Greta Kenyon, the talented woman who founded Together Journal, joins us on the podcast today. She is on the pulse of fashion-forward, modern, authentic weddings. Listen to hear wisdom from her own experience and years in the industry.

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A few things we cover:

💜 Looking back on Greta's wedding day. What she loved, and a few things she would change.

💜 How important it is to choose your priorities and stick to them.

💜 Greta's background in fashion, as well as wedding photography and how it led her to create Together Journal.

💜 Trends she is noticing in weddings at the moment and what we'll see more of in the coming season.

💜 How things have changed for weddings post-covid and in the current climate, and the positives that have come out of it.

💜 What their process is when choosing specific weddings to print in the magazine and how timing and a bit of luck play a part.

💜 How important it is to draw inspiration from your venue and the surroundings when it comes to styling for your day.

💜 How to approach consuming wedding content when it can feel overwhelming during your engagement season.

💜 One common mistake she sees couples making.

...and so much more!

Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Follow Greta:

@greta.kenyon

@togetherjournal

Greta's Wedding Dress: @temperleylondon

Charles (Groom) Suit: @cranebrothers

Editorial Photo Vendors:

Producer: @togetherjournal⁠

Photographer: @kerynsweeneyphotographer

Creative Direction: ⁠@greta.kenyon⁠

Fashion Stylist: @styledbysarahstuart 

Floral Stylist: Hannah Low at @graceandflora.nz 

Makeup + Hair: Alex Penton + Amanda Preston at @penton.andco 

Models: Iraia , Ashleigh and Holly @red11models

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The lovely Briar joins us on the podcast today. We chat about her recent wedding at her family bach in Huia as well as Pah Homestead.

A few things we cover:

💜 A NYC love story and proposal at some sentimental spots.

💜 Planning a wedding from the other side of the world.

💜 Her creative process and intentionality with all the details.

💜 Designing her own wedding dress. Finding the perfect fabric and what inspired her on this journey.

💜 Involving family and creating memorable moments on their day.

💜 A big long table and family-style dinner.

💜 The post-wedding blues and how real it is to have a big cry after your wedding is over.

💜 Some amazing advice on slowing down and enjoying the process.

...and so much more!

Below you can find the handles for all B & J's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Vendors:

Photographer: @jonnyscottphoto

Florals: @ruthfionafloral 

Ceremony Venue: Bride's Family Bach

Reception Venue: Pah Homestead @theartshousetrust

Makeup Artist: @rae_makeup

Hair Stylist: @kaitlinchapmanbeauty

Brides Dress: Designed by @briar.figueroa 

Bridesmaids Dresses: @olivia.cashmore

Dj & Saxophone: @themattbizzle

Videographer: @timmarshall.work

Cake: @kcakedessert

Food: @shakeydoolah

Ice cream: @littlelato

Also featured on Vogue Australia, Viva and Jonny Scott.

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The lovely Kim joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and wedding planner herself at One Fine Day Weddings. This is a goodie!

A few things we cover:

💜 Meeting at a Fatboy Slim concert.

💜 A series of events on holiday and a proposal with a little prompting.

💜 Planning a wedding in 5 months.

💜 Doing things a little differently, in a way that suited them.

💜 A first look, lunch reception, afterparty at a bar and helicopter into the mountains at a later date.

💜 Planning your own wedding in the thick of wedding season.

💜 Choosing vendors you trust and focusing on what really matters.

💜 Kim's background and how she came to be a wedding planner.

💜 A bit about One Fine Day and the services the offer.

💜 Loads of incredible advice and insight on the wedding industry in NZ.

...and so much more!

Below you can find the handles for all S & K's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Vendors:

Photography: @stephanandnakita

Planning: @onefinedayweddings @kimonefineday

Venues/Locations: @givernyestate-Art gallery (Ceremony), Thurlby Domain + The Remarkables (Photos), @ayrburnnz (Lunch), @hydebarnz (Afterparty)

Flowers: @michelecoomeyfloral

Dress: @madewithlovebridal

Celebrant: @marriedbyemily

Bridal boutique: @felicitysbridalnz

Makeup: @juliet_henry @jetmakeupartist

Hair: @grainne.hair

Accommodation: @elementescapes

Suit: @zara

Content: @nosyparker__

Cake: @whiterabbitcakesnz

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The lovely, talented Stacey Banfield joins us on the podcast today. Recent-ish bride, and wedding vendor herself being a makeup artist. This is one of those juicy ones full of great advice, you will get a lot out of! 

A few things we cover:

 💜 A beautiful waterfall proposal.

 💜 Planning a wedding in pandemic times, multiple cancellations, destination and venue changes, then finally getting their dream day.

