The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

🎟️ The Kiwi Wedding Podcast LIVE

Join us for an afternoon of expert advice, honest conversations and wedding inspiration.
📍 Auckland — Sunday 13 September
📍 Christchurch — Sunday 27 September

Georgette will also be joining me on the panel at our Auckland event at Glasshouse Morningside, alongside some other brilliant wedding experts.

🎫 Get your tickets here:
Auckland
Christchurch

In this episode, I chat with Georgette about her colourful, completely personal Lake Tarawera wedding and everything that went into creating a day that felt unmistakably like her and Raj.

We chat about:
💜 How the boy next door became Georgette’s husband
💜 Why they chose her family’s Lake Tarawera property and built their wedding venue from scratch
💜 The White Lotus meets Royal Hawaiian inspiration behind the styling
💜 Designing 900 metres of custom fabric featuring leopards, pearls, monkeys and her engagement ring
💜 Finding her dream dress with Natalie Rose and the importance of feeling confident while wedding dress shopping
💜 How buying vintage furniture, lamps and glasses saved money and made the wedding more unique
💜 The hilarious process of hiring an Etsy witch and burying a sausage for good weather
💜 The moment of advice before walking down the aisle that helped Georgette truly take in the day
💜 The one thing she wishes she’d done differently, and the wedding details she wishes she hadn’t worried about
💜 Why post-wedding blues hit her harder than she expected, and her advice for couples in the aftermath

…and so much more!

Follow Georgette:
@styledbygeorgettepollock

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: Private Property, Lake Tarawera
Photographer: @danellebohane
Videographer: @ben.journee
Content Creator: @bethiepetts101
Bride’s Dresses: @natalierosebridal
Groom’s Outfit: @cranebrothers
Rings + Necklace: @partridgejewellers
Bracelets: @cartier
Boys’ Brooch: @graemethomson_jewellery
Bride’s Shoes: @jimmychoo
Florals: @michelecoomeyfloral
Stylist: @onelovelydaystyling
Stationery & Signage: @inkertinker.nz
Bridesmaids: @loveshackfancy
Groomsmen: @cranebrothers @frankcaseysuithire
Celebrant, MC & Singer: @aaronbloomfieldcelebrant
Hire: @flockevents @royallaboratorie @georgestreetlinen
Marquee: @flagship_events
Draping: @lalumiere_nz
Entertainment: @epicsaxguynz @shaun_preston
Catering: @blankcanvascatering
Bar Staff: @craftbarplus
Cake: @spongedrop
Makeup: @katesolleymakeup
Bride’s Hair: @brentlawler
Bridesmaids’ Hair: @boutiquebride
Bridesmaids’ Jewellery: @swarovski
Registry + RSVPs: Canva website and @paperlesspost

If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you could leave a rating or review and share it with someone who's currently planning a wedding. It really helps more couples discover the podcast.

As always, if you're looking for a wedding photographer who captures timeless, joy-filled images, I'd love to hear from you. You can find me at lydiarachel.com or on Instagram @lydiarachelphoto

JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE:
💜 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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎟️ The Kiwi Wedding Podcast LIVE

Earlybird tickets are on sale now!

Join us for an afternoon of expert advice, honest conversations and wedding inspiration.
📍 Auckland — Sunday 13 September
📍 Christchurch — Sunday 27 September

🎫 Get your tickets here:
Auckland
Christchurch

In this episode, I chat with Audrey about her beautiful autumn wedding at Mudbrick on Waiheke Island, from booking the venue before they were officially engaged to planning a celebration that was very different from what they originally imagined.

We chat about:
💜 The sweet story of how Audrey and her husband went from friends to getting engaged
💜 Why they booked their wedding venue before the proposal even happened
💜 How their intimate wedding plans evolved into something much bigger
💜 Why the venue and photographer were always going to be Audrey’s top priorities
💜 The unexpected way she found her Trish Peng wedding dress
💜 The thoughtful details she used to bring her Chinese heritage into the day
💜 Why they chose moss over traditional wedding florals
💜 What Audrey learned about choosing the right wedding vendors
💜 What she would change if she could plan the wedding all over again
💜 Her honest advice for couples currently planning their own wedding

…and so much more!

