This week, I'm joined by Harriet to chat through her beautiful Queenstown wedding. From planning a marquee wedding on private property to launching her wedding stationery business, Studio Augusta.

We chat about:

💜 Meeting at university, navigating periods of long-distance before getting engaged while living in England

💜 Planning a marquee wedding on private property and what that really involves

💜 Their biggest wedding priorities and where they chose to invest their budget

💜 DIY projects, from hand-illustrated stationery to a custom-built bar, handmade reception dress and styling details

💜 Why an on-the-day coordinator was one of the best investments they made

💜 Wedding budget realities, unexpected costs and what they would do differently

💜 Why lowering your expectations (in the best way) can actually make your wedding day even more enjoyable

💜 Navigating post-wedding blues and finding joy in looking back on the memories

💜 How Harriet turned her love of art into her wedding stationery business, Studio Augusta

…and so much more!

Follow Harriet & Studio Augusta: @_studioaugusta

Wedding Vendors:

Photography & Videography: @greyareaproduction

On The Day Coordinator: @alexandrakatecreative

Stationery: @_studioaugusta

Marquee: @flagship_events

Florist: @flowerroomqueenstown

Celebrant: @emily_oleary_celebrant

Ceremony Location: @thurlbydomain

Reception Location: Private Property 

Furniture: @flockevents

Dress: @kyhabride

Makeup: @natalie_perks_makeup_hair

Hair: @beautifulbridalhair

Brides Rings: @monarc_jewellery

Live Music: @la.social

Suit Hire: @mrdavismenswear

Additional Lighting: @visualeventsqueenstown

Catering: @doublethymecatering

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