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The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

Lydia Rachel
Wedding Planning
Weddings
Wedding Photography
Photography
Engagement
Auckland
Queenstown
Marriage
New Zealand
Destination Weddings
Bridal Fashion
Proposal Stories
Family
New Zealand Weddings
Catering
Bali
Social Anxiety
Christchurch
Budgeting
Waiheke Island

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

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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.

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💜 Their love sto... more

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This week I’m chatting with Caity about her destination wedding in Hawke’s Bay, travelling over from Australia to celebrate with their favourite people and make the most of everything New Zealand has to offer.

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💜 Their surprise 10-... more

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This week I’m chatting with Maddi about her beautiful May wedding at Markovina, from a surprise Waiheke proposal to planning a 170-person wedding in just under seven months.

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💜 Her surprise Waiheke proposal, complete with candles, ... more

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Planning a wedding from the other side of the world is no small feat, especially when you’re also moving countries just weeks before the big day.

This week I’m chatting with Lorin about her beautiful Hawke’s Bay wedding at The Old Church, planning ... more

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Recent Guests

Lydia Jameson
Founder of We Are The Whimsy
We Are The Whimsy
Episode: 163. The Watermill Bakery, Wairarapa Wedding with Bride Lydia Jameson, Founder of We Are The Whimsy
Chandni Patel
Bride featured in episode; later involved in celebrancy
None stated
Episode: 162. Brad's Warehouse, Private Property & Norma Taps Auckland Wedding with Bride Chandni Patel
Hannah Hart
Founder of Dear Brides; content creator and entrepreneur
Dear Brides, Dear Community, Seven Content Studio
Episode: 161. The Hotel Britomart Wedding with Bride Hannah Hart, Founder of Dear Brides
Georgia Duncan
Bride, Architect
Wedding at Tantalus Estate Waiheke
Episode: 160. Tantalus Estate Waiheke Wedding with Bride Georgia Duncan
Georgette Pollock-Johnston
Color analyst, stylist, and wedding visionary
Self-employed styling and color analysis
Episode: 158. Lake Tarawera, Private Property Wedding with Bride Georgette Pollock-Johnston, Colour Analyst & Stylist
Michelle Vedder
Bride; entrepreneur; wedding planner mindset advocate
Self-described bride, owner of gym/fitness business
Episode: 156. Black Walnut Venue Wedding with Bride Michelle Vedder
Harriet Brownlie
Founder of Studio Augusta, wedding stationery designer
Studio Augusta
Episode: 154. Private Property Queenstown Marquee Wedding with Bride Harriet Brownlie, Founder of Studio Augusta
Carina Pickworth
Wedding guest and bride sharing her Canterbury wedding story
none mentioned
Episode: 153. The Flaxmill Wedding with Bride Carina Pickworth
Georgie Grant
Bride who shared her love story and wedding day details
Episode: 151. Glendhu Station Wedding with Bride Georgie Grant

Host

Lydia Rachel
Host of The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Love this podcast!!

    Thank you for making a podcast about New Zealand weddings! Love the advise and wealth of knowledge that you and your guests bring ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
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    zooee101
    New Zealand3 years ago

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Very NZ-focused with practical tips.
Warm host and authentic real-wedding stories.
Great guest variety and honest budgeting advice.

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165. Markovina Wedding with Bride Maddi Samuels
Q: What were your top priorities for the day?
Her priorities were that everyone could be there to celebrate, the day be fun and easy, and that they would have time with their favorite people; also ensuring great photography and videography.
165. Markovina Wedding with Bride Maddi Samuels
Q: Can you tell us a bit about your dress experience?
She describes a rapid dress search after engagement, trying on many designs with family, finding the Chloe dress by Trish Peng, and realizing it could be the wow moment that felt like a princess moment.
165. Markovina Wedding with Bride Maddi Samuels
Q: Hi Maddi, thanks for joining me on the podcast today. Excited to chat all about your wedding.
Maddi shares the emotional engagement on Waiheke Island, the flow of planning a large NZ wedding in under seven months, and choosing a venue that could host both ceremony and reception with plenty of loved ones present.
164. The Old Church, Ortons Hawkes Bay Wedding with Bride Lorin Cook
Q: What were your top priorities for the big day?
Lorin lists a smooth-running day, good food, a wedding cake, and strong photography as key priorities, with a focus on meaningful moments over superfluous details.
161. The Hotel Britomart Wedding with Bride Hannah Hart, Founder of Dear Brides
Q: How did you decide to keep the relationship private and elope?
It was a deliberate choice to protect our personal space and keep the significant moments intimate, with only close family involved in the ceremony and a very small guest list.

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Listeners are people planning or involved in NZ weddings, drawn to real stories from couples and vendors, with practical tips on budgeting, timelines, and creating meaningful experiences. Episodes highlight private-property and marquee setups, multi-day celebrations, elopements, and vendor coordination, often emphasizing authenticity, community support, and DIY or personal touches. The show likely attracts couples early in planning and industry professionals seeking fresh NZ-focused wedding insights and vendor recommendations, with a warm, supportive host perspective that centers guest experiences and practical planning realities.

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2. Chandni Patel
3. Hannah Hart
4. Georgia Duncan
5. Georgette Pollock-Johnston
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7. Harriet Brownlie
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