The beautiful, talented Jade joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and wedding vendor herself being a makeup artist and hairdresser. An absolutely stunning Rippon wedding in Wanaka.

A few things we cover:

💜 Meeting at a young age and growing up together.

💜 A beach weekend away and a very sweet proposal and celebration with family afterwards.

💜 Having a traditional Iraqi wedding with 200 people before planning their Kiwi destination wedding in Wanaka.

💜 Why they decided on a destination from the get-go.

💜 A focus on making their day heartfelt and full of emotion.

💜 Choosing to have a big bridal party and how happy they were that they did.

💜 Choosing to create a custom dress and working with the incredible Fritz and Sarah.

💜 Saying yes to the helicopter moment.

💜 Having a calm moment alone while getting ready on her wedding morning.

💜 All the tears and emotional moments from the day!

💜 Espresso martinis and passionfruit cocktails.

💜 Jade singing for Ali in lieu of a speech.

💜 The importance of booking vendors in advance so you don't miss out.

💜 Choosing vendors who's style you love rather than trying to change theirs to suit you.

💜 Jade's career pivot and how she got into doing makeup and hair.

💜 Some hot tips for looking after your skin and hair leading up to the day.

💜 Choosing a style that suits your specific hair type and not forcing it to be what it is not.

...and so much more!

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

Vendors:

Photographer: @sapphirestudios___

Venue:@ripponhall

Stylist & Planning: Jade (Bride) @__jadebeauty

Florist:@littlebotanica__

Celebrant:@siobhainthecelebrant

DJ:@mountainbeatsdjco

Furniture Hire:@hayleythehirer

Catering:@raspberrycreek

Stationery & Signage: Designed by Jade, printed with @zazzle

Dress & Veil: @fritzandsarah  

Shoes: @alexanderwangny

Alis outfit: Custom Italian Silk from @suitsupply 

Pants: @barkersclothing 

Shoes: Weller Black Loafers from @workingstylenz

Makeup: Done by Jade @__jadebeauty

Hair: Colour by @yasmin_kingsleyelizabeth.hair Style by @turningheads.hair

RSVPs:@paperlesspost

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The beautiful Grace joins us on the podcast today. Recently married at Papamoa's newest wedding venue: Te Tumu Estate.

A few things we cover:

💜 Crossing paths as kids, becoming best friends during uni and then falling in love.

💜 Not expecting a proposal when she did and how her partner and friends coordinated (and captured) the perfect moment.

💜 A focus on their guests, food and a good party.

💜 Not getting too caught up in frivolous or expensive decor and details, and focusing their budget on other areas.

💜 Planning the wedding mostly herself, with help from family and friends.

💜 A stressful moment on the wedding morning when all the last-minute things came up, and how she moved past that to be present and in the moment.

💜 Some entertaining moments they planned to set the tone for their celebration.

💜 A Fiji honeymoon with some alone time and time with friends.

💜 Key advice for couples that you don't want to miss!

...and so much more!

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

Vendors:

Photographer: @evemariastudios

Venue: @tetumuestatepapamoa

Makeup: @jendoakmua

Hair: @nicola.harvey.nz

Earrings: @zoeporterjewellery

Dress: @james.brown_label

Graphic Design: @samcurtisx

MC: @taylorcurtis6

Videographer: @badpandaproductions

Catering: @hashtagcafe_tauranga

Florals: @sweetpeaandjasmine

Bridesmaid dresses: @blakbridesmaids

Heels: @chaosandharmonyshoes

Wedding Rings: @polisheddiamonds

Suits: @rembrandt1946

DJ: @djkg_nz

Wedding Car: @low65lincoln

Invites/RSVPs: @theknot

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I had a beautiful chat with Jessica-Belle on the podcast today. Recent bride, married at Craggy Range in Hawkes Bay. Editor and writer of For All Seasons.

A few things we cover:

💜 Meeting young, a NYE kiss and then reconnecting later.

💜 A romantic proposal in France followed by multiple extra proposals.

💜 Living in London, a trip home to NZ where they celebrated their engagement party and kicked off wedding planning right away.

