Episodes
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with the lovely Steph. Recent bride and the founder of Bridal Fusion, where she offers a beautiful collection of bridal dresses, veils, accessories, and traditional Asian wedding attire.
Follow Steph: @bridalfusionbysteph
Steph’s Wedding Budget & Forecast Template
In this episode, she shares her own love story, how she and her husband Nick blended their Kiwi, Chinese, Vietnamese, and British cultures on their big day, and how wedding planning inspired her to start her own bridal business!
Steph takes us behind the scenes of her rustic, nature-inspired wedding at Flaxmere House and shares some super practical advice, from managing cultural expectations to tracking your wedding budget like an absolute boss (hello, Excel spreadsheets!).
She also spills her best wedding planning tips, the trends she's loving right now, and what it’s really like starting a small business alongside a full-time job.
In this episode, we chat about:
💜 Steph and Nick’s romantic proposal on the Queen Charlotte Track 🥾💍
💜 Planning a cross-cultural wedding and blending traditions (including their tea ceremony and Chinese banquet)
💜 Her top three wedding priorities: food, dancing, and quality time with loved ones
💜 Why she chose to wear three different dresses on the big day - including a Cinderella-blue number!
💜 Budgeting advice from an accountant (plus a free budget tracker you can download!)
💜 Bridal style tips - starting with the dress and accessorising from there
💜 The trending bridal looks she’s seeing in 2025: parasols, textured veils, and high-neck scarves
💜 How her post-wedding blues sparked the idea for Bridal Fusion
...and so much more.
Check out photos from Steph’s wedding and Bridal Fusion’s gorgeous collection over on Instagram: @thekiwiweddingpodcastWedding Vendors:
Photographer & Videographer: @hollowandco
Venue: @flaxmerehouse
Makeup: @jessnealebeauty
Hair Stylist: @amyryanhairandmakeup
Dress: @bridalbrilliance (reception & wedding dress) / @bridalfusionbysteph (tea ceremony)
Tea ceremony accessories: @bridalfusionbysteph
Veil / Hair accessories: @bridalfusionbysteph
Shoes: @ninewestaus / @mi_piaci
Eyelash extensions: @toplashes_and_brows
Earrings: @meadowlarkjewellery
Rings: @diamonds.co.nz
Perfume: @chanelofficial
Groom & Groomsmen's Suit: @connor_clothing
Bowtie: NZ Ties
Florals: Florabunda
DJ: @mixitdj.co.nz
Bridesmaid Dresses: @pagani.co.nz
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In today’s episode, I'm chatting with Lana about her gorgeous Southland wedding!
A few things we cover:
💜 Meeting her husband at a friend's wedding, where they were both in the bridal party.
💜 Her vision for a wedding that was fun, modern, and timeless.
💜 Choosing to celebrate their big day on the family farm, a spot that was significant to them and allowed their guests to stay on-site.
💜 How their friends and family rallied to get the property looking amazing for their day.
💜 The couple's top priority for their guests to have a blast! Opting for a cocktail-style reception with food flowing throughout the night, rather than a sit-down dinner.
💜 Looking beyond Southland to find their wedding vendor dream-team.
💜 Finding her dream dress at Natalie Rose Bridal in Auckland, straying from what she thought she’d choose.
💜 Prioritising quality vendors alongside DIY projects and being savvy with certain areas of the budget.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all L & E’s vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Photographer: @aimeeprestonimages
Videographer: @badpandaproductions
Design, Styling and Furniture Hire: @nichollsandco.nz
Venue: Marshall Family Farm
Marquee: @yougather_events
Hair: @the_florence_society
Makeup: @lorenrussell_
Cake: @siobhan.cakes
Catering: @churchyscatering
Band: @jetsetbandnz
Wedding Dress: @natalierosebridal
Alterations: @fritzandsarah
Second Dress: @jessicacoutures
Celebrant: @meganmckenziecelebrant
Invites: @sayi_do
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In today’s episode, I'm chatting with the lovely Greta about her gorgeous Hawke’s Bay wedding, and it’s such a good story!
Greta shares how she and her husband Sam met at ballroom dancing when they were teenagers, their surprise proposal after twelve years together, and the journey of planning a beautiful alfresco-style wedding, with a few wild weather curveballs thrown in!
A few things we cover:
💜 Planning a wedding at a private winery in Hawke’s Bay after dreaming of a wedding in Italy.
💜 DIY projects, why Greta wished she’d hired a wedding planner, and what she learned.
