The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

This week, I’m joined by Caren, who shares her full wedding journey, from how she and her husband first met, right through to their summer wedding in Mangawhai earlier this year

We chat about:

💜 A pre-dating apps meet-cute, and finding their way back to each other over the years

💜 A low-key, intimate proposal at home and being engaged through some huge life milestones

💜 Planning a wedding on family property in Mangawhai and what that really involves behind the scenes

💜 Choosing what to prioritise in their budget, and wh...

This week, I’m joined by Lisa from With Love Weddings and Events, who planned a beautifully relaxed marquee wedding on family property in Karaka. 

Lisa shares both sides of the story – what it was like as a bride navigating last-minute changes and what she’s learned from years as a planner and celebrant in the industry.

We chat about:

💜 Meeting at university, years of friendship and the “eight-hour coffee date” that changed everything

💜 A fairy-light-filled backyard proposal that completely caught her off guard

💜 Losing their...

This week, I’m joined by Emily, who works behind the scenes at Little Wolf Catering and brings such a unique industry perspective to her own wedding day. 

Emily and her husband Leo were married at the Glasshouse in Morningside back in 2021, and in this episode, she shares the story of planning a beautiful, food-focused celebration during the rollercoaster that was the pandemic era.

We chat about:

💜 Meeting through mutual friends in 2018 and getting engaged on top of the Pinnacles

💜 Planning a six-month wedding while working i...

This week, I’m joined by Jane, who planned the most beautiful, relaxed celebration split between two stunning coastal spots in Leigh and Omaha. 

From a mountaintop proposal in Queenstown to a wedding day filled with ocean views, meaningful details, and a relaxed, genuine vibe, Jane shares how she and Tom created a day that felt completely true to them.

We chat about:

💜 Meeting at local touch rugby and instantly hitting it off

💜 Their surprise engagement on the Remarkables during a hunting trip

💜 Hosting a tw...

This week, I’m joined by Tania, a recent bride and on-the-day wedding coordinator at Eighty Eight Events. She and her husband planned a beautifully intentional celebration at Six One Five Matakana.

From high-school sweethearts to a proposal that unfolded right at home, Tania’s story is full of honesty and the kind of grounded perspective couples need to hear.

We chat about:

💜 Navigating 12+ years together, moving through life stages, and finally getting engaged

💜 Choosing priorities like good food, good drinks, and good company

💜 Balanc...

This week, I’m joined by Michele, who planned a relaxed, intimate celebration for her special day. Michele and her husband chose Wild Canvas in Waitomo for a small glamping-style wedding with just their mums and two close couples.

We chat about:  

💜 A surprise proposal hidden inside a birthday card at Falls Retreat

💜 Choosing their date 02.04.24 and what it symbolised

💜 Planning a micro-wedding at Wild Canvas and keeping the guest list and the budget, tiny

💜 How an all-in package made everything low-stress and simple

💜 Walking down the ai...

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You might remember Brogan Scott from Episode 21, where she joined me as a vendor to chat all things stationery and design. This time, she’s back on the podcast as a bride, sharing all about her and Josh’s vibrant, inner-city Auckland celebration at Old Government House and Grand Harbour Restaurant.

We chat about:  

💜 A breakfast-in-bed proposal and why getting engaged in the morning is the best idea

💜 Finding her vintage wedding dress and creating a...

In this episode, I chat with Libby about her relaxed Arrowtown wedding. Their day was the perfect mix of meaning, simplicity, and autumn beauty. If you’re planning an intimate celebration that still feels special and elevated, you’ll love this episode.

We chat about:

💜 How Libby and Matt met in Yorkshire, moved to New Zealand early in their relationship, and built a life in Auckland 

💜 The rainy, private proposal at North Head in Devonport with dog walking clothes and zero fuss

💜 Choosing Arrowtown for its beauty and...

In this episode, I’m chatting with the brilliant stylist Georgette all about colour analysis, body shape styling, and feeling genuinely confident in what you wear. 

We also dive into her own wedding planning journey, from finding a dress that made her feel beautiful, and the mindset shifts that are helping her plan a day that feels like her.

