User Pays?
Hundreds of years ago, women were considered chattels and the bride's family used to have to pay off the groom's family in the form of a dowry to take their daughters off their hands.
Thankfully we’ve advanced a fair bit since then but it’s a big and often expensive question.
Basically you’ve got four options.
One side’s parents pays for the lot.
The cost is split evenly between both sets of parents.
The cost is split between both parents and you into thirds.
You pay for the lot.
However it’s vital to address this question early on in the piece to avoid any uncomfortable scenes, or in the case of you having to stump up for everything, to either start saving madly, petition the bank for a loan or convince your partner that eloping down country might be the best and definitely the most prudent option.
3 Wise Weddings
Apart from All Blacks World Cup wins and nailing your first Manu off the wharf, your wedding should be one of the highlights of your life. We’re here to do our bit to make this happen, with all the gear to get you looking sharp, either in-store or online.
Wedding Styles
Let us help you navigate the ways that you and your wedding party can look their best on the big day - whatever your style, wedding party numbers or budget.
By Appointment Fittings
We want to make things as stress free as possible. Why not arrange a time to come into one of our stores for our personalised wedding service. Or if it’s easier we’ll sort an after-hours session for you and your wedding party. The beers are on us.