I share the reason why we decided to attempt this huge feat and how I managed to do it with the support of family and friends <3 

Trigger warning - Cancer, Parental Loss

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Mentioned in the Episode: 

• Join the Mailing List - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ec3b798ae79e9ed264b780

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Sarah Jane talks you through the 6 steps to good vow writing and by the end of this episode you will have a draft version of your vows, how good is that! 

We answer your Instagram questions, including but not limited to, 

“What do I include in my wedding vows” 

“My vows sounds cheesy, help!?” 

“Can I write my vows with my partner or should they be a secret?”

Sarah-Jane shares her Top 3 tips for beautiful and stressfree vows and one is all about how to remember them after the wedding day! Listen now to learn all her secrets <3 

We exchange Hitch glitch stories and wrap up the episode with Sarah-Jane’s socials so you can connect with her!

Connect with Sarah-Jane:

https://sarahjanelaingcelebrant.com/

Facebook Page or Group Link

https://www.facebook.com/sarahjanelaingcelebrant

Instagram Handle

@sj_nzcelebrant

Mentioned in the Episode: 

• Join the Mailing List - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ec3b798ae79e9ed264b780

For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode! 

www.yourmarriageawaits.com 

https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/ 

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Amy Ryan from Ryan Beauty Co joins me again on the pod to talk about all things makeup and hair for your wedding day. 

We answer your Instagram questions and Amy shares some great insights into wedding planning, timelines, tips for hair and skin prep and much much more! 

Amy then shares her top 5 tips, two crazy hitch glitches and her socials!

Connect with Amy: 

https://ryanbeautyco.nz/

Instagram and Facebook -  @ryanbeautyco

Tiktok -  @ryanbeautyco

Podcast #unveilingbridalbeauty on Spotify, Apple & iHeart Radio, amongst others.

Mentioned in the Episode: 

• Join the Mailing List - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ec3b798ae79e9ed264b780
• Amy’s Podcast ‘Unvailing Bridal Beauty’ - https://open.spotify.com/show/1kFAGFE2wSfbqYFGzduUdO?si=4d5027c972fe49dd&nd=1

For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode! 

www.yourmarriageawaits.com 

https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/ 

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Amy and I discuss how to get glowing skin, your dream make up look and how to choose your make up and hairstyle to suit you and your wedding vibe. Amy shares her insider tips on how to keep your make up looking great throughout the day and suggests items for your touch up kits that you won’t want to miss. 

We answer your Instagram questions, including but not limited to, 

“How to get your skin wedding ready”

“How long do I need to allow for hair and make up?” 

“Should I hire someone who can do both hair and make up or separate people?”

“Why does wedding make up last up to 16 hours?!?!?”

The episode ends amidst the jucyness so join us for part two next week where we exchange Hitch glitch stories and wrap up the two part episodes with Amy’s top 5 tips and her socials!

Connect with Amy: 

https://ryanbeautyco.nz/

Instagram and Facebook -  @ryanbeautyco

Tiktok -  @ryanbeautyco

Podcast #unveilingbridalbeauty on Spotify, Apple & iHeart Radio, amongst others.

Mentioned in the Episode: 

• Join the Mailing List - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ec3b798ae79e9ed264b780
• Tube Mascara - https://ryanbeautyco.nz/products/poni-cosmetics-the-white-knight-mascara
• Amy’s Podcast ‘Unvailing Bridal Beauty’ - https://open.spotify.com/show/1kFAGFE2wSfbqYFGzduUdO?si=4d5027c972fe49dd&nd=1

For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode! 

www.yourmarriageawaits.com 

https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/ 

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Anna Doria from New Zealand Wedding Painter is a wedding painter and artist and she shares the behind-the-scenes of what goes into creating her stunning pieces of art for her couple’s big day! 

Anna and I discuss what options you have with your paintings, including guest portraits, couple portraits, or even your bouquet or venue! Anna shares her insights into how she offers guest entertainment as well as creating an heirloom product for generations to enjoy. 

We answer your Instagram questions, including but not limited to, 

“How to find a wedding painter” 

“What does a wedding day look like for you?” 

“How long does it take to get your painting back?”

“How long does it take you to paint, How long do you need on the day?”

“Can you do smaller painitngs?” 

