A stunning Otago Autumn wedding, chatting to Charlotte all about their special day. Charlotte has the unique perspective of previously working in the wedding industry as a photographer. She is also a designer with an eye for detail, she curated and executed a beautiful look and vibe for her wedding alongside some talented vendors. Listen to hear her high school sweetheart love story, some incredibly valuable advice, some relatable difficulties Charlotte had to work through on her wedding...

Welcome back for 2024! Today we're chatting with Gennady Sharpe who had a last-minute change of plans with her wedding, pulling off something unexpected and wonderful. We chat through her adorable meet-cute, their journey as a couple, the expectations that come with social media, and her quicker-than-usual planning process. Gen has some great advice around priorities and doing what feels the most true to you as a couple. Follow us on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast and check out some photos...

Vendor Brogan Scott from Brogan Scott Studio joins us on the podcast. We chat about her background in art, how she got started, why stationery and the visual elements of your day are important, current trends and so much more! Follow Brogan on IG and Tiktok @broganscottstudio Follow us @thekiwiweddingpodcast and check out some of Brogan's work there too.

Fallon from The Little Hire Company joins us to chat all about her recent wedding, as well as working in the wedding industry for years and all the wisdom that comes with it. This episode has both perspectives of the bride and vendor in one! Some crazy stories, realistic budgeting advice, and all the hire and styling advice you need. Follow us on IG @thekiwiweddingpodcast and check out some photos from Fallon's day there. Follow The Little Hire Company @littlehirecomp See all F & T's...

Vendor Jade Bedel from Willow and Sage Botanics joins us on the podcast. We chat about her story and how she started her business, the whole process of working with a wedding florist, practising sustainability, current trends and so much more. Follow Jade on IG at @willowandsagebotanics and @willowandsageatelier Follow us @thekiwiweddingpodcast and check out some of Jade's work there too.

A beautiful Otago summer wedding, chatting to bride Ruby all about planning their day. Set beside a running river, with a tipi-style marquee in a stunning part of the country. We chat through their love story, some great resources and advice, all about planning a day that reflects you as a couple and not getting caught up in trends. Give us a follow on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast and check out some photos from Ruby's day there. See all R & J's wonderful vendors here: Photographer:...

Vendor Nazneen Sethna from Alter Me joins us on the podcast today. We chat through her experience planning her wedding, how she got started and built her business Alter Me, what the whole wedding dress process looks like, how much it costs, and so much more! Nazneen has some great tips and advice. Below you can find the handles for N & M's wedding vendors and also for Nazneen's business Alter Me. Be sure to check out some photos on @thekiwiweddingpodcast and give us a follow. Wedding...

Chatting with Grace about her love story and wedding in far Northland. Listen to hear about navigating lockdown restrictions, logistics when planning a wedding in a remote part of the country, her experience finding her dream dress and what could have made it better, and so much more! Below you can find all of G & W's vendors. Make sure you check them out, and head to @thekiwiweddingpodcast to see some of their photos and give us a...

A lovely chat with Rosita about her love story and Tantalus Estate wedding on Waiheke Island: listen to hear about a workplace romance, a shared love of wine, planning a wedding that reflected them, and some great organisational tools and advice for engaged couples. Below you can see the handles for all R & M's vendors. Be sure to head to the @thekiwiweddingpodcast to see some photos from the day and hit follow! Vendors: Venue: @tantalusestate Photography & Videography:...

Dani Lyons on the podcast chatting about her love story with Oli and their stunning wedding at Rippon in Wanaka. Listen to all the incredible details of their lives crossing paths, an epic engagement day, how Oli crafted a unique ring for Dani with designers Zoe and Morgan, managing wedding planning amongst busy lives, and so many extraordinary moments from their day! This one is full of unique details and well-thought-out touches. It was so lovely chatting with Dani and I know you'll love...

Bride Sarah Pascall-Posthuma chatting about her wedding in Christchurch 5 years earlier. Co-owner of successful bespoke bridal and alterations business Fritz & Sarah. We chat about Sarah's love story, planning a wedding from another city, navigating friendships throughout the process, some vendor regrets and advice from her experience. We also chat about her career and background that led to starting their business, how the whole wedding dress process works and some incredible tips for...

A chat with the lovely Rowena about planning her Kumeu Valley Estate wedding. Some great advice and ideas around, prioritising your vendors, doing some things yourself, mixing up tradition and throwing a great party. Below you can find the handles for all R & D's vendors, go and see photos + give us a follow on IG at...

