41. Private Property Christchurch Marquee Wedding with Bride Cilla Chu

The lovely Cilla joins us on the podcast today. Recently married in Christchurch, we chat about her multi-day wedding celebrations incorporating their Chinese and Kiwi heritage. A few things we cover: How their parents knew each other for years, and how they connected at a job. Their iconic South Island proposal spot. The challenges of planning a wedding in a different city to where you live. Accommodating approximately 200 guests and how they managed this. All the little details that come with planning a marquee wedding. Their most important vendors and how they prioritized visual and moving imagery to eternalise their day. How they incorporated their Chinese traditions in their own way while respecting and honouring their family also. Their wedding budget and all the little costs that come up. How they did some things DIY and whether it was really worth it or not! Why you should think about your wedding before you're even engaged. ...and so much more! Below you can find the handles for all C & H's vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at @thekiwiweddingpodcast + give us a follow. Vendors: Venue: Private Property Marquee: @trulyyours_events Photography & Videography: @georgeandjane__  Film Photography: @sirenaphotography_ Catering & Co-ordination: @moveablefeastsnz Cake & Desserts: Bride’s Mum - Joyful Bakehouse  Florist: @nativebotanics Wedding Dress: @fritzandsarah Evening Dress: @caitlincrisp @caitlincrispbridal Suit: @suitup_nz Bridesmaids: @shonajoy Groomsmen: @tarocash Engagement Ring: @diamondsonrichmond Wedding Bands: @cartier Makeup: @chelseacreativeco_ Hair: @bethalicehairstyling Celebrant: @tomoyeecelebrant Stationery illustration: @from.kav Lighting & Audio: @insightaudiovisual Hire: @littlehirecomp and @partywarehousenz Napkins: @olivelinen_nz Band: @cornersoundsband Photo Booth: @thedearonesphotobooth Ice-cream Truck: @christchurchrealfruiticecream Bouncy Castle: @eventhirenz