Follow Audrey:
@audreyalychaa

Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: @jonnyscottphoto
Rings: @austenandblakeanz
Venue: @mudbrick_weddings
Dress Designer: @trishpeng
Hair & Makeup: @thepeach_club
Nails: @dudleys.nailbar
Stationery: @blu.designstudio
Suit Designer: @barkersclothing
Florist: @willowandsagebotanics
Stylist: @vnillaevents
Celebrant: @jacquelinenairn
DJ: @goldmansax_
Cake Maker: @ignatura.nz
Accessories: @kitte_au & @ameliegeorgebridal
Shoes: @magdabutrym
Wedding Party Outfit: @hardingegeorgia
Getting ready Outfit: @zambesisince79
Content Creator: @contentbycurate
Rental/Decor: @silkandsorcery & @theislandcollection

If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you could leave a rating or review and share it with someone who's currently planning a wedding. It really helps more couples discover the podcast.

As always, if you're looking for a wedding photographer who captures timeless, joy-filled images, I'd love to hear from you. You can find me at lydiarachel.com or on Instagram @lydiarachelphoto

JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE:
💜 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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎟️ The Kiwi Wedding Podcast LIVE

Earlybird tickets are on sale now!

Join us for an afternoon of expert advice, honest conversations and wedding inspiration.
📍 Auckland — Sunday 13 September
📍 Christchurch — Sunday 27 September

Earlybird tickets are available for a limited time before prices increase.

🎫 Get your tickets here:
Auckland
Christchurch

This week on The Kiwi Wedding Podcast, I’m joined by Michelle to chat about her beautiful Tauranga wedding to her husband Joel, after almost ten years together.

We chat about:
💜 Michelle and Joel’s story, from meeting as teenagers to getting married a decade later
💜 Why they chose a long engagement and didn’t feel the need to rush into wedding planning
💜 Their intimate ceremony at Black Walnut followed by a reception on private property
💜 How they approached their wedding budget and decided what was most important to invest in
💜 Finding her dream KWH Bridal wedding outfit secondhand on Stillwhite
💜 Choosing a bridal party made up of the people who had been part of their relationship from the beginning
💜 Navigating a smaller guest list and staying true to who they genuinely wanted there
💜 Why they chose a Thursday wedding and some of the practical decisions they made along the way
💜 Creating a really personal ceremony, including handwritten vows and special ways of involving family
💜 Why Michelle wishes she’d built more breathing room into the wedding day timeline
💜 The importance of having someone else keeping things on track so you can actually be present

…and so much more!

Follow Michelle:
@michellesummervedder
@inneryoustudio

Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: @brodiemcdowellweddings
Content Creator: @_sundayservicebykm
Venue: @blackwalnutvenue
Reception Location: Private Property
Dress: @kwhbridal via @stillwhite
Marquee: @stretch_tents
Makeup: @taylamiddletonn
Catering: @thehomegrownkit
Celebrant: @olearywendy

If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you could leave a rating or review and share it with someone who's currently planning a wedding. It really helps more couples discover the podcast.

As always, if you're looking for a wedding photographer who captures timeless, joy-filled images, I'd love to hear from you. You can find me at lydiarachel.com or on Instagram @lydiarachelphoto

JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE:
💜 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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🎟️ The Kiwi Wedding Podcast LIVE

Earlybird tickets are on sale now!

Join us for an afternoon of expert advice, honest conversations and wedding inspiration.
📍 Auckland — Sunday 13 September
📍 Christchurch — Sunday 27 September

Earlybird tickets are available for a limited time before prices increase.