We chat about:

💜 Georgette’s creative path from fashion and editorial styling in New Zealand to New York, then home to launch her studio and business

💜 What colour analysis re...

On today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kelsey all about her Central Otago wedding. From the planning process to how the day unfolded, what she learned along the way, and some honest reflections on what really mattered most.

We chat about: 

💜 How she and her husband first met at uni in Dunedin (and how he spent a while in the friend zone)

💜 The Coromandel proposal that didn’t go quite to plan… complete with a handmade “Will you marry me?” box of chocolates and a power cut right after saying “yes”

...

This week, I’m chatting with recent bride Tamera, who shares the story of her and Josh’s beautiful villa wedding.

Tamera opens up about the highs, the hiccups, and the lessons learned along the way. From bridal party challenges to trusting her vendors and creating a day that truly felt like them.

We chat about: 

💜 How she and Josh went from co-workers who didn’t speak to soulmates (and the night out that changed everything)

💜 Their vineyard proposal story in Martinborough

💜 Why she chose to hol...

In this episode of The Kiwi Wedding Podcast, I chat with Aamina from Layaz Jewellery about creating meaningful, bespoke pieces that are as personal as the love stories behind them. 

We explore her journey from teaching to launching her own jewellery brand, her favourite gemstones, and the timeless luxury she brings to every design.

We chat about: 

💜 How Aamina went from aspiring lawyer and teacher to launching Layaz Jewellery and sharing a family legacy

💜 The process of designing bespoke pieces tailored to a client’s story, sty...

In this episode, I’m joined by Rachel, a florist from Wānaka (with the team at @thegreenroomflowerco), who shares the story of her stunning Lake Ōhau Lodge wedding to her best friend, Marshall. 

After years of friendship, their relationship turned into love, and their wedding was the perfect mix of heartfelt, fun, and completely true to them.

We chat about: 

💜 How Rachel and Marshall’s friendship turned into a love story (and why it was the easiest relationship she’s ever been in)

💜 Their proposal story w...

Thinking about a destination wedding, or just love hearing the real, unfiltered stories? In this episode, I chat with entrepreneur & influencer Iyia Liu about her Bali wedding, and trust me, it’s a good one. From hilarious moments to honest budget chats, this is such a fun listen.

We chat about: 

💜 The unexpected and hilarious way Iyia & Jordan got engaged

💜 Why she chose Bali over a New Zealand venue, and whether it really saved money

💜 How Iyia found her wedding dress in the most unexpected way

💜 What it was lik...

No matter what kind of wedding you’re planning, this episode is full of wisdom you’ll want to hear. 

I’m joined by Lucy Burke, Managing Director of Lucy’s Event Hire, who grew her business from a DIY project at home to one of New Zealand’s leading wedding and event hire companies. 

With 10 years of experience and hundreds of weddings behind her, Lucy knows exactly what goes into creating a celebration that feels seamless and unforgettable.

We chat about: 

💜 Lucy’s journey f...

Today I’m joined by Grace, who shares her and Robbie’s wedding at Vanderosa Farms in Leigh, a stunning hilltop venue with sweeping ocean views. 

We chat about: 

💜 Meeting in high school, growing up together and chasing their dreams from Belgium adventures to army life back in NZ. 

💜 A surprise proposal on a Canadian boat trip, recorded on a GoPro and made complete with her dream ring. 

💜 Choosing Vanderosa online without visiting other venues, and why it was perfect for their weekend-away vibe. 

💜 Top priorities: a family-style shared...

Today I’m joined by Emma - florist, wedding vendor and recent bride, who shares her relaxed and personal Queenstown wedding. From planning a simple lakeside ceremony to creating her own florals, Emma’s story is full of practical advice and thoughtful inspiration for couples wanting to keep things stress-free and true to themselves.

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Today I’m joined by Gemma, who shares how she and Josh planned their beautiful, uniquely-them celebration: a private family ceremony on a hilltop, then a relaxed reception at their family beach property in Taupō Bay. All pulled together in six months while working full-time and parenting their four-year-old.