💜 Coping with rain on the wedding day and how her amazing day-of coordinator saved the day.
💜 Managing a big guest list with blended families and friends from overseas.
💜 The emotional side of it all, including dealing with post-wedding blues and finding time for just the two of them.
💜 Budget chat - what they spent and how it added up faster than expected!
💜 Her best advice for couples planning right now, including why it's so important to stay true to yourselves, trust your gut, and not sweat the small stuff.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all S & G’s vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Venue: @bostockwines
Photographer: @loversbyrubyjayne
Videographer: @florenceandfriends.studio
Florals: @botanical.lane
On-the-Day Coordinator: Bex Tacon @planiteventsnz
Acting Celebrant: @jackmmanning
Legal Celebrant: @weddings_by_annie
DJ + Saxophone: @sweetmixkids
Catering: @ortonshawkesbay
Hire: @flockevents
@royallaboratorie
Sight & Sound
Marquee, Bar & Dance Floor: @flagship_events
Linen: @tble_linen_hire
Signage & Stationery: Made by the Bride
Engagement Ring: @holland.co_finejeweller
Wedding Rings: @kererugallery
Dress: @lunabeabride
Bride’s Shoes: @loefflerrandall
Earrings: @jessica_mccormack
Veil: @madametulle
Makeup: @megan.makeup_artist
Hair: @christypetrabeauty
Tux & Shoes: @cranebrothers
Bow Tie & Cufflinks: Sam’s Grandfather’s
Bridesmaids Dresses: @rubytakessnaps @wendytomworkshop
Groomsmen Suits: @rembrandt1946
Bridal Party Accommodation: @lawnroadretreat
Also featured on Together Journal.
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On today’s episode I’m chatting with the lovely Kirsten. All about her wedding(s) in 2019 and her business Amplified Cosmetica.
A few things we cover:
💜 Meeting as teenagers through mutual friends at a wine festival.
💜 Starting out in a long-distance relationship, chasing their career goals, moving to Australia together, travelling and then moving home to be close to family.
💜 Navigating some terminal diagnoses on both sides of the family, the heartbreak and grief that comes alongside that, and deciding to get married earlier than planned to include all their immediate family in the celebrations.
💜 Planning the perfect surprise small wedding… and keeping it a secret from all those that weren’t in attendance.
💜 Despite facing heartbreaking loss for their bigger wedding down the track, not making it a Memorial Day, but having special details to honour their loved ones, while still throwing an epic party.
💜 Prioritising what they really wanted and not trying to cater to every single one of their guests opinions and desires.
💜 Navigating a difficult relationship dynamic with a bridesmaid and ultimately regretting including them on the day… why you need to trust your gut and do not dismiss red flags when they arise.
💜 Surprising everyone at their big wedding with the fact they were already married.
💜 Spending time together go-karting on their wedding morning!
💜 Why their first dance was to the ‘Friends’ theme song.
💜 Her background, how she got into the beauty industry and what led to opening her own business: Amplified Cosmetica.
💜 The services they offer and the importance of doing a proper full skin consult with a trusted specialist before letting anyone treat your skin.
💜 How your pre-wedding beauty routine doesn’t need to be over-the-top or ridiculously expensive. You can focus on what you value most and avoid outside pressures.
💜 Choosing vendors you trust and being aware of beauty vendors that manipulate or use AI in their portfolio.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all K & D’s vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Follow Kirsten: @amplified_cosmeticaVendors:
First Wedding (June 2018):
Location: Mosgiel, NZ
Photographer: @mcgivern.sinead
Hair & Makeup: @amplified_cosmetica
Flowers: @estelleflowersnz
Second Wedding (October 2019):
Location: Alexandra, NZ
Tipi: @gatherandgoldtipis
Photographer: @rachel_wybrow
Wedding Dress: @grace_loves_lace
Photobooth: @thefloatobooth
Diary Planner: Little White Book from @forgetmenot_journals
Planning Recommendation: @swellhire
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On today’s episode I share my chat with the gorgeous Rebecca, all about her love story and destination wedding in Bali.
A few things we cover:
💜 Meeting online, going away on their travels and then reconnecting at the right time.
💜 A surprise trip to Cairns, a helicopter ride and a beautiful proposal in the middle of the ocean.
💜 Starting her research straight away and immediately deciding to use a wedding planner.
💜 Comparing NZ venues, along with their guest list and budget, to an overseas holiday with a destination wedding and deciding on the latter.
