This week, I’m joined by Brooke, who recently got married at the beautiful Tu Ngutu Villa. She shares all about planning a wedding that felt completely like them, from the dress to the guest list and everything in between.

 

We chat about:
💜 Their full-circle love story and a sunrise proposal in Greece
💜 Finding the right wedding dress and trusting your gut
💜 Creating a wedding that felt personal and intentional
💜 Why they kept their guest list intimate and focused on their closest people
💜 Prioritising food, drinks, entertainment and guest experience
💜 Navigating a wedding budget that doubled during the planning process
💜 The importance of trusting your vendors and letting them do their thing
💜 Why you don't need to add details just for the sake of it
💜 Their honeymoon in Bali and settling into married life
 

…and so much more!

 

Wedding Vendors:
Photography & Video: @savannahwalkerweddings

Venue: @tu_ngutu_villa

Celebrant: @alexcoopercuthbertcelebrant

Walnut Chairs + Table Linen: @lucyseventhire

Dress: @moirahughescouture from @tbjmarketplace

Alterations: @zeebocreations

Makeup: @fionawright__

Hair: @boutiquebride

Florals: @matt_david_mills

DJ & Sax: @mixitdj.co.nz

Cake: @michaelas_sweetcakes_

Bow: @nicolemaydcreations

Linen Sign: @thesignerynz

Getting Ready Location: White Cottage via @matakanaboutique

 

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This week, I&rsquo;m joined by Brooke, who recently got married at the beautiful Tu Ngutu Villa. She shares all about planning a wedding that felt completely like them, from the dress to the guest list and everything in between.
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We chat about: 💜 Their full-circle love story and a sunrise proposal in Greece 💜 Finding the right wedding dress and trusting your gut 💜 Creating a wedding that felt personal and intentional 💜 Why they kept their guest list intimate and focused on their closest people 💜 Prioritising food, drinks, entertainment and guest experience 💜 Navigating a wedding budget that doubled during the planning process 💜 The importance of trusting your vendors and letting them do their thing 💜 Why you don't need to add details just for the sake of it 💜 Their honeymoon in Bali and settling into married life &nbsp;
&hellip;and so much more!
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Wedding Vendors: Photography &amp; Video: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/savannahwalkerweddings/#">@savannahwalkerweddings</a>
Venue: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tu_ngutu_villa/#">@tu_ngutu_villa</a>
Celebrant: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexcoopercuthbertcelebrant/#">@alexcoopercuthbertcelebrant</a>
Walnut Chairs&nbsp;+ Table Linen: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucyseventhire/#">@lucyseventhire</a>
Dress: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/moirahughescouture/#">@moirahughescouture</a> from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tbjmarketplace/#">@tbjmarketplace</a>
Alterations: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zeebocreations/#">@zeebocreations</a>
Makeup: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fionawright__/#">@fionawright__</a>
Hair: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boutiquebride/#">@boutiquebride</a>
Florals: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matt_david_mills/#">@matt_david_mills</a>
DJ &amp; Sax: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mixitdj.co.nz/#">@mixitdj.co.nz</a>
Cake: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michaelas_sweetcakes_/#">@michaelas_sweetcakes_</a>
Bow:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicolemaydcreations/">@nicolemaydcreations</a>
Linen Sign: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesignerynz/">@thesignerynz</a>
Getting Ready Location: <a href="https://www.matakanaboutique.co.nz/white-cottage">White Cottage</a> via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matakanaboutique/#">@matakanaboutique</a>
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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;
Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill in this <a href="https://forms.gle/QC7JZ1MjkcGzYZTJ8">submission form</a>.
&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>