This week, I’m chatting with recent bride Tamera, who shares the story of her and Josh’s beautiful villa wedding.

Tamera opens up about the highs, the hiccups, and the lessons learned along the way. From bridal party challenges to trusting her vendors and creating a day that truly felt like them.

We chat about:

💜 How she and Josh went from co-workers who didn’t speak to soulmates (and the night out that changed everything)

💜 Their vineyard proposal story in Martinborough

💜 Why she chose to hold their wedding at a private villa and how she made it work logistically

💜 The “old money” inspired styling and the personal touches behind her colour palette

💜 How hiring a coordinator (George & Co) completely changed her wedding experience

💜 The story behind her custom Paper Swan gown and her advice for wedding dress shopping

💜 Navigating changing friendships and what to keep in mind when choosing bridesmaids

💜 Planning a smooth wedding-day timeline to spend more time with guests

💜 Her honest take on budget blowouts, wedding week prep, and the moments she’ll never forget

💜 The tips she wishes every bride knew, from makeup trials to planning around your cycle and letting go of control

...and so much more!

🎧 It’s such a warm, candid chat full of practical advice and real, relatable moments. Let me know what you think of this episode!

Below you can find the handles for all T & J’s incredible vendors. Be sure to check out some photos on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + give us a follow. Follow Lydia at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lydiarachelphoto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Vendors:

Photography: @pappedyouphotography

Content Creation: @nosyparker__

Coordination: @georgeandcoevents

Florals: @thistle_avenue

Hair & Makeup: @jaymiejarvis.makeupartist @daynamaree.hair from @duo_styling

Food: @thecraftedandco

Signage: @eversoprettyevents

Venue: Private property

Dress: @paperswanbride

Ceremony Musician: @vividstrings

DJ + Music: @poksmusic

Celebrant: @forever.knot

Bridal Rings: @thediamondshop

Furniture Hire: @thevintagepartynz

Thank you to @nuzest for supporting this episode.