design-led, design-driven. damn unforgettable.Wedding Planning Services
This is where your vision meets calm execution and iconic design.
We’re here to simplify the wedding planning process and cut through the noise. Just one cohesive, seamless vision brought to life with clarity, calm, and killer taste.
what we do-
From vases and candleholders to lush linens and iconic furniture pieces—our hire range is curated for visual impact and elevated detail. Whether you’re styling your wedding reception tables or creating a full lounge layout, we’ve got the beautiful, functional pieces that make the space feel intentional.
Furniture is always delivered and collected by our team to ensure a seamless experience. Smaller items (like decor and tabletop pieces) can be either delivered or collected by you—perfect for hands-on couples wanting flexibility without sourcing from five different places.
This service is ideal for the design-forward couple who want high-impact styling elements.
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Marquee weddings are a different beast - and we treat them that way. Our premium marquees (stretch tent and clipframe) come with a level of support you won’t find elsewhere: think detailed guides, floorplan ideas, inspo decks, checklists, and a team who actually answers your questions. No fluff, no second-guessing - just clarity from start to finish. We also offer full styling services and the largest furniture range in the South Island, so you can create a space that feels cohesive, elevated, and entirely you. It’s marquee hire, but smarter, sharper, and seriously well-supported.
This service is perfect for couples who want peace of mind knowing they’ve got a professional team who can foresee the pitfalls, guide the process, and keep everything cohesive. If you value premium options, clear communication, and working with one trusted vendor who just gets it - this is for you.
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Whether you want full creative direction or simply need professionals to execute your existing vision, this service ensures your wedding is cohesive, elevated and installed properly from start to finish.
For couples wanting design leadership, we create a comprehensive styling document — including moodboards, colour palettes and layout direction — and manage full setup and packdown so every detail is considered and seamlessly delivered.
If you’ve already made your styling decisions, we step in to execute them with care and precision, handling installation and packdown so you can focus on celebrating, not coordinating.
This service is perfect for couples who’ve poured time, energy and budget into their wedding — and want to ensure it’s installed exactly as envisioned. -
We offer two levels of coordination support—designed to match how hands-on (or hands-off) you want to be as the day approaches.
Wedding Coordination is for the ultra-organised couple who’s done all the planning, created their runsheet, and just wants a calm, capable team to take over on the day. On the day, we manage the timeline, vendors, and guest flow so everything runs exactly as you envisioned—while you focus on sipping champagne, not checking your phone.
Month-Of Coordination is for couples who’ve planned their wedding but want expert support to tie it all together in the final stretch. Before the day, we’ll create your runsheet, confirm timings, liaise with vendors, and handle all the nitty-gritty logistics leading up to the day—so nothing gets missed. We are then on-site on your day making sure it all runs seamlessly.
Both options are designed for couples who want to be emotionally present, not project managing—backed by a team who handles it all with grace, grit, and great timing.
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Available exclusively as part of a broader styling or hire package. Think intentionally designed blooms that tie everything together—never cookie-cutter, always cohesive.
This service is ideal for those who want their wedding flowers to feel like a natural extension of their styling—not separate.
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Editorial-level, semi-custom signage that anchors your aesthetic. From welcome signs to bar menus, we create pieces that blend style with function.
This service is ideal for anyone who wants their signage to feel intentional—not an afterthought. It’s about weaving your story through every visual cue.
What makes us stand outWe’ve spent 15+ years perfecting weddings - and we do it all in-house. Styling, florals, signage, hire, coordination to support you in your wedding planning.
That means no multiple vendors, no mismatched aesthetics, and no second-guessing your decisions. Just one seamless, stunning, professionally executed day that feels like you—only better.
15+ years in the industry, bringing a level of insight and ease you won’t find anywhere else
A full suite of services under one roof—styling, hire, florals, signage, coordination, and setup—with the flexibility to choose only what you need.
