The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

This week I’m chatting with Anda about her beautiful wedding at Muriwai Estate, bringing family and friends from around the world together to celebrate their love in New Zealand, followed by celebrations in Romania.    We chat about: 💜 Their love story, from meeting while travelling in Barcelona to navigating nearly two years of long-distance 💜 Their proposal in Dubai and finding...

This week I’m chatting with Jordan about her beautiful beachside wedding at Hahei Beach Resort in the Coromandel, and how navigating grief changed her perspective on what really matters when planning a wedding.   We chat about: 💜 Their small-town love story and a backyard proposal with their puppy 💜 How grief and joy can co-exist when planning a wedding without a parent 💜 Creating a...

This week I’m chatting with Lucy about her beautiful European-inspired wedding at Trent’s Estate Vineyard in Christchurch, from a surprise proposal in Paris to all the thoughtful details that made the day her own.    We chat about: 💜 Their love story, from meeting at the gym to getting engaged in Paris 💜 Finding the perfect venue at Trent’s Estate and how their weddin...

This week I’m chatting with Caity about her destination wedding in Hawke’s Bay, travelling over from Australia to celebrate with their favourite people and make the most of everything New Zealand has to offer.   We chat about: 💜 Their surprise 10-year anniversary proposal overlooking Sydney Harbour 💜 Choosing Hawke’s Bay and planning a wedding from overseas 💜 Finding her...

This week I’m chatting with Maddi about her beautiful May wedding at Markovina, from a surprise Waiheke proposal to planning a 170-person wedding in just under seven months.   We chat about: 💜 Her surprise Waiheke proposal, complete with candles, an ocean view and family and friends hiding nearby 💜 Planning a 170-person wedding with a short seven-month engagement 💜 Choosing Markovina...

Planning a wedding from the other side of the world is no small feat, especially when you’re also moving countries just weeks before the big day.   This week I’m chatting with Lorin about her beautiful Hawke’s Bay wedding at The Old Church , planning from the UK, keeping things simple, and the decisions that helped their wedding day feel relaxed and run smoothly.   We c...

What happens when you stop worrying about what a wedding is supposed to look like and create something completely your own?   This week I’m chatting with Lydia, founder of We Are The Whimsy , about her Wairarapa wedding, planning a beautiful day on a tight budget, and the creative decisions that made it so personal.   We chat about: 💜 Planning a wedding on a $15,000 budget 💜 Find...

What do you do when your wedding venue suddenly becomes completely inaccessible just days before your wedding?   This week I’m chatting with Chandni about a wedding story that really proves you can plan all you like, but sometimes you just have to roll with it.   Chandni and her partner had planned two wedding celebrations, including an outdoor wedding in Whangamatā. But when the w...

THE KIWI WEDDING PODCAST LIVE: The Kiwi Wedding Podcast LIVE is coming to Auckland and Christchurch soon!    Join me for an afternoon of wedding inspiration, honest conversations and advice from some incredible experts in the New Zealand wedding industry. There’ll be a live panel discussion, beautiful vendors, goodie bags and plenty of opportunities to connect with other people pla...

THE KIWI WEDDING PODCAST LIVE: The Kiwi Wedding Podcast LIVE is coming to Auckland and Christchurch this September!    Join me for an afternoon of wedding inspiration, honest conversations and advice from some incredible experts in the New Zealand wedding industry. There’ll be a live panel discussion, beautiful vendors, goodie bags and plenty of opportunities to connect with other...

THE KIWI WEDDING PODCAST LIVE: The Kiwi Wedding Podcast LIVE is coming to Auckland and Christchurch this September! Come and join us for an intimate afternoon of wedding inspiration, expert advice, beautiful brands and community.   🎟️ Auckland: Sunday 13 September at Glasshouse Morningside 🎟️ Christchurch: Sunday 27 September at The Welder   Tickets and all the event details are linked b...

🎟️ 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 her...

🎟️ 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...

🎟️ 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   T...

🎟️ 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   T...

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 i...

Carina joins me on the podcast to share the story of her beautiful wedding at The Flaxmill and creating a day that felt deeply personal, joy-filled, and centred on what mattered most to them.   We chat about: 💜 Meeting at church and falling in love 💜 A surprise proposal in Akaroa 💜 Finding the perfect Canterbury wedding venue 💜 Planning with intention and focusing on what mattered most 💜...

This week, I'm joined by Rikke to chat all about her stunning Hawke's Bay wedding. It's a conversation full of thoughtful ideas, honest reflections, and practical advice for anyone planning a wedding that's true to who they are.   We chat about: 💜 Meeting by chance at a Sydney dress-up party and the proposal that followed years later in Wyoming 💜 Why getting married on her family farm alway...

💜 Join The Kiwi Wedding Podcast Community! 💜   I'm so excited to have launched our brand new Facebook group. A supportive space where engaged couples and wedding professionals can connect, ask questions, share advice, and celebrate weddings in Aotearoa. Whether you're planning your wedding or you're part of the wedding industry, we'd love to have you! Join via the link below.   Join th...

This week, I’m joined by hairstylist and bride Sherrie from Messy Bun, who shares the story of her beautiful autumn wedding at Winehouse in Queenstown.   After being together for 12 years, Sherrie and her husband planned a wedding that felt completely true to them, bringing together their favourite people for a three-day celebration in one of New Zealand’s most stunning destinatio...

This week, I’m joined by wedding photographer Ash Muir, who shares the story of her incredibly stylish and joy-filled wedding day at Longfords Lake Ōkāreka .   After spending years photographing weddings herself, Ash opens up about the pressure of planning your own wedding when you work in the industry, staying true to your style instead of trends, and creating a day that genuinely felt...

This week, I’m joined by Liam, who shares the story of his beautiful wedding to his husband Calvin at Nocton Woolshed in Clevedon.   After meeting during the COVID lockdown era and later moving to Sydney together, Liam and Calvin planned a wedding that felt completely true to them. Relaxed, intentional, emotional, and focused on the people they love most.   Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, I’m joined by Caitlin, who shares the story of her beautiful marquee wedding at La Maison in Auckland. After 11 years together, a surprise proposal, and a venue change just 12 months before the big day, Caitlin and Danny created a wedding that was thoughtful, personal, and completely true to them.   Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE LOVE LETTER BY LYDIA RACHEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a fortni...

This week, I’m joined by Viarni, who shares the story of her beautiful private property wedding in Mount Maunganui. From a summer romance at a local Mount bar to a proposal in Bali and a relaxed garden party wedding at home, this one is personal, thoughtful and full of helpful planning advice.   Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE LOVE LETTER BY LYDIA RACHEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a fortnightly note from...

This week, I’m joined by Jasmin, who shares the story of her tipi marquee wedding on her parents’ property in Matakana, right between the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle.   Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE LOVE LETTER BY LYDIA RACHEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a fortnightly note from me with wedding inspiration, podcast highlights, real weddings I’m capturing, and a few things I’ve...