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.

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We chat about:

💜 Meeting online during lockdowns and building a relationship across borders

💜 A private proposal at Victoria Peak in Hong Kong

💜 Planning a New Zealand wedding while living in Sydney

💜 Creating a wedding day that moved away from traditional expectations

💜 Walking down the aisle together and including their mums in such a meaningful way

💜 Choosing Nocton Woolshed and creating an organic, relaxed atmosphere

💜 Guest list challenges, budgeting, and planning a wedding with 120 guests

💜 Their walk-and-fork style food experience and why they skipped a formal sit-down dinner

💜 Balancing personalities, finances, and wedding priorities as a couple

💜 The importance of taking quiet moments together throughout the day

💜 Helpful advice for couples planning weddings that truly reflect them

...and so much more!

Let me know what you think of this episode!

If you’d like to see more from this wedding, check out the photos over on Instagram and make sure you’re following ⁠⁠⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@lydiarachelphoto⁠⁠⁠ for more real weddings and inspiration.

Vendors:

Venue: @noctonwoolshed

Celebrant: @natashabowen4u

Photographer: @robinson_studiios

Food: @roamfoodcaravan

Drinks Caravan: @littledoozycaravanbar

Accommodation: @doubletreekaraka

Private Shuttle: @yournzdriver_akl

Bus Transport: Howick and Eastern Buses 

Lighting: @stylelightingco

DJ: @thedjdifference

Suits: @barkersclothing

Dresses: @billy_j_bridal

Hair: @messybun_nz

Makeup: @samanthacraig_aboutmakeup & @beautybysophienz