Your Marriage Awaits

Nicole Liley
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Are you planning a wedding and you’re starting to feel like it's become your full-time job? Or maybe it's so overwhelming, you don't even know where to start! After planning my wedding in 11 days I feel slightly more qualified to be sharing these wedding planning tips with you - in the hope you have a stress-free experience! I’m Nicole the wedding photographer from Nicole Paton Photography and host of New Zealand’s first wedding planning podcast - 'Your Marriage Awaits' also known as 'YMA'! On this show, I have the opportunity to speak with leading industry experts in the wedding world and get your wedding planning questions answered on air! Not only that! We speak with recently married couples and share the biggest wedding mistakes people make and how to avoid them on your wedding day.  Join our community on Instagram and Facebook at “Your Marriage Awaits” where you can get your questions answered AND get inspiration from other couples planning their big day. Our first episodes drop on the 31st of August followed by fortnight episodes! Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow along on our socials! YMA Music Credit: Peter Liley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 12/06/2023

    I planned our wedding in 11 days!

    The time has finally come to share with you all my own wedding story! The story of how I planned our wedding in 11 days after being engaged for just 42 days!  I share the reason why we decided to attempt this huge feat and how I managed to do it with the support of family and friends 3  Trigger warning - Cancer, Parental Loss Connect with Me! www.yourmarriageawaits.com Like our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095157070694 Join our Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/529805875692633 Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/ Mentioned in the Episode:  Join the Mailing List - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ec3b798ae79e9ed264b780 For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode!  www.yourmarriageawaits.com  https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/  Theme music by Peter Liley - see more at petlil.github.io Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 11/22/2023

    Vow Writing Episode with Sarah-Jane Laing

    Sarah-Jane, wedding celebrant, MC and Day of Coordinator from the beautiful New Zealand town of The Coromandel! Sarah-Jane Laing Celebrant joins me on the podcast to talk about how to write the perfect wedding vows and shares her tips from her years of experience.  Sarah Jane talks you through the 6 steps to good vow writing and by the end of this episode you will have a draft version of your vows, how good is that!  We answer your Instagram questions, including but not limited to,  “What do I include in my wedding vows”  “My vows sounds cheesy, help!?”  “Can I write my vows with my partner or should they be a secret?” Sarah-Jane shares her Top 3 tips for beautiful and stressfree vows and one is all about how to remember them after the wedding day! Listen now to learn all her secrets 3  We exchange Hitch glitch stories and wrap up the episode with Sarah-Jane’s socials so you can connect with her! Connect with Sarah-Jane: https://sarahjanelaingcelebrant.com/ Facebook Page or Group Link https://www.facebook.com/sarahjanelaingcelebrant Instagram Handle @sj_nzcelebrant Mentioned in the Episode:  Join the Mailing List - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ec3b798ae79e9ed264b780 For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode!  www.yourmarriageawaits.com  https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/  Theme music by Peter Liley - see more at petlil.github.io Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Vow Writing Episode with Sarah-Jane Laing

  3. 11/08/2023

    Hair and Makeup Pt 2 with Ryan Beauty Co

    We jump right back into it after Amy’s part 1 episode - be sure to head back and listen to part one before this one so everything makes sense and you’re upto date with the convo!  Amy Ryan from Ryan Beauty Co joins me again on the pod to talk about all things makeup and hair for your wedding day.  We answer your Instagram questions and Amy shares some great insights into wedding planning, timelines, tips for hair and skin prep and much much more!  Amy then shares her top 5 tips, two crazy hitch glitches and her socials! Connect with Amy:  https://ryanbeautyco.nz/ Instagram and Facebook -  @ryanbeautyco Tiktok -  @ryanbeautyco Podcast #unveilingbridalbeauty on Spotify, Apple & iHeart Radio, amongst others. Mentioned in the Episode:  Join the Mailing List - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ec3b798ae79e9ed264b780Amy’s Podcast ‘Unvailing Bridal Beauty’ - https://open.spotify.com/show/1kFAGFE2wSfbqYFGzduUdO?si=4d5027c972fe49dd&nd=1 For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode!  www.yourmarriageawaits.com  https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/  Theme music by Peter Liley - see more at petlil.github.io Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 11/01/2023