💜 Finding Emma from Long Table Events and feeling a great vibe over email as well as great communication, they chose her straight away to be their planner.
💜 Prioritising family and involving all their special people in different roles leading up to and on the day.
💜 Her dress shopping journey, struggling to find the right one until she came across her stunning Eva Lendel dress at Natalie Rose Bridal.
💜 Her beautiful experience saying yes to the dress with Natalie at The Pink Palace in Parnell, finding her second dress at LVR Bridal and working with Fritz and Sarah for her alterations… a dreamy lineup of Kiwi vendors to curate her bridal wardrobe.
💜 The wedding week! Arrival celebrations, a girls and boys day pre-wedding, the wedding day itself and the recovery day.
💜 Beautiful moments from the day like including their children, their first look, beautiful vows, a stunning sunset and epic party.
💜 How much further their budget stretched in Bali than NZ and allowed them to choose the more premium option in many of their choices.
💜 The importance of focusing on what matters most and doing what is best for you.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all R & J’s vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
@natalierosebridal
@fritzandsarah
@motionhouseweddings
@longtableevents
@dollface_darlings
@andrewmaehair
@evalendel
@wedsetter_
@lvr_bridal
@kimkassascouture
@thediamondshop
@cocoflorencenz
@shonajoy
@cranebrothers
@balieventhire
@thekitchenhouse_bali
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The beautiful Kaitlyn joins us on the podcast today! Recent bride, married at Te Miro Woolshed.
A few things we cover:
💜 Knowing each other for years and then going from friends to something more.
💜 Starting their family together and navigating parenthood before marriage.
💜 A surprise proposal in a beautiful spot, being heavily pregnant and including a toddler mid-tantrum.
💜 Prioritising capturing memories and having delicious food.
💜 Dress shopping with an idea in mind of what she wanted and ending up choosing something completely different.
💜 What their process was for narrowing down the guest list.
💜 Walking herself down the aisle.
💜 A food truck for dinner and laid-back barbecue vibes.
💜 How hard it can be to hand over control, and wishing she did that a little more.
💜 The overwhelm of social media and navigating what you actually need to create an amazing day.
💜 How much they spent and the sacrifices they made to save for their special day.
💜 What it is like to plan a wedding alongside parenting three young children and how they communicated that with them.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all K & B’s vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Venue: @temirowoolshed
Photographer & Videographer: @leroexmedia
Florals: @dried.petal
Dress: @evieyoungbridal from @madisonrose.bridal
Shoes: @mi_piaci
Veil: @veilsandmorenz
Hair: @hannstech_hair
Makeup: @gabriellehoughtonmua
Tan: @tan.republic
Food: @get_loaded_
Cake: @sweetiesbydan
Bridesmaids Dresses: @billy_j_bridal
Suits: @dorsetsuits
Kids Attire: @nextofficial and @oui.babe
Celebrant: Matt Hicks @dj4younz
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Lovely Georgia joins us on the podcast today! Recent bride, owner of Something Special Events, and Co-host of Your Wedding Besties Podcast.
A few things we cover:
💜 Meeting at a high-school McDonalds job and getting engaged in America.
💜 The hunt for a venue in the Wellington/Wairarapa area and why Rose and Smith ending up ticking all their boxes.
💜 Gaining inspiration from an influencer’s wedding style and ending up getting a similar dress.
💜 The struggle of choosing bridal party when you could have 10 people next to you, and why they decided not to name any of them maid of honour or best man.
💜 The importance of communicating what you want to your photographer so you don’t miss any important combos or details.
💜 What their budget looked like and a breakdown to areas they spent and saved on.
💜 How she naturally took to wedding planning and ended up launching her business Something Special Events soon after her own.
💜 How she supports couples through the planning process, online consultations and on-th-day coordination.
💜 Understanding timeline, how long things take on a wedding day and the importance of a good M.C.
💜 Starting a Your Wedding Besties Podcast with her friend and fellow wedding vendor Liv for @momentsbylilastudios and the exciting plans they have for the future.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all S & G’s vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Make up: @jaymiejarvis.makeupartist and @bellamaemuha from @duo_styling
Hair: @styledbynicky_o
Dress: @astrabridal.wellington
Bridesmaids dresses: @blakbridesmaids
Suits: @barkersclothing
Celebrant: @marryallthepeople
Photography: @josiah.nevell
Videography: @aaronisabelfilms
Venue and Food: @rose_and_smith
DJ: DJ Gravy
Rings: @thevillagegoldsmith
Cake: @sweetbeehaven
Flowers: Michelle Zuba and team @flowers_rediscovered
Flowers sourced from: @daydream.green @purpledahliafloraldesign @floweringnz
Stationery: @somethingspecialevents.nz
Dress alterations: @zowie.dee
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Recent bride Tyler, founder of New & Nui joins us on the podcast today!
