66. Pihopa Retreat Nelson Wedding with Bride Ruby Dorfling

Get tickets to The Kiwi Wedding Podcast LIVE in Auckland, Sunday 3rd November 2024 NOW. The lovely Ruby joins us on the podcast today. Recent bride, married in Nelson. We hear all about her journey. A few things we cover:  💜 Meeting through mutual friends who coordinated their crossing paths.  💜 A proposal with a view.  💜 Deciding to get married at the same place her parents did.  💜 The importance of getting a good wedding photographer.  💜 The bit of a rough journey to finding her dream dress and then how everything fell into place.  💜 The difficulty of choosing bridal party and guest list.  💜 Sticking to a realistic guest number so you can create a better experience for them on the day.  💜 How the speeches can be a highlight instead of a drag.  💜 How "imperfect" moments on the day just become great stories later.  💜 An abrupt ending to the wedding day, and some advice on taking a bit of time to consider how the day ends and when the couple leave.  💜 Being an organised queen and how that helped them stick to budget.  💜 Remembering what the day is really about and tuning out outside voices that may overwhelm you.  💜 How marriage was a huge change for them (moreso than a lot of people) and looking forward to their life together helped them avoid post-wedding blues. ...and so much more! Below you can find the handles for all R & A's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow. Vendors: Photographer: @anagalloway Ceremony Venue: @pihoparetreat Reception Venue: @boathousenelson Dress Designer: @chosenbykyha Dress Boutique: @paperswanbride Suit: @nelsontailors Bridesmaids: @caitlincrispbridal Florals: @floraandforest_ Makeup: @asher.artistry Hair: @hair_by_naomikoch Hire Items: @gotitcoverednz Cake: @monchericakes.nelson Bride's Shoes: @mi_piaci Engagement Ring: @fourwordsnz Catering: @gourmetcateringnelson Accessories: @kerryparkerofficial Jewellery: @ameliegeorgebridal Online Invites: @withjoy Seating Chart Planning: @wedding.assistant