Your Marriage Awaits

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 sea, a marriage license, and some stripped-down groomsmen …. Can you guess what might’ve gone wrong?!?! 

Highlights:

1. What is a Wedding Celebrant? Laura demystifies the role and importance of a celebrant in your big day.
2. Finding the Perfect Fit: From Cape Reinga to Bluff, tips on sourcing a trustworthy and comfortable match for your nuptials in New Zealand.
3. What is the Celebrant's Role on Your Day: It's more than just officiating; Laura reveals the behind-the-scenes involvement of a wedding celebrant.
4. Crafting the Perfect Ceremony: Every couple has a unique story. Learn how a celebrant captures and narrates yours in a heartfelt ceremony.
5. What can go wrong on a wedding day? Laura shares her 'Hitch Glitches' and some laughs with Nicole.

Connect with Laura - 

Website: www.lauragiddey.co.nz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weddingcelebrantlauragiddey

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrantlauragiddey/ 

Mentioned in the Episode: 

Laura’s ‘Hitch Glitch’ Wedding couple - PHOTOS! 

Learn more about Laura and see some of her wedding photos on her blog feature!

YMA Wedding Planning Spreadsheet - www.yourmarriageawaits/resources

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Laura's Cover Photo was taken by the talented and lovely Amber from Perspectives

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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 consider when choosing a wedding venue and you don’t want to miss it! Rochelle and I then share some wedding mishap stories like a bride getting stung by a bee during the ring exchange and we discuss how to avoid making the same mistakes! 

This episode is perfect for people who are starting the planning process and are in New Zealand and want advice on how to find a wedding venue or how to choose a wedding venue!

Connect with Rochelle: - https://turangacreek.co.nz - https://www.facebook.com/turangacreek - https://www.instagram.com/turangacreek/

Mentioned in the Episode: 

• New Zealand Wedding Venues - https://nzvenues.co.nz/blog/new-zealand-wedding-venues
• Auckland Weddings - https://www.aucklandweddings.co.nz/
• Turanga Creek Wedding Resources (scroll to the bottom of the page) -https://turangacreek.co.nz/weddings/

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https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/ 

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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 Traditional/Classic, Modern, Rustic, Boho, Garden/Backyard, and Destination weddings. Use the Pinterest board linked below to see visual examples of each style described on the pod.

I share the average New Zealand Wedding costs, and that us Kiwis usually spend 26% more than we budgeted for!

Mentioned in the episode is our Wedding Planning Spreadsheet which will have you planning your wedding like a pro! With the fully customisable template, you will be able to view your budget and regularly check in on how all of your planning is progressing. Follow the link below and look for the Spreadsheet option to find out more.

Connect with Nicole - www.nicolepatonphotography.com and my other photography socials - https://linktr.ee/nicolepatonphotography

Mentioned in the Episode: 

Ru De Seine New Zealand Designer Modern Bohemian Dresses - https://ruedeseine.com

YMA Pinterest Style Boards and other Inspiration - https://pin.it/11t3mtY 

YMA Wedding Planning Spreadsheet - www.yourmarriageawaits.com/resources

Percentage of Costs Breakdown - Available to those who sign up for the mailing list

For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoyed today's episode! 

Read more about this episode and my top 5 things to consider when making your wedding budget over on the blog -

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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 marriage awaits! 

On this show, I have the opportunity to speak with leading industry experts in the wedding world and get your questions answered on air! Not only that! We speak with recently married couples and share the biggest wedding mistakes people make and how to avoid them on your wedding day. 

Join our community on Instagram and Facebook at “Your Marriage Awaits” where you can get your questions answered AND get inspiration from other couples planning their big day.

Our first episodes drop on the 31st of August followed by fortnight episodes! Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Follow along on our socials all linked here - https://linktr.ee/yourmarriageawaits?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

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