A few things we cover:
💜 A dating app match and a surprise proposal that she unknowingly organised part of.
💜 Prioritising the overall look and style, as well as the party (food and alcohol), which contributed to deciding on their venue.
💜 Convincing her parents to let them get married on their farm and all the pros and cons of a full build-from-scratch marquee wedding.
💜 Starting on their parenthood journey alongside wedding planning.
💜 Timing her dress shopping while pregnant to predict her postpartum body and being kind to herself throughout the process.
💜 Why having uneven sides to the bridal party is absolutely fine and not a big deal.
💜 Some last-minute scrambling the day before and how she stayed calm and chaos-free on the wedding day.
💜 How special it is to have your child there on your wedding day.
💜 An unfortunate last-minute vendor change that ended up working out for the best.
💜 How excellent service is key in the wedding industry, and that you should make the most of this from your vendors.
💜 How much they spent and what percentage of buffer budget you should plan for.
💜 Her design background and how she started Nel & Nui.
💜 All about the amazing extras she creates for weddings and how you can work with her.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all T & E’s vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Venue: @moydrumescape
Photographer: @savannahwalkerweddings
Videographer: @smallroomvisuals
Dress: @kellylincouture
Suits: @barkersclothing
Bridesmaids: @blakbridesmaids
Caterer: @uniquefoodgeeks
Signage and Details: @nelandnui
Flowers: @two_girls_farm
Furniture and Marquee: @loveclubhire
Celebrant: @celebrant_with_a_mo
Hair: @therealhairbyrubes
Makeup: @makeupbycush
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Recent bride Cat joins us on the podcast today! Married at the beautiful Black Walnut Venue, she shares her wisdom.
A few things we cover:
💜 A friend set-up, uni party days in Dunedin and how they found each other amongst it all.
💜 A beautiful candlelit proposal, preluded with a few sneaky suspicions from Cat.
💜 Finding their perfect “hype-woman” photographer to make things fun and relaxed as a couple that doesn’t particularly enjoy being in front of the camera.
💜 Lulu Jackson working her magic yet again to create the dream wedding outfit for Cat, including separate pieces and removable straps.
💜 Special quality time with their people leading up to the day which is hard to come by when a lot live far away.
💜 The very relatable trauma of obsessing over the weather forecast (hello Kiwi brides) and how it did rain on their wedding day and it actually didn’t matter because they had planned for it.
💜 Staying together the night before and waking up relaxed and ready.
💜 Some funny moments and nods back to their origin story at the reception.
💜 The struggle of figuring out what you actually wanted and not just what you’ve been influenced by on social media.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all C & D’s vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
@blackwalnutvenue
@eilishburtphotographyCatering: @nobiggie.food
Dress: @lulujacksonbridal
Suits: @rembrandt1946
Flowers: @ladyplant
Makeup: @pritafermah
Hair: @dededaph
Cake: @torta.cakesbycucina
DJ: @thedjdifference
Cat's Wedding Band: @diamondsonrichmond
Invites: @withjoy
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The lovely Maia joins us on the podcast today. Married at Woodlands Estate in the Waikato, she shares her experience.
A few things we cover:
💜 Their meet-cute over a burrito purchase.
💜 A first date that lasted a whole day, dress-up party included.
💜 A beautiful sunset proposal which took her completely by surprise.
💜 A very special engagement ring from Courtney Marama.
💜 The process of finding exactly the right venue.
💜 Deciding to have a big bridal party with people representing many eras of their lives.
💜 Having travel as a value and choosing to spend more money on their honeymoon than their wedding day.
💜 Bringing two cultures together and celebrating both with special traditions and moments on their day.
💜 A stressful wedding planning experience with a lot on her plate and wishing she had decreased her workload to manage it.
💜 Being overwhelmed with the admin of wedding planning.
