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      <image:caption>With 25 years experience in all fields of floristry, Katrin Lilla-Nel Florist has been sharing and demonstrating her immense talent. As the in-house florist at Waipuna, we love connecting our clients with Katrin and bringing their floral ideas to life thanks to Katrin’s incredible skills and personable manner.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crisp &amp; Vale love to collaborate with their clients to create a stunning menu for you and your guests. Their ingredients are sourced as locally and fresh as possible with emphasis on creative flair and presentation.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Smoke n Barrel treat food with the respect it deserves, delivering down to earth, delicious menus for your special occasion. Mouth-watering slow-cooked meats, perfectly paired sauces, and local seasonal produce are just the beginning.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Stacey Cavalier is an award winning, NZIPP Master of Photography, based in Christchurch. Stacey’s photography is about capturing love and connections, grand stories and small intimate moments.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sally from Sally Anne Photography has been photographing love stories for four years and it is her dream. Sally believes shoots are meant to be fun, bold and wild. Dresses are meant to get dirty, hair is meant to be windblown and humans should be let loose to do their thing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Celebrate your wedding day with a cinematic experience that captures the essence of your love story. Document the joy, laughter, and cherished moments shared with your friends and family. It’s your story, and it’s one worth telling.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Debbie Hawker is relaxed but not casual in her approach, serious when needed, and supportive throughout the often overwhelming ‘wedding-journey’ to ensure your ceremony is delivered as expected, with that magical touch.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Britt’s obsession for weddings started slowly as she planned her own wedding and escalated as Britt’s close friends needed help planning their nuptials. Britt knew she needed to be a part of this industry and felt she had a lot to offer couples looking for a fun celebrant to officiate their wedding!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Music is a major component of an unforgettable wedding. Book with Pulse Entertainment and they will help you achieve a truly magical event.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>With each and every event Brandan of Boogie Beats endeavour to make it special, and exceed his clients’ expectations. He adapts and reacts to situations quickly and professionally, providing a seamless service.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Bentley Transport and team of pros are available whenever you need us, 24/7. We don’t just meet your expectations, we surpass them.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Beth Alice is a bridal and events hair specialist – from sleek waves, to boho braids, she’s got you covered! She loves making her clients feel beautiful, celebrated, and incredibly special on their big day and hanging out with the bridal party in the pre-wedding buzz and antics.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pearl Babbington is a makeup artist based in New Brighton. Her aim is to create a relaxing vibe for your big day, going above and beyond to make your time in the makeup chair special.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We’re your custom celebration and wedding cake specialist located in Christchurch. Custom made celebration cakes are our passion – everything that leaves the kitchen is baked and decorated from scratch.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Twisted Flour &amp; Sugar Merchants is a dynamo mother and daughter duo who put the icing on the wedding cake. Sally is the fantastic, frilly, and flowery creative and Kate an ingredients alchemist, with a flair for fondant. Specialising in creating bespoke cakes, grazing boxes, amazing grazing tables, and individualised catering for special events. The Twisted team love providing quality products by creating magic in the kitchen, with a pinch of ‘kaos’.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Cake Eating Company is a Christchurch based business which specialises in everything sweet. From gorgeous and grand wedding cakes to petit fours, chocolates and entremet cakes oozing with decadence and flavour. Your special occasion is just as unique and individual as you are and as such I will work with you to ensure that your sweet tooth is indulged and satisfied. It is a pleasure and a passion to create a unique flavour combination that matches every individual.</image:caption>
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