98. Backyard Wedding with Bride Johnelle Hosking, Founder of I Do Ceremonies

In this episode, I’m joined by Johnelle, recently married and also a celebrant, MC, and on-the-day coordinator at I Do Ceremonies. She shares her honest and thoughtful perspective on both planning her own wedding and working behind the scenes at dozens of others.A few things we cover:💜 Reconnecting with her now-husband years after high school, and how their relationship shaped the way they planned their day.💜 How they created a day that was so them, complete with Kiwi cricket, flower crown making, and hilarious games.💜 Her thoughts on ditching tradition, walking down the aisle together, no bridal party, and getting family photos before the ceremony.💜 How they pulled off a beautiful wedding on a $15k budget and her brilliant guest list strategy using the “past, present, future” rule.💜 What it’s really like planning a wedding while running a business, and why delegation (especially close to the day) matters.💜 The real impact of a DJ vs. a playlist, and what she’d do differently.💜 Post-wedding fatigue, delaying the honeymoon, and the reality of getting back to work in peak wedding season.From the vendor side, Johnelle also shares:💜 What it’s like stepping into the industry as a celebrant, MC, and coordinator, and how her background in radio and events set her up for success.💜 Why more couples are booking her for multiple roles, and how that continuity helps make a wedding day run more smoothly.💜 Practical tips for preparing your MC (whether it's a friend or a pro).💜 How she helps couples write personal, meaningful vows, and why they don’t need to sound like something out of a movie.💜 Advice on calming ceremony nerves and focusing on what really matters when you're standing in front of your guests....and so much more!Below you can find the handles for all J & L’s vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at ⁠⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠⁠ + give us a follow.Join the waitlist for her “Wedding MC Done Right” resourceFollow Johnelle:@idoceremoniesnz@johnellehoskingVendors:Photography: ⁠@pearlphotography.nzCelebrant: @marriedbychoiweeContent Creator: @somethingnewsocialsnzFood: @riverscatchnzMakeup: @michellemakeupcoachHair: @holistic.hair.artistryEntertainment: Gifford Bros @samuel_gifford10See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.