60. The Blodge Raglan Wedding with Bride Ciara Verhees, Owner of The White Wedding Club

The lovely, talented Ciara Verhees joins us on the podcast today. Married a few years ago, and a wedding vendor herself as owner of The White Wedding Club. This is one of those big, juicy ones you will get a lot out of!  A few things we cover: 💜 Her backstory, working all over the world as a professional Irish dancer, and super-yacht stewardess. Meeting her man along the way. 💜 A movie-moment New York City proposal! 💜 Shopping all over the world for her wedding dress before landing on a much-loved Kiwi brand. 💜 Planning her wedding from overseas (a lot of the time literally at-sea on a yacht). 💜 Re-planning their wedding day multiple times mid-pandemic and how it turned out. 💜 Being early-days pregnant on her wedding day. 💜 How even though it was challenging, she thrived during the planning process and it sparked a business idea. 💜 Her business journey, starting Curated by Ciara then eventually taking over the reins of The White Wedding Club. 💜 What the difference is between a wedding planner, wedding stylist and on-the-day coordinator, and what might be the right fit for you. 💜 How the process works with The White Wedding Club leading up to and on your day. 💜 Current and upcoming trends we'll be seeing more of in the upcoming 24/25 season. 💜 What you should expect to invest in wedding planning services. 💜 How you can still have an amazing day on any budget. ...and so much more! Below you can find the handles for all C & D's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow. Follow The White Wedding Club: ⁠@thewhiteweddingclub⁠⁠ Vendors: Photographer: ⁠@haleyadelephotography⁠ Venue: ⁠@theblodgeraglan⁠ Bridal Gown: ⁠@ruedeseinebridal⁠ Headpiece: ⁠@verbenamadrid⁠ Grooms Suit: ⁠@thebespokecorner⁠ Flowers: Ciara ⁠@thewhiteweddingclub⁠ Videography: ⁠@ayshandhamish⁠ Marquee: ⁠@stretch_tents⁠ Glassware/Crockery: ⁠@royallaboratorie⁠ On the day Coordination: ⁠@soulboundnz⁠ Celebrant: Kate Faber Smith Bridesmaids Dresses: ⁠@blakbridesmaids⁠  Furniture Hire: ⁠@lucyseventhire⁠ Invites/RSVP Platform: ⁠@appycouple⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.