100. Boathouse Nelson Wedding with Bride Kristie Komene
We’ve hit a big milestone - episode 100 of The Kiwi Wedding Podcast. Whether you’ve been here since the early days or recently discovered the show, thank you for listening. It’s been such a privilege to share real wedding stories, advice, and inspiration with you… Cheers to the next 100!
To celebrate this episode, I’m joined by someone extra special, my lovely friend Kristie. I had the honour of photographing her Nelson wedding, and in this conversation, she shares how she and her husband planned their gorgeous day on a realistic budget, while still making space for creativity, personality, and connection.
We chat about:
💜 How Kristie and her now-husband met long-distance and navigated being in different cities for most of their dating relationship.
💜 How Kristie handled dress shopping in a small town
💜 DIY decor, personal touches, and getting creative to keep costs down.
💜 Choosing a smaller guest list and navigating family dynamics.
💜 Letting go of the Pinterest-perfect pressure.
💜 What she might do differently, the things she’s so glad they prioritised, and how she kept the focus on what really counted… their marriage.
💜 Their mini-moon and honeymoon in Japan (plus, how telling people you’re on your honeymoon pays off!)
...and so much more!
Below you can find the handles for all K & J’s amazing vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow.
Vendors:
Photographer: @lydiarachelphoto
Dress: @effiekatsofficial
Veil: @bridalfusionbysteph
Bridesmaid: @rubytakessnaps
Suit: @johnnybigg
Flowers: @tandcoflorals @nelsonflowercompany
Stationery: Bride
Linen: @tble__linen__hire
Hair: @hairbyvictoriasifa
Makeup: Brides friend
Cake: @honeythecakery
Food: Ziblings Catering
Venue: @boathousenelson
Rings: @fourwordsnz @stormbakerjewellers
Nails: @gelestnails
📩 I’ll also be dropping a bonus Q&A episode later this week to reflect on 100 episodes! If you’ve got a question for me, send it through on Instagram @thekiwiweddingpodcast
The Kiwi Wedding Podcast
A podcast for New Zealand brides and grooms to hear first-hand wedding stories, tips from vendors, and wedding planning advice. Created by Auckland Wedding Photographer Lydia Rachel @lydiarachelphoto
- No. of episodes: 105
- Latest episode: 2025-06-23
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