💜 A wedding dress that got run over (yes by a vehicle) in the final weeks before the wedding

💜 Choosing great vendors, you trust and get along with and how important this is.

💜 Setting boundaries and sticking to what you want to do and who you want to have on your day.

💜 Special memorable moments, and weaving personal details into your day.

💜 Stacey's journey and experience as a makeup artist.

💜 How far in advance you need to book your makeup artist!

💜 Key wedding skin-prep advice and when to start.

💜 An important reminder to CLEAN your makeup brushes (guilty).

💜 How much you should be spending on a makeup artist.

💜 Her vision and why for starting Soleil & Soul.

💜 Another great reminder to drink more water, and how this actually helps your makeup look better.

...and so much more!

Follow Stacey:

⁠@staceybanfield_⁠

⁠@staceybanfieldmakeup⁠

⁠@soleilandsoulbeauty⁠

⁠@thesbcollective_⁠

Below you can find the handles for all S & R's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at ⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠ + give us a follow.

Vendors:

Photographer: ⁠@sophieisabellaphoto⁠

Planning/Coordination: @soireestudio___

Bride’s Long Dress: ⁠@spell_bride⁠ altered by House of Chantilly

Bride’s Short Dress: ⁠@brooketysonritual⁠

Groom’s Suit: ⁠@hallensteinbrothers⁠

Venue: ⁠@orua_beachhouse⁠

Makeup: ⁠@annaleekemsley ⁠ ⁠@staceybanfieldmakeup⁠

Hair: ⁠@moniquewoodshairstyling⁠

Rings: ⁠@petersensjewellers⁠

Jewellery: ⁠@zoeandmorgan⁠

Celebrant: ⁠@hannahdudercelebrant⁠

Groom’s Pounamu: ⁠@mattowenscarvings⁠

Hire: ⁠@theprettypropshop⁠

⁠@flockevents⁠

⁠@lucyseventhire⁠

⁠@peninsula_party_hire⁠

Videographer: ⁠@scphotographynz⁠

Florals: ⁠@bluemeadowflorals⁠

Catering & Beverages: ⁠@_sugarfish_⁠

⁠@coromandelcaravanbar⁠

⁠@coromandelweddings⁠

Cake: ⁠@olivejaycakes⁠

Stationery: ⁠@_smittenwithlove⁠

Boat Charter: ⁠@cathedralcovewatertaxi_⁠

Signage: ⁠@makeyourmarksigns⁠

Bridesmaid Dresses: ⁠@leaveherwilder⁠

Bridesmaids Necklaces: ⁠@luna.androse⁠

Marquee: ⁠@lucyseventhire⁠

Also featured on ⁠Together Journal⁠

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Sunday 3rd September 2024 at 10 AM, Mackenzie Studio, Auckland. See you there!

The lovely Petra joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, married at Red Barn in the Waikato, we hear all about her story.

A few things we cover:

💜 Meeting at a young age and what it's like to be so certain you've found your person so young.

💜 Some tough circumstances surrounding their day and why that meant they had a 50-day engagement.

💜 A surprise proposal that she knew was coming but Liam managed to pull off regardless.

💜 How she thought she'd be stressed but everything divinely fell into place.

💜 What really matters about a wedding and how when you're faced with life-changing news, it puts everything in perspective.

💜 How social media can be a highlight reel and you never really know what's going on in people's lives.

💜 Planning three really special events to maximise quality time with guests.

💜 An important perspective and wise advice.

...and so much more!

Below you can find the handles for all P & L's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at ⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠ + give us a follow.

Vendors:

Photographer: ⁠@bycaitlanweddings⁠

Celebrant: ⁠@caitlinmarett⁠

Venue: ⁠@redbarnnz⁠

Videographer: ⁠@be_joined_films⁠

Florals: ⁠@flourand_bloom⁠

Content: ⁠@the.social.circle⁠

Makeup (Bride & MOB): ⁠@makeupby_kendal⁠

Bridesmaids Makeup: ⁠@gabriellehoughtonmua⁠

Hair: ⁠@rikkilee_hair⁠ + ⁠@georgiaterihair⁠

Signage/Stationery: ⁠@withlove_ltd⁠

Tans: ⁠@sunspired_spraytans⁠

Rings: ⁠@agapejewellersnz⁠

Dress: ⁠@maggiesotterodesigns⁠

Day-after Musician: ⁠@anikamoa⁠

Guest Photo App: ⁠@povapp⁠

Invites: ⁠@zola⁠

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Sunday 3rd September 2024 at 10 AM, Mackenzie Studio, Auckland. See you there!

A lovely couple, good friends of mine (and clients) on the podcast today. Couple Trudi and James join me to share all about their love story and wedding planning experience.

