111. Vanderosa Farms Wedding with Bride Grace Capizzi

Today I’m joined by Grace, who shares her and Robbie’s wedding at Vanderosa Farms in Leigh, a stunning hilltop venue with sweeping ocean views. We chat about: 💜 Meeting in high school, growing up together and chasing their dreams from Belgium adventures to army life back in NZ. 💜 A surprise proposal on a Canadian boat trip, recorded on a GoPro and made complete with her dream ring. 💜 Choosing Vanderosa online without visiting other venues, and why it was perfect for their weekend-away vibe. 💜 Top priorities: a family-style shared dinner, long tables, and a fun, colourful, relaxed atmosphere. 💜 Finding the perfect mix of dresses for seven bridesmaids. 💜 Why she highly recommends a videographer (and what they did instead of an on-the-day coordinator). 💜 Budget talk - what they thought it would cost vs the reality. 💜 How she kept decision fatigue at bay by avoiding endless vendor-hunting and Pinterest overwhelm. 💜 All the best highlights, lessons, and advice she’d give other couples planning now....and so much more!🎧 Listen in for a down-to-earth wedding story with loads of practical takeaways for couples who want their day to feel fun, personal, and truly theirs.Below you can find the handles for all G & R’s incredible vendors. Be sure to check out some photos on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ + give us a follow. Follow Lydia at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@lydiarachelphoto⁠⁠⁠⁠Vendors:Photographer: ⁠@thecedarweddings.co⁠Flowers: ⁠@foxytwigs⁠ & ⁠@handsinthedirt_⁠Venue: ⁠@vanderosafarms⁠DJ & Videographer: ⁠@smgvisual⁠Catering: ⁠@krave.catering⁠Drink Service: ⁠@somekindofwonderfulnz⁠Makeup: ⁠@puremakeupartistnz⁠Hair: ⁠@minas.hair.studio⁠Furniture Hire: ⁠@carltonpartyhirenz⁠Buses: ⁠@ecoach_mahucityexpress⁠Dress: ⁠@kyhabride⁠ Bridesmaids Dresses: ⁠@caitlincrispbridal⁠ & ⁠@rubytakessnaps⁠Groom & Groomsmen Suits: ⁠@suitup_nz⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.