💜 The importance of prioritising hauora (wellbeing) and the amazing platform she has created to support wahine with this.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all M & J’s vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Photographer: @phoenixcasuarina
Venue: @woodlandshistorichomestead
Maia's Ring: @courtney_marama_jewellery
Pounamu Necklace & Earrings: @show_off_new_zealand
Julain's Ring: @templeandgracenz
Dress: @astrabridal.hamilton @jennyyoonyc
Flowers: @so.floral
Makeup: @glfacestudio
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The lovely Hilary joins us on the podcast today to chat about having two weddings and planning from across the world in London.
A few things we cover:
💜 Meeting on a dating app in London, not thinking it would go anywhere initially and then becoming inseparable.
💜 A lovely surprise proposal at the beach on a visit back home.
💜 The overwhelm of starting to wedding plan and how the start and the end are most intense!
💜 Not knowing where to go with vision and styling, and how choosing their venue helped inform that.
💜 The struggle of having family and friends spread across the globe and why they decided to have two weddings (and a baby in between!)
💜 Her experience dress shopping and eventually finding "the-one" online for her kiwi wedding.
💜 Having an intimate, long-lunch style wedding, a hot summer's day, live music and good vibes.
💜 How she navigated being 32 weeks pregnant at her wedding (pretty flat shoes for when the heels came off!) and the busy year of life they had surrounding both weddings and parenthood.
💜 How they found all their incredible vendors and the importance of vibing well with them, making it easy and natural on the day to work with them.
💜 Why you should definitely duck out at sunset for some photos and time alone together.
💜 Where she drew her inspiration from and how the network of vendors in New Zealand can be so helpful with recommendations.
💜 The high of the wedding and the drop and emotions that came the next day.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all H & A's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
NZ Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: @amanda_thomas_photography
Venue: @themccallumresidence
Celebrant: @withlove.weddingsandevents
On-the-day Coordinator: @soulboundnz
Hair & Makeup: @thepeach_club
Catering: @littlewolfweddings
Music: Kid Radio via @findabandagency
Florist: @graceandflora.nz
Bride's Dress: @lanvin via @netaporter
Veil: @blossomandbluebird
Bride's Shoes: @zara
Earrings: @shrimps
Wedding Bands: @mejuri
Groom's Suit: @suitsupply
Cake: @bluebellscakery
Furniture & Umbrellas: Two Foxes Styling
Table Linen: @tble__linen__hire
Menus: @inkertinker.nz
Invites: @paperlesspost
UK Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: joannabongardphoto and @harri_bentley_weddings
Ceremony Venue: @townhallhotel_weddings
Reception Venue: @bistrotheque
Bride's Dress: @rixo
Bride's Shoes: @rupertsanderson
Bride's Bag: @reserved
Florals: @weareflwr
Hair & Makeup: @alysonpeacockbridal
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Recent bride and gorgeous human, Laura joins us on the podcast today! This is one of those big, juicy ones you will get a lot out of!
A few things we cover:
💜 Growing up in the same town but only meeting when they had both moved abroad to London.
💜 The doubt she would ever get married and would just be the “cool Aunty”… until Sam changed everything.
💜 The tragic passing of Laura’s Mum and how she navigated many moments of wedding planning alongside that grief.
💜 A very special proposal moment in Raglan.
💜 Soaking in that moment of getting engaged, the feeling and gravity of it.
💜 Setting wedding values of how they wanted to feel during the process and on the day, how they wanted to go into it debt-free, and setting times to plan so it didn’t overtake their entire relationship.
💜 Intentionally enjoying the engagement season.
💜 Getting organised, booking the big things first, to-do lists and science-fair boards.
💜 All about her incredible day and the many meaningful moments.
💜 No regrets but a few little things she would have changed.
💜 Practising gratitude, setting intentions, grounding and how she prepared to be in the best frame of mind possible.
💜 Leaning on friends to help make their day happen.
💜 SO much amazing wisdom and advice.
...and so much more!
Laura:
@lauraevegoodwin
@evedance___
@absolutelynotsispodcast_Below you can find the handles for all S & L's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Venue: @raglangolf
Catering: @colinskitchennz
DJ: @thedjdifference
Photography: @cass_takespics
Videography: @roaming.creatives
Content: @zee.creative.nz
Florist: @flourand_bloom
Outdoor plants: @lofthousegarden
Make-up: @gabriellehoughtonmua
Hair: @__styledbyjessie__
Celebrant: @celebrant_courtney
Dress: @astrabridal.hamilton
Bridesmaids: @blakbridesmaids @becandbridge @showpo
Nails: @blushbeautyhamilton
Brows: @skin.whitianga
Skin: @kyrahiggie
Suits: @hallensteinbrothers
Shoes: @soleshoesnz -
Lovely Melinda joins us on the podcast today to chat about her love story and wedding celebration at Ātaahua.