    Wedding Hair and Make Up with Amy from Ryan Beauty Co

    Amy Ryan from Ryan Beauty Co joins me on the pod this week to talk about all things make up and hair for your wedding day. This is part one of a two part episode with part two being released next week!  Amy and I discuss how to get glowing skin, your dream make up look and how to choose your make up and hairstyle to suit you and your wedding vibe. Amy shares her insider tips on how to keep your make up looking great throughout the day and suggests items for your touch up kits that you won’t want to miss.  We answer your Instagram questions, including but not limited to,  “How to get your skin wedding ready” “How long do I need to allow for hair and make up?”  “Should I hire someone who can do both hair and make up or separate people?” “Why does wedding make up last up to 16 hours?!?!?” The episode ends amidst the jucyness so join us for part two next week where we exchange Hitch glitch stories and wrap up the two part episodes with Amy’s top 5 tips and her socials! Connect with Amy:  https://ryanbeautyco.nz/ Instagram and Facebook -  @ryanbeautyco Tiktok -  @ryanbeautyco Podcast #unveilingbridalbeauty on Spotify, Apple & iHeart Radio, amongst others. Mentioned in the Episode:  Join the Mailing List - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ec3b798ae79e9ed264b780Tube Mascara - https://ryanbeautyco.nz/products/poni-cosmetics-the-white-knight-mascaraAmy’s Podcast ‘Unvailing Bridal Beauty’ - https://open.spotify.com/show/1kFAGFE2wSfbqYFGzduUdO?si=4d5027c972fe49dd&nd=1 For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode!  www.yourmarriageawaits.com  https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/  Theme music by Peter Liley - see more at petlil.github.io Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wedding Hair and Make Up with Amy from Ryan Beauty Co

  5. 10/11/2023

    An Interview with Live Wedding Painter Anna Doria

    Live Wedding Painter EP     Anna Doria from New Zealand Wedding Painter is a wedding painter and artist and she shares the behind-the-scenes of what goes into creating her stunning pieces of art for her couple’s big day!  Anna and I discuss what options you have with your paintings, including guest portraits, couple portraits, or even your bouquet or venue! Anna shares her insights into how she offers guest entertainment as well as creating an heirloom product for generations to enjoy.  We answer your Instagram questions, including but not limited to,  “How to find a wedding painter”  “What does a wedding day look like for you?”  “How long does it take to get your painting back?” “How long does it take you to paint, How long do you need on the day?” “Can you do smaller painitngs?”  “Whats the most difficult thing to paint?” “What are the touch points, how often do we meet to plan?” Anna shares her Top 5 tips for people who choose to have a live wedding painter - All shared on the blog along with some gorgeous photos of her work! We exchange Hitch glitch stories and wrap up the episode with Anna’s top 5 tips and her socials! Connect with Anna:  https://www.nzweddingpainter.com https://www.facebook.com/nz.weddingpainter Instagram -  @nzweddingpainter - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx8v1ulytyy/ Tiktok -  @nzweddingpainter Mentioned in the Episode:  Join the Mailing List - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ec3b798ae79e9ed264b780Nicole’s Hitch Glitch - On the Blog! For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode!  www.yourmarriageawaits.com  https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/  Theme music by Peter Liley - see more at petlil.github.io Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    An Interview with Live Wedding Painter Anna Doria

  6. 10/04/2023 ·  Bonus

    Tabula Rasa Open Day - Bonus Episode!

    This episode has an awesome collection of vendors for you to engage with while planning the wedding of your dreams!  I was exhibiting at Tabula Rasa Open Day. Tabula Rasa is a family run wedding venue in Drury with the dreamiest gardens and ceremony spots. I photographed the beautiful Lacy and Devan’s wedding there in March and you can see their photos on my blog! I’ll pop the link in the show notes and in the special blog post I’ll be making about the venue and open day. Nicole Paton Photography and Videography - www.nicolepatonphotography.com Tabula Rasa Open Day Blog Link:  Beautiful Ceremonies - https://www.beautifulceremonies.co.nz/ Diana Marie Floral: https://diannamarie.co.nz/ DJ4you  and Better Bands: https://dj4you.co.nz Heavens Bliss Events NZ: https://www.facebook.com/p/Heavens-Bliss-Events-NZ-100084589870320/ KDS Make Up Artist: https://kdsmakeup.com/ Light and Gold: https://lightandgold.co.nz/ Lionel Tan Photography:lionel tan photography Make You Day Events : https://www.makeyourdayevents.co.nz/ Something Blue: https://somethingblue.co.nz/ Sparrows Cakery: https://www.facebook.com/sparrowscakery/ The Florist NZ: https://www.thefloristnz.nz/ The Magical Mirror Photobooth : https://magicalmirror.co.nz/ The Sleepover: https://www.thesleepover.co.nz/ Tabula Rasa Wedding Venue: https://tabularasa.co.nz/ For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode!  www.yourmarriageawaits.com  Theme music by Peter Liley - see more at petlil.github.io Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 09/27/2023

