Today I’m joined by Grace, who shares her and Robbie’s wedding at Vanderosa Farms in Leigh, a stunning hilltop venue with sweeping ocean views.
We chat about:
💜 Meeting in high school, growing up together and chasing their dreams from Belgium adventures to army life back in NZ.
💜 A surprise proposal on a Canadian boat trip, recorded on a GoPro and made complete with her dream ring.
💜 Choosing Vanderosa online without visiting other venues, and why it was perfect for their weekend-away vibe.
💜 Top priorities: a family-style shared dinner, long tables, and a fun, colourful, relaxed atmosphere.
💜 Finding the perfect mix of dresses for seven bridesmaids.
💜 Why she highly recommends a videographer (and what they did instead of an on-the-day coordinator).
💜 Budget talk - what they thought it would cost vs the reality.
💜 How she kept decision fatigue at bay by avoiding endless vendor-hunting and Pinterest overwhelm.
💜 All the best highlights, lessons, and advice she’d give other couples planning now.
...and so much more!
🎧 Listen in for a down-to-earth wedding story with loads of practical takeaways for couples who want their day to feel fun, personal, and truly theirs.
Below you can find the handles for all G & R’s incredible vendors. Be sure to check out some photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow. Follow Lydia at @lydiarachelphoto
Vendors:
Photographer: @thecedarweddings.co
Flowers: @foxytwigs & @handsinthedirt_
Venue: @vanderosafarms
DJ & Videographer: @smgvisual
Catering: @krave.catering
Drink Service: @somekindofwonderfulnz
Makeup: @puremakeupartistnz
Hair: @minas.hair.studio
Furniture Hire: @carltonpartyhirenz
Buses: @ecoach_mahucityexpress
Dress: @kyhabride
Bridesmaids Dresses: @caitlincrispbridal & @rubytakessnaps
Groom & Groomsmen Suits: @suitup_nz