“Whats the most difficult thing to paint?”

“What are the touch points, how often do we meet to plan?”

Anna shares her Top 5 tips for people who choose to have a live wedding painter - All shared on the blog along with some gorgeous photos of her work!

We exchange Hitch glitch stories and wrap up the episode with Anna’s top 5 tips and her socials!

Connect with Anna: 

https://www.nzweddingpainter.com

https://www.facebook.com/nz.weddingpainter

Instagram -  @nzweddingpainter - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx8v1ulytyy/

Tiktok -  @nzweddingpainter

Mentioned in the Episode: 

• Join the Mailing List - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ec3b798ae79e9ed264b780
• Nicole’s Hitch Glitch - On the Blog!

For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode! 

www.yourmarriageawaits.com 

https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/ 

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I was exhibiting at Tabula Rasa Open Day. Tabula Rasa is a family run wedding venue in Drury with the dreamiest gardens and ceremony spots. I photographed the beautiful Lacy and Devan’s wedding there in March and you can see their photos on my blog! I’ll pop the link in the show notes and in the special blog post I’ll be making about the venue and open day.

Nicole Paton Photography and Videography - www.nicolepatonphotography.com

Tabula Rasa Open Day Blog Link: 

Beautiful Ceremonies - https://www.beautifulceremonies.co.nz/

Diana Marie Floral: https://diannamarie.co.nz/

DJ4you  and Better Bands: https://dj4you.co.nz

Heavens Bliss Events NZ: https://www.facebook.com/p/Heavens-Bliss-Events-NZ-100084589870320/

KDS Make Up Artist: https://kdsmakeup.com/

Light and Gold: https://lightandgold.co.nz/

Lionel Tan Photography:lionel tan photography

Make You Day Events : https://www.makeyourdayevents.co.nz/

Something Blue: https://somethingblue.co.nz/

Sparrows Cakery: https://www.facebook.com/sparrowscakery/

The Florist NZ: https://www.thefloristnz.nz/

The Magical Mirror Photobooth : https://magicalmirror.co.nz/

The Sleepover: https://www.thesleepover.co.nz/

Tabula Rasa Wedding Venue: https://tabularasa.co.nz/

For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode! 

www.yourmarriageawaits.com 

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Danielle from Oh Such Style is a wedding planner and stylist and she shares the importance of her role in your wedding day. Danielle demystifies the role and explains how she helps couples plan the weddings of their dreams.

This episode is a great resource for people who are looking to extra support during the planning process and for those considering a planner or stylist. 

Danielle and I discuss past trends and how choosing a style for your day is the best way to create a cohesive event that will photograph well. Danielle shares what full and partial wedding planning services look like and what styling options separate from those packages entail. 

14:30: We answer your Instagram questions, including but not limited to, 

“How to find a wedding planner” 

“What does full service look like from a wedding planner?” 

“What’s the difference between a wedding planner and a wedding stylist?”

“Does an on the day coordinator exist?”

“What does a wedding planner cost?” 

“How to budget for a wedding planner”

“What are the touch points, how often do we meet to plan?”

 Danielle shares her Top 3 reason your should hire a planner and stylist 

1. Your wedding is our Job
2. We are your advocates 
3. Having someone who is as excited about your wedding as you are!

I then share a Hitch glitch storie from a wet Marquee wedding where things go went wrong and wrap up the episode with Danielle’s top 3 reasons to book a planner and stylist!

Connect with Danielle and her team:

https://www.ohsuchstyle.co.nz/

https://www.instagram.com/ohsuchstyle/?hl=en

Mentioned in the Episode: 

• Join the Mailing List - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ec3b798ae79e9ed264b780

For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode! 

www.yourmarriageawaits.com 

https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/ 

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Each vendor was asked to tell us a little bit about themselves, so grab a notebook, sit back, and let’s kick it off! 