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by the lovely Ainsley, florist, wedding vendor and recent bride. You might know her from Floralcentric or have seen her stunning Queenstown wedding featured on the cover of Together Journal. She shares the real behind-the-scenes of planning her own wedding while working in the industry, plus her top flower tips and trends for couples currently planning.

🎟️ Tickets for The Kiwi Wedding Podcast LIVE Event (August 31st in Auckland) are ⁠⁠on sale now⁠⁠! We’ll have delicious treats, champagne towers, goodie bags, and an incredible lineup of speakers, including makeup...

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Natalie Rose from Natalie Rose Bridal. You might know her iconic “Pink Palace” boutique on Parnell Road, Auckland, or have seen some of her gorgeous brides featured in past episodes. 

Natalie is known for her beautifully structured gowns, honest advice, and the unforgettable experience she creates for every bride who walks through her door.

This was a special one- my first-ever in-person podcast recording, right in Natalie’s boutique. We dive into her journey from a childhood filled with pride in her mu...

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the radiant Anika-Skye, a makeup artist, owner of Skye Beauty and newlywed who planned a beautiful wedding at Black Walnut in Tauranga. 

From meeting her now-husband as teenagers to creating Pinterest boards and Canva slideshows to bring her vision to life, Anika shares practical tips and thoughtful insights from her wedding planning journey.

We chat about:

💜 Anika’s love story with Beckam – from high school sweethearts to a beautiful beach proposal.

💜 How they found their dream venue and end...

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredibly warm and talented makeup artist Kate Solley. With 18 years in the industry, including 10 years at MAC Cosmetics, Kate brings so much experience, wisdom, and calm to every wedding morning.

Whether you’re a makeup lover or someone who barely wears mascara, this episode is packed with practical, stress-free advice you’ll actually want to follow.

We chat about:

💜 Kate’s honest reflection on her own wedding day and how much the wedding world has changed.

💜 Her journey from b...

In this episode, I chat with the lovely Abby, a recent bride and wedding vendor who shares an honest, funny and super relatable look at planning her wedding while juggling two kids, and working in the industry herself.

We chat about: 

💜 How Abby and Storm met working in radio and the adorable proposal followed by a bit of chaos. 

💜 Planning when you’re in the wedding industry and why picking a venue was the hardest part. 

💜 Juggling wedding planning with two little ones, car seats, nannies and all the extra logi...

In this episode, I chat with the lovely Liv Clarke about her sweet supermarket romance with Leighton, their surprise Fiji proposal, and how they pulled off a fun, relaxed Tree Church wedding that truly felt like them. 

💜 From grocery checkouts to saying “I do”… the sweet way Liv and Leighton’s story began.

💜 How a group trip to Fiji turned into the ultimate surprise proposal. 

💜 Why they secretly planned a small wedding and a surprise engagement party for 150. 

💜 How Liv found her dream Trish Peng dress for less at a sample sale. 

In this episode, I’m chatting with the lovely Johanna about how she planned her warm and rustic wedding at Church Road Winery, stayed organised, and made the most of every moment with her friends and family.

💜 How they matched on Tinder and ended up getting married on the same date as their very first kiss. 

💜 Picking a venue that ticked every box, including that all-important wet weather option. 

💜 Their practical approach to setting a budget and doing lots of beautiful DIY touches. 

💜 How Johanna put together her wedding day binde...

In this episode, I sat down with the creative soulmates behind one of the coolest bridal boutiques in Aotearoa, Lauren and Jacque from LVR. 

These two are fashion lovers, besties, and the brains behind a bridal space that’s anything but traditional. We chatted all about how their love for design (and each other!) turned into a one-of-a-kind wedding dress destination for modern, stylish brides.

We chat about: 💜 How Lauren and Jacque went from Massey fashion grads to launching a bridal brand that brings something fresh and exciting to the NZ...

In this special bonus episode, it’s just me - no guest, just your host, Lydia answering all your questions! I'm chatting about the podcast, my photography business, and all things weddings. From how it all began, to episode recommendations and some surprises coming up.

