This week I’m chatting with Jordan about her beautiful beachside wedding at Hahei Beach Resort in the Coromandel, and how navigating grief changed her perspective on what really matters when planning a wedding.

We chat about:

💜 Their small-town love story and a backyard proposal with their puppy
💜 How grief and joy can co-exist when planning a wedding without a parent
💜 Creating a relaxed, cocktail-style wedding by the beach
💜 Finding her dream dress at Trish Peng and overcoming nerves around wedding dress shopping
💜 Bringing together 100+ guests for a weekend of celebrations in the Coromandel
💜An unexpected wedding planning setback and how they navigated it
💜 Their wedding budget, and why cocktail-style weddings aren’t always cheaper
💜 Why hiring a wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions they made
💜 Their favourite moments, including sunset photos overlooking the celebrations
💜 Jordan’s advice to step back, soak it all in and appreciate the people who show up for you

…and so much more!

Wedding Vendors:
Dress: @trishpeng

Photographer: @jacksonbrightweddings

Venue: @haheibeachresort

Bridesmaids: @blakbridesmaids

Makeup: @staceybanfieldmakeup

Co-ordination: @coromandelweddings

Marquee/Furniture: @lucyseventhire

Celebrant: @chelseagracecelebrant

DJ: @honestmattnz

Rings: @loveinajewel

Suit: @barkersclothing @roddandgun

Hair: @itsmoniquecadigan

Florals: @blackdogflowersnz

Videographer: @sideline_studiosnz

Catering: @roamfoodcaravan

Cake: @lilyvalleycakery

Bar Service: @vintageeventscompany

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