Carmen & Ahmad | December 2021

Carmen and Ahmad’s big day at Britten Stables was our last wedding of 2021. Carmen and Ahmad had thought about every little detail and it was our pleasure to work with their dream team, create their signature drinks, and make sure […]

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Collective Concepts Service Team

Why You Should Hire Service Staff for your Wedding Day

Planning a wedding has almost countless factors to consider, so why not take some of the pressure off by employing dedicated service staff to set-up and pack-down the venue, assist with styling, greet and seat guests, and provide food and […]

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Marquee wedding set up at a private property

How to Plan a Marquee Wedding

When you choose a marquee wedding, you are essentially starting with a completely blank canvas – allowing you to put your own unique stamp on things. It’s the ideal way of turning the family farm, backyard or stunning off-the-beaten-track spot […]

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Homemade lawn games, made with upcycled wood.

Clear Conscience Wedding Planning

Planning a sustainable wedding may be a lot easier than you think. Did you know that sustainability goes far beyond the environmental footprint you make when planning and hosting your wedding? It’s also about choosing wedding suppliers who, through being […]

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Wedding website

Top 5 Wedding Websites

When planning your wedding there are a million different tasks that get added to your ‘to do’ list. Lately one such task has been creating a wedding website or wedding app – both for yourselves and your guests to use […]

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Glamorous bride sitting at dinner table

Wedding Planning Trends in 2022 & 2023

Without a doubt, wedding planning trends for 2022/23 are going to be influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. The time we have spent locked in our homes, cancelling events left, right and centre and not […]

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A couple enjoying their first dance at Lacebark Function Centre

Top 5 Tips for Nailing Your First Dance

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Collective Concepts – Events | Weddings | Hospitality (@collectiveconceptsnz) With guest blogger, Victoria Wray from The First Dance  Your big day is fast approaching, and the thought of dancing in front of […]

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Rachelle & Aaron | March 2021

We spent a wonderful Autumn afternoon at Bangor Farm in Darfield coordinating Rachelle & Aaron’s gorgeous day and what an incredible time it was. Rach, Aaron and their bridal party were so much fun, and their guests sure knew how […]

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Engagement ring

How to Choose Your Wedding Rings

When finding the perfect wedding rings there are many factors for a couple to consider – from budget to style, the personal preferences of your loved one, to getting the size just right, the Collective Concepts team have gathered a […]

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