Your Marriage Awaits

The time has finally come to share with you all my own wedding story! The story of how I planned our wedding in 11 days after being engaged for just 42 days!  I share the reason why we decided to attempt this huge feat and how I managed to do it with the support of family and friends <3  Trigger warning - Cancer, Parental Loss Connect with Me! www.yourmarriageawaits.com Like our Faceb...

Sarah-Jane, wedding celebrant, MC and Day of Coordinator from the beautiful New Zealand town of The Coromandel! Sarah-Jane Laing Celebrant joins me on the podcast to talk about how to write the perfect wedding vows and shares her tips from her years of experience.  Sarah Jane talks you through the 6 steps to good vow writing and by the end of this episode you will have a draft version of your...

We jump right back into it after Amy’s part 1 episode - be sure to head back and listen to part one before this one so everything makes sense and you’re upto date with the convo!  Amy Ryan from Ryan Beauty Co joins me again on the pod to talk about all things makeup and hair for your wedding day.  We answer your Instagram questions and Amy shares some great insights into wedding planning...

Amy Ryan from Ryan Beauty Co joins me on the pod this week to talk about all things make up and hair for your wedding day. This is part one of a two part episode with part two being released next week!  Amy and I discuss how to get glowing skin, your dream make up look and how to choose your make up and hairstyle to suit you and your wedding vibe. Amy shares her insider tips on how to keep yo...

Live Wedding Painter EP     Anna Doria from New Zealand Wedding Painter is a wedding painter and artist and she shares the behind-the-scenes of what goes into creating her stunning pieces of art for her couple’s big day!  Anna and I discuss what options you have with your paintings, including guest portraits, couple portraits, or even your bouquet or venue! Anna shares her insights...

This episode has an awesome collection of vendors for you to engage with while planning the wedding of your dreams!  I was exhibiting at Tabula Rasa Open Day. Tabula Rasa is a family run wedding venue in Drury with the dreamiest gardens and ceremony spots. I photographed the beautiful Lacy and Devan’s wedding there in March and you can see their photos on my blog! I’ll pop the link in the sho...

What does a wedding planner do and what’s a wedding stylist's role?    Danielle from Oh Such Style is a wedding planner and stylist and she shares the importance of her role in your wedding day. Danielle demystifies the role and explains how she helps couples plan the weddings of their dreams. This episode is a great resource for people who are looking to extra support during the plannin...

This bonus episode features exclusive bite-sized interviews with a handful of the fairs vendor's! I wish I had more time to speak with everyone but we’ve got you covered from florists to bridesmaid dresses and suits to jewellery. Each vendor was asked to tell us a little bit about themselves, so grab a notebook, sit back, and let’s kick it off!  Mentioned in the Episode: My Photography and Vi...

"More love, less stuff!" Celebrant to Eco Wedding Planner, coordinator and owner, Kerry Sorensen-Tyrer of Eco Wed Weddings New Zealand joins me on the show today.   Kerry shares with us her work in the sustainability space and how it works in weddings, whether it’s reducing your impact on the planet through your menu, the wine you choose, or even your decor, you are sure to learn a thing...

From Wedding Planner to Wedding Dress Shop owner Nadine Crozier of Ballgowns, Bridal, and Beyond joins me on the show today.  Nadine shares with you her work in the inclusive space, ensuring people of any size can have a positive wedding dress shopping experience. We discuss styles, trying on dresses, who to bring, trusting your stylist, and much more.  This episode is a great resource f...

How do we find the magic people that marry us?!?! Wedding celebrant and recent bride Laura Giddey joins us this week to share all about the role of a celebrant in the lead-up to your wedding day, on the day itself, and beyond. Laura’s tips and tricks for choosing the right celebrant for you and ways to make your ceremony memorable are not to be missed. Laura shares her ‘Hitch Glitch’ involving the...

From Wedding Celebrant to Wedding Venue Owner. Rochelle Fleming, Tauranga Creek Wedding Venue owner and seasoned celebrant joins me on the show today.  Rochelle talks about her ever-evolving role in the wedding world from 2007 until today and we chat about all of the things to consider when choosing a wedding venue including, guests, location, and style. We discuss her top 5 things to conside...

Choosing the style of your wedding is a MUST-DO before you can even think about your budget! Listen along to figure out how to decide on your preferred wedding style and how this will flow across all your planning. Then part two of the episode explores creating, prioritising, and sticking to your wedding budget. With actionable tips, you can implement right away. Wedding Style discussed include Tr...

Are you planning a wedding and you’re starting to feel like it's become your full-time job? After planning my wedding in 11 days I feel slightly more qualified to be sharing these wedding planning tips with you - in the hope you have a stress-free experience! I’m Nicole the wedding photographer from Nicole Paton Photography and host of New Zealand’s first wedding planning podcast - Your marri...