The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

150. Winehouse Wedding with Bride Sherrie Connelly, Hair Stylist at Messy Bun

The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

Show Notes

This week, I’m joined by hairstylist and bride Sherrie from Messy Bun, who shares the story of her beautiful autumn wedding at Winehouse in Queenstown.

After being together for 12 years, Sherrie and her husband planned a wedding that felt completely true to them, bringing together their favourite people for a three-day celebration in one of New Zealand’s most stunning destinations. As someone who has spent years helping brides get ready on their wedding mornings, Sherrie also shares what it was like experiencing it all from the other side.

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We chat about: 💜 Their sweet proposal story in Matakana after 10 years together 💜 Why they chose Queenstown and fell in love with Winehouse 💜 Planning a wedding while working in the wedding industry 💜 Why having a wedding planner was one of the best investments they made 💜 Creating an incredible guest experience and making everyone feel looked after 💜 Finding her dream dress and the confidence journey that came with it 💜 The highlights of their wedding weekend and helicopter photos on Cecil Peak 💜 Navigating timelines, daylight savings and the realities of wedding budgets 💜 Experiencing post-wedding blues after such an incredible celebration 💜 Sherrie's advice for creating a calm, joyful wedding morning and choosing the right vendors

...and so much more!

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Vendors: Photographer & Videographer: @esmeandlogan Venue: @winehousenz Planning & Styling: @withlove.weddingsandevents Florals: @rubylou.floraldesign Content Curation: @nicolablackwellphotography Hair Stylist: @boutiquebride Makeup Artist: @samhartsam Extra Friends Makeup Artist: @makeup_bymindy Bridal Gown: @astrabridal Alterations: @isew4ualterations Furniture Hire: @trulyyours_events Stationery & Signage: @thesignerynz DJ: @mountainbeatsdjco Runner Hire: @theprettypropshop Welcome Mirror: @qtweddinghire

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