100. Boathouse Nelson Wedding with Bride Kristie Komene

We’ve hit a big milestone - episode 100 of The Kiwi Wedding Podcast. Whether you’ve been here since the early days or recently discovered the show, thank you for listening. It’s been such a privilege to share real wedding stories, advice, and inspiration with you… Cheers to the next 100!To celebrate this episode, I’m joined by someone extra special, my lovely friend Kristie. I had the honour of photographing her Nelson wedding, and in this conversation, she shares how she and her husband planned their gorgeous day on a realistic budget, while still making space for creativity, personality, and connection.We chat about: 💜 How Kristie and her now-husband met long-distance and navigated being in different cities for most of their dating relationship. 💜 How Kristie handled dress shopping in a small town 💜 DIY decor, personal touches, and getting creative to keep costs down. 💜 Choosing a smaller guest list and navigating family dynamics. 💜 Letting go of the Pinterest-perfect pressure. 💜 What she might do differently, the things she’s so glad they prioritised, and how she kept the focus on what really counted… their marriage. 💜 Their mini-moon and honeymoon in Japan (plus, how telling people you’re on your honeymoon pays off!)...and so much more!Below you can find the handles for all K & J’s amazing vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at ⁠⁠⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠⁠⁠ + give us a follow.Vendors: Photographer: ⁠@lydiarachelphoto⁠Dress: ⁠@effiekatsofficial⁠ Veil: ⁠@bridalfusionbysteph⁠Bridesmaid: ⁠@rubytakessnaps⁠Suit: ⁠@johnnybigg⁠Flowers: ⁠@tandcoflorals⁠ ⁠@nelsonflowercompany⁠Stationery: Bride Linen: @tble__linen__hireHair: ⁠@hairbyvictoriasifa⁠Makeup: Brides friend Cake: ⁠@honeythecakery⁠Food: ⁠Ziblings Catering⁠Venue: ⁠@boathousenelson⁠Rings: ⁠@fourwordsnz⁠ ⁠@stormbakerjewellers⁠ Nails: ⁠@gelestnails⁠📩 I’ll also be dropping a bonus Q&A episode later this week to reflect on 100 episodes! If you’ve got a question for me, send it through on Instagram ⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.