An enduring love affair
For Sarah Stoute, creating beautiful moments isn’t simply a profession. It’s a lifelong passion.
As the founder and creative director behind Sarah Stoute Bespoke, Sarah has built a reputation for creating unique, elegant bridal gowns that celebrate individuality, confidence, and timeless style. Every signature dress tells a story, carefully designed and tailored to reflect the bride wearing it and the journey she is about to begin.
Her dedication to craftsmanship and attention to detail have earned industry-wide recognition, including being crowned the 2025 National Winner for Bridal Attire at the New Zealand Wedding Awards. It is this commitment to excellence that has established her as one of New Zealand’s most respected bridal designers. From her Christchurch atelier, Sarah continues to create exceptional designs and alterations that have become synonymous with quality, elegance, and personalised service.
But beyond the atelier, fittings, and fabric selections, Sarah’s world is equally balanced by family.
As a mother, entrepreneur, and creative, her days often move seamlessly between school drop-offs, client consultations, venue visits, bridal fittings, and family commitments. It is a balancing act familiar to many business owners, where success is measured not only by professional achievement but by the ability to be present for life’s most important moments.
That pursuit of balance is what drew Sarah to the premium Chery Tiggo 9.
Combining refined luxury with everyday practicality, the Tiggo 9 effortlessly adapts to the demands of her lifestyle. Its versatile seven-seat layout provides ample room for bridal collections, styling pieces, family adventures, and everything in between.
With the ability to drive significant distances of up to 1,250km on a single tank and charge, and fuel consumption from just 1.4L/100km, the Tiggo 9’s innovative Super Hybrid technology offers the best of both worlds. It provides the freedom to move seamlessly between client appointments, venue visits, and family commitments without compromise.
Premium leather-appointed interiors, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated seats, intelligent voice command, wireless connectivity, and advanced driver assistance features create a driving experience that is as comfortable and reassuring as it is sophisticated. For Sarah, the Tiggo 9 has quickly become an essential part of her daily routine.
From bridal consultations and visits to some of Canterbury’s most beautiful venues to weekend adventures with her husband and children, the Tiggo 9 provides the versatility to support every chapter of Sarah’s journey.
Much like Sarah’s approach to design, the Tiggo 9 blends elegance with purpose. Thoughtfully crafted, beautifully appointed, and designed to enhance the experience of every journey, it represents a new interpretation of luxury, one that prioritises lifestyle, family, and meaningful experiences.
Whether designing a bespoke bridal gown or embarking on the next adventure with family, the most meaningful journeys are those built on passion, purpose, and an enduring love for what matters most.
“Some love stories are worn. Others are driven. The most enduring ones become part of who we are.”
Chery’s Tiggo SUV range is attracting attention for its blend of technology, practicality, and value. To see the lineup firsthand, visit Blackwells Chery on Moorhouse Avenue or in Sockburn.