The South Island’s largest curated collection of premium hire pieces and furniture
Proven process, styling docs, and layout plans that bring your vision to life—seamlessly
A done-for-you approach that saves you time, stress, and a spreadsheet-induced meltdown
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intentional designVIEW OUR PORTFOLIO
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![Close-up of a woman in a white dress holding a colorful bouquet of pink, orange, white, and purple flowers at a wedding, with a man in a black suit and a child in the background.]()
Nikita + Rich
Bangor Farm
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![A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception under a decorated tent, with guests watching and smiling in the background.]()
Grace + Brendan
Marquee, Private Property
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![Couple dancing at wedding reception under a tent decorated with string lights, band playing live music, and guests seated at tables in the background.]()
Kelly + Andrew
Marquee, Ashburton
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![Decorated banquet hall with long tables set with plates, glasses, and floral centerpieces, inside a clear tent with string lights and floral arrangements hanging from the ceiling, outdoor scenery visible through the sides of the tent.]()
Sarah + Trent
Marquee, Wainui
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![Weddings-at-The-Great-Hall-Christchurch.jpg]()
Millie + Paul
The Great Hall
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![Elegant outdoor wedding reception setup under a clear tent with tables decorated with floral arrangements and greenery.]()
Mel + Murray
Marquee, Tai Tapu Hotel
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Maxine + Addison
Milton Street Substation
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![Three women dressed in rust-colored dresses holding bouquets with white roses, dried grasses, and green foliage, standing outdoors in a natural setting.]()
Tegan + Steven
Bangor Farm
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![A wedding reception inside a large tent decorated with string lights and floral arrangements, with guests seated at tables and mingling.]()
Fallon + Tom
Marquee, French Farm
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![A couple kissing in front of a brick wall with a neon sign that says 'Til Death' and hanging disco balls, surrounded by greenery and flowers.]()
Olivia + Ben
Milton Street Substation
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![Elegant table centerpiece with white hydrangeas, pampas grass, and greenery, surrounded by candles in glass holders, at a decorated event setting.]()
Courtney + Sam
Marquee, Living Springs
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![Bangor-Farm-Wedding-01.jpg]()
Angela + John
Bangor Farm
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![A wedding seating chart with a white and black design, standing next to a brick wall and greenery, listing guest names alphabetically with assigned table numbers, and a black sign with the initials 'OL' and names Olivia and Logan, indicating the wedding date.]()
Olivia and Logan
Milton Street Substation
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![A wedding table decoration with a pink floral centerpiece, pink wedding card that says 'One', lit candles, plates, and cutlery.]()
Natasha + Sam
Ohinetahi Gardens + The Welder
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Jamie + Callum
Bangor Farm
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![A couple in wedding attire kissing in a grassy, mountainous landscape at sunset.]()
Jenny + Ben
The Tannery
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![A bride and groom kiss during their outdoor wedding ceremony under a floral arch with mountains in the background, surrounded by guests, on a sunny day.]()
Elora + Ben
Amuri Estate, Hamner Springs
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![White floral arrangements with green foliage on a balcony with glass panels, brick wall, and string lights in the background.]()
Danni + Brad
Milton Street Substation
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Celine + Jason
Cossars Vineyard
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![Decorated event space with wooden tables, floral centerpieces, and string lights inside a brick-walled room.]()
Leigh + James
Milton Street Substation
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![Living room with black sofas, a glass top wireframe coffee table with a vase of flowers, and an open door leading to a backyard with greenery and a white umbrella.]()
Kate + Jordan
Pemberton Gardens
When you work with us, you’re not just hiring a vendor. You’re getting a visionary team who knows how to blend big-picture design with logistical clarity—and make your wedding planning feel effortless.
KIND WORDS
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![A bride and groom about to kiss during their wedding, with sunlight shining behind them.]()
“Hands down the best vendor we used for our wedding. Fallon and her team made the whole process so easy and virtually stress free. We had a vision in our head and that was totally brought to life on the day. The communication was great and nothing was a problem! We wouldn’t change one part of our styling, we were so happy with all aspects of it. Fallon made some stylistic suggestions which just tied everything together so beautifully. Would recommend The Little Hire Company to anyone who asked!”
Christie and James
Waipuna Estate
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“From the moment we met Fallon, we knew we couldn’t be in better hands and I love the way she made John also feel included and invited him to put his ideas forward and get involved too - and he definitely had some ideas! Working with LHC was a breeze, from the consultations, to emails and all correspondence, nothing was a problem. I’m not very good at putting things together, so I told Fallon to just go for it based on the few ideas we’d had and she didn’t hold back. We loved every single thing and couldn’t have been happier. I was made to feel like I was the only client she’d ever had…not the hundredth that month and that added to how special the day was. The attention to detail and knowing exactly what we wanted was perfect.”
Angela and John
Bangor Farm
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![A close-up of a bride and groom on their wedding day, facing each other affectionately. The groom is wearing a black hat and tuxedo, and the bride has blonde, wavy hair and is dressed in a white wedding gown.]()
“I literally cannot say enough good things about LHC, the team is so incredibly skilled at what they do. Working with them was an absolute dream, we gave Fallon and the team complete creative control over our day because we knew from the first meeting that we were in good hands and these guys are experts in their fields. They created the most magical day for us, we still have people commenting on our wedding styling and telling us it was the best wedding ever. I am so glad we trusted LHC and I wish we could do this day over and over again.”