Mentioned in the Episode:

My Photography and Videography Business:

https://www.nicolepatonphotography.com/

Wild Heart Vendors: 

The Black House - https://www.theblackhouse.co.nz

Bracu: https://bracu.co.nz/weddings

Curate Weddings: https://www.curateweddings.com

Dear Brides: https://www.sevencontentstudio.com/dear-brides

DJ4you and Better Bands: https://dj4you.co.nz

Evolution Bridesmaids: https://evolutionbridesmaids.com

Frankie & Flora: https://www.frankieandflora.co.nz

Guys Gold:  https://guysgold.com

Julian Marin Jewellery: https://www.juliamarinjewellery.com

Markovina: https://www.markovina.co.nz

My Glam Booth: https://www.myglambooth.co.nz

Print and Petal: https://www.printandpetal.co.nz

Rembrant: https://rembrandt.co.nz

The Willow Collective: https://www.willowcollective.co.nz

Wedding Open Days:

Bracu: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/bracu-estate-wedding-open-day/auckland/

Tabula Rasa: https://tabularasa.co.nz/open-day/

For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode! 

You can find more wedding planning resources at Your Marriage Awaits and join our mailing list for freebies!

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Celebrant to Eco Wedding Planner, coordinator and owner, Kerry Sorensen-Tyrer of Eco Wed Weddings New Zealand joins me on the show today.  

Kerry shares with us her work in the sustainability space and how it works in weddings, whether it’s reducing your impact on the planet through your menu, the wine you choose, or even your decor, you are sure to learn a thing or two from Kerry’s episode. 

This episode is a great resource for people who are looking to reduce their wedding ‘’footprint’ BUT also helps couples who have never thought about the idea of an eco-friendly wedding before. Kerry shares small changes that can be made if you’re already in the midst of planning your wedding day celebrations. 

We answer your Instagram questions, including but not limited to, 

“How to plan a sustainable wedding” 

“What are some of the biggest ways to reduce waste on my wedding day?”

“Do sustainable weddings cost more?” 

“What can I DIY?” 

“What would you NEVER use at a wedding because it’s bad for the planet?”

Kerry and I then share our Hitch glitch stories where things go wrong at weddings we have been at and wrap up the episode with thank yous. 

Connect with Kerry:

Eco Wed: 

www.ecowed.co.nz

www.facebook.com/ecowednz

www.instagram.com/ecowednz

Celebrant: 

https://www.ecowed.co.nz/custom-weddings

https://www.facebook.com/celebrantkerry/

https://www.instagram.com/celebrantkerry/?hl=en

Mentioned in the Episode: 

• Op shopping for plates and glassware - See what Emily and Mike choose on the blog 
• Welcome signs with Mirrors or Upcycled Frames - Blog Inspiration
• Join the Mailing List - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ec3b798ae79e9ed264b780

BLOG LINK - https://www.yourmarriageawaits.com/blog/planning-a-sustainable-wedding-in-new-zealand/

For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode! 

www.yourmarriageawaits.com 

https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/ 

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From Wedding Planner to Wedding Dress Shop owner Nadine Crozier of Ballgowns, Bridal, and Beyond joins me on the show today. 

Nadine shares with you her work in the inclusive space, ensuring people of any size can have a positive wedding dress shopping experience. We discuss styles, trying on dresses, who to bring, trusting your stylist, and much more. 

This episode is a great resource for people who are looking to buy their wedding dress but are not sure where to start. Nadine shares from when you try on and choose a dress and how deposits work and we discuss the dreaded question….  

“I’ve purchased a dress but now I’m not 100% sure about it…” Nadine shares her professional tips for this scenario and what you can do in the event you are in this same position. 

We answer your Instagram questions, including but not limited to, 

“Dress shopping when you’re not your ideal weight” 

“If I find something I like, how do alterations work?” 

“How long does it take to make a wedding dress?” 

“What is the minimum timeline for getting a wedding dress?””

“I’m plus-sized and have put off wedding dress shopping. How do I know if a store will have a sample size big enough for me?”

“I’ve tried on lots of dresses, how do I know when I’ve found the one?”

Nadine and I then share our Hitch glitch stories where things go wrong at weddings and a groom on a delayed flight the day of his wedding causes drama at her sister’s wedding. 