A few things we cover:

 💜 An English boy and Kiwi girl making a match and meeting in London.

 💜 Dating through the pandemic and then a beautiful tropical proposal.

💜 The challenges of planning a wedding from the other side of the world and what they did to make it easier.

💜 How they choose their style and colours and pulled from the beautiful surroundings.

💜 A beautiful, personal experience choosing wine for their day.

💜 Why having a band is a great idea and that if you want your dancefloor to pop off you need to be on it!

💜 Some unexpected weather that changed plans but all worked out to be perfect on the day.

💜 Planning a few events leading up to the wedding to ensure more quality time and guests to get to know each other better.

💜 A mini-moon then honeymoon a few months down the track + some exciting news they found out on the honeymoon!

...and so much more!

Below you can find the handles for all T & J's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at ⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠ + give us a follow.

Vendors:

Photographer: @lydiarachelphoto

Venue: ⁠@winehousenz⁠

Celebrant: ⁠@yourbigdayqt⁠ ⁠@marriedbyemily⁠

Wine: ⁠@prophetsrock⁠

Hair: ⁠@hairtowedbytina⁠

Makeup: ⁠@livkingmakeup⁠

Videographer: ⁠@surge_media_nz⁠

Flowers: ⁠@bespokeweddingsandevents⁠

Cake: ⁠@sophieroseannacakes⁠

Invitations: ⁠@paperlust.co⁠

Food: ⁠@queenstowncateringnz⁠

Dress: ⁠@astrabridal.northshore⁠

Bridesmaids: ⁠@azazieofficial⁠

Suit: ⁠@hawesandcurtisglobal⁠

Band: ⁠@mojobandqueenstown⁠

Bride's Jewellery: ⁠@swarovski⁠

Alterations: ⁠@shimmering_ivory⁠

Bride's Headpiece: ⁠@auroraeaccessories⁠

Programmes: ⁠@quantumprint⁠

Welcome Sign: ⁠@printcentralqueenstown⁠

Cake Topper: ⁠@rose.weds⁠

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The lovely, talented Rose Kennedy joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and colourful, creative supperclub host. Her wedding and her business are full of joy and all about being bold! 

A few things we cover:

 💜 A cute love story over a KFC deep frier.

 💜 A beautiful proposal, a baby, a business, a renovation and a wedding to plan.

💜 Prioritising creativity for your day.

💜 All the DIY bits she did and how it was fun because it's her passion.

💜 Their budget and what they chose to prioritise.

💜 The story of how Rose's Dining Table came to be, leaving the corporate world and following her love for food and creativity.

💜 The importance of food and unique table styling to create connection and spark conversation.

💜 What services she offers and what it looks like to work with her (the perfect hens, engagement party, rehearsal dinner or small wedding idea!).

💜 Leaning into creativity and being bold in the moment.

...and so much more!

Below you can find the handles for all R & M's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Vendors:

Photographer: @billiebluephotos

Planning: @rosesdiningtable

Content Creator: @cincin_nz

Flowers: @flowering.valley @flourand_bloom

Stationery + Signage: @beachdaysdesign

Venue: Brentwood Estate (Private Property)

Dress: @brooketysonritual

Makeup: @blushclubnz

Hair: Laura @white.salon.cambridge

Catering: @food_by_wild_woodfire_caterers

Grazing & Lolly Tables: @rosesdiningtable

Cakes: @fankery_

Hire: @carltonpartyhirenz

Tableware: @rosesdiningtable⁠ @grinterkeith

Fruit Candles & Bridesmaids Gifts: @scentedfable

Marquee, Tepee & Lighting Hire: @happyhire

Entertainment: Jon Lousson Band

Celebrant: Kimberly Dyer

Rings: @graejewellery ⁠@walkerandhall⁠

Bride's Shoes: @unisa_shoes_and_accessories @eshoesglobal

Accessories: @hm

Bridesmaids: @selkie @forevernew_official @sheinofficial @monrenn @showpo

Bridesmaids Shoes: @asos

Grooms Suit, Shoes + Groomsmen: @barkersclothing

Watch: @the_horse

Also featured in Hello May.

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The lovely Ruby joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, married in Nelson. We hear all about her journey.

A few things we cover:

 💜 Meeting through mutual friends who coordinated their crossing paths.

 💜 A proposal with a view.

 💜 Deciding to get married at the same place her parents did.

 💜 The importance of getting a good wedding photographer.

 💜 The bit of a rough journey to finding her dream dress and then how everything fell into place.

 💜 The difficulty of choosing bridal party and guest list.

 💜 Sticking to a realistic guest number so you can create a better experience for them on the day.