💜 Why I started the podcast and how it’s grown to 100+ episodes 

💜 How I choose podcast guests 

💜 My journey into wedding photography and how I’d describe my style 

💜 Tips on choosing the right photographer and how to be a dream client 

💜 Where to invest yo...

We’ve hit a big milestone - episode 100 of The Kiwi Wedding Podcast. Whether you’ve been here since the early days or recently discovered the show, thank you for listening. It’s been such a privilege to share real wedding stories, advice, and inspiration with you… Cheers to the next 100!

To celebrate this episode, I’m joined by someone extra special, my lovely friend Kristie. I had the honour of photographing her Nelson wedding, and in this conversation, she shares how she and her husband planned their gorgeous day on a realistic budget, while stil...

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by wedding planning, today’s episode is exactly what you need. I chat with the lovely and incredibly down-to-earth Julz from Dream Events - a wedding planner, on-the-day coordinator, and all-round calming presence in the chaos that can be planning a wedding.

Julz brings a wealth of practical experience and heartfelt advice to the table, whether you're just getting started or need support pulling everything together on the day. Her range of services is designed to support couples at any stage of the planning journey - from timeline creation an...

In this episode, I’m joined by Johnelle, recently married and also a celebrant, MC, and on-the-day coordinator at I Do Ceremonies. She shares her honest and thoughtful perspective on both planning her own wedding and working behind the scenes at dozens of others.

A few things we cover:

💜 Reconnecting with her now-husband years after high school, and how their relationship shaped the way they planned their day.

💜 How they created a day that was so them, complete with Kiwi cricket, flower crown making, and hilarious games.

💜 Her thoughts on...

In today’s episode, I'm sharing my chat with beautiful Clara, recent bride and wedding dress designer, we love to hear both perspectives!

A few things we cover:

💜 Clara met her husband Tom on Tinder and they instantly clicked. He proposed with a sweet, well-planned surprise involving a seaplane, a beach, and a heartfelt speech.

💜 They chose the Tree Church for its beauty and flexibility, especially being able to bring their own alcohol. Despite the early finish time, they loved the relaxed vibe.

💜 Clara made her own wedding dress, draw...

In today’s episode, I'm sharing my lovely chat with Chloe, a recent bride, married at Stoneridge Estate in Queenstown.

A few things we cover:

💜 Getting engaged in the most Gossip Girl-worthy way (yes, at the top of the Empire State Building 😍).

💜 Choosing a destination wedding in Queenstown and why Stoneridge was the perfect venue.

💜 Getting a custom Brooke Tyson Ritual wedding dress made and changing up her look with a beautiful scarf.

💜 DIY stationery and signage: the rewarding (and time-consuming) process.

💜 Navigating wedding planning as a young...

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.

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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 take...

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 prio...

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...

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 t...

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 destina...

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...

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 wh...

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 dres...

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...

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.

💜 Hav...

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 the...

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.
...

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 o...

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 da...

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.

💜 Plan...

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 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...

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.

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 an...

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...

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The lovely Kate joins us on the podcast today. Christchurch wedding and event planner, she shares her experience and wisdom with us.

A few things we cover:

💜 Her background, from teaching to events.

💜 How her own wedding sparked a love for them.

💜 A massive and emotional week that made a big shift.

💜 Working with an environmental scientist to help make events and weddings...

The lovely, talented Keren joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and brand designer. Loved this chat!

A few things we cover:

💜 Meeting online, beginning as a long-distance relationship and falling in love.

💜 A top-of-the-Mount proposal.

💜 Looking for a certain feeling when venue hunting.

💜 A fun but exhausting dress shopping day and quickly finding her dress on the rack + getting a second dress made.

💜 Being really organised and then handing over control and the mental-list to someone else on the day so you can be present...

The lovely Annie joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and founder of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, the ultimate digital planning package for your day. Listen to hear all about her wedding story and how DSTSS came to be.

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A few things we cover:

💜 How a flatmate and friend's suggestion turned into a love story.

💜 Enquring with a few vendors before being engaged and why this can be a smart...

