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

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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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 more planet-friendly.

💜 Some helpful tips for you to consider the environment as you plan your day.

💜 Questions to ask vendors to see if their values align with yours.

💜 The difference between a stylist, planner and coordinator.

💜 Timeline tips and how to create the smoothest day possible.

💜 A career-highlight wedding in a very special spot.

💜 What you should expect to pay for a planner.

...and so much more!

Be sure to check out some photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Follow Kate: @radagencynz

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 move.

💜 Why booking your venue might not be the first thing to confirm.

💜 Leaning on the advice of vendors and friends.

💜 Being really intentional with your physical health, diet, sleep, immunity and mind in the lead-up to your wedding day.

💜 How nailing the details and being super organised can help you have the most relaxed day ever.

💜 Prioritising kindness, etiquette and thank yous. Really valuing every individual that is inputting into your day.

💜 How they navigated choosing their guest list and getting down to a number to fit the venue.

💜 A road trip honeymoon.

💜 Annie's background and the amazing idea that is Don't Sweat the Small Stuff.

💜 How this planning package can help you on your planning journey.

...and so much more!

Below you can find the handles for all A & J's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Follow Don't Sweat the Small Stuff:

@dontsweatthesmallstuff___

Vendors:

Photographer: @danellebohane

Planning: @dontsweatthesmallstuff___

Floral Styling: @leafandhoney

Dress: @margaretwraybridal

Veil: @fritzandsarah

Shoes: @emmylondonofficial

Hair: @robynmunrohair

Makeup: @beccastevensmakeup

Tan: @esperanza_nz

Ceremony Venue: @stmatthewsnz

Reception Venue: @northernclubnz

Cake: @sageandgrace (Sarah - previous owner)

DSTSS Branding Graphics: @tamiko.studio

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.

💜 Greta's background in fashion, as well as wedding photography and how it led her to create Together Journal.

💜 Trends she is noticing in weddings at the moment and what we'll see more of in the coming season.

💜 How things have changed for weddings post-covid and in the current climate, and the positives that have come out of it.

💜 What their process is when choosing specific weddings to print in the magazine and how timing and a bit of luck play a part.

💜 How important it is to draw inspiration from your venue and the surroundings when it comes to styling for your day.

💜 How to approach consuming wedding content when it can feel overwhelming during your engagement season.

💜 One common mistake she sees couples making.

...and so much more!

Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Follow Greta:

@greta.kenyon

@togetherjournal

Greta's Wedding Dress: @temperleylondon

Charles (Groom) Suit: @cranebrothers

Editorial Photo Vendors:

Producer: @togetherjournal⁠

Photographer: @kerynsweeneyphotographer

Creative Direction: ⁠@greta.kenyon⁠

Fashion Stylist: @styledbysarahstuart

Floral Stylist: Hannah Low at @graceandflora.nz

Makeup + Hair: Alex Penton + Amanda Preston at @penton.andco

Models: Iraia , Ashleigh and Holly @red11models

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 big long table and family-style dinner.

💜 The post-wedding blues and how real it is to have a big cry after your wedding is over.

💜 Some amazing advice on slowing down and enjoying the process.

...and so much more!

Below you can find the handles for all B & J's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Vendors:

Photographer: @jonnyscottphoto

Florals: @ruthfionafloral

Ceremony Venue: Bride's Family Bach

Reception Venue: Pah Homestead @theartshousetrust

Makeup Artist: @rae_makeup

Hair Stylist: @kaitlinchapmanbeauty

Brides Dress: Designed by @briar.figueroa

Bridesmaids Dresses: @olivia.cashmore

Dj & Saxophone: @themattbizzle

Videographer: @timmarshall.work

Cake: @kcakedessert

Food: @shakeydoolah

Ice cream: @littlelato

Also featured on Vogue Australia, Viva and Jonny Scott.