 💜 How the speeches can be a highlight instead of a drag.

 💜 How "imperfect" moments on the day just become great stories later.

 💜 An abrupt ending to the wedding day, and some advice on taking a bit of time to consider how the day ends and when the couple leave.

 💜 Being an organised queen and how that helped them stick to budget.

 💜 Remembering what the day is really about and tuning out outside voices that may overwhelm you.

 💜 How marriage was a huge change for them (moreso than a lot of people) and looking forward to their life together helped them avoid post-wedding blues.

...and so much more!

Below you can find the handles for all R & A's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Vendors:

Photographer: @anagalloway

Ceremony Venue: @pihoparetreat

Reception Venue: @boathousenelson

Dress Designer: @chosenbykyha

Dress Boutique: @paperswanbride

Suit: @nelsontailors

Bridesmaids: @caitlincrispbridal

Florals: @floraandforest_

Makeup: @asher.artistry

Hair: @hair_by_naomikoch

Hire Items: @gotitcoverednz

Cake: @monchericakes.nelson

Bride's Shoes: @mi_piaci

Engagement Ring: @fourwordsnz

Catering: @gourmetcateringnelson

Accessories: @kerryparkerofficial

Jewellery: @ameliegeorgebridal

Online Invites: @withjoy

Seating Chart Planning: @wedding.assistant

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The lovely Amy joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, who opted for a destination wedding in Bali, we hear all the details! 

A few things we cover:

💜 A relatable and hilarious dating history then eventually a blind date that worked out.

💜 A very sweet farm proposal.

💜 Navigating immense grief alongside celebration.

💜 Looking for venues, doing the math, and how they changed plans from an NZ to a Bali wedding.

💜 Having Amy’s favourite photographer and makeup artist join them from NZ and why it’s always worth putting it out there to NZ vendors.

💜 The experience of planning a wedding from overseas and what was key in making it so easy.

💜 An excessively hot wedding day, lots of sweat, pool dips and some hilarious moments, including a near miss with a coconut.

💜 Honouring those who have passed on the day.

💜 The price comparison between and NZ and Bali wedding.

💜 Having a holiday honeymoon with all your loved ones.

💜 The importance of a marriage, focusing on all that really matters, and not getting caught up in the details.

💜 Loads of valuable wisdom and advice, I think some of you will be planning Bali weddings after hearing this! (I’ll come!)

...and so much more!

Below you can find the handles for all A & D's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Vendors:

Photographer: @susannahblatchford

Makeup: @staceybanfieldmakeup

Venues: @majacanggu @villaellajunepinkheavenbali @villathesanctuarybali

Dress: @christienicole_bridal (Pixie gown)

Reception Dress: @sarahstoutebespoke

Jewellery: @jasminsparrowjewellery

Shoes: @mi_piaci

Rings: @louisejeanjewellery

Suits: @barkersclothing

Bridesmaids Dresses: @shonajoy

Planner: @mangoeventsbali (Becky)

Catering: @lumbungcateringbali

Drinks & Bar: @balievolutionbarservice

Florals: @merahjinggabotanical

Decor & Styling: @mangoeventsbali⁠ @balieventhire

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The lovely Claudia Ryan joins us on the podcast today. She and Quinn recently married in Hawkes Bay and she shares all her experience and wisdom.

A few things we cover:

• How they met through social media and both having relatable experiences on reality TV.
• A bit of their story, having their beautiful daughter, and getting engaged.
• Feeling a bit disconnected with finding “the one” while dress shopping, and how it is worth persisting until you feel your absolute best in the right dress.
• Prioritising fun on their day and how this helped them choose their vendors, decide on a big bridal party, good music, alcohol and an afterparty.
• How the whole day went down and some of the highlights.
• The process of navigating the budget, how it kept increasing and how they managed it by spreading payments out during the lead-up.
• Some great advice on prioritising a wedding planner/coordinator and not rushing into making decisions.
• Losing sleep with so much on her mind while wedding planning.
• A honeymoon in the USA.
• Married life and how nothing much has changed but adjusting to her new last name.

...and so much more!

Below you can find the handles for all C & Q's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Vendors:

@theriverhouse_hb

@jacksonbrightweddings

@flatrocfilms

@botanical.lane

@shonajoy

@rubytakessnaps

@micki_makeupetc

@hoskins6452

@debbiepearcehair

@felicitysbridalnz

@madewithlovebridal

@saint_valentine_jewellery

@flockevents

@harloau

@goldmansax_

@lucyseventhire

@socialhirenz

@blackbarnnz

@justmytype_nz

@pjyama_co

@ortonshawkesbay

@milkbooks

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