Olivia and Logan
Milton Street Substation
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![A bride and groom stand close together in a field, looking at each other with the bride holding the groom's arms. The scene is outdoors during sunset.]()
"From the moment I walked in the door of The Little Hire Co and spoke to Fallon, I knew she was the gal for me! Fallon was on the same page as me through the entire planning process which made things so easy and I knew her work would be second to none for our big day. Our wedding was perfection! Every detail was exactly as we had planned. Fallon, Tom and the team were absolute superstars at setting up and they even went to the extra effort to move furniture part way through, as the areas were changing. They did this with such professionalism that no one even noticed them doing it! We couldn’t rate this company high enough. Thank you for making our wedding day absolutely beautiful x"
Kelly and Andy
Marquee Wedding, Ashburton
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![Bride and groom sharing an intimate moment on their wedding day, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers.]()
“My wife and I would absolutely recommend Little Hire Company to anyone planning their wedding! They took all the hassle out of planning our decor, furniture hire, florals and signage. From our very first meeting we felt at ease and Fallon listened to our ideas, and were able to design us a styling package that covered our needs and didn’t include anything we didn’t. LHC didn’t flinch at the request and had the ceremony set up picture perfect ready to go and later flipped it while we had cocktail hour downstairs. Our guests were so surprised! Having LHC take care of so many aspects of the day really made the entire process stress free. Nothing phases Fallon and co (not even us calling the day before to say we’d forgotten to arrange somewhere to put the wedding cake).”
Rachael and George
Milton Street Substation
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![A smiling couple standing in a field with tall grass, the woman holding a bouquet of flowers, and a mountain visible in the background.]()
“We used Fallon and her amazing team last November for our wedding at The Tai Tapu Hotel. My first meeting with her was so easy and exciting. I told her what we liked and said you create the rest as we trust you. She absolutely brought our dream wedding to reality for us. We were so blown away by how detailed everything was. Using Fallon was like having our own personal wedding planner, we felt like we didn't have to do anything. Definitely what you want as weddings can be stressful. We can't recommend them enough. THANK YOU team for all you did! You are truly the BEST in the business“
Mel and Murray
Marquee Wedding at Tai Tapu Hotel
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![A bride and groom standing close together, looking into each other's eyes, celebrating their wedding. The bride is holding a bouquet of red and white flowers.]()
“We were absolutely thrilled with everything! It all came together perfectly, and looked absolutely fantastic. We received so many comments about how our wedding just felt so "us" and that is exactly what we wanted! From the sequin wall down to the absolutely stunning florals, it all just came together exactly how we envisioned it! You guys made the whole process so easy from start to finish, which made things so stress free for us (especially when organising a wedding from afar), we truly couldn't be more grateful. A dream come true!”
Leah and James
Milton Street Substation, Christchurch
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![A smiling woman with long dark hair and a man with a beard, standing closely outdoors among trees and white blossoms.]()
“Everything was seamless and stress-free; I did not even think once on the morning of the wedding about the styling. I know how much hard work would have gone into all of the preparations and it absolutely blew me, James and our guests away. And the arch! Wow, just wow! As we were driving down the driveway I looked to my right and the arch was the first thing I saw, and my jaw dropped. It made me feel instantly nervous because it was the perfect arch that I had dreamed of and as soon as I saw it, I knew it was all about to happen! Everything was lush and so dreamy. Thank you for the time spent helping us with our dreams and ideas. You and your team absolutely nailed it.”
Leah and James
Pemberton Gardens
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![Bride and groom sharing a kiss at the entrance of a colorful tram on a city street.]()
“Fallon and her team at The Little Hire Company are the experts when it comes to styling! We had them style our wedding at The Great Hall from top to toe and would 100% recommend them to anyone getting married or hosting an event. Having a styling consultation is well worth the money and will put together a cohesive look and advise where to best prioritise your budget. Thank you again for bringing the plan to life, it was truly magical.”
Millie and Paul
The Great Hall
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![Man in tuxedo spraying champagne over a multi-tiered cake at a celebration.]()
“Fallon and her team are absolutely amazing! From the first initial email, we knew we had made the right decision to work with Little Hire. They absolutely nailed the styling for our wedding, we couldn’t have been happier. Every single detail was taken care of and thought through thoroughly! We would 100% choose Fallon and her team again!”
