This week I’m chatting with Lucy about her beautiful European-inspired wedding at Trent’s Estate Vineyard in Christchurch, from a surprise proposal in Paris to all the thoughtful details that made the day her own. 

 

We chat about:

💜 Their love story, from meeting at the gym to getting engaged in Paris
💜 Finding the perfect venue at Trent’s Estate and how their wedding aesthetic fell into place
💜 Customising her dream wedding dress and having a second outfit made for the reception
💜 The personal details that made their day unique, including handwritten notes, custom napkins and little keepsakes for guests
💜 Planning a 125-person wedding and navigating the realities of wedding budgets
💜 Why photography, videography, music and guest experience were top priorities
💜 The emotional first looks with her dad, brothers and bridesmaids, and Alex’s reaction as she walked down the aisle
💜 Creating a memorable reception with a raspberry cake, tiramisu and an outdoor dance floor
💜 Why having an on-the-day coordinator made such a difference
💜 Her advice for staying organised, enjoying the planning process and making the most of your wedding day
💜 Navigating the post-wedding blues and settling into married life

 

…and so much more!

 

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: @trentsvineyard

Coordinator: @soireestudio___

Photography: @sophieisabellaphoto

Videography: @gordyduff_

Content Coordinator: @eyespy.content

Dress: @bridesofmerivale

Makeup: @staceybanfieldmakeup

Hair: @laurenmaynardstyling

Cake + Tiramisu: @fulltimetart

Florals: @eden.florist

Suit: @workingstylenz

Doggy: @lifeoffrankie24

Drapery: @littlehirecomp

Furniture: @loulahire

Backdrop + Glassware: @flockevents

Band, DJ + Sax: @benleeshow

Cocktail Bar: @parttimetenders

Wedding Website: @zola

 

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This week I&rsquo;m chatting with Lucy about her beautiful European-inspired wedding at Trent&rsquo;s Estate Vineyard in Christchurch, from a surprise proposal in Paris to all the thoughtful details that made the day her own.&nbsp;
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We chat about:
💜 Their love story, from meeting at the gym to getting engaged in Paris 💜 Finding the perfect venue at Trent&rsquo;s Estate and how their wedding aesthetic fell into place 💜 Customising her dream wedding dress and having a second outfit made for the reception 💜 The personal details that made their day unique, including handwritten notes, custom napkins and little keepsakes for guests 💜 Planning a 125-person wedding and navigating the realities of wedding budgets 💜 Why photography, videography, music and guest experience were top priorities 💜 The emotional first looks with her dad, brothers and bridesmaids, and Alex&rsquo;s reaction as she walked down the aisle 💜 Creating a memorable reception with a raspberry cake, tiramisu and an outdoor dance floor 💜 Why having an on-the-day coordinator made such a difference 💜 Her advice for staying organised, enjoying the planning process and making the most of your wedding day 💜 Navigating the post-wedding blues and settling into married life
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&hellip;and so much more!
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Wedding Vendors: Venue:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/trentsvineyard/">@trentsvineyard</a>
Coordinator:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/soireestudio___/">@soireestudio___</a>
Photography:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophieisabellaphoto/">@sophieisabellaphoto</a>
Videography:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gordyduff_/">@gordyduff_</a>
Content Coordinator:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/eyespy.content/">@eyespy.content</a>
Dress:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bridesofmerivale/">@bridesofmerivale</a>
Makeup:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/staceybanfieldmakeup/">@staceybanfieldmakeup</a>
Hair:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurenmaynardstyling/">@laurenmaynardstyling</a>
Cake + Tiramisu:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fulltimetart/">@fulltimetart</a>
Florals:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/eden.florist/">@eden.florist</a>
Suit: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/workingstylenz/">@workingstylenz</a>
Doggy:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeoffrankie24/">@lifeoffrankie24</a>
Drapery:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/littlehirecomp/">@littlehirecomp</a>
Furniture:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/loulahire/">@loulahire</a>
Backdrop + Glassware: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/flockevents/">@flockevents</a>
Band, DJ + Sax:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/benleeshow/">@benleeshow</a>
Cocktail Bar: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/parttimetenders/#">@parttimetenders</a>
Wedding Website: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zola/#">@zola</a>
&nbsp;
If you enjoyed this episode, I would absolutely love it if you could take a moment to rate and review The Kiwi Wedding Podcast. It means so much and helps other couples find the podcast too!
&nbsp;
If you're looking for a wedding photographer, you can find me at <a href="http://www.lydiarachel.com/">lydiarachel.com</a> or on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lydiarachelphoto/">@lydiarachelphotography</a>
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A podcast for New Zealand brides and grooms to hear first-hand wedding stories, tips from vendors, and wedding planning advice. Created by Auckland Wedding Photographer Lydia Rachel @lydiarachelphoto

A podcast for New Zealand brides and grooms to hear first-hand wedding stories, tips from vendors, and wedding planning advice. Created by Auckland Wedding Photographer Lydia Rachel <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lydiarachelphoto/">@lydiarachelphoto</a>