If you said “yes!” this Christmas or New Year, congratulations! What a beautiful season to get engaged. Long summer evenings, beach days, bach trips, family gatherings … it’s a time full of celebration, happy tears, and lots of “Let me see the ring!”
But once the excitement settles, many couples find themselves thinking:
“Where do we even start?”
Take a breath. There is no rush, no “behind schedule,” and no rulebook you need to follow. You can ease into wedding planning gently with thoughtful, meaningful steps that feel like you.
Start with the moments, not the to-do list
Before jumping into venues and budgets, spend some time together just enjoy the moment, gaze at the ring, take selfies, spend time together talking about how you want your wedding to feel.
You don’t need every detail right away. Just these first three things:
💛 Guest list (rough, not final)
💛 Budget (realistic and comfortable)
💛 Choose a season, then a date
Make space for keepsakes you’ll cherish for decades
The day goes by in a blur but the words your people write for you, those last forever.
That’s why many couples plan their guestbook early not as an afterthought.
Some of our most loved options include:
Classic Hand Bound Wedding Guestbooks
Luxe, heirloom-quality, handmade in our studio in the Waitākere Ranges.
Instax Photo Guestbooks
Guests add a photo and a message which makes this book more of an album you get to take home at the end of your wedding day.
Fingerprint Trees
A playful keepsake full of personality which becomes an artpiece for your wall.
Each guestbook is designed to be kept, revisited, and passed down not tucked away in a cupboard.
If you’re still exploring ideas, we’re always happy to help you choose a style that suits your wedding, your guests, and the way you want to remember your day.
We work with couples across New Zealand to create beautifully-crafted, personalised guestbooks and keepsakes made to honour your story, your people, and this incredible chapter you’re stepping into.
Whether you’re planning a relaxed backyard wedding, a beach ceremony, or a destination wedding, we’d love to help you find a guestbook that feels right for you.
👉 Browse our Wedding Guestbooks
👉 Or get in touch if you’d like something custom-made
Here’s to slow planning, meaningful choices, and a wedding day full of love. 💛