A few things we cover:
💜 Meeting through mutual friends, flatting together, navigating breakups simultaneously and eventually becoming more than friends.
💜 A very special mountaintop proposal with a bizarre coincidence.
💜 Creating her dream dress with a close family friend and the memorable process of that journey.
💜 Choosing bridesmaids from different eras in her life and how having a bigger bridal party can make it feel like you're not missing out on the party when you're all together.
💜 An unfortunate cancer diagnosis for her Dad and how they pulled together an intimate elopement so he could walk her down the aisle.
💜 Surprising everyone at their Ātaahua wedding that they were already married!
💜 Why you might need to increase your bar tab, especially on a sunny day.
💜 How much they budgeted for and what they ended up spending.
💜 Being confident in what your vision is and sticking to those decisions.
💜 Carving out a little moment to be alone as a couple on the day to say cheers and take it all in.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all M & J's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Photography: @ashmuirphoto
Venue: @ataahua_gardenvenue
Flowers: @asterandbloom
Catering: @blankcanvascatering
Makeup (+ Veil): @gabriellehoughtonmua
Dress: @ilyn.designs
Hair: @zacharries
Jewellery: @lolaknightofficial
Sound & Lights: @tronaudio
Signage: @withlove_ltd
Checklist & RSVPs: @sayi_do
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The beautiful, talented Jade joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and wedding vendor herself being a makeup artist and hairdresser. An absolutely stunning Rippon wedding in Wanaka.
A few things we cover:
💜 Meeting at a young age and growing up together.
💜 A beach weekend away and a very sweet proposal and celebration with family afterwards.
💜 Having a traditional Iraqi wedding with 200 people before planning their Kiwi destination wedding in Wanaka.
💜 Why they decided on a destination from the get-go.
💜 A focus on making their day heartfelt and full of emotion.
💜 Choosing to have a big bridal party and how happy they were that they did.
💜 Choosing to create a custom dress and working with the incredible Fritz and Sarah.
💜 Saying yes to the helicopter moment.
💜 Having a calm moment alone while getting ready on her wedding morning.
💜 All the tears and emotional moments from the day!
💜 Espresso martinis and passionfruit cocktails.
💜 Jade singing for Ali in lieu of a speech.
💜 The importance of booking vendors in advance so you don't miss out.
💜 Choosing vendors who's style you love rather than trying to change theirs to suit you.
💜 Jade's career pivot and how she got into doing makeup and hair.
💜 Some hot tips for looking after your skin and hair leading up to the day.
💜 Choosing a style that suits your specific hair type and not forcing it to be what it is not.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all J & A's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at@thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Photographer: @sapphirestudios___
Venue:@ripponhall
Stylist & Planning: Jade (Bride) @__jadebeauty
Florist:@littlebotanica__
Celebrant:@siobhainthecelebrant
DJ:@mountainbeatsdjco
Furniture Hire:@hayleythehirer
Catering:@raspberrycreek
Stationery & Signage: Designed by Jade, printed with @zazzle
Dress & Veil: @fritzandsarah
Shoes: @alexanderwangny
Alis outfit: Custom Italian Silk from @suitsupply
Pants: @barkersclothing
Shoes: Weller Black Loafers from @workingstylenz
Makeup: Done by Jade @__jadebeauty
Hair: Colour by @yasmin_kingsleyelizabeth.hair Style by @turningheads.hair
RSVPs:@paperlesspost
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The beautiful Grace joins us on the podcast today. Recently married at Papamoa's newest wedding venue: Te Tumu Estate.
A few things we cover:
💜 Crossing paths as kids, becoming best friends during uni and then falling in love.
💜 Not expecting a proposal when she did and how her partner and friends coordinated (and captured) the perfect moment.
💜 A focus on their guests, food and a good party.
💜 Not getting too caught up in frivolous or expensive decor and details, and focusing their budget on other areas.
💜 Planning the wedding mostly herself, with help from family and friends.
💜 A stressful moment on the wedding morning when all the last-minute things came up, and how she moved past that to be present and in the moment.
💜 Some entertaining moments they planned to set the tone for their celebration.
💜 A Fiji honeymoon with some alone time and time with friends.
💜 Key advice for couples that you don't want to miss!