Greta Kenyon, the talented woman who founded Together Journal, joins us on the podcast today. She is on the pulse of fashion-forward, modern, authentic weddings. Listen to hear wisdom from her own experience and years in the industry.

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A few things we cover:

💜 Looking back on Greta's wedding day. What she loved, and a few things she would change.

💜 How important it is to choose your priorities and stick to them.<...

The lovely Briar joins us on the podcast today. We chat about her recent wedding at her family bach in Huia as well as Pah Homestead.

A few things we cover:

💜 A NYC love story and proposal at some sentimental spots.

💜 Planning a wedding from the other side of the world.

💜 Her creative process and intentionality with all the details.

💜 Designing her own wedding dress. Finding the perfect fabric and what inspired her on this journey.

💜 Involving family and creating memorable moments on their day.

💜 A...

The lovely Kim joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and wedding planner herself at One Fine Day Weddings. This is a goodie!

A few things we cover:

💜 Meeting at a Fatboy Slim concert.

💜 A series of events on holiday and a proposal with a little prompting.

💜 Planning a wedding in 5 months.

💜 Doing things a little differently, in a way that suited them.

💜 A first look, lunch reception, afterparty at a bar and helicopter into the mountains at a later date.

💜 Planning your own...

The lovely, talented Stacey Banfield joins us on the podcast today. Recent-ish bride, and wedding vendor herself being a makeup artist. This is one of those juicy ones full of great advice, you will get a lot out of! 

A few things we cover:

 💜 A beautiful waterfall proposal.

 💜 Planning a wedding in pandemic times, multiple cancellations, destination and venue changes, then finally getting their dream day.

💜 A wedding dress that got run over (yes by a vehicle) in the final weeks before the wedding

💜 Choosing great vendors, you tr...

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The lovely Petra joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, married at Red Barn in the Waikato, we hear all about her story.

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💜 Meeting at a young age and what it's like to be so certain you've found your person so young.

💜 Some tough circumstances surrounding their day and why that meant they had...

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Sunday 3rd September 2024 at 10 AM, Mackenzie Studio, Auckland. See you there!

A lovely couple, good friends of mine (and clients) on the podcast today. Couple Trudi and James join me to share all about their love story and wedding planning experience.

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 💜 An English boy and Kiwi girl making a match and meeting in London.

 💜 Dating through the pandemic and then a beautiful tropical proposal. Duration: 00:54:46

The lovely, talented Rose Kennedy joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and colourful, creative supperclub host. Her wedding and her business are full of joy and all about being bold! 

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 💜 A cute love story over a KFC deep frier.

 💜 A beautiful proposal, a baby, a business, a renovation and a wedding to plan.

💜 Prioritising creativity for your day.

💜 All the DIY bits she did and how it was fun because it's her passion.

💜 Their budget and what they chose to prio...

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The lovely Ruby joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, married in Nelson. We hear all about her journey.

A few things we cover:

 💜 Meeting through mutual friends who coordinated their crossing paths.

 💜 A proposal with a view.

 💜 Deciding to get married at the same place her parents did.

 💜 The importance of getting a good wedding photographer.

 💜 The bit of a rough journey to finding her dream dr...

The lovely Amy joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, who opted for a destination wedding in Bali, we hear all the details! 

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💜 A relatable and hilarious dating history then eventually a blind date that worked out.

💜 A very sweet farm proposal.

💜 Navigating immense grief alongside celebration.

💜 Looking for venues, doing the math, and how they changed plans from an NZ to a Bali wedding.

💜 Having Amy’s favourite photographer and makeup artist join them from NZ and why it’s always wo...

The lovely Claudia Ryan joins us on the podcast today. She and Quinn recently married in Hawkes Bay and she shares all her experience and wisdom.

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The lovely Shania joins us on the podcast today. We chat through her love story and Darjon Vineyard Christchurch wedding.

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The lovely Gemma joins us on the podcast today. She was recently married at the stunning Waiheke winery Man O' War. We hear all about her experience. 