Sinead and Chris
Milton Street Substation
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![A couple standing close together outdoors, touching foreheads and smiling, during sunset.]()
“I can not thank The Little Hire Company enough for making our special day incredible. Our set up, florals and everything in between was exceptional. Wish we could do it all again! Fallon, Helen and the team made it so easy for us to organise everything from Sydney for our Christchurch wedding. Would not change a thing and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to hire a few things or their whole wedding set up!”
Renee and Johnny
Christchurch Golf Club
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![Close-up of a bride and groom in wedding attire, smiling and sharing a moment outdoors]()
“We’re sitting here a year on from our wedding and looking at all the wonderful memories that we have. I still can’t stop and marvel at the most amazing job you did at styling our wedding. Not only did you somehow understand my (poorly described) vision, but you absolutely exceeded all my expectations and nailed it! You truly were the epitome of going above and beyond in all ways, and smoothed over some difficulties before the wedding and took so much stress off me. I have sung your praises to everyone I have met who is either planning a wedding or event and needs some of your talent to create the perfect day. Thank you for everything that you did, you work so hard and I really want you to know what an incredible job you and team do.“
Annalise and Joe
Harpers Homestead
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![Two women in white dresses, one holding a bouquet of white flowers, outdoors on a sunny day.]()
“Just wanted to say thank you to you and the team for all your hard work at our wedding. We had an incredible day. The setup was amazing! and our florals were stunning!”
Maxine and Addison
Milton Street Substation
our process01.
How We Bring It All Together
Consultation
This is our grounding point.
We chat through your vision, must-haves, worries + wishlist. You bring the vibe—we bring the roadmap. From logistics to Pinterest dreams, this is where the clarity starts.
Consults are at our premises, via phone or Zoom.
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Booking
After our chat, we’ll send you a tailored proposal that reflects everything we discussed.
Once it feels aligned, a 30% non-refundable booking fee locks in your date and secures our services.
Simple, clear, commitment made.
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Planning Meeting
For our styling or coordination clients, this is the deep dive.
A final wedding planning meeting where we fine-tune the details, timelines, layouts + guest flow.
We review everything so nothing gets missed—and you walk away feeling calm, confident, and excited.
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Celebrate
This is where you exhale. We’re on-site and in control—managing the details so you can be in the moment. From timing tweaks to fluffing florals, we’re behind the scenes while you soak up every second.
You’ve done the dreaming - now you get to live it.
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Meet your team
Ciara Doncaster
Ciara is your go-to from the very first consultation—your stylist, coordinator, and calm in the chaos. With an exceptional eye for design and an analytical mind to match, she brings both beauty and order to every celebration. A true detail devotee (no crooked place card escapes her), she ensures every plan runs like clockwork.
Couples love her for her warmth, wit, and the way she somehow always appears with a perfectly timed glass of champagne in hand.
Fallon Broadley
Founder, design obsessive. As Lead Stylist, and with 15+ years in the industry she’s equal parts trend researcher, designer, and problem-solver - turning big Pinterest dreams into cohesive, guest-ready reality.
Couples love her honesty, calm confidence, and uncanny ability to solve problems before they even arise. She’s known for delivering realistic expectations (with a side of design flair) and caring deeply about the full picture—not just how things look, but how they feel.
Behind the scenes, we’re supported by an incredible wider team who make the magic happen—florists, delivery drivers, stylists, and setup pros. They’re the ones up ladders, loading trucks, perfecting florals, and ensuring everything arrives on time, in place, and looking flawless.
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wedding planning resources?
Our checklists, guides and ready-to-go downloads are here to help you skip the overwhelm and feel like the organised team you are.
Just another way we’ve got your back
Questions? We’ve got the answers…-
Start with a consultation—always. It’s where we get clear on your vision, your priorities, and how you want the day to feel. From there, we craft a tailored proposal based on what you actually need (and nothing you don’t).
No second-guessing, just clarity from the start.
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Not at all. Our services are designed to work seamlessly together, but you’re free to book only what you need—whether it’s styling, coordination, florals, signage, or hire. You stay in control; we simply make it easier.
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Yes, absolutely. If you already know what you need, you can create a wishlist directly on our website and submit it for review. We’ll check availability and come back to you with a quote—including any required services like delivery. Smaller décor items can be collected by you, while furniture and larger pieces will be handled by our team to ensure everything arrives safely and looks spot-on.
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We recommend booking 9–12 months ahead, especially if you're interested in full-service styling or hire. Our most popular pieces and dates tend to book out early, but we always do our best to accommodate shorter lead times.
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We hear this a lot. Our team is known for being present, proactive, and crystal clear. You’ll never be left wondering what’s next—we keep communication honest, timelines tight, and your vision front and centre.
Special thanks to Sarah Clements Photography and George and Jane for the imagery shown on these pages.