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 it!

Check out Dani & Oli's wedding on Together Journal here.

And their feature on Zoe and Morgan (including a photo of their proposal) here.

Below you can see the handles for all D & O's vendors. Be sure to pop over to @thekiwiweddingpodcast to see some of their photos and give us a follow too!

Vendors:

@ripponhall

@stephanandnakita

@haute.weddings

@onefinedayweddings

@kimonefineday

@visualeventsqueenstown

@michelecoomeyfloral

@moreishkitchen

@paperdarlingnz

@eve.makeup.artistry

@beautifulbridalhair

@blanchebridal

@couturebyfrancesca

@rebeccavallance

@kerryparkerofficial

@aminamuaddiofficial

@cranebrothers

@belanceworld

@dior

@thediamondshop

@marriedbyemily

@la.social

@zoeandmorgan

@sarahandsebastian

@franciskurkdijan_official

@tomfordbeauty

@leaveherwilder

@omen.suit.hire

@ysl

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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 brides. This is an amazing episode full of wisdom!

Check out Fritz & Sarah's new bridal collection Muse here.

Follow Fritz & Sarah on Instagram @fritzandsarah and jump over to @thekiwiweddingpodcast to see some wedding photos + images from F&S.

Find all the vendors from S & C's day below:

@pronovias

@evolutionbridesmaids

@hallensteinbrothers

@caitlinwallace_makeup

@carolmelekfrauenstein

@bethalicehairstyling + Courtney Tennent (now closed)

@flyingsquirrelfilmsnz

@darjonvineyard

@rangiruru

@partridgejewellers

@peppersclearwaterresort

Canterbury Country Spit Roast

Celebrant: Hamish Galloway

Also mentioned: NZ Wedding Discussion Facebook Group

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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 @thekiwiweddingpodcast

Vendors:

@lydiarachelphoto

@kumeuvalleyestate

@thejacuzzicasanovas

@johnzimmermanncouture

@chaosandharmonyshoes

@kombined_experience

@samhartsam

@exilehairdesign

@yvettereidcelebrant

@perspectives_nz

@sonder_andwilde

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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 @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Vendors:

@simone_anderson

@jonnyscottphoto

@trishpeng

@tarocash

@psiloveyoueventsnz

@the_hunting_lodge

@piagrams (now closed)

@ps.floral

@magnoliakitchen (now closed)

@msweetpants

@nzweddingfilms

@thediamondshop

@inspired.hair

@blushbabynz

@regaldrycleanersnz

@darbyandgrey

@carlasayers

@loftskinclinic

@treasuredflowersnz

@forgetmenot_weddings 

@theweddingwebsitestudio

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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 for all K& A's vendors. Be sure to check out some photos from their day on IG @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Vendors:

@sophieisabellaphoto

@emmanewmanevents

@greyareaproduction

@jennyburttflorist

@paperswanbride

@akristinbridal

@fulltimetart

@moveablefeastsnz

@farmersnz

@kasiastanichmakeup

@ghhairandtans

@boogiebeats.dj

@littlepaperstore

@standrewscollegenz

@cossarswineshed

@blakbridesmaids

@mi_piaci

@whistlingreindeerwanaka

@masoncarterjewellers

@whitediamond.ah

Hire: Christchurch Decor Solutions now @statementeventsnz

Celebrant: Paul Morrow

Transport: Bentleys

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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 out:

@dearcommunitynz

@deartheseries

@sevencontentstudio

Hannah's Linktree

Follow me at @thekiwiweddingpodcast and @lydiarachelphoto

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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 from their day at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.

Vendors:

@lydiarachelphoto

@hunua_falls_weddings

@fritzandsarah

@allaboutrosie_

@aloisiobrazilianbbq

@dissh

@barkersclothing

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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 have until midnight Wednesday 13th of September 2023. You can find us under the inspiration category and vote here.

Get tickets for Wild Hearts Auckland on Sunday 17th September 2023 here.

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Amelia 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 to go and see photos from their day on Instagram @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow!

Vendors:

@lydiarachelphoto

@flwr_nz

@toptiercakesnz

@theiconicau

@serenity_makeup

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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 on Instagram @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow!

Follow Nosy Parker @nosyparker___

Find info and tickets for the Little Wolf & Friends Showcase on the 24th of September 2023 here.

Vendors:

@idophotographynz

@glasshouse.nz

@stephanandnakita

@littlewolfweddings

@lalumiere_nz

@felicitysbridalnz

@the.flowerudti

@tble__linen__hire

@epsomspraytan

@thediamondshop

@madewithlovebridal

@__beautybyalexandra

@idowithnikaylajane

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