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The beautiful, talented Tasha Meys joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and wedding vendor herself being a photographer. This is one is full of incredible advice and perspective, it is one you will get a lot out of! 

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The lovely, talented Ciara Verhees joins us on the podcast today. Married a few years ago, and a wedding vendor herself as owner of The White Wedding Club. This is one of those big, juicy ones you will get a lot out of! 

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💜 Her backstory, working all over the world as a professional Irish dancer, and super-yacht stewardess. Meeting her man along the way.

💜 A movie-moment New York City proposal!

💜 Shopping all over the world for her wedding dress before landing on a much-loved...

The lovely Catherine joins us on the podcast today. Recently married at Red Barn in the Waikato, she shares her story. 

A few things we cover:

💜 How they met and going from colleagues to love.

💜 A beautiful surprise proposal on their adventures in Europe.

💜 The journey to find her dress, going to a few different stores and feeling a bit defeated until she found the one.

💜 Navigating the guest list when you come from a large family.

💜 The emotion and gravity of her Dad walking her down...

The lovely Kim Crossman joins us on the podcast today. She recently married the love of her life in a beautiful pocket of Otago glory, we chat through their love story and the whole wedding planning process.

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Today, a conversation with wedding photographer Harshpreet Kaur from The HP Collective about her wedding, her business and exciting plans ahead.

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Chatting to the lovely Rosa on the podcast today. She recently married at Lake Hawea Station, the most stunning backdrop of iconic NZ scenery. We chat through the whole process and more.

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The lovely Felicia joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and has recently started a wedding content creation business Something New Socials in the Manawatu. This is a juicy one! 

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The wonderful Stacey joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, who planned the most magical festival-style wedding in 4ish months. I loved this chat and I know you will too!

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The beautiful Bex joins us on the podcast today. A recent bride who had a stunning day at The Hunting Lodge in Auckland. She shares her story and experience.

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Introducing The Receptionists. A video guestbook concept from Nui and LaWanda. A few things we cover:

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A lovely couple, Angus and Ashley join us on the podcast today. Recently married, they share their story and experience.

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The lovely, talented Lizzie Langridge joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and wedding vendor herself as the founder of Love James. A colourful selection of vintage and designer bridal gowns, party dresses and accessories curated with celebration in mind! Lizzie is an inspiration in style, creativity and good taste.

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The lovely Maddie joins us on the podcast today. A stunning McCallum Residence wedding with a stellar lineup of vendors. We hear all of the behind-the-scenes. 

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Fellow wedding photographer, the lovely Sophie Milson from Nelson joins us on the podcast today.

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Olivia Murdoch from HeadsUp Wellbeing joins us on the podcast today. Qualified counsellor and co-founder of HeadsUp Wellbeing - provider of counselling, presentations and courses. Married herself back in 2018, we chatted through her personal experience with wedding planning and also all the mental health challenges that can arise in this season of life.

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Isabella and Benson join us today to share their love story and wedding planning experience. These two are so funny and sweet together, they made me laugh a lot.  A few things we cover:

The lovely Emily Murray from Weddings by Emily joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and wedding vendor herself, this one is full of incredible advice alongside personal experience, that you will get a lot out of! A few things we cover:

The lovely Natasha Bowen joins us on the podcast today. Experienced wedding celebrant and MC, Tasha has seen it all. She shares her wisdom and advice, I promise you will get a lot out of this one! A few things we cover:

The lovely Jordyn joins us on the podcast today. Creator and host of Kiwi Birth Tales podcast, Your Birth Project and From Your Point of View (Content Creation). Also, recent bride herself! You will love this one, it's another bride story and wedding vendor in one!

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The beautiful bride and talented businesswoman Shivana Pemberton joins us on the podcast today. Married in January 2020 and co-founder of lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Four Words. You will love hearing about both the journey as a bride and all things diamonds in this one! 

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The lovely Cilla joins us on the podcast today. Recently married in Christchurch, we chat about her multi-day wedding celebrations incorporating their Chinese and Kiwi heritage.

