The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

This week, I’m joined by Brooke, who recently got married at the beautiful Tu Ngutu Villa. She shares all about planning a wedding that felt completely like them, from the dress to the guest list and everything in between.   We chat about:💜 Their full-circle love story and a sunrise proposal in Greece💜 Finding the right wedding dress and trusting your gut💜 Creating a wedding that felt personal and intentional💜 Why they kept their guest list intimate and focused on their closest people💜 Prioritising food, drinks, entertainment and guest experience💜 Navigating a wedding budget that doubled during the planning process💜 The importance of trusting your vendors and letting them do their thing💜 Why you don't need to add details just for the sake of it💜 Their honeymoon in Bali and settling into married life  …and so much more!   Wedding Vendors:Photography & Video: @savannahwalkerweddings Venue: @tu_ngutu_villa Celebrant: @alexcoopercuthbertcelebrant Walnut Chairs + Table Linen: @lucyseventhire Dress: @moirahughescouture from @tbjmarketplace Alterations: @zeebocreations Makeup: @fionawright__ Hair: @boutiquebride Florals: @matt_david_mills DJ & Sax: @mixitdj.co.nz Cake: @michaelas_sweetcakes_ Getting Ready Location: White Cottage via @matakanaboutique   If you enjoyed this episode, I would absolutely love it if you could take a moment to rate and review The Kiwi Wedding Podcast. It means so much and helps other couples find the podcast too!   Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill in this submission form.   If you're looking for a wedding photographer, you can find me at lydiarachel.com or on Instagram @lydiarachelphotography   JOIN THE PODCAST COMMUNITY: 💜 Join our Facebook Community – Connect with other Kiwi couples, ask questions, and share recommendations. 💌 Sign up to The Love Letter – Get fortnightly wedding inspiration, podcast updates, and be the first to hear about upcoming live event announcements. 📸 Follow us on Instagram – @thekiwiweddingpodcast for photos from our podcast guests' weddings, episode highlights, planning advice, and inspiration from the community. 📱 Follow us on Tiktok - See more episode highlights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I’m chatting with Anda about her beautiful wedding at Muriwai Estate, bringing family and friends from around the world together to celebrate their love in New Zealand, followed by celebrations in Romania.    We chat about:💜 Their love story, from meeting while travelling in Barcelona to navigating nearly two years of long-distance💜 Their proposal in Dubai and finding the perfect venue at Muriwai Estate💜 Planning a wedding in New Zealand while living in Romania💜 Creating an Italian-inspired outdoor wedding with personal and unique details💜 Finding her wedding dress after trying 30-40 dresses💜 Why having a wedding coordinator was invaluable on the day💜 Their Italian pizza stand, vintage convertible and fun guest experiences💜 The differences between Romanian and New Zealand wedding traditions💜 What Anda wishes she'd done differently with videography💜 Budgeting for unexpected wedding expenses and why she recommends adding 40%💜 Creating custom wedding bands and making your wedding truly your own  …and so much more!   Follow Anda: @andamihaelaa @adelinnemarlenne   Wedding Vendors:Hair: @glammedbysilvia Makeup: @makeup_withsam Nails: @luizebeauty_ Photography: @bydarii.photo Videography: @hollowandco Coordination: @wildly.madly.deeply Stationery: @goldiecreativestudio Venue: @muriwai_estate Rings: @colinbartlett Furniture & Lights: @lucyseventhire Draping: @silkandsorcery Food: @littlewolfweddings Cake: @kcake.co.nz Flowers: @sydrenz Dress: @lanovia.bridal Jewellery: @steven_khalil Rental car: @excaliburcars.nz Wood-fired Pizza: @slaps.nz   Pakistani wedding: Location: @sofitelaucklandviaductharbour Henna: @henna_by_sadaf_2021   Anda’s Brand: @adelinnemarlenne   If you enjoyed this episode, I would absolutely love it if you could take a moment to rate and review The Kiwi Wedding Podcast. It means so much and helps other couples find the podcast too!   If you're looking for a wedding photographer, you can find me at lydiarachel.com or on Instagram @lydiarachelphotography   JOIN THE PODCAST COMMUNITY: 💜 Join our Facebook Community – Connect with other Kiwi couples, ask questions, and share recommendations. 💌 Sign up to The Love Letter – Get fortnightly wedding inspiration, podcast updates, and be the first to hear about upcoming live event announcements. 📸 Follow us on Instagram – @thekiwiweddingpodcast for photos from our podcast guests' weddings, episode highlights, planning advice, and inspiration from the community. 📱 Follow us on Tiktok - See more episode highlights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I’m chatting with Jordan about her beautiful beachside wedding at Hahei Beach Resort in the Coromandel, and how navigating grief changed her perspective on what really matters when planning a wedding.   We chat about: 💜 Their small-town love story and a backyard proposal with their puppy💜 How grief and joy can co-exist when planning a wedding without a parent💜 Creating a relaxed, cocktail-style wedding by the beach 💜 Finding her dream dress at Trish Peng and overcoming nerves around wedding dress shopping💜 Bringing together 100+ guests for a weekend of celebrations in the Coromandel💜An unexpected wedding planning setback and how they navigated it💜 Their wedding budget, and why cocktail-style weddings aren’t always cheaper💜 Why hiring a wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions they made💜 Their favourite moments, including sunset photos overlooking the celebrations💜 Jordan’s advice to step back, soak it all in and appreciate the people who show up for you   …and so much more!   