138. Niki's Resort, Italy Destination Wedding with Bride Melissa Mawdsley

This week, I’m joined by Melissa, and we dive into her incredible destination wedding in Italy, and bringing all their favourite people together for a three-day celebration.We chat about: 💜 Meeting online and eventually moving from New Zealand to the UK together💜 A surprise proposal in Spain overlooking the ocean💜 Choosing Italy as the perfect fit for their wedding💜 Accidentally finding their dream venue and instantly knowing it was the one💜 Planning a destination wedding with 70 guests travelling from all over the world💜 Why guest experience was their number one priority💜 Creating a three-day celebration with welcome drinks and a post-wedding event💜 The realities of planning from overseas and leaning on vendor recommendations💜 Budgeting for a destination wedding and what that looked like across multiple days💜 Letting go of control and staying true to what they actually wanted…and so much more!Let me know what you think of this episode!If you’d like to see more from this wedding, check out the photos over on Instagram and make sure you’re following ⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠ and ⁠@lydiarachelphoto⁠ for more real weddings and inspiration.Vendors:Venue, Catering & Cake: @nikisresortPhotographer: @luisaapanuiFlorals: @form_floraldesignCelebrant: @amelia_mcknight_celebrantContent: @bridediariesukMakeup: @paigeshipstonemakeupHair: @hairtowedbytinaMusic: @partysaxdjBride's Dress: @grace_loves_laceBrides Second Dress: @_aje_Bridesmaid's Dresses: @billy_j_bridalBrides Shoe's: @jimmychooRings: @thediamondshop (engagement ring) & @diamondsfactorynewzealand (both wedding bands)Grooms Suit: Custom Suit from @editsuitsGrooms Shoes: @loakeshoemakersSign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.