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Check FAQ for any answers to your questions, if its not there please email tomandstellaswedding@gmail.com
Check FAQ for any answers to your questions, if its not there please email tomandstellaswedding@gmail.com
February 7, 2026
Bangor, New Zealand

Stella & Thomas

FAQs

The Wedding Website of Stella Chatfield and Thomas Andrews
If you have any other questions that we haven't listed, please contact us on tomandstellaswedding@gmail.com
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Where can I find the gift registry?

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We’re lucky to have everything we need at home already, so if you’d like to give a gift, we’d truly appreciate any contribution toward our honeymoon!

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Are plus ones or children invited?

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While we would absolutely love to have your children join us on our special day, we've decided to make our wedding an adults-only celebration to allow everyone to relax and fully enjoy the evening. Additionally, please note that plus ones are only invited if specified on your invitation. We truly appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating with you! If you are unsure feel free to let us know and we can clarify.

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Directions

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The venue is located down a long driveway off Bangor Road, Follow the driveway down to the house. We’ll have signs at the entrance and around the venue to help direct you to parking and the ceremony spot. There’s also a map at the top of this page for reference feel free to check it out before you head over! 509 Bangor Road, Darfield 7571

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Dress Code

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We’d love for you to wear semi-formal or cocktail-style outfits that suit the summer weather—pastel, colourful, and fun! Think light fabrics, patterns, and good vibes. But honestly, wear whatever makes you feel good. We kindly ask that guests avoid wearing butter yellow as it's reserved for the bridesmaids. We’ve added some colour inspiration on the schedule page of the website if you want a bit of guidance.

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How can I book a bus?

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We will be providing buses to and from the venue to the Christchurch CBD. If you'd like to use this transportation, please be sure to include your request when you RSVP so we can reserve a seat for you. We look forward to having you join us!

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What time should I arrive?

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The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30pm, so we kindly ask that you arrive around 3:30pm. This will help ensure the ceremony runs smoothly without any disruptions. Thank you for your understanding!

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Is there parking at the venue?

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Yes, there will be parking available! We kindly ask that you take your car with you when you leave, as it won’t be possible to retrieve it the following day.

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Can I post photos on social media of the wedding?

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We’re excited to have a professional photographer and videographer capturing all the special moments of the evening. While you're welcome to take your own photos and videos, we kindly ask that you refrain from sharing any pictures of the ceremony before we do, as we’d like to keep that moment as intimate as possible. Thank you for your understanding!

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What food will be available?

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We’re excited to have woodfired pizza and a variety of tasty food throughout the night! Please let us know about any dietary needs when you RSVP. Thanks!