💜 Getting married on paper in London, with a beautiful, intimate ceremony at the Marylebone Town Hall.

💜 A stunning Vivienne Westwood dress and the perfect veil to compliment it.

💜 Intentionally creating cohesion on their day to ensure they and their guests enjoyed every moment and it flowed seamlessly.

💜 Building style, sentimentality, and meaning into every part of their day.

💜 How her Dad helped build her dance floor dress with pliers and gloves, a gorgeous piece of fashion history.

💜 Repurposing elements from their day including the table styling, flowers and cake into their day-after celebration.

💜 A honeymoon in the Maldives.

💜 Her experience as a writer and editor and where you can find her work.

💜 For All Seasons. Jessica-Belle’s style and culture substack which you can subscribe to!

...and so much more!

Follow Jessica-Belle: @jessicabellegreer

Subscribe: For All Seasons

See Vogue Feature.

See Viva Feature.

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

Photographer: ⁠@danellebohane

Brides Dresses: ⁠@viviennewestwood

Bridesmaids Dresses: ⁠@emiliawickstead

Brides Veil: @phillipalepley

Brides Hat: @jesscollettmilliner

Brides Gloves: @cornelia_james

Venue: ⁠@craggyrange

Florals: ⁠@botanical.lane

Illustrator: @broganscottstudio

Wedding Cars: @unique_rentals_nz

Marquee: @flagship_events

Lights & Draping: @lalumiere_nz

Candelabras: @candelabracollective (You can purchase some from her day here!)

Candlesticks: @therevelry_

Table Linen: @tble__linen__hire

Table Settings: @socialhirenz & @theprettypropshop

Makeup: @indimathiasmua

Hair: ⁠@oliviatiel.makeupartist

Music: @sweetmixkids

Violin: @kiwistringshb

Jewellery: ⁠Necklaces from Abbey Antiques (Auckland). Earrings from Napier Antique & Jewellery Centre⁠

Rings: ⁠@naveyaandsloanejewellery

Shoes: ⁠@gianvitorossi⁠⁠

Grooms Suit: ⁠@ralphlauren & @workingstylenz

Furniture, Coordination & Planning: @flockevents

Second Dress: Vintage Paco Rabbane

Day-After Venue: @blackbarnnz River Room

Day-After Catering: @stgeorgesrestaurantnz

Wedding Dress Drycleaner: ⁠@greenboxdrycleaners⁠

London Photographer: ⁠@emilyrosehamilton⁠

AD: Get in touch with The Wedding Planner to book on-the-day coordination and get everything sorted for your big day.

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A lovely chat with Emma on the podcast today. Recent bride, married at Mantells Mt Eden. We hear all about her experience and advice. 

A few things we cover:

💜 Meeting through mutual friends and then a beautiful at-home proposal.

💜 Falling in love with Mantells and the ease of using a venue where you don’t have to bring everything in. 

💜 Not necessarily getting “the feels” or emotion you see in movies while dress shopping but finding the right one a Hera Couture and falling in love with it. 

💜 Focussing on a classic and timeless look for their wedding day. 

💜 How intentional they were choosing the 65 on their guest list and that feeling like a nice intimate number.

💜 One key vendor… a coordinator, and how that helped them feel relaxed on the day.

💜 A private moment with just the two of them following the ceremony.

💜 Dealing with wedding content overload and the pressure of what you “should do” for your wedding.

...and so much more!

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

Vendors:

Photographer: @loversbyrubyjayne

Venue: @mantells_ Mount Eden

Flowers: @the.flowereditnz

Makeup: @samhartsam

Hair: @boutiquebride

Coordinator: Julz @dreameventandweddingplanning

Dress: @heracouture

Second Dress: @designer.wardrobe.marketplace

Groom & Groomsmen Suits: rembrandt1946

Bridesmaids Dresses: @charcoal_clothing @dominique_healy

Honeymoon Accommodation: @the.nest.nz

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The lovely Renee joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and beauty therapist. We hear all about her experience and some amazing pre-wedding skin tips too!

