https://www.ellacornfieldcelebrant.co.nz/blog daily 0.75 2026-02-15 https://www.ellacornfieldcelebrant.co.nz/blog/having-your-wedding-at-home monthly 0.5 2026-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/d8655bca-6863-4c94-87ad-c1eb3f02c5de/unsplash-image-Uu4t_7xg-rs.jpg Blog - Having Your Wedding At Home - 1. Ultimate Authenticity Getting married in your own (or family/friends) home is very unique. Hundreds of weddings are held in venues over a year…but yours could be the only wedding that this house ever sees. If you’re someone who has a space you’re deeply attached to and you love entertaining in, then having your wedding at home could be a fantastic option. If this is a home you’ve recently moved to it would be an incredible housewarming alternative. Weddings typically reflect a couple's preferences & style, which you might find in your own home already. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/c98f8596-4211-43f8-8599-e1249d3d51ee/unsplash-image-s9CC2SKySJM.jpg Blog - Having Your Wedding At Home - 2. Full Control By not getting married at a more “traditional venue”, you have much more control over how you want the space to look and feel. No restrictions and no quick turn arounds for other couples. You get to set the rules. For couples who have always dreamt of a DIY approach, having your wedding at home allows you so much more flexibility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1762828065490-XROC79VKJ59UK08UN0X9/unsplash-image-Yypcm0DCJtQ.jpg Blog - Having Your Wedding At Home - 3. Convenience As lots of couples have a wedding 1 hour+ or at even further destination venues, it can mean they won’t be able to see their venue very often and be as involved in the planning. Each trip you might take to a venue is time & money that you could have put into other elements of your wedding. Having your celebration at home means no travel involved and the likelihood of having local vendors (celebrants, photographers, musicians, etc.) that will come to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1762828183886-JS3DTDVNXZWCYFLWBOKS/unsplash-image-C_CaAbbQscI.jpg Blog - Having Your Wedding At Home - 4. Save money (although see cons for the counter-argument!) Weddings at home can be considerable money savers. Venues tend to be the biggest cost for couples, so already by having your wedding at home you’ve saved thousands to tens of thousands of dollars! Depending on your guest size you might not need to hire in any additional rentals (chairs, tables, etc.) and instead focus on small DIY decorations to give your home an extra lift. As this is a space you’re familiar with, you’re less likely to spend money on random decorations that you thought might suit the venue when you looked round it one year ago. It’s a space you are well accustomed to, so you can purchase décor with considerably more knowledge of the space. Assuming you have friends and family in the area, chances are you can save on set-up costs by having them help. Save on catering costs if you’re DIYing the food and on music if you’re creating a pre-made playlist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/906af23e-336e-4fae-8ec7-5ff41ac6f102/unsplash-image-_dJ649F1tUY.jpg Blog - Having Your Wedding At Home - 1. Limitations Limitations will look very different for each couple and the home in question. If your dream wedding is 10 people round for a chilled dinner and you have ample space, of course this isn’t going to be as stressful as cramming 100 people into a small garden. While you may have the flexibility you don’t have at a venue, your house is designed to be a home and not a hotel or restaurant! From layout, to a lack of space and bathrooms, you may have to be creative and/or realistic about what your home can actually provide. If you live in a 1 bedroom flat and you’ve dreamt of 100 guests coming round for a 3 course meal and a huge dancefloor, your expectations will have to be matched with what is possible in reality! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/af85845a-09e7-4cf2-9565-b6fa9628b85f/unsplash-image-SoT4-mZhyhE.jpg Blog - Having Your Wedding At Home - 2. Small Costs adding up So yes, home weddings can save a lot of money, but couples can also underestimate how much they might need to spend. If you’re hiring in tables, chairs, PA system, décor, catering equipment (…the list goes on), you may massively underestimate how much your budget might need to be. If you’re having 10 people round your kitchen table and getting a takeaway , that’s considerably less than a large guest list with a marquee hire and private catering, etc. Before embarking on a home wedding, make sure you’re both really clear about what kind of celebration you envision. What extras will you need? Make sure you get some rental quotes before committing to this idea so you don’t get too many nasty surprises! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/0670b013-ebd9-4446-897a-5bdfe23ed3a0/unsplash-image-CSVPug6K2jI.jpg Blog - Having Your Wedding At Home - 3. Logistics Continuing on from limitations, logistics are an important element to consider. A few prompts: - Parking? You might live on a busy road, so where will your guests park? - Are there public transport routes accessible? - Bathrooms? Do you only have 1 toilet? If you have 80 guests and one loo…there will be a lot of queuing! You might need to hire external toilets. - Noise restrictions? Do you have neighbours that would object to music being played till late in the evening? - Power? Do you have adequate resources to power a PA system, etc? Might you need to hire a generator? - Privacy? Do you live in an overlooked location? Is your home/garden private enough to make you feel like you’re not being overlooked? - Kitchen/Catering? How will guests be fed? Do you need to hire external catering equipment? Are you doing the food yourself? Will you need to hire in plates, cutlery, tableware, etc. - Clean up plan the following day? - Getting ready space? Do you have somewhere you can relax the morning of? You might consider getting ready at a friend or family member's home or some local accommodation. The list is endless! This might seem like a mundane mood killer….but it’s important to consider logistics like these before diving into your wedding at home! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/512c80b9-73c0-4076-b451-a72ec23557e2/unsplash-image-XQ1bwDHkIv0.jpg Blog - Having Your Wedding At Home - 4. Preparation & Organisation Arguably the biggest con is the level of preparation & organisation that is involved in getting married at home. Even if you’re the kind of person that loves creating & organising, having this much involvement in a day that you’re already at the centre of is no small feat. Many couples can underestimate the mental toll that DIYing your entire wedding as well as making sure you’re relaxed and enjoying the process has. Chances are you will be busy on the day making sure everything is going to plan, alongside actually trying to relax and enjoy your day. You might consider bringing in an on the day co-ordinator or have a dedicated group of family/friends to oversee the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/2ee60418-32e6-45ab-98a1-accead212e1d/338da230-ff1c-4ca7-9de8-4beaa50d2f62.jpg Blog - Having Your Wedding At Home “Deciding to host your wedding at home can feel limiting at first - the layout or size of your space may dictate the number of guests and the style of the event. Since our home is a small cottage, we had to get creative with how we used every bit of space. On top of that, we were planning a winter wedding, which meant shelter from the cold and rain was essential. And we were determined to have a sit-down dinner. But in the end, those constraints brought clarity and focus to our plans. For us, the goal was an intimate, joy-filled occasion with close family and friends—and that's exactly what we created. It’s worth thinking hard about the kind of atmosphere you want to create. Priya Parker’s book The Art of Gathering is a fantastic read. She points out, for example, that while a hot dance party might require 40m² for 80 people, a formal dinner might only need the same space for 20. That insight helped us shape our expectations. In our case, the space available for trestle tables and bench seating capped our guest list at 40. That limitation turned out to be a positive, as it meant we could truly connect with each guest and spend quality time with everyone. Keeping everyone close together also generated warmth and energy - the conversation volume was high! We took inspiration from our Italian friend’s fun, communal lunches, where everyone contributes to the meal. Some of the guests offered to help prepare and cook the food. Not only did this make the day more affordable, but it also meant everyone had a sense of ownership in the event’s success. And the food? It was exactly what we and our guests love. Very delicious! If you’re planning to self-cater, one recommendation is to create a clear, written menu. Break it down into stages of service, note who is responsible for each dish, and include dietary information. Print and display copies in both the kitchen and dining areas. That way, anyone with dietary needs can see what’s available, and any helpers in the kitchen can easily jump in and understand what needs to be done next. That said, guests are there to enjoy themselves, so it’s a great idea to have a couple of dedicated helpers to keep things flowing. They can make sure drinks are topped up, platters are circulated, and used dishes are collected. (Don’t forget to assign someone to run the dishwasher!) We heard from another couple who had a fantastic at-home wedding with a band in the backyard, only to come home the next day to an absolute bomb site! Other key considerations include access to bathrooms, ease of movement for less mobile guests, and how music will work across different spaces. Walk through each stage of the day and think about guest flow: how they’ll arrive, where they’ll stand or sit (and for how long), and whether furniture needs to be moved between stages. And of course, have a solid plan for bad weather! One of the best things about marrying at home is how the memories linger in the space itself. Spending time at home post-wedding, we’re reminded of how it was on that magical day. It was exactly the day we wanted - intimate, meaningful, fun - and everyone who came said they loved it too. And most importantly, it was so us”. https://www.ellacornfieldcelebrant.co.nz/blog/5-wedding-morning-ideas monthly 0.5 2025-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1754964814439-FRI08VXDHKLWXZBHBLL8/unsplash-image-YTC0eqmAtvU.jpg Blog - Wedding Morning Advice - Maximise Your Time With Your Partner Couples are often surprised by how little time they spend with their partner on their wedding day. You could skip the tradition of not seeing each other before the ceremony and instead spend as much time as you can in the morning together. This could be waking up together, having breakfast, going on a walk (or swim for costal weddings!) and maybe even getting ready together. Or consider getting ready apart and doing a first look, so you can travel to the ceremony together and get some quality time in before the madness starts! