Show Notes
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This week, I’m joined by Renee, who takes us inside her stunning Wanaka wedding at Rippon, from a full circle proposal at the venue itself to a beautifully simple black and white vision that let the landscape do the talking.
We chat about: 💜 Getting engaged and married in the same place and why it made the moment even more special 💜 Planning a wedding with a short turnaround and what that actually felt like behind the scenes 💜 Choosing your top priorities and why photo + video were non negotiables 💜 DJ vs band and how they made the call, plus why it was one of their best decisions 💜 Wedding dress shopping solo and trusting your own opinion 💜 Keeping the bridal party small and the day feeling intimate 💜 Guest list decisions and why they chose not to overthink it 💜 A perfectly timed run sheet that got everyone on the dance floor early 💜 Cutting the cake straight after the ceremony and why it worked so well 💜 Honest reflections on budget, spending, and letting go of the spreadsheet 💜 Why not everything has to go to plan and why your guests won’t even notice
…and so much more!
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Vendors: Venue: @ripponhall Photography: @amour.weddings_ Celebrant: @caitlinmarett Catering: @raspberrycreek Video: @flatrocfilms Furniture: @trulyyours_events + @majorandminorhire Flowers: @flowerroomqueenstown Dress: @paperswanbride @kyhastudios Suit: @sergios.menswear Cake: @whiterabbitcakesnz Music: @mountainbeatsdjco Makeup: @alarnataylor_hair_mua + @paigeshipstonemakeup Hair: @sarahlouisehair.bridal Steaming: @wanakapristinesteaming
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