🎟️ The Kiwi Wedding Podcast LIVE

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Join us for an afternoon of expert advice, honest conversations and wedding inspiration.

📍 Auckland — Sunday 13 September
📍 Christchurch — Sunday 27 September

Earlybird tickets are available for a limited time before prices increase.

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• Auckland
• Christchurch

Today I'm joined by Holly, who shares the story behind her effortlessly stylish wedding to Luke at the beautiful Ātaahua Estate in the Bay of Plenty. From planning a wedding while living overseas to creating an intimate guest experience and trusting her incredible team of vendors, Holly shares so much honest advice that I know you will love.

We chat about:

💜 Planning a New Zealand wedding while living overseas

💜 Why she almost didn't want flowers, a wedding cake... or many wedding traditions at all

💜 Creating an unforgettable guest experience with a cocktail-style dinner

💜 Designing a custom wedding dress with Lulu Jackson

💜 The reality of budgeting for a modern New Zealand wedding

💜 Decision fatigue, post-wedding blues & what no one talks about after the wedding

💜 Why trusting your creative vendors led to the best result

💜 The giant tiramisu "wedding cake" that everyone couldn't stop talking about

…and so much more!

Wedding Vendors:

Photographer: @bonniemcevoyphotography

Videographer: @valophotocinema

Venue: @ataahuaestate

Planning & Styling: @withlove.weddingsandevents

Marquee, Lighting & Dance Floor: @twelve_tables

Florals: @asterandbloom

Furniture Hire: @flockevents

Catering: @tasteandtalentnz

Musicians: @zap_entertainmentnz & @helencorrymusic

Hair & Makeup: @desireeostermanmakeup & @gabe.mua

Bridal Gown: @lulujacksonbridal

Linen: @tble__linen__hire

Caker: @spongedrop

Silver Coupes: @willowlane_events

Stationery Design: @____hollynigroni

Stationery Printing: @hstudio.co

AV: @edwardssoundsystems

Celebrant: @aceremonyforyou

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As always, if you're looking for a wedding photographer who captures timeless, joy-filled images, I'd love to hear from you. You can find me at lydiarachel.com or on Instagram @lydiarachelphoto

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