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!  A few things we cover: A uni love story and a beautiful beach proposal. Planning a multi-day celebration with Indian wedding events and a Western wedding. Having to change venues, accommodating 350 people 4 months out from their day. Wedding shopping in India and what that process was like. Some amazing advice around accepting all emotions that arise during wedding planning. Where the idea for Four Words sparked. What is the difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds? How price and sustainability are the major reasons for choosing lab-grown diamonds. What the process looks like working with Four Words. Things to look for when choosing your ring. Current trends and what we will see more of. Exciting things coming up for Four Words. Shivana's other side businesses that you will also love! ...and so much more! Below you can find the handles for all S & V's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow. Follow Shivana + Four Words: Shivana @shivananicole Four Words @fourwordsnz Birdie @birdienailsnz Five to Nine Loungewear @fivetoninecollective Vendors: Western Wedding Venue: @sculptureum.nz Indian Wedding Venue: @wrightswatergardens Western Wedding Dress: Designed by Shivana, custom stitched in collaboration with the team at @kajalscouture240 in Surat, India Indian Wedding Dress: @sabyasachiofficial Western Wedding Photographer: @stephanandnakita Indian Wedding Photographer: HDEV Celebrant: Rob Smith Suits & Bridesmaids: Raymond's, Surat India Violinist: @natasha_senee_violinist Flowers + Styling: @priapra2020 Cakes: @thepiepiper + @moustachenz Bride's Engagement Ring: @meadenmasterjewellers Hair & Makeup: @rae_makeup Featured on Together Journal here. Featured on Stephan & Nakita's blog here.