out how they can help you.

Wedding Planner

Here is a helpful 12 Month New Zealand Wedding Planner. Alternatively you can download a pdf version from our site using the link below.

12 Month Guide to Planning Your NZ Wedding (PDF 124KB)

12 Month Wedding Planner Guide

12 MONTHS

Decide on the date for your wedding
Book the church / ceremony venue
Book the wedding reception venue

6 MONTHS

Select your minister/celebrant to conduct your ceremony
Decide on the bridal party
Draw up your guest list
Select your caterer
Book your photographer and/or videographer.
Organise your florist. Discuss bouquets for bride and attendants, and other flower decorations for lapels, tables etc. Decide whether you want to use a specialist floral artist
Book string quartet, DJ, band etc early
Book transport - to the ceremony, to and from the reception venue etc
Order your wedding dress or confirm a dressmaker. Start thinking about
Decide on clothes for the groom, best man, etc
Talk about clothes to other key people such as ushers and parents
Consider where to spend your honeymoon. Book airfares/transportation and hotel suites early. Check your passport if you’re travelling overseas
Write a list of your stationery requirements. Select who will provide this
Order your wedding cake
Order your wedding stationery (don't forget to include menus etc)

3 MONTHS

Think about venue decorations. Establish whether you will require specialist venue decorators or if family will do a lot of the work
Arrange a meeting with your celebrant or minister to discuss details of your wedding day, music and songs, readings, and how the service will happen
Send out invitations approximately 8 weeks before the wedding. For guests overseas ensure they receive invitations 3 months before the wedding
Discuss possible hair styles with your hair stylist. Book them for the morning of the wedding
Buy shoes and other accessories
Finalise the details for groom and attendant clothing
Choose wedding rings

2 MONTHS

Finalise the details of your honeymoon
Arrange wedding night accommodation
Keep a record of RSVP's
Finalise the proceedings for the ceremony
Think about your honeymoon clothes if you need to
Thank you presents for your bridesmaids, best man, parents and others
Reconfirm all the suppliers - venue, celebrant/minister, caterers, transportation, florist, musicians, wedding cake, photographer, and other bookings. Request written confirmations
Call or contact people who haven't replied to invitations
Write a final guest list and confirm numbers with venue and caterers
Work out a seating plan for the reception
Complete documentation and pay for the marriage certificate
Visit your hairdresser to check headwear and practice your hairstyle
Have a practice make-up session & book stylist for the morning of the wedding
Make a date and organise stag and hen parties

TWO WEEKS

Go right through all aspects of your wedding and make sure everything is going according to plan
Make a detailed check on all aspects of wedding outfits
Arrange a rehearsal with all wedding participants. Confirm the rehearsal date with celebrant or minister
Make any arrangements for the last week’s pampering – massage, Manicure, pedicure, etc
Reconfirm all arrangements by telephone all the wedding day suppliers
Prepare speeches
Pack for the honeymoon
Arrange required documents such as travellers' cheques, passport and travel insurance

THE DAY BEFORE

Relax, relax, relax

Take the stress and daunting tasks out of planning your New Zealand wedding by calling Freestyle Events today.