The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

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...

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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...

This week, I’m joined by Katie, who shares the story of her timeless Italian-inspired Waiheke wedding at Poderi Crisci. From a mountain-top proposal in Queenstown to planning from London, it’s such a beautiful conversation about creating a wedding that felt elegant, relaxed, and completely true to them.   Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE LOVE LETTER BY LYDIA RACHEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a fortn...

This week, I’m joined by Emma, who shares the story of her intimate Queenstown elopement, and why it was the perfect choice for their love story.   We chat about:  💜A beach proposal with a very excited dog and a ring box nearly lost in the sand 💜 Planning a wedding from Adelaide and navigating big decisions from afar 💜 Feeling overwhelmed by endless inspiration and how they foun...

This week, I’m joined by Ella, who shares the story of her incredibly memorable wedding day, from a chaotic proposal journey in South Africa to getting married in the middle of a cyclone at Kauri Bay.   We chat about:  💜 A proposal that didn’t go to plan and why letting go of expectations made it even more meaningful 💜 Planning a wedding in under a year and locking in key v...

This week, I’m joined by Amelia, who shares the story of her and Jack’s incredible marquee wedding in Mangawhai, set on private property with nearly 200 guests, beautiful styling, and a day that didn’t exactly go to plan but ended up being even better because of it.   We chat about:  💜 How they met and why you shouldn’t write off a bad first date 💜 A dreamy Fiji...

I’ve teamed up with ⁠Tauranga Weddings⁠ to give away a double pass to their brand new Italian-inspired event, ⁠That’s Amore⁠ . Head to ⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠ on Instagram to enter, and you can find tickets and all the ⁠details here⁠ .   This week, I’m joined by Renee, who takes us inside her stunning Wanaka wedding at Rippon, from a full circle proposal at the venue itself...

I’ve teamed up with Tauranga Weddings to give away a double pass to their brand new Italian-inspired event, That’s Amore . Head to @thekiwiweddingpodcast on Instagram to enter, and you can find tickets and all the details here . This week, I’m joined by Paige to chat about her stunning McCallum Residence wedding, and the whirlwind journey from almost eloping in Italy to planning...

This week, I’m joined by Melissa, and we dive into her incredible destination wedding in Italy, and bringing all their favourite people together for a three-day celebration. We chat about:  💜 Meeting online and eventually moving from New Zealand to the UK together 💜 A surprise proposal in Spain overlooking the ocean 💜 Choosing Italy as the perfect fit for their wedding 💜 Accidentally finding t...

Sponsored by ABC Insurance and KiwiSaver. ⁠Book a meeting with Brayden⁠ for a no pressure, no cost chat and make sure to say The Kiwi Wedding Podcast sent you. This week, I’m joined by Kalani, and we chat about her beautifully relaxed, heartfelt wedding in Whangamatā, and the intentional way they approached the whole day. We chat about:💜 Meeting at 20 through mutual friends and never leaving each...

This week, I’m joined by Wilhelmina, and we chat about her incredible Queenstown wedding to Ben, from an Instagram follow and a whirlwind international love story, to a Cape Town proposal and a seriously unforgettable celebration at Ayrburn. We chat about:  💜 Writing a very specific list of the qualities she hoped to find in a partner, and how Ben ended up ticking every box  💜 A whirlwind early...

Sponsored by ABC Insurance and KiwiSaver. Book a meeting with Brayden for a no pressure, no cost chat and make sure to say The Kiwi Wedding podcast sent you. This week, I’m joined by Charlotte to chat about her beautiful winter wedding in Queenstown and the story behind how it all came together. We chat about:
 💜 Meeting online after Jack returned to New Zealand from the UK just before the border...

Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠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 been loving lately. This week, I’m joined by Latasha, and we dive into her beautifully curated wedding at Mantells Mount Eden. Plus, the honest, behind-the-scenes reality of planning it. We chat about: 💜 Meeting while she was wa...

This week, I’m joined by Hebah, a bride and makeup artist who created the most beautiful blend of Fijian Indian, Islamic and Kiwi wedding traditions. Her day felt deeply rooted in culture, but also fresh, personal and very “them.” We chat about: 💜 Meeting Reyan through family friends and navigating a long-distance relationship between Auckland and the States  💜 Approaching marriage with intentio...

This week, I’m joined by Robyn Munro, a bridal hair specialist with decades of experience in the wedding world. We dive into everything from what actually happens at a hair trial to how to create a calm, joyful wedding morning without the stress. If you’re planning your day right now, this one is packed with practical advice. We chat about: 💜 How Robyn carved out a niche in bridal hair (and why n...

Join ⁠⁠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 been loving lately. This week, I’m joined by Kelly, who shares the full story of planning a wedding that felt completely true to her and her husband, from a modern meet-cute to a fun, personality-filled celebration in Auckland. Kelly...

Join ⁠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 been loving lately. This week, I’m joined by Libby, a celebrant, founder of Love on the Run Weddings , and all-round straight-talker when it comes to weddings. Libby shares her own wedding experience alongside what she’s learned workin...

Join 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 been loving lately. This week, I’m joined by Laura Mohi Ryan, founder of Wild Pilates , and recent bride. We’re chatting all about her somewhat unconventional wedding-planning journey. Laura and her husband Liam had been together for 14...

This week, I’m joined by Tess and Hayley, the founders behind Slay My Day , a brand-new, all-in-one platform built to make wedding planning easier for couples and more transparent, inclusive, and accessible for vendors across Aotearoa. Between them (and co-founder Carla), they bring years of experience across digital marketing, tourism, elopements, photography, and hands-on wedding work. After see...