126. Mangawhai Wedding with Bride Caren Freeman

This week, I’m joined by Caren, who shares her full wedding journey, from how she and her husband first met, right through to their summer wedding in Mangawhai earlier this yearWe chat about:💜 A pre-dating apps meet-cute, and finding their way back to each other over the years💜 A low-key, intimate proposal at home and being engaged through some huge life milestones💜 Planning a wedding on family property in Mangawhai and what that really involves behind the scenes💜 Choosing what to prioritise in their budget, and what they’d absolutely invest in again💜 Working with a wedding planner and why it made the whole experience so much more enjoyable💜 Personal touches throughout the day, from music and cocktails to handmade pottery guest favours💜 Including their children in the ceremony and navigating the day as parents…and so much more!Let me know what you think of this episode!You can check out photos from Caren and Matiu’s wedding over on Instagram - and make sure you are following ⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast ⁠Follow Lydia ⁠@lydiarachelphoto⁠ Find all C & M’s amazing vendors:Photographer: @jonnyscottphoto Content Curator: @contentbycurateWedding Planner: @withlove.weddingsandevents Celebrant: @withlove.weddingsandevents Dress: @trishpeng Suit: @t.beggtailoring Jewellery: @thediamondshop Hair: @hareandhunter Makeup: @katesolleymakeup Florals: @wildly.madly.deeply Catering: @whiskcateringnz Caker: @thecakeconz_Musicians: @goldmansax_  @stanbicknell Marquee, Furniture & Tableware: @willowlane_eventsLinen: @tble__linen__hireStationery & Signage: @thesignerynzAV: @techqnzCeramic Side Plates: @oops_collectiveAlso featured on Together JournalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.