136. Ayrburn Wedding with Bride Wilhelmina O'Keeffe

This week, I’m joined by Wilhelmina, and we chat about her incredible Queenstown wedding to Ben, from an Instagram follow and a whirlwind international love story, to a Cape Town proposal and a seriously unforgettable celebration at Ayrburn.We chat about: 💜 Writing a very specific list of the qualities she hoped to find in a partner, and how Ben ended up ticking every box 💜 A whirlwind early relationship that included long distance, a third date at the Taj Mahal, and time in Paris during the Rugby World Cup 💜 Their Cape Town proposal on a windswept lookout while road-tripping in a classic convertible 💜 Choosing a destination-style wedding in Queenstown and falling in love with Ayrburn as their venue 💜 Designing the day around guest experience, music, atmosphere, and a proper afterparty that went until 4am 💜 The styling vision for the day, including candlelit tables, aerial draping, and making the reception space feel truly their own 💜 Wedding fashion with Trish Peng, including a stunning veil, second dress, sparkly mini, and Ben’s party outfit change 💜 Flying by helicopter to Cecil Peak after the ceremony for photos and a quiet moment together 💜 What she learned from planning a wedding before and the things she intentionally didn’t stress about this time 💜 Advice for couples on choosing vendors, managing the budget, and remembering the day is ultimately about the two of you…and so much more!Follow Wilhelmina here: @⁠wilshrimpton⁠Let me know what you think of this episode!You can check out photos from this wedding and more over at @thekiwiweddingpodcast and follow Lydia @lydiarachelphotoVendors: Venue: @ayrburnnz Dress: @trishpeng Photographer: @jonnyscottphoto Videographer: @flatrocfilms DJ: @sweetmixkids Suit: @t.beggtailoringFlorals: @flowerroomqueenstownRings: @thediamondshopHair: @emmafrances.salonMakeup: @olivia.jane.jennerDraping: @qtweddinghireHeli: @thehelicopterlineAccommodation: @millbrookresortHire: @majorandminorhireSignage: @thesignerynzCandles: @revelandlightContent: @nosyparker__ Honeymoon: @yasawaislandresortJoin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.