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all G & R's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Photographer: @evemariastudios
Venue: @tetumuestatepapamoa
Makeup: @jendoakmua
Hair: @nicola.harvey.nz
Earrings: @zoeporterjewellery
Dress: @james.brown_label
Graphic Design: @samcurtisx
MC: @taylorcurtis6
Videographer: @badpandaproductions
Catering: @hashtagcafe_tauranga
Florals: @sweetpeaandjasmine
Bridesmaid dresses: @blakbridesmaids
Heels: @chaosandharmonyshoes
Wedding Rings: @polisheddiamonds
Suits: @rembrandt1946
DJ: @djkg_nz
Wedding Car: @low65lincoln
Invites/RSVPs: @theknot
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I had a beautiful chat with Jessica-Belle on the podcast today. Recent bride, married at Craggy Range in Hawkes Bay. Editor and writer of For All Seasons.
A few things we cover:
💜 Meeting young, a NYE kiss and then reconnecting later.
💜 A romantic proposal in France followed by multiple extra proposals.
💜 Living in London, a trip home to NZ where they celebrated their engagement party and kicked off wedding planning right away.
💜 Getting married on paper in London, with a beautiful, intimate ceremony at the Marylebone Town Hall.
💜 A stunning Vivienne Westwood dress and the perfect veil to compliment it.
💜 Intentionally creating cohesion on their day to ensure they and their guests enjoyed every moment and it flowed seamlessly.
💜 Building style, sentimentality, and meaning into every part of their day.
💜 How her Dad helped build her dance floor dress with pliers and gloves, a gorgeous piece of fashion history.
💜 Repurposing elements from their day including the table styling, flowers and cake into their day-after celebration.
💜 A honeymoon in the Maldives.
💜 Her experience as a writer and editor and where you can find her work.
💜 For All Seasons. Jessica-Belle’s style and culture substack which you can subscribe to!
...and so much more!
Follow Jessica-Belle: @jessicabellegreer
Subscribe: For All Seasons
See Vogue Feature.
See Viva Feature.
Below you can find the handles for all JB & D's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Photographer: @danellebohane
Brides Dresses: @viviennewestwood
Bridesmaids Dresses: @emiliawickstead
Brides Veil: @phillipalepley
Brides Hat: @jesscollettmilliner
Brides Gloves: @cornelia_james
Venue: @craggyrange
Florals: @botanical.lane
Illustrator: @broganscottstudio
Wedding Cars: @unique_rentals_nz
Marquee: @flagship_events
Lights & Draping: @lalumiere_nz
Candelabras: @candelabracollective (You can purchase some from her day here!)
Candlesticks: @therevelry_
Table Linen: @tble__linen__hire
Table Settings: @socialhirenz & @theprettypropshop
Makeup: @indimathiasmua
Hair: @oliviatiel.makeupartist
Music: @sweetmixkids
Violin: @kiwistringshb
Jewellery: Necklaces from Abbey Antiques (Auckland). Earrings from Napier Antique & Jewellery Centre
Rings: @naveyaandsloanejewellery
Shoes: @gianvitorossi
Grooms Suit: @ralphlauren & @workingstylenz
Furniture, Coordination & Planning: @flockevents
Second Dress: Vintage Paco Rabbane
Day-After Venue: @blackbarnnz River Room
Day-After Catering: @stgeorgesrestaurantnz
Wedding Dress Drycleaner: @greenboxdrycleaners
London Photographer: @emilyrosehamilton
AD: Get in touch with The Wedding Planner to book on-the-day coordination and get everything sorted for your big day.
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A lovely chat with Emma on the podcast today. Recent bride, married at Mantells Mt Eden. We hear all about her experience and advice.
A few things we cover:
💜 Meeting through mutual friends and then a beautiful at-home proposal.
💜 Falling in love with Mantells and the ease of using a venue where you don’t have to bring everything in.
💜 Not necessarily getting “the feels” or emotion you see in movies while dress shopping but finding the right one a Hera Couture and falling in love with it.
💜 Focussing on a classic and timeless look for their wedding day.
💜 How intentional they were choosing the 65 on their guest list and that feeling like a nice intimate number.
💜 One key vendor… a coordinator, and how that helped them feel relaxed on the day.
💜 A private moment with just the two of them following the ceremony.
