Josh & Mackenzie

July 27, 2024 • Kimberley, BC, Canada

Josh & Mackenzie

July 27, 2024 • Kimberley, BC, Canada

Kia Ora, Eh?

We're excited to bring folks together from around the globe! If you want to make sure you're extra prepared, keep scrolling and study up!

Kiwi slang 101

Togs = Bathing suit

Jandals = Flip flops

Munted = Something is broken, or someone is drunk

Ta = Thank you

Sweet as = Cool

Taking the piss = Making fun of

Kia Ora = Hello

Aroha = Love

Dairy = Convenience store

Chilly bin = Cooler

Long drop = Outhouse

Tu Meke = Too much

Piece of piss = Easy

Chocka = Full to the top

Bach = Holiday house/ cottage

Deck = Patio

Tramping = Hiking

She'll be right = It'll be OK

Snag = Sausage

Sausage Sizzle = Josh's speciality. Cheap snag, on the barbie, eaten with white bread, onions, and tomato sauce

Tomato sauce = Ketchup

Yarn = Conversation/ story

Yeah, nah = No

Nah, yeah = Yes

Ay = Eh

Hard out = I agree

Canadian Slang 101

Touque = Beanie

Double-double = Coffee with double milk, double sugar

Tim's/ Timmy's = Tim Hortons

Loonie = One dollar coin

Toonie = Two dollar coin

Two-four = 24-pack of beer

Give'er = Go for it!

Cooler = Chilly bin

Runners = Running shoes

Beaver tail = Fried pastry

Serviette = Napkin

Washroom = Toilet

Gong show = Something that got out of hand

KD = Kraft Dinner, Kraft mac and cheese

The Peg = Winnipeg

Hang a Larry = Turn left

Hang a Roger = Turn right

Must-try Canadian Food

Coffee Crisp - a chocolate bar

Ketchup chips - a Canadian classic

Poutine - fries, cheese curds, gravy

Caesar - a cocktail similar to a Bloody Mary, but with Clamato (clam and tomato) juice added

Tim Hortons - not great coffee, but you have to

Nanaimo bars - the best dessert

S'mores - another great dessert

Butter tarts - more dessert

Maple syrup - obviously

Kiwi Wedding Songs

Head to Spotify for a playlist of Kiwi songs that WILL be played at our wedding.

Canadian Wedding Songs

Head to Spotify for a playlist of Canadian songs that WILL be played at our wedding.