134. Mantells Mt Eden Wedding with Bride Latasha Mens, Founder of Reverie Weddings

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This week, I’m joined by Latasha, and we dive into her beautifully curated wedding at Mantells Mount Eden. Plus, the honest, behind-the-scenes reality of planning it.

We chat about: 💜 Meeting while she was waitressing and making sure she was the one looking after his table 💜 Celebrating their engagement at the exact table where they first met 💜 Choosing Mantells Mount Eden as their one-and-only venue viewing 💜 Creating a luxe but intimate day with 68 of their closest people. Her very clear vision: vintage Italian, old money, lilacs and periwinkle tones 💜 Why guest experience and flow were top priorities (and how they nailed it) 💜 The bridal journey with Natalie from Natalie Rose Bridal, and why the whole dress experience matters 💜 Violinist ceremony moments, a champagne tower, and a dance floor that absolutely went off 💜 The mental load of wedding planning, and why Latasha found it surprisingly isolating 💜 Budget breakdowns (including the often-forgotten “bridal costs”) 💜 Honeymooning in Fiji straight after the wedding 💜 How planning her own wedding inspired her to launch Reverie Weddings, a planning and support service for modern couples

…and so much more!

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Vendors: Photographer: @amanda_thomas_photography Dress: @natalierosebridal Cake: @kcakedessert Hair: @boutiquebride Makeup: @katesolleymakeup Champagne Tower: @champagnetowers_nz Content: @dearbridesnz Venue: @mantells_ Florals: @printandpetal Celebrant & Coordinator: @celebrant_georgia Rolls Royces: @yourssincerely.co.nz Musician: @magdalenaviolina DJ: @dj_lenski See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.