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1754966433757-0X60ZPAQUWNRYTEIWN6E/unsplash-image-YiaDJAjD1S0.jpg Blog - Wedding Morning Advice - Have Lots Of Snacks You could be feeling nervous, so the idea of a heavy breakfast or lunch might not be so appealing. Instead have lots of lighter options you can nibble at. Think chopped veggies & dips, cheese, crackers, toast, smoothies and fruit. It’s important to get some food in you (particularly if alcohol is being consumed!) so having some bits you can snack on throughout the day is vital. And remember…avoid any staining items like turmeric, beetroot, etc. And don’t forget to drink lots of water….once the wedding is underway it’s something you’re likely to forget! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1754966564073-KL61732S2GV5GT6T1Y7K/unsplash-image-F-B7kWlkxDQ.jpg Blog - Wedding Morning Advice - Have A Playlist Ready Get the music going in the morning! Make a playlist in the lead up to the wedding so you have your favourite tunes ready. You might want energising upbeat tracks to fuel your excitement, or perhaps calming atmospheric music to relax you. If you’re having hair & make-up done you could be in a chair for a while, so some background tunes are going to help set the tone and keep you going. Don’t forget to charge a speaker up ready to use! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1754966831774-UKJJ6IA9LR2OTJ0IR8JQ/unsplash-image-oDQiJjHbFos.jpg Blog - Wedding Morning Advice - Allow More Time Than You Need I would add extra time onto every element of your wedding day INCLUDING the morning. Time passes so much more quickly and there’s often small things that will crop up throughout the day. You want to allow plenty of time before your ceremony actually starts for everyone to be ready. An hour is a good chunk of time! It’s much nicer to sit and have a drink if you’re early, than be running around frantically if you’re late! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1754967178030-3G6296BB1FZR8EX70YJ6/unsplash-image-NrX4D252iP8.jpg Blog - Wedding Morning Advice - Enjoy It! The morning is often overlooked as just the preamble before the day really starts. However, it can be one of the most special times, since the anticipation of what’s to come is so exciting! Get as much as you can ready the days/night before so you can make the most of the morning. A wedding day goes by so quickly…time can seem to vanish! Don’t wish away those relaxing hours in the make-up chair, or the fun of running around a venue setting up tables with your mates (….hopefully not too much of that!). If you’re having a bridal/groom/wedding party, the morning is often the time you get to hang out and chat the most in the whole day. Enjoy it! https://www.ellacornfieldcelebrant.co.nz/blog/reading-ideas-for-your-wedding-day monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1750741569897-Q2I5VZH1MY8G7GP46XHV/unsplash-image-Oaqk7qqNh_c.jpg Blog - Reading Ideas For Your Ceremony - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ellacornfieldcelebrant.co.nz/blog/five-ways-to-personalise-your-wedding-part-1-tester-3k45c monthly 0.5 2025-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1753762547131-HRO44MYL9D1BE9UXYXZA/unsplash-image-JzzRMnbDlaM.jpg Blog - How to make your wedding unique Part 1: - BUT, framing these choices with what feels authentic to you as couple, takes away some of the expectation of achieving something entirely aesthetically “perfect”. Instead you can focus on choices that represent your personalities, interests & values. That’s not to say you shouldn’t invest in what you wedding looks like, but you shouldn’t feel pressured for your day to look a certain way, just because of weddings you’ve seen online or attended. As an example, if you’re someone who hates cake, then why would you have a cake on your wedding day, just to get that one photo? If instead you had doughnuts because they’re your favourite food, people would immediately know that this choice felt more authentic to you. Or maybe you want to skip a “cake element” entirely! I always think the biggest compliment a guest can give is if they say “that wedding just felt so like them”. I often think a wedding is just an extended (albeit more expensive!) dinner party. So how would you & your partner usually host? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1032f423-5b17-406c-9d50-895925bc2496/_ella%2Bjack_cer_019.jpg Blog - How to make your wedding unique Part 1: - The Guest List One of the biggest factors into making a wedding unique is deciding who is invited. Otherwise you might as well elope! So many couples feel pressured to invite family members they haven’t spoken to in a decade, random friends of their parents and old school mates they’re desperate to impress. Guests are one of the biggest expenses at a wedding, so by trimming your list, you not only save money, but you also have people around you who really matter. By having loved ones who are genuinely important to you, your day will in turn be more authentic and enjoyable. A wedding is not a family or high school reunion….unless you want it to be! A great guide to deciding if a person should come to your wedding would be, “would you invite them to your place for dinner?” If the answer is no, maybe reconsider! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1750739227224-EDVO3S200L0B6T12L86G/unsplash-image-3SghWZ7m6lk.jpg Blog - How to make your wedding unique Part 1: - 2. Personal Vows I could go on forever about how much I love personal vows! They truly make a ceremony feel so more much authentic and special. It’s a rare chance for your loved ones to hear you talk about your partner with vulnerability…which is what people find terrifying about them! BUT, that is why they are so magical. Some traditional religious ceremonies won’t allow for personal vows to be an option, so you could consider sharing them with your partner before or after the ceremony. Letters are also a beautiful idea! I have a whole blog post on how to write your own vows. Remember, your personal vows DON’T have to share every single aspect of your relationship or everything you love about your partner! Couples can get overwhelmed writing these, setting unrealistic expectations! Make a plan together for how you’d like to structure your vows & keep it simple. It’s a couple of minutes (if that!) to share a few words about why you love the person your entering this commitment with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/736b39d3-f6e8-4ba4-b86a-7b2475e11191/_ella%2Bjack_details_007.jpg Blog - How to make your wedding unique Part 1: - 3. Food Now, this will massively vary on what kind of food you might be serving (cocktail hour/ sit down meal) and the restrictions of catering companies, etc. But, if you have the chance to personalise your food, then do! Think about what meals you love to eat out & what do you cook for each other? Do you have a favourite cuisine? What meals can you remember throughout your relationship? Could you pick dishes you had out on one of your early dates? Food is an incredible form of storytelling and instead of just the default being one chicken one veggie dish, how might you make the food you’re serving more representative of you both? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1753760491243-JTYEI0Y82ZPWRS5IQV7N/unsplash-image-a0BlHWem6l0.jpg Blog - How to make your wedding unique Part 1: - 4. Invitations So, not everyone likes to take on a massive DIY project, but I think invitations are a great task that can be kept simple. Your invites (or maybe save the dates) are the first glimpse guests get of your wedding. The style, colours & design set the tone for the day they can expect. If it’s brown card and muted colours, this might evoke a rustic barn wedding?Bright colours with bold fonts, maybe a modern and sleek style wedding? Consider using online websites like Canva and creating your own invites. Invitations can be so expensive to outsource, so you’ll likely save money doing them yourselves…although beware of errors along the way that might hike up the cost! Get creative, and use this as an arts & crafts project to spend time with your partner. Or maybe you’d like to do digital invites to save paper….the options are endless! Keep it as simple as you’d like to & think about how the vibe of your day could be visually represented. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1750739342287-HZCF0LX4R3NH3DY8187O/unsplash-image--ja1xVOENMo.jpg Blog - How to make your wedding unique Part 1: - 5. Music Music is a very obvious way to personalise your day, but it would be remiss of me not to include it! You can think about music for those key moments you might be including (processional, recessional, first dance), but also think about the music that shapes the rest of the day. What music are you having during drinks reception & dinner? I suggest creating a very long playlist full of all your favourite tunes…as opposed to sticking on a random playlist and hearing a song you don’t like. If you are DIYing your evening dance floor music, consider the order of the tracks. It’s hard to run a dance floor without a DJ, so really make sure you order the songs in a way that builds momentum and allows for breathing space. Select music throughout your day that you and your partner love, so that whatever track you hear, you aren’t going to stop and think, “Why is that song playing”? https://www.ellacornfieldcelebrant.co.nz/blog/10-hidden-wedding-costs monthly 0.5 2025-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1750823263720-SZ9A55XCBOMCMBL5FJV6/unsplash-image-EelJoP-v8x4.jpg Blog - 10 Hidden Wedding Costs - Invitations When it comes to invitations, there are so many elements that can hike up the cost. All of these apply to physical invites only. - Envelopes: These are usually an additional cost and good quality envelopes are often worth investing in as they can really elevate an invite. - Postage: A lot of people forget you’ll need stamps. It seems like a small cost but times that by 50, 75, 100 or more and it really starts to add up! - DIY mistakes: While making your own invites might save you a good chunk of the cost….be wary of any mistakes along the way that could double or triple your anticipated budget! - Additions to your invites: E.g. wax seals or ribbons. Again, these might seem like small costs but depending on how many invites you have, these can really start to increase the cost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1750823574164-5FF9MR35KXGVJINOSPGG/unsplash-image-n4Cx0wvTd58.jpg Blog - 10 Hidden Wedding Costs - 2. Transport You might not need transport for you, your