134. Mantells Mt Eden Wedding with Bride Latasha Mens, Founder of Reverie Weddings

Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE LOVE LETTER BY LYDIA RACHEL⁠⁠⁠⁠, a fortnightly note from me with wedding inspiration, podcast highlights, real weddings I’m capturing, and a few things I’ve been loving lately.This week, I’m joined by Latasha, and we dive into her beautifully curated wedding at Mantells Mount Eden. Plus, the honest, behind-the-scenes reality of planning it.We chat about:💜 Meeting while she was waitressing and making sure she was the one looking after his table💜 Celebrating their engagement at the exact table where they first met💜 Choosing Mantells Mount Eden as their one-and-only venue viewing💜 Creating a luxe but intimate day with 68 of their closest people. Her very clear vision: vintage Italian, old money, lilacs and periwinkle tones 💜 Why guest experience and flow were top priorities (and how they nailed it)💜 The bridal journey with Natalie from Natalie Rose Bridal, and why the whole dress experience matters💜 Violinist ceremony moments, a champagne tower, and a dance floor that absolutely went off💜 The mental load of wedding planning, and why Latasha found it surprisingly isolating💜 Budget breakdowns (including the often-forgotten “bridal costs”)💜 Honeymooning in Fiji straight after the wedding💜 How planning her own wedding inspired her to launch Reverie Weddings, a planning and support service for modern couples…and so much more!Follow Latasha and her new business: @_reverieweddingsLet me know what you think of this episode!If you’d like to see more from this wedding day, make sure you check out the photos and follow along at @thekiwiweddingpodcast and @lydiarachelphoto.Vendors:Photographer: @amanda_thomas_photographyDress: @natalierosebridalCake: @kcakedessertHair: @boutiquebrideMakeup: @katesolleymakeupChampagne Tower: @champagnetowers_nzContent: @dearbridesnzVenue: @mantells_Florals: @printandpetalCelebrant & Coordinator: @celebrant_georgiaRolls Royces: @yourssincerely.co.nzMusician: @magdalenaviolinaDJ: @dj_lenskiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.