🎫 Get your tickets here:
Auckland
Christchurch

Today I'm joined by Holly, who shares the story behind her effortlessly stylish wedding to Luke at the beautiful Ātaahua Estate in the Bay of Plenty. From planning a wedding while living overseas to creating an intimate guest experience and trusting her incredible team of vendors, Holly shares so much honest advice that I know you will love.

We chat about:
💜 Planning a New Zealand wedding while living overseas
💜 Why she almost didn't want flowers, a wedding cake... or many wedding traditions at all
💜 Creating an unforgettable guest experience with a cocktail-style dinner
💜 Designing a custom wedding dress with Lulu Jackson
💜 The reality of budgeting for a modern New Zealand wedding
💜 Decision fatigue, post-wedding blues & what no one talks about after the wedding
💜 Why trusting your creative vendors led to the best result
💜 The giant tiramisu "wedding cake" that everyone couldn't stop talking about

…and so much more!

Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: @bonniemcevoyphotography
Videographer: @valophotocinema
Venue: @ataahuaestate
Planning & Styling: @withlove.weddingsandevents
Marquee, Lighting & Dance Floor: @twelve_tables
Florals: @asterandbloom
Furniture Hire: @flockevents
Catering: @tasteandtalentnz
Musicians: @zap_entertainmentnz & @helencorrymusic
Hair & Makeup: @desireeostermanmakeup & @gabe.mua
Bridal Gown: @lulujacksonbridal
Linen: @tble__linen__hire
Caker: @spongedrop
Silver Coupes: @willowlane_events
Stationery Design: @____hollynigroni
Stationery Printing: @hstudio.co
AV: @edwardssoundsystems
Celebrant: @aceremonyforyou

If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you could leave a rating or review and share it with someone who's currently planning a wedding. It really helps more couples discover the podcast.

As always, if you're looking for a wedding photographer who captures timeless, joy-filled images, I'd love to hear from you. You can find me at lydiarachel.com or on Instagram @lydiarachelphoto

JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE:
💜 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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I'm joined by Harriet to chat through her beautiful Queenstown wedding. From planning a marquee wedding on private property to launching her wedding stationery business, Studio Augusta.

We chat about:
💜 Meeting at university, navigating periods of long-distance before getting engaged while living in England
💜 Planning a marquee wedding on private property and what that really involves
💜 Their biggest wedding priorities and where they chose to invest their budget
💜 DIY projects, from hand-illustrated stationery to a custom-built bar, handmade reception dress and styling details
💜 Why an on-the-day coordinator was one of the best investments they made
💜 Wedding budget realities, unexpected costs and what they would do differently
💜 Why lowering your expectations (in the best way) can actually make your wedding day even more enjoyable
💜 Navigating post-wedding blues and finding joy in looking back on the memories
💜 How Harriet turned her love of art into her wedding stationery business, Studio Augusta

…and so much more!

Follow Harriet & Studio Augusta: @_studioaugusta

Wedding Vendors:
Photography & Videography: @greyareaproduction
On The Day Coordinator: @alexandrakatecreative
Stationery: @_studioaugusta
Marquee: @flagship_events
Florist: @flowerroomqueenstown
Celebrant: @emily_oleary_celebrant
Ceremony Location: @thurlbydomain
Reception Location: Private Property
Furniture: @flockevents
Dress: @kyhabride
Makeup: @natalie_perks_makeup_hair
Hair: @beautifulbridalhair
Brides Rings: @monarc_jewellery
Live Music: @la.social
Suit Hire: @mrdavismenswear
Additional Lighting: @visualeventsqueenstown
Catering: @doublethymecatering

If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you could leave a rating or review and share it with someone who's currently planning a wedding. It really helps more couples discover the podcast.

As always, if you're looking for a wedding photographer who captures timeless, joy-filled images, I'd love to hear from you. You can find me at lydiarachel.com or on Instagram @lydiarachelphoto

BE FIRST TO HEAR ABOUT THE KIWI WEDDING PODCAST LIVE EVENTS:
💜 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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.