bridal/wedding party or sometimes even guests. But, if your wedding is in a rural location with little public transport, chances are you might be considering providing some transport on mass. Makes sure you get a wide range of quotes so that you can find the best option as minibuses/vans can be hugely expensive. Consider utilising family and friends where possible, but often times this is an inescapable cost! Also….don‘t go for a fancy limo just for the sake of it. It really isn’t worth the cost unless it’s something you truly value. Consider transport before you book your venue & research what accommodation options there are for guests nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/613dac07-2155-470d-a4ac-51fd7630f436/_ella%2Bjack_pre_033.jpg Blog - 10 Hidden Wedding Costs - 3. Accommodation If you’re not staying locally you’ll likely have to factor accommodation into your budget. A lot of couples don’t want to categorise this as a wedding expensive…but sadly it is! Will you be staying alone as a couple, or with friends and family? What food, drink and resources will need to be provided at the accommodation? These are all costs to consider and carefully budget for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1750824073124-W23DF90GOL8CYXIQJP4H/unsplash-image-yDdl-Xi2A5c.jpg Blog - 10 Hidden Wedding Costs - 4. Corkage Corkage is an additional cost venues charge you to bring in your own drinks. E.g. for every bottle of wine you bring they charge x amount. If you fall in love with a venue that has corkage you might decide it isn’t a deal breaker for you. HOWEVER, I strongly advise looking for venues that don’t charge corkage, particularly if bringing your own drinks and providing a free bar is important to you. Or if you’re planning on providing cocktails as often times spirits & liqueurs cost more. Corkage can massively increase your costs, so watch out for this sneaky addition! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1750824281114-Q5KW0RL2D30KUCLO49F4/unsplash-image-Yto_r4UeqSU.jpg Blog - 10 Hidden Wedding Costs - 5. Trials If you are having professional hair & makeup on the day, chances are your artist will want or require you to have a trial. Make sure you factor this into your budget when you are looking at potential vendors. Often the trial is close to the cost for the service on your wedding day. Trials are hugely important so I always recommend having one, but it’s something to keep in mind while researching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1750824503305-ZM1TZ7HJQM2FGOFVHDG6/unsplash-image-E6O183wB5zc.jpg Blog - 10 Hidden Wedding Costs - 6. Alterations If any of your outfits require alterations make sure you factor this into your budget for your attire. You might buy a dress for $500 but then spend $2,000 altering it and completely blow your budget. If you’re looking at buying something you know is going to need a lot of work, start looking at alteration costs before you make the purchase. Alterations really transform an outfit, so they can be vital….but make sure you have a rough idea of how much you’ll need to set aside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/80a3c497-aacd-4cb4-b49b-7b3aefabdf2c/_ella%2Bjack_rec_004.jpg Blog - 10 Hidden Wedding Costs - 7. Catering equipment & tableware If you’re using private/external caterers, chances are that they will be hiring in kitchen equipment and tableware (plates, cutlery, glasses, etc.) for your wedding. Make sure you’re budgeting for all of these additions, alongside the food/service cost of the catering company. If you’re booking with a company 2+ years in advance, chances are these costs could increase for the hire of these items. Make sure you check your contracts before signing so you are aware of any price fluctuations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1750825552197-TOV99OHFL715TW314RIO/unsplash-image-ek92BkvL1-I.jpg Blog - 10 Hidden Wedding Costs - 8. GST If prices and conditions are vague, always clarify if GST is included before signing any contracts. Otherwise you might get a nasty surprise when you receive the invoice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/4e5d3fbc-89a7-4e65-9511-59300cbb1256/IMG_5883.jpg Blog - 10 Hidden Wedding Costs - 9. Shipping & Travel Shipping costs apply to products you might be ordering like invitations, signage, décor, etc. If these are large bulk items then expect this to be more than an average $4.95. Vendors and rentals (think décor, chairs, tables, PA systems) will also likely come will mileage charges. And remember these mileage charges will be TO AND FROM your wedding. So you might want to consider finding vendors that live locally to your wedding venue to save on any extra costs. If you are desperate to have a photographer who lives in Auckland and you’re getting married in Queenstown, then you will need to factor in travel and accommodation costs for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67511d8ec850a627b08d88dc/1750826541643-Z581AUAG8E4HI8J46HO0/unsplash-image-kS3ZJxEoCUM.jpg Blog - 10 Hidden Wedding Costs - 10. Bridal/Groom/Wedding Party Gifts It has become a pretty crazy culture of needing to gift your bridesmaids/groomsmen/wedding party a huge basket of personalised gifts. Your friends are unlikely to genuinely re-use the “bridesmaid” embroidered dressing gown you’ve given them, so instead if you are going to gift, consider keeping it minimal and multi-functional. 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