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Chatting to the lovely Jemima on the podcast today about her recent Ōhinetahi wedding. A few things we cover:

The beautiful, talented Gabrielle Houghton joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and wedding vendor herself being a makeup artist. This is one of those big, juicy ones you will get a lot out of! A few things we cover:

Today I chatted to Hope all about her friends-to-lovers story and wedding planning process. A few things we cover:

Christchurch-based celebrant Hannah Duder is on the podcast today, chatting about her recent wedding and many years of experience as a celebrant. We chat through her love story and engagement. Having a decent length of time as fiancés, doing a lot of research and intentional planning when it came to choosing their venue and details for the day. Hannah’s finance and business background and how she budgeted everything down to the detail and spent exactly what they planned on their wedding. Hannah shares some amazing advice from the perspective of both a bride and a celebrant. She sha...

Chatting with bride Hannah Courtney about her love story, engagement and planning a wedding alongside motherhood, career and life events. We talk about intentionally choosing local vendors, creating a wedding wardrobe with her dress designer, all the details from the big day, their wedding budget and what they actually spent, how the big day is so incredible but can actually be quite exhausting, and what life is like now. Hannah has some amazing advice around planning your future and fitting your wedding into those larger goals so you don't put yourselves out, focussing on what matters most, and choosing...

Bride Olivia Hetherington joins us to chat about her post-lockdown love story and elegant wedding in Wānaka. We discuss her enjoyable planning process, why she highly recommends working with a planner or coordinator, the emotional rollercoaster of rain clouds and downpours on your wedding day, dealing with post-wedding blues and trusting your decision-making at the time even when you see new trends popping up, planning an epic honeymoon and so much more. Olivia has some amazing wisdom and advice.

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Today we chat to Alex all about her love story and wedding. We chat about how they met at uni, planned their NZ wedding while living in London. Facing pandemic restrictions and having to uninvite guests last minute. Some amazing advice on defining pillars to guide you in the planning process and stick to the most important things. Unexpected things to budget for and how a private property wedding is not necessarily more affordable than an established wedding venue. Alex has some amazing advice and ideas, I know you will love it!

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Sonam joins us on the podcast today chatting about her wedding week including Indian and Kiwi traditions and celebrations. We chat about their love story and romantic proposal in Bali. Enquiring early to get the vendors you want, having a specific vision for each event and executing that, the challenges (and benefits) of having a marquee reception and building that from the ground up. What it is like working with family and a wedding planner, and so much more.

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Liv Purdon is on the podcast today chatting about her New Plymouth wedding. Liv wanted to do things a bit differently for their wedding day and planned a smaller, intimate ceremony and larger party-style reception. We chat through their love story, struggling to find the right venue in Taranaki, going down the non-traditional route, making their day a reflection of them and not being influenced by others' opinions. Being a decisive bride and intentionally choosing to stay calm on the day even when unexpected things happen. We also touch on the brand Liv has recently launched with her best...

Bride Courtnee and Bride Maria join us to chat about their recent wedding at The Black Barn Tarawera. We hear all about their love story and how they proposed to each other, struggling to find representation in weddings as a queer takatāpui Māori couple, prioritizing the most important things and using DIY elements for parts of their wedding. How they almost ended up with the same wedding dress, struggling to keep the guest list numbers down. Rain and rainbows on your wedding day, dealing with finances and planning their wedding as students. Using TikTok for wedding planning an...

Kitty Hughes on the podcast reflecting on her Auckland wedding. A self-proclaimed "anti-wedding" bride, Kitty shares how they did things differently, broke tradition and planned a day that suited their values and desires. Listen to hear all about why they chose a civil union over a marriage, finding amazing vendors and how they make all the difference, why you should get married on a Monday, planning a "wedding week" for overseas guests, why you need to prioritize partnership over party, and so much more! This one is full of wisdom and might help you reframe your thinking around weddings.<...

Bride Makenzie Smith chats with us about her wedding planning experience and what helped her plan her Waiheke Island wedding. We chat about their love story, clever ways to find vendors, doing what you want to do instead of what's "traditional", and marriage being a new chapter of life. Makenzie has some great tips and advice for creating your dream day.

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