155. Ātaahua Estate Wedding with Bride Holly Nigro

🎟️ The Kiwi Wedding Podcast LIVE   Earlybird tickets are on sale now!   Join us for an afternoon of expert advice, honest conversations and wedding inspiration. 📍 Auckland — Sunday 13 September📍 Christchurch — Sunday 27 September   Earlybird tickets are available for a limited time before prices increase.   🎫 Get your tickets here: Auckland Christchurch   Today I'm joined by Holly, who shares the story behind her effortlessly stylish wedding to Luke at the beautiful Ātaahua Estate in the Bay of Plenty. From planning a wedding while living overseas to creating an intimate guest experience and trusting her incredible team of vendors, Holly shares so much honest advice that I know you will love.   We chat about: 💜 Planning a New Zealand wedding while living overseas 💜 Why she almost didn't want flowers, a wedding cake... or many wedding traditions at all 💜 Creating an unforgettable guest experience with a cocktail-style dinner 💜 Designing a custom wedding dress with Lulu Jackson 💜 The reality of budgeting for a modern New Zealand wedding 💜 Decision fatigue, post-wedding blues & what no one talks about after the wedding 💜 Why trusting your creative vendors led to the best result 💜 The giant tiramisu "wedding cake" that everyone couldn't stop talking about   …and so much more!   Wedding Vendors: Photographer: @bonniemcevoyphotography Videographer: @valophotocinema Venue: @ataahuaestate Planning & Styling: @withlove.weddingsandevents Marquee, Lighting & Dance Floor: @twelve_tables Florals: @asterandbloom Furniture Hire: @flockevents Catering: @tasteandtalentnz Musicians: @zap_entertainmentnz & @helencorrymusic Hair & Makeup: @desireeostermanmakeup & @gabe.mua Bridal Gown: @lulujacksonbridal Linen: @tble__linen__hire Caker: @spongedrop Silver Coupes: @willowlane_events Stationery Design: @____hollynigroni Stationery Printing: @hstudio.co AV: @edwardssoundsystems Celebrant: @aceremonyforyou   If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you could leave a rating or review and share it with someone who's currently planning a wedding. It really helps more couples discover the podcast.   As always, if you're looking for a wedding photographer who captures timeless, joy-filled images, I'd love to hear from you. You can find me at lydiarachel.com or on Instagram @lydiarachelphoto   JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE: 💜 Join our Facebook Community – Connect with other Kiwi couples, ask questions, and share recommendations. 💌 Sign up to The Love Letter – Get fortnightly wedding inspiration, podcast updates, and be the first to hear about upcoming live event announcements. 📸 Follow us on Instagram – @thekiwiweddingpodcast for photos from our podcast guests' weddings, episode highlights, planning advice, and inspiration from the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.