The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

127. Queenstown Wedding with Bride Trish Peng, Founder & Creative Director of Trish Peng

The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

Show Notes

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This week, I’m joined by the incredible Trish Peng, bridal designer, business owner, and one of the most recognisable names in the New Zealand wedding industry. Trish shares her journey not only as a bride, but as someone who lives and breathes weddings every single day.

We chat about: 💜 A full-circle love story involving a 21st birthday, Fashion Week, and a very well-timed dating-app reconnection 💜 A surprise proposal complete with a picnic at the Auckland Domain 💜 Planning a Queenstown wedding while running a busy business 💜 Designing four wedding dresses for her own day, including a first look dress and a party mini 💜 Managing expectations and pressure as a designer bride 💜 Guest list rules, budget realities, and why your wedding isn’t a family reunion 💜 The importance of carving out time with your partner on the wedding day 💜 Life after the wedding and avoiding post-wedding blues 💜 Building a global bridal brand, going viral on TikTok, and growing a business over 11+ years 💜 Dress shopping advice every bride needs to hear, from timelines to try-ons and trusting your gut 💜 Current bridal trends, minis, basque waists, and choosing a dress that truly feels like you

…and so much more!

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If you’d like to see photos from Trish’s wedding day and get inspired by the incredible vendors involved, check them out and give them some love over on @thekiwiweddingpodcast and @lydiarachelphoto 🤍

Find all T & T’s amazing vendors: Location: Private Estate - Colpo Di Fulmine in Queenstown Bride's Gowns: Custom @trishpeng Groom & Groomsmen Attire: @t.beggtailoring Bridesmaids Dresses: Custom⁠ ⁠@trishpeng⁠ Wedding Planner & Stylist: @onefinedayweddings Photographer: @jonnyscottphoto Videographer: @cameronandalannah Florals: @michelecoomeyfloral Furniture: @hayleythehirer (now part of Flock Events) Lighting, Draping & Chandeliers: @lalumiere_nz Candle Installation: @revelandlight Hair: @boutiquebride Makeup: @katesolleymakeup Diamonds & Rings: @thediamondshop Cars: Volkswagen for the bridal party Ford Mustang: @muzz_and_molly Cake: @sophieroseannacakes Event Stationery: @papierhqevents Invitation Design: @brandedstudioco Invitation Printing: @paperlust.co Marquee: @trulyyours_events Singer & Pianist: @shaun_preston Champagne: Moet Espresso Martinis: @batchedcocktails DJ: @jupiterproject Celebrant: @michaelgoudie Bridal Muse Budgeting Template

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