Show Notes
Carina joins me on the podcast to share the story of her beautiful wedding at The Flaxmill and creating a day that felt deeply personal, joy-filled, and centred on what mattered most to them.
We chat about: 💜 Meeting at church and falling in love 💜 A surprise proposal in Akaroa 💜 Finding the perfect Canterbury wedding venue 💜 Planning with intention and focusing on what mattered most 💜 Navigating guest lists, budgets, and wedding priorities 💜 Choosing to invest in the experience of the day and their honeymoon 💜 Avoiding comparison and creating a wedding that felt true to them 💜 Their favourite moments from the day 💜 Practical advice for creating a calm, meaningful wedding day
…and so much more!
Wedding Vendors: Venue: @theflaxmill Photography & Videography: @lucaswinters.co Florals: @hi.honey__flowers Makeup: @sophiafitzgeraldmakeup Hair: @stylingwithmya DJ: @notdr.andreh Hire: @littlehirecomp Rings: @fourwordsnz Dress: @jennyyoonyc Second Dress: @laberalabel Bride’s Shoes: @charleskeithofficial Suit: @industrieclothing Groom’s Shirt: @porterjames Groom’s Shoes: @drmarternsofficial
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