Connect with Nadine: -nadine@ballgownsbridal.nz - 

https://ballgownsbridal.nz/

https://www.facebook.com/BallgownsBridalandBeyond

@ballgownsbridalandbeyond 

Mentioned in the Episode: 

• Project Curves - https://ballgownsbridal.nz/project-curves-the-story-plus-size-bridal-shopping/ 
•  Still White - Wedding Dress resale website - https://www.stillwhite.com/ 
• Yours Truly Bridal - Wedding Dress Resale website - https://yourstrulybridal.co.nz/pages/sell
• NZ Wedding Dress Resale Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1631384117167072/

For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review in the app if you enjoyed today’s episode! 

www.yourmarriageawaits.com 

https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/ 

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Highlights:

1. What is a Wedding Celebrant? Laura demystifies the role and importance of a celebrant in your big day.
2. Finding the Perfect Fit: From Cape Reinga to Bluff, tips on sourcing a trustworthy and comfortable match for your nuptials in New Zealand.
3. What is the Celebrant's Role on Your Day: It's more than just officiating; Laura reveals the behind-the-scenes involvement of a wedding celebrant.
4. Crafting the Perfect Ceremony: Every couple has a unique story. Learn how a celebrant captures and narrates yours in a heartfelt ceremony.
5. What can go wrong on a wedding day? Laura shares her 'Hitch Glitches' and some laughs with Nicole.

Connect with Laura - 

Website: www.lauragiddey.co.nz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weddingcelebrantlauragiddey

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrantlauragiddey/ 

Mentioned in the Episode: 

Laura’s ‘Hitch Glitch’ Wedding couple - PHOTOS! 

Learn more about Laura and see some of her wedding photos on her blog feature!

YMA Wedding Planning Spreadsheet - www.yourmarriageawaits/resources

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Rochelle talks about her ever-evolving role in the wedding world from 2007 until today and we chat about all of the things to consider when choosing a wedding venue including, guests, location, and style. We discuss her top 5 things to consider when choosing a wedding venue and you don’t want to miss it! Rochelle and I then share some wedding mishap stories like a bride getting stung by a bee during the ring exchange and we discuss how to avoid making the same mistakes! 

This episode is perfect for people who are starting the planning process and are in New Zealand and want advice on how to find a wedding venue or how to choose a wedding venue!

Connect with Rochelle: - https://turangacreek.co.nz - https://www.facebook.com/turangacreek - https://www.instagram.com/turangacreek/

Mentioned in the Episode: 

• New Zealand Wedding Venues - https://nzvenues.co.nz/blog/new-zealand-wedding-venues
• Auckland Weddings - https://www.aucklandweddings.co.nz/
• Turanga Creek Wedding Resources (scroll to the bottom of the page) -https://turangacreek.co.nz/weddings/

For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode! 

https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/ 

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Wedding Style discussed include Traditional/Classic, Modern, Rustic, Boho, Garden/Backyard, and Destination weddings. Use the Pinterest board linked below to see visual examples of each style described on the pod.

I share the average New Zealand Wedding costs, and that us Kiwis usually spend 26% more than we budgeted for!

Mentioned in the episode is our Wedding Planning Spreadsheet which will have you planning your wedding like a pro! With the fully customisable template, you will be able to view your budget and regularly check in on how all of your planning is progressing. Follow the link below and look for the Spreadsheet option to find out more.

Connect with Nicole - www.nicolepatonphotography.com and my other photography socials - https://linktr.ee/nicolepatonphotography

Mentioned in the Episode: 

Ru De Seine New Zealand Designer Modern Bohemian Dresses - https://ruedeseine.com

YMA Pinterest Style Boards and other Inspiration - https://pin.it/11t3mtY 

YMA Wedding Planning Spreadsheet - www.yourmarriageawaits.com/resources

Percentage of Costs Breakdown - Available to those who sign up for the mailing list

For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoyed today's episode! 

Read more about this episode and my top 5 things to consider when making your wedding budget over on the blog -

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I’m Nicole the wedding photographer from Nicole Paton Photography and host of New Zealand’s first wedding planning podcast - Your marriage awaits! 

On this show, I have the opportunity to speak with leading industry experts in the wedding world and get your questions answered on air! Not only that! We speak with recently married couples and share the biggest wedding mistakes people make and how to avoid them on your wedding day. 

Join our community on Instagram and Facebook at “Your Marriage Awaits” where you can get your questions answered AND get inspiration from other couples planning their big day.

Our first episodes drop on the 31st of August followed by fortnight episodes! Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Follow along on our socials all linked here - https://linktr.ee/yourmarriageawaits?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

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