This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the radiant Anika-Skye, a makeup artist, owner of Skye Beauty and newlywed who planned a beautiful wedding at Black Walnut in Tauranga.

From meeting her now-husband as teenagers to creating Pinterest boards and Canva slideshows to bring her vision to life, Anika shares practical tips and thoughtful insights from her wedding planning journey.

We chat about:

💜 Anika’s love story with Beckam – from high school sweethearts to a beautiful beach proposal.

💜 How they found their dream venue and ended up booking it on the spot.

💜 The top priorities they agreed on for their wedding day.

💜 The importance of timelines, DIY prep, and why she still wishes she hired a day-of coordinator.

💜 The wedding budget reality: what they planned, what they spent, and where they chose to splurge.

💜 How she balanced sentimental touches with fun moments.

💜 Post-wedding blues and why she swears by having a content creator to relive it all.

💜 Her top planning tools and resources (Pinterest, Together Journal, Say I Do).

💜 Bridal beauty tips: simple skin prep, embracing your usual style, and why trials matter.

💜 What it’s like booking and working with Anika for your wedding day makeup.

...and so much more!

Anika was the sweetest guest and shared so many thoughtful takeaways from both sides – as a bride and a vendor. Whether you’re planning your wedding or figuring out your dream makeup look, you’ll love this one.

⁠GRAB YOUR TICKET FOR THE KIWI WEDDING PODCAST LIVE! ⁠

Auckland, happening Sunday 31st August 2025. It’s going to be such a good morning – inspiring panel chats, amazing food, lovely humans and very good goodie bags.

Follow Anika:

⁠@anikaskye⁠

⁠@skyebeauty___⁠

Below you can find the handles for all A & B’s amazing vendors. Be sure to check out some photos on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + give us a follow. Follow Lydia at ⁠@lydiarachelphoto ⁠

Vendors:

Photography/Videography: ⁠@honeylens.weddings⁠

Content Creator: ⁠@thesocialsuite.nz⁠

Hair: ⁠@flygerhairnz⁠ and ⁠@dededaph⁠

Makeup: ⁠@gabriellehoughtonmua⁠

Beauty Prep and Tanning: ⁠@skyebeauty___⁠

Bride’s Tan: ⁠@tan.republic⁠

Jewellery: ⁠@crystalandcordjewellery⁠ and ⁠@cambridgejewellersnz⁠

Bride's Dress: ⁠@heracouture⁠

Bridesmaid Dresses: ⁠@billy_j_bridal⁠

Suits: ⁠@dorsetsuits⁠

Flowers: ⁠@alexmariestore⁠ (now closed)

Venue: ⁠@blackwalnutvenue⁠

Food: ⁠@hiddentrufflecatering⁠

Audio Guestbook: ⁠@leaveamessage.co.nz⁠

Websites used: ⁠@sayi_do⁠ and ⁠@love__reggie⁠

Vase Hire: ⁠@tiedhire⁠