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The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

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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

2026 Lydia Rachel
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  • 141. Private Property Marquee Wedding with Bride Amelia Laity
    Apr 20 2026

    This week, I’m joined by Amelia, who shares the story of her and Jack’s incredible marquee wedding in Mangawhai, set on private property with nearly 200 guests, beautiful styling, and a day that didn’t exactly go to plan but ended up being even better because of it.

    We chat about:

    💜 How they met and why you shouldn’t write off a bad first date

    💜 A dreamy Fiji proposal, featuring a stray cat named Chris

    💜 Planning a marquee wedding from scratch on private property

    💜 What it’s really like hosting a wedding with nearly 200 guests

    💜 Why great food, drinks, and guest experience were top priorities

    💜 The reality of things not going to plan, rain, humidity, and last minute changes

    💜 Pivoting the ceremony on the day and embracing the chaos

    💜 Dress shopping with Hera Couture and finding something that actually fits and flatters

    💜 The magic of having all your favourite people in one place

    💜 Letting go of the small details and focusing on what actually matters

    …and so much more!

    Follow Amelia (Melie): @melies_kitchen

    Let me know what you think of this episode!

    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: @kerynsweeneyphotographer

    On the Day Coordinator: @sophpol

    Dress: @heracouture

    Second Dress: @lovejamesstore & @re_______studio

    Suit: @workingstylenz

    Flowers: @handsinthedirt_

    Food: @sourcekitchennz

    Hire & Marquee: @lucyseventhire

    Drinks: @drinkalba @moabeer & @eurovintage_nz

    Makeup: @rae_makeup

    Hair: @penton.andco

    Cake: @mor__bakery

    Stationery: @broganscottstudio

    Rings: @thevillagegoldsmith

    Venue: Private Property

    Celebrant: @nzcelebrant

    Get tickets to ⁠That’s Amore⁠ this Thursday (23 April 2026) in Papamoa. See you there!

    Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE LOVE LETTER BY LYDIA RACHEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a fortnightly note from me with wedding inspiration, podcast highlights, real weddings I’m capturing, and a few things I’ve been loving.

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    39 min
  • 140. Rippon Wedding with Bride Renee Marett
    Apr 13 2026

    I’ve teamed up with ⁠Tauranga Weddings⁠ to give away a double pass to their brand new Italian-inspired event, ⁠That’s Amore⁠. Head to ⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠ on Instagram to enter, and you can find tickets and all the ⁠details here⁠.

    This week, I’m joined by Renee, who takes us inside her stunning Wanaka wedding at Rippon, from a full circle proposal at the venue itself to a beautifully simple black and white vision that let the landscape do the talking.

    We chat about:

    💜 Getting engaged and married in the same place and why it made the moment even more special

    💜 Planning a wedding with a short turnaround and what that actually felt like behind the scenes

    💜 Choosing your top priorities and why photo + video were non negotiables

    💜 DJ vs band and how they made the call, plus why it was one of their best decisions

    💜 Wedding dress shopping solo and trusting your own opinion

    💜 Keeping the bridal party small and the day feeling intimate

    💜 Guest list decisions and why they chose not to overthink it

    💜 A perfectly timed run sheet that got everyone on the dance floor early

    💜 Cutting the cake straight after the ceremony and why it worked so well

    💜 Honest reflections on budget, spending, and letting go of the spreadsheet

    💜 Why not everything has to go to plan and why your guests won’t even notice

    …and so much more!

    Let me know what you think of this episode!

    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:

    Venue: @ripponhall

    Photography: @amour.weddings_

    Celebrant: @caitlinmarett

    Catering: @raspberrycreek

    Video: @flatrocfilms

    Furniture: @trulyyours_events + @majorandminorhire

    Flowers: @flowerroomqueenstown

    Dress: @paperswanbride @kyhastudios

    Suit: @sergios.menswear

    Cake: @whiterabbitcakesnz

    Music: @mountainbeatsdjco

    Makeup: @alarnataylor_hair_mua + @paigeshipstonemakeup

    Hair: @sarahlouisehair.bridal

    Steaming: @wanakapristinesteaming

    Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE LOVE LETTER BY LYDIA RACHEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a fortnightly note from me with wedding inspiration, podcast highlights, real weddings I’m capturing, and a few things I’ve been loving.

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    42 min
  • 139. The McCallum Residence Wedding with Bride Paige Wiggins
    Apr 6 2026
    I’ve teamed up with Tauranga Weddings to give away a double pass to their brand new Italian-inspired event, That’s Amore. Head to @thekiwiweddingpodcast on Instagram to enter, and you can find tickets and all the details here. This week, I’m joined by Paige to chat about her stunning McCallum Residence wedding, and the whirlwind journey from almost eloping in Italy to planning a full wedding in just a few months. We chat about: 💜 Almost eloping overseas and the moment everything changed 💜 Planning a wedding in just four and a half months (and why it actually worked) 💜 Choosing The McCallum Residence and creating a full weekend experience 💜 Budget expectations and the reality of investing in a full weekend wedding 💜 Guest experience vs what actually matters on the day 💜 The value of a wedding planner (and why Paige would do it again in a heartbeat) 💜 Making quick decisions and avoiding second guessing 💜 Wedding outfits, custom details and working with the right vendors 💜 Staying present on the day and not getting caught up in everything 💜 What she would do differently (and what she wouldn’t change at all) …and so much more! Let me know what you think of this episode! 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: @kerynsweeneyphotographer Videographer: @greyareaproduction Planning & Styling: @withlove.weddingsandevents Venue: @themccallumresidence Catering: @whiskcateringnz Marquee: @twelve_tables Lighting & Draping: @lalumiere_nz Florals: @ruthfionafloral Furniture: @flockevents Stationery & Signage: @broganscottstudio Hair Stylist: @boutiquebride Makeup Artist: @beautybyblairgamblin Content Curation: @your.momentsnz Tableware: @royallaboratorie Linen: @tble__linen__hire Candles: @revelandlight Musicians: @leegraymusic Illustrator: @esther.illustration Gown and Custom Mini: @trishpeng Suit: @t.beggtailoring Rings: @culetjewellery Shoes: @gucci & @harloau Earrings: @ameliegeorgebridal Tennis Bracelet: @fifthavenuediamondexperts Bridesmaid Dresses: @becandbridge Sponsored by ABC Insurance and KiwiSaver. ⁠⁠Book a meeting with Brayden⁠⁠ for a no pressure, no cost chat and make sure to say The Kiwi Wedding Podcast sent you. Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE LOVE LETTER BY LYDIA RACHEL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a fortnightly note from me with wedding inspiration, podcast highlights, real weddings I’m capturing, and a few things I’ve been loving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 h et 6 min
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