A few things we cover:

💜 Meeting online and doing long-distance initially.

💜 A delightful surprise at-home proposal.

💜 Being set on her dream venue, and securing it alongside some other dream vendors she knew she wanted.

💜 Having her super-talented maid-of-honour make her dresses as well as the bridesmaids.

💜 Connections, family and friends helping pull together the vision and execution of the day.

💜 Saying their vows to each other privately at first to relieve some of the ceremony nerves.

💜 How having a short engagement made her decision-making faster.

💜 Wishing they booked their photographer for a few extra hours.

💜 How much they spent on their day and ways in which they saved.

💜 A relaxing Hawaii honeymoon.

💜 Learning to not stress the small stuff and being very present on the day.

💜 Her business journey, working in London for many years and then opening up her own home-studio.

💜 The treatments she offers and what to be wary of when taking advice on your skin from non-experts.

💜 Some amazing pre-wedding skin tips, how you don't necessarily have to spend loads of money but can do what suits you best.

...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: @loversbyrubyjayne

Brides Dresses: @lulujacksonbridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: @molly.perkinsons

Venue: @blackwalnutvenue

Food: @nobiggie.food

Florals: @landtheflower

Cake: @sweetheart.caker

Makeup: @pritafermah

Hair: @ogleandco_weddings

Jewellery: @jasminsparrowjewellery

Rings: @mayojewellery

Shoes: @gucci

Grooms Shoes: @zara

Grooms Suit: @dorsetsuits

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The lovely Taryn joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and wedding vendor herself being a hairdresser and bridal stylist.

A few things we cover:

💜 Not being someone who dreamed about a wedding day and how they planned things a little differently.

💜 Meeting in their younger years, and a relationship that has stood the test of time.

💜 Deciding not to have a photographer or videographer and opting for a content creator instead.

💜 Choosing a local dressmaker to create her dream dress.

💜 A black-tie ball evening and no sit-down dinner.

💜 A local glamping honeymoon.

💜 How hard it is to avoid the week-of stress and why you need that week off work.

💜 Her journey as a hairdresser and bridal stylist.

💜 Why it's great to get the same stylist who cuts and colours your hair for your wedding if possible.

💜 How important hair care and preparation is for your day.

💜 What to look for when trying to find your wedding hair stylist.

...and so much more!

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

Vendors:

Venue: @atriumhawkesbay

Content: @nosyparker__

Catering: @mitziandtwinn

Music: @therelativesband_nz

Celebrant: @koryn.willan.celebrant

Furniture Hire: @flockevents

Bar Service: @drinkswithmurdoch

Branding/Stationery: @smallstudio__

Dress: @obriasco_studio

Bouquets: @budsandblooms_nz

Makeup: @megan.makeup_artist

Hair: Bride @hairwithtaryn

Tuxedos: @barkersclothing

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Surprise! Popping in to your feeds today with a bonus episode, a recording from our live in-person event back in November.

This includes my conversations with wedding planner and celebrant Lisa Langsford from With Love Weddings and Events, makeup artist Gabrielle Houghton, and Bridal Designers Fritz and Sarah. Also, some of the Q&A we had with all of them.

I hope this gives you a taste of what TKWP live event is like, and I look forward to planning a few more in 2025. Come and tell me your thoughts, I would love to hear!

Listen to Gabby's full episode here, episode 39.

Listen to Sarah's full episode here, episode 13.

Huge thank you to all our event sponsors and supporting vendors, I could not have pulled off this event without you!

@tble__linen__hire

@the.flowereditnz

@thebakerbee.co.nz

@bondisandsskincare

@sobercurious_af

@drinkarepa

@carolinaherrera

@virtual.tash

@inkberry_calligraphy

@togetherjournal

@thebrowstatus_

@_skinbychelsea

@skintopianz

@thesandcandlesnz

@wearetheuncommon_nz

@drinkdaeli

@goodbettyco

@therevelry_

@sarah.airey.co

@brijanacatoweddings

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Follow @the.flowereditnz and contact Anna here to get 15% off your flowers when you book before the end of Jan 2025.