Simone Anderson shares about her wedding at The Hunting Lodge in Auckland on the podcast. The story of how they met and got engaged. Planning and postponing during a pandemic. Working with a wedding planner. Simone executed her vision and had no regrets on the day. Some amazing advice for wedding planning and your relationship. It was so lovely to chat with Simone. Below you can see the handles for all S & T's vendors. Be sure to check out some photos from their day on IG...

Kate Hazeldine on the podcast reflecting on her Christchurch wedding at St Andrews College Chapel and Cossars Wineshed. Listen to hear about K & A's beautiful relationship, the battles they've faced together, working with a wedding planner, the importance of family and what life is like now. Our very first South Island wedding on the podcast (many more to come), was so lovely chatting to Kate and I'm grateful for her openness and the amazing advice she gave. Below you can see the handles...

Vendor Hannah Koumakis shares about her new business Dear Brides and some of her other many ventures. Learn about wedding content creation, what it is and why you may want to hire a content creator for your day. Some wedding day tips and how important it is to look after your mental health during wedding planning and making plans for the future. Follow Dear Brides @dearbridesnz and Hannah @hannahkoumakis You can also check...

A lovely chat with Hannah about planning her wedding, doing a lot of DIY and friends and family getting involved and helping make the day happen. Being clever with a smaller budget but still a decent-sized guest list. Great inspiration for doing things yourself in a savvy and classy way. Come and visit us at the Little Wolf & Friends Showcase on the 24th of September 2023. Get your free tickets HERE. Below you can find the handles for all H & M's vendors and go and see photos...

Vendor Susannah Reid from The Wedding Planner is on the podcast today. We chat about all things planning a destination wedding as a Kiwi. There is so much value in this episode and it might just make you want to escape overseas to get married! Follow The Wedding Planner @theweddingplanner.official Check out their online platform and book a free consultation here. Follow me @thekiwiweddingpodcast and @lydiarachelphoto VOTE for The Kiwi Wedding Podcast in the NZ Top Vendor Awards, you...

Amelia Budd on the podcast reflecting on her small at-home wedding in the back garden. Hear about their surprise proposal, planning a wedding with twin baby boys, changing plans, getting resourceful and not sweating the small stuff. Vote for us in the Together Journal x Wild Hearts NZ Top Wedding Vendor 2023 Awards. You can vote just in one category or all of them. Find us under Inspiration + Planning Tools. VOTE HERE! Below you can find handles for all A & D's vendors and be sure...

Bride Libby-Jean Challis on the podcast sharing about her Glasshouse Morningside wedding. Hear about how they met as young people, an absolutely epic proposal story, Libby-Jean’s vision and positive attitude when wedding planning amongst lockdowns and so much more. We chat about her wedding content creation business Nosy Parker and what she offers as a brand new service for NZ weddings. Below you can find the handles for all LJ & J’s vendors. Be sure to go and see photos from their day...

Bride Zoë McIntosh chatting about her recent wedding, life as a wedding vendor and her incredible businesses! Director of Wild Hearts wedding fairs and her floristry business Wildflower on Waiheke Island. Zoë was recently married at the incredible Mudbrick Vineyard on Waiheke. This is a big bumper episode chatting all about Zoë's story, her wedding planning experience, her unique perspective as a wedding vendor and the upcoming Wild Hearts fairs. WIN VIP TICKETS to an upcoming 2023 Wild...

Bride Maddie Fletcher chatting about her January 2022 private property wedding with a clear marquee. Hear about their love story, being intentional about their wedding day values and curating a day that represents them. Below you can find the handles for all M & T's vendors. Be sure to go and see photos from their day on Instagram @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow! Vendors: @ashmuirphoto @zeebocreations @llhire @lulus.nz @edieflorals @__jadebeauty

Bride Kupa and Groom Ben join us on the podcast to chat about their December 2020 wedding at The Holy Trinity Devonport and Glasshouse Morningside. Hear about how they meet, their surprise proposal story, the ups and downs of planning a wedding and some helpful advice. Below you can find handles for all B & K's vendors and be sure to go and see photos from their day on Instagram @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a...

A chat with Sarah Airey about her March 2023 wedding at Kumeu Valley Estate in Auckland. Hear about Sarah's love story that blossomed from friendship, the wedding planning process and some amazing advice and tips. Below you can find the handles for all S & J's vendors and be sure to go and see photos from their day on Instagram @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a...

INTRO POD! Welcome to the Kiwi Wedding Podcast. A space for engaged (to-be-married) couples to learn from those who’ve gone before, hear real-life Kiwi wedding stories and get advice from industry experts. I can't wait to dive in! Follow us on Instagram @thekiwiweddingpodcast and @lydiarachelphoto