This week, I’m joined by Tania, a recent bride and on-the-day wedding coordinator at Eighty Eight Events. She and her husband planned a beautifully intentional celebration at Six One Five Matakana.

From high-school sweethearts to a proposal that unfolded right at home, Tania’s story is full of honesty and the kind of grounded perspective couples need to hear.

We chat about:

💜 Navigating 12+ years together, moving through life stages, and finally getting engaged

💜 Choosing priorities like good food, good drinks, and good company

💜 Balancing family input, traditions, and their own priorities

💜 Finding a dress that felt timeless, comfortable, and true to her

💜 Their calm, present wedding day and how she managed to stay grounded

💜 What a wedding coordinator really does behind the scenes and why it’s worth considering one

💜 The realities of planning a DIY wedding while working full-time

… and so much more!

Follow Tania at @eightyeightevents_ on Instagram.

Let me know what you think of this episode!

If you want to check out photos from this wedding and see more behind the scenes, head to @thekiwiweddingpodcast and follow Lydia at @lydiarachelphoto

Vendors:

Catering: @sourcekitchennz

Cake: @from__sugar

Celebrant: @jimsweddings

Day of Coordinator: @dreamevents_nz

Florals: @floralcentric

Furniture: @lowercasehire

Hair & Makeup: @fionawright__

Lion Dancers: @tungtekliondance

Marquees & Umbrellas: @raj_tent_club_nz

Photography: @jesseandjessieweddings

Venue: @sixonefive_matakana