💜 Dealing with wedding content overload and the pressure of what you “should do” for your wedding.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all E & C's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Photographer: @loversbyrubyjayne
Venue: @mantells_ Mount Eden
Flowers: @the.flowereditnz
Makeup: @samhartsam
Hair: @boutiquebride
Coordinator: Julz @dreameventandweddingplanning
Dress: @heracouture
Second Dress: @designer.wardrobe.marketplace
Groom & Groomsmen Suits: rembrandt1946
Bridesmaids Dresses: @charcoal_clothing @dominique_healy
Honeymoon Accommodation: @the.nest.nz
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The lovely Renee joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and beauty therapist. We hear all about her experience and some amazing pre-wedding skin tips too!
A few things we cover:
💜 Meeting online and doing long-distance initially.
💜 A delightful surprise at-home proposal.
💜 Being set on her dream venue, and securing it alongside some other dream vendors she knew she wanted.
💜 Having her super-talented maid-of-honour make her dresses as well as the bridesmaids.
💜 Connections, family and friends helping pull together the vision and execution of the day.
💜 Saying their vows to each other privately at first to relieve some of the ceremony nerves.
💜 How having a short engagement made her decision-making faster.
💜 Wishing they booked their photographer for a few extra hours.
💜 How much they spent on their day and ways in which they saved.
💜 A relaxing Hawaii honeymoon.
💜 Learning to not stress the small stuff and being very present on the day.
💜 Her business journey, working in London for many years and then opening up her own home-studio.
💜 The treatments she offers and what to be wary of when taking advice on your skin from non-experts.
💜 Some amazing pre-wedding skin tips, how you don't necessarily have to spend loads of money but can do what suits you best.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all R & M's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Photographer: @loversbyrubyjayne
Brides Dresses: @lulujacksonbridal
Bridesmaids Dresses: @molly.perkinsons
Venue: @blackwalnutvenue
Food: @nobiggie.food
Florals: @landtheflower
Cake: @sweetheart.caker
Makeup: @pritafermah
Hair: @ogleandco_weddings
Jewellery: @jasminsparrowjewellery
Rings: @mayojewellery
Shoes: @gucci
Grooms Shoes: @zara
Grooms Suit: @dorsetsuits
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The lovely Taryn joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and wedding vendor herself being a hairdresser and bridal stylist.
A few things we cover:
💜 Not being someone who dreamed about a wedding day and how they planned things a little differently.
💜 Meeting in their younger years, and a relationship that has stood the test of time.
💜 Deciding not to have a photographer or videographer and opting for a content creator instead.
💜 Choosing a local dressmaker to create her dream dress.
💜 A black-tie ball evening and no sit-down dinner.
💜 A local glamping honeymoon.
💜 How hard it is to avoid the week-of stress and why you need that week off work.
💜 Her journey as a hairdresser and bridal stylist.
💜 Why it's great to get the same stylist who cuts and colours your hair for your wedding if possible.
💜 How important hair care and preparation is for your day.
💜 What to look for when trying to find your wedding hair stylist.
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all T & C's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Venue: @atriumhawkesbay
Content: @nosyparker__
Catering: @mitziandtwinn
Music: @therelativesband_nz
Celebrant: @koryn.willan.celebrant
Furniture Hire: @flockevents
Bar Service: @drinkswithmurdoch
Branding/Stationery: @smallstudio__
Dress: @obriasco_studio
Bouquets: @budsandblooms_nz
Makeup: @megan.makeup_artist
Hair: Bride @hairwithtaryn
Tuxedos: @barkersclothing
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Surprise! Popping in to your feeds today with a bonus episode, a recording from our live in-person event back in November.
This includes my conversations with wedding planner and celebrant Lisa Langsford from With Love Weddings and Events, makeup artist Gabrielle Houghton, and Bridal Designers Fritz and Sarah. Also, some of the Q&A we had with all of them.
I hope this gives you a taste of what TKWP live event is like, and I look forward to planning a few more in 2025. Come and tell me your thoughts, I would love to hear!
Listen to Gabby's full episode here, episode 39.
Listen to Sarah's full episode here, episode 13.
Huge thank you to all our event sponsors and supporting vendors, I could not have pulled off this event without you!
@tble__linen__hire
@the.flowereditnz
@thebakerbee.co.nz
@bondisandsskincare
@sobercurious_af
@drinkarepa
@carolinaherrera
@virtual.tash
@inkberry_calligraphy
@togetherjournal
@thebrowstatus_
@_skinbychelsea
@skintopianz
@thesandcandlesnz
@wearetheuncommon_nz
@drinkdaeli
@goodbettyco
@therevelry_
@sarah.airey.co
@brijanacatoweddings
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