This week, I’m joined by hairstylist and bride Sherrie from Messy Bun, who shares the story of her beautiful autumn wedding at Winehouse in Queenstown.

After being together for 12 years, Sherrie and her husband planned a wedding that felt completely true to them, bringing together their favourite people for a three-day celebration in one of New Zealand’s most stunning destinations. As someone who has spent years helping brides get ready on their wedding mornings, Sherrie also shares what it was like experiencing it all from the other side.

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We chat about:

💜 Their sweet proposal story in Matakana after 10 years together
💜 Why they chose Queenstown and fell in love with Winehouse
💜 Planning a wedding while working in the wedding industry
💜 Why having a wedding planner was one of the best investments they made
💜 Creating an incredible guest experience and making everyone feel looked after
💜 Finding her dream dress and the confidence journey that came with it
💜 The highlights of their wedding weekend and helicopter photos on Cecil Peak
💜 Navigating timelines, daylight savings and the realities of wedding budgets
💜 Experiencing post-wedding blues after such an incredible celebration
💜 Sherrie's advice for creating a calm, joyful wedding morning and choosing the right vendors

...and so much more!

Let me know what you think of this episode!

Follow Sherrie here: @messybun_nz

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:

Photographer & Videographer: @esmeandlogan

Venue: @winehousenz

Planning & Styling: @withlove.weddingsandevents

Florals: @rubylou.floraldesign

Content Curation: @nicolablackwellphotography

Hair Stylist: @boutiquebride

Makeup Artist: @samhartsam

Extra Friends Makeup Artist: @makeup_bymindy

Bridal Gown: @astrabridal

Alterations: @isew4ualterations

Furniture Hire: @trulyyours_events

Stationery & Signage: @thesignerynz

DJ: @mountainbeatsdjco

Runner Hire: @theprettypropshop

Welcome Mirror: @qtweddinghire