Wedding Vendors:Dress: @trishpeng Photographer: @jacksonbrightweddings Venue: @haheibeachresort Bridesmaids: @blakbridesmaids Makeup: @staceybanfieldmakeup Co-ordination: @coromandelweddings Marquee/Furniture: @lucyseventhire Celebrant: @chelseagracecelebrant DJ: @honestmattnz Rings: @loveinajewel Suit: @barkersclothing @roddandgun Hair: @itsmoniquecadigan Florals: @blackdogflowersnz Videographer: @sideline_studiosnz Catering: @roamfoodcaravan Cake: @lilyvalleycakery Bar Service: @vintageeventscompany   If you enjoyed this episode, I would absolutely love it if you could take a moment to rate and review The Kiwi Wedding Podcast. It means so much and helps other couples find the podcast too!   If you're looking for a wedding photographer, you can find me at lydiarachel.com or on Instagram @lydiarachelphotography   JOIN THE PODCAST COMMUNITY: 💜 Join our Facebook Community – Connect with other Kiwi couples, ask questions, and share recommendations. 💌 Sign up to The Love Letter – Get fortnightly wedding inspiration, podcast updates, and be the first to hear about upcoming live event announcements. 📸 Follow us on Instagram – @thekiwiweddingpodcast for photos from our podcast guests' weddings, episode highlights, planning advice, and inspiration from the community. 📱 Follow us on Tiktok - See more episode highlights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I’m chatting with Lucy about her beautiful European-inspired wedding at Trent’s Estate Vineyard in Christchurch, from a surprise proposal in Paris to all the thoughtful details that made the day her own.    We chat about: 💜 Their love story, from meeting at the gym to getting engaged in Paris💜 Finding the perfect venue at Trent’s Estate and how their wedding aesthetic fell into place💜 Customising her dream wedding dress and having a second outfit made for the reception💜 The personal details that made their day unique, including handwritten notes, custom napkins and little keepsakes for guests💜 Planning a 125-person wedding and navigating the realities of wedding budgets💜 Why photography, videography, music and guest experience were top priorities💜 The emotional first looks with her dad, brothers and bridesmaids, and Alex’s reaction as she walked down the aisle💜 Creating a memorable reception with a raspberry cake, tiramisu and an outdoor dance floor💜 Why having an on-the-day coordinator made such a difference💜 Her advice for staying organised, enjoying the planning process and making the most of your wedding day💜 Navigating the post-wedding blues and settling into married life   …and so much more!   Wedding Vendors:Venue: @trentsvineyard Coordinator: @soireestudio___ Photography: @sophieisabellaphoto Videography: @gordyduff_ Content Coordinator: @eyespy.content Dress: @bridesofmerivale Makeup: @staceybanfieldmakeup Hair: @laurenmaynardstyling Cake + Tiramisu: @fulltimetart Florals: @eden.florist Suit: @workingstylenz Doggy: @lifeoffrankie24 Drapery: @littlehirecomp Furniture: @loulahire Backdrop + Glassware: @flockevents Band, DJ + Sax: @benleeshow Cocktail Bar: @parttimetenders Wedding Website: @zola   If you enjoyed this episode, I would absolutely love it if you could take a moment to rate and review The Kiwi Wedding Podcast. It means so much and helps other couples find the podcast too!   If you're looking for a wedding photographer, you can find me at lydiarachel.com or on Instagram @lydiarachelphotography   JOIN THE PODCAST COMMUNITY: 💜 Join our Facebook Community – Connect with other Kiwi couples, ask questions, and share recommendations. 💌 Sign up to The Love Letter – Get fortnightly wedding inspiration, podcast updates, and be the first to hear about upcoming live event announcements. 📸 Follow us on Instagram – @thekiwiweddingpodcast for photos from our podcast guests' weddings, episode highlights, planning advice, and inspiration from the community. 📱 Follow us on Tiktok - See more episode highlights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I’m chatting with Caity about her destination wedding in Hawke’s Bay, travelling over from Australia to celebrate with their favourite people and make the most of everything New Zealand has to offer.   We chat about: 💜 Their surprise 10-year anniversary proposal overlooking Sydney Harbour💜 Choosing Hawke’s Bay and planning a wedding from overseas💜 Finding her dream wedding dress with Australian designer KYHA💜 Why they chose a cocktail-style reception over a traditional sit-down dinner💜 The realities of wedding budgets and managing expectations around costs💜 Learning to trust your vendors and their recommendations💜 Having a giant tiramisu instead of a traditional wedding cake💜 Navigating pre-wedding nerves and why saying your vows can become a favourite moment💜 Dealing with the post-wedding blues and making time to soak it all in💜 Why your wedding should reflect you as a couple rather than getting caught up in trends or what you see online   …and so much more!   Wedding Vendors:Photography: @jesseandjessieweddings Venue: @kotare.estate Dress: @kyhabride Catering: @mitziandtwinn Planning, Styling & Hire: @flockevents Florist: @sniffffff__ Marquee: @lucyseventhire MUA: @megan.makeup_artist @josie_brenstrum_mua Hair: @robynmunrohair @gracienisbet Shoes: @tonybianco Suit: @lamilago Celebrant: Lisa Todd Video: @florenceandfriends.studio Glassware: @social.eventhire Stationery: @kamacreative.au DJ: @goldmansax_   If you enjoyed this episode, I would absolutely love it if you could take a moment to rate and review The Kiwi Wedding Podcast. It means so much and helps other couples find the podcast too!   If you're looking for a wedding photographer, you can find me at lydiarachel.com or on Instagram @lydiarachelphotography   JOIN THE PODCAST COMMUNITY: 💜 Join our Facebook Community – Connect with other Kiwi couples, ask questions, and share recommendations. 💌 Sign up to The Love Letter – Get fortnightly wedding inspiration, podcast updates, and be the first to hear about upcoming live event announcements. 📸 Follow us on Instagram – @thekiwiweddingpodcast for photos from our podcast guests' weddings, episode highlights, planning advice, and inspiration from the community. 📱 Follow us on Tiktok - See more episode highlights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.