    Wedding Planner and Stylist Episode with Danielle Esterman

    What does a wedding planner do and what’s a wedding stylist's role?    Danielle from Oh Such Style is a wedding planner and stylist and she shares the importance of her role in your wedding day. Danielle demystifies the role and explains how she helps couples plan the weddings of their dreams. This episode is a great resource for people who are looking to extra support during the planning process and for those considering a planner or stylist.  Danielle and I discuss past trends and how choosing a style for your day is the best way to create a cohesive event that will photograph well. Danielle shares what full and partial wedding planning services look like and what styling options separate from those packages entail.  14:30: We answer your Instagram questions, including but not limited to,  “How to find a wedding planner”  “What does full service look like from a wedding planner?”  “What’s the difference between a wedding planner and a wedding stylist?” “Does an on the day coordinator exist?” “What does a wedding planner cost?”  “How to budget for a wedding planner” “What are the touch points, how often do we meet to plan?”  Danielle shares her Top 3 reason your should hire a planner and stylist  Your wedding is our JobWe are your advocates Having someone who is as excited about your wedding as you are! I then share a Hitch glitch storie from a wet Marquee wedding where things go went wrong and wrap up the episode with Danielle’s top 3 reasons to book a planner and stylist! Connect with Danielle and her team: https://www.ohsuchstyle.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/ohsuchstyle/?hl=en Mentioned in the Episode:  Join the Mailing List - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64ec3b798ae79e9ed264b780 For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode!  www.yourmarriageawaits.com  https://www.instagram.com/your.marriage.awaits/  Theme music by Peter Liley - see more at petlil.github.io Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wedding Planner and Stylist Episode with Danielle Esterman

  8. 09/21/2023 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Episode! Wild Hearts Wedding Fair

    This bonus episode features exclusive bite-sized interviews with a handful of the fairs vendor's! I wish I had more time to speak with everyone but we’ve got you covered from florists to bridesmaid dresses and suits to jewellery. Each vendor was asked to tell us a little bit about themselves, so grab a notebook, sit back, and let’s kick it off!  Mentioned in the Episode: My Photography and Videography Business: https://www.nicolepatonphotography.com/ Wild Heart Vendors:  The Black House - https://www.theblackhouse.co.nz Bracu: https://bracu.co.nz/weddings Curate Weddings: https://www.curateweddings.com Dear Brides: https://www.sevencontentstudio.com/dear-brides DJ4you and Better Bands: https://dj4you.co.nz Evolution Bridesmaids: https://evolutionbridesmaids.com Frankie & Flora: https://www.frankieandflora.co.nz Guys Gold:  https://guysgold.com Julian Marin Jewellery: https://www.juliamarinjewellery.com Markovina: https://www.markovina.co.nz My Glam Booth: https://www.myglambooth.co.nz Print and Petal: https://www.printandpetal.co.nz Rembrant: https://rembrandt.co.nz The Willow Collective: https://www.willowcollective.co.nz Wedding Open Days: Bracu: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/bracu-estate-wedding-open-day/auckland/ Tabula Rasa: https://tabularasa.co.nz/open-day/ For more wedding planning tips and support, subscribe to Your Marriage Awaits on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a review if you enjoyed today’s episode!  You can find more wedding planning resources at Your Marriage Awaits and join our mailing list for freebies! Theme music by Peter Liley - see more at petlil.github.io Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are you planning a wedding and you’re starting to feel like it's become your full-time job? Or maybe it's so overwhelming, you don't even know where to start! After planning my wedding in 11 days I feel slightly more qualified to be sharing these wedding planning tips with you - in the hope you have a stress-free experience! I’m Nicole the wedding photographer from Nicole Paton Photography and host of New Zealand’s first wedding planning podcast - 'Your Marriage Awaits' also known as 'YMA'! On this show, I have the opportunity to speak with leading industry experts in the wedding world and get your wedding planning questions answered on air! Not only that! We speak with recently married couples and share the biggest wedding mistakes people make and how to avoid them on your wedding day.  Join our community on Instagram and Facebook at “Your Marriage Awaits” where you can get your questions answered AND get inspiration from other couples planning their big day. Our first episodes drop on the 31st of August followed by fortnight episodes! Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow along on our socials! YMA Music Credit: Peter Liley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Nicole Liley
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nicole Liley
  • Show Website
    Your Marriage Awaits