The lovely Kate joins us on the podcast today. Christchurch wedding and event planner, she shares her experience and wisdom with us.

A few things we cover:

💜 Her background, from teaching to events.

💜 How her own wedding sparked a love for them.

💜 A massive and emotional week that made a big shift.

💜 Working with an environmental scientist to help make events and weddings more planet-friendly.

💜 Some helpful tips for you to consider the environment as you plan your day.

💜 Questions to ask vendors to see if their values align with yours.

💜 The difference between a stylist, planner and coordinator.

💜 Timeline tips and how to create the smoothest day possible.

💜 A career-highlight wedding in a very special spot.

💜 What you should expect to pay for a planner.

...and so much more!

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

Follow Kate: @radagencynz

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The lovely, talented Keren joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and brand designer. Loved this chat!

A few things we cover:

💜 Meeting online, beginning as a long-distance relationship and falling in love.

💜 A top-of-the-Mount proposal.

💜 Looking for a certain feeling when venue hunting.

💜 A fun but exhausting dress shopping day and quickly finding her dress on the rack + getting a second dress made.

💜 Being really organised and then handing over control and the mental-list to someone else on the day so you can be present and enjoy it.

💜 The creative elements she did herself and the long nights with a wax seal.

💜 Having multiple mini-honeymoons and continuing the love bubble with regular weekends away.

💜 How she was intentional about what content she consumed and didn't even entertain looking at loads of weddings featuring things way out of their budget.

💜 A bit of By Keren Elise and the work she does for brands.

...and so much more!

Follow Keren:

@bykerenelise

@keren.elise

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

Vendors:

Photographer: @nita.co.nz

Venue: @redbarnnz

Makeup: @_beautywith_jayde

Hair: @jadeydruryhair

First Dress: @trishpeng from @yourstrulybridalnz

Second Dress: @ivonn_bridalcouture

Earrings: @ameliegeorgebridal

Veil: @ivonn_bridalcouture⁠

Shoes: @novoshoes

Bridesmaids: @rubytakessnaps @pagani.co.nz

Florals: @asterandbloom

Tan: @tan.republic

Nails: @am_studio_nz

Suit: @politixmenswear @dorsetsuits

Groomsmen Suits: @ydaustralia

Rings: @fourwordsnz

BTS Content: @bestiesforbrides

Stationery & Signage Design: @bykerenelise

Stationery Printing: @pinc.nz

Signage Printing: @thesignerynz

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The lovely Annie joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, and founder of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, the ultimate digital planning package for your day. Listen to hear all about her wedding story and how DSTSS came to be.

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A few things we cover:

💜 How a flatmate and friend's suggestion turned into a love story.

💜 Enquring with a few vendors before being engaged and why this can be a smart move.

💜 Why booking your venue might not be the first thing to confirm.

💜 Leaning on the advice of vendors and friends.

💜 Being really intentional with your physical health, diet, sleep, immunity and mind in the lead-up to your wedding day.

💜 How nailing the details and being super organised can help you have the most relaxed day ever.

💜 Prioritising kindness, etiquette and thank yous. Really valuing every individual that is inputting into your day.

💜 How they navigated choosing their guest list and getting down to a number to fit the venue.

💜 A road trip honeymoon.

💜 Annie's background and the amazing idea that is Don't Sweat the Small Stuff.

💜 How this planning package can help you on your planning journey.

...and so much more!

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

Follow Don't Sweat the Small Stuff:

@dontsweatthesmallstuff___

Vendors:

Photographer: @danellebohane

Planning: @dontsweatthesmallstuff___

Floral Styling: @leafandhoney

Dress: @margaretwraybridal

Veil: @fritzandsarah

Shoes: @emmylondonofficial 

Hair: @robynmunrohair

Makeup: @beccastevensmakeup

Tan: @esperanza_nz

Ceremony Venue: @stmatthewsnz

Reception Venue: @northernclubnz

Cake: @sageandgrace (Sarah - previous owner)

DSTSS Branding Graphics: @tamiko.studio

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