92. Otago Wedding(s) with Bride Kirsten Blee-Griffiths, Founder of Amplified Cosmetica

On today’s episode I’m chatting with the lovely Kirsten. All about her wedding(s) in 2019 and her business Amplified Cosmetica.

A few things we cover:

💜 Meeting as teenagers through mutual friends at a wine festival.

💜 Starting out in a long-distance relationship, chasing their career goals, moving to Australia together, travelling and then moving home to be close to family.

💜 Navigating some terminal diagnoses on both sides of the family, the heartbreak and grief that comes alongside that, and deciding to get married earlier than planned to include all their immediate family in the celebrations.

💜 Planning the perfect surprise small wedding… and keeping it a secret from all those that weren’t in attendance.

💜 Despite facing heartbreaking loss for their bigger wedding down the track, not making it a Memorial Day, but having special details to honour their loved ones, while still throwing an epic party.

💜 Prioritising what they really wanted and not trying to cater to every single one of their guests opinions and desires.

💜 Navigating a difficult relationship dynamic with a bridesmaid and ultimately regretting including them on the day… why you need to trust your gut and do not dismiss red flags when they arise.

💜 Surprising everyone at their big wedding with the fact they were already married.

💜 Spending time together go-karting on their wedding morning!

💜 Why their first dance was to the ‘Friends’ theme song.

💜 Her background, how she got into the beauty industry and what led to opening her own business: Amplified Cosmetica.

💜 The services they offer and the importance of doing a proper full skin consult with a trusted specialist before letting anyone treat your skin.

💜 How your pre-wedding beauty routine doesn’t need to be over-the-top or ridiculously expensive. You can focus on what you value most and avoid outside pressures.

💜 Choosing vendors you trust and being aware of beauty vendors that manipulate or use AI in their portfolio. 

...and so much more!

Below you can find the handles for all K & D’s vendors. Be sure to check out some of their photos on IG at ⁠@thekiwiweddingpodcast⁠ + give us a follow.

Follow Kirsten: @amplified_cosmetica

Vendors:

First Wedding (June 2018):

Location: Mosgiel, NZ

Photographer: @mcgivern.sinead

Hair & Makeup: @amplified_cosmetica

Flowers: @estelleflowersnz

Second Wedding (October 2019):

Location: Alexandra, NZ

Tipi: @gatherandgoldtipis

Photographer: @rachel_wybrow

Wedding Dress: @grace_loves_lace

Photobooth: @thefloatobooth

Diary Planner: Little White Book from @forgetmenot_journals

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