THE KIWI WEDDING PODCAST LIVE:

The Kiwi Wedding Podcast LIVE is coming to Auckland and Christchurch this September! 

Join me for an afternoon of wedding inspiration, honest conversations and advice from some incredible experts in the New Zealand wedding industry. There’ll be a live panel discussion, beautiful vendors, goodie bags and plenty of opportunities to connect with other people planning their weddings.

AUCKLAND | Sunday 13 September

Limited tickets remaining! Join me at Glasshouse Morningside with an incredible lineup of wedding experts.

CHRISTCHURCH | Sunday 27 September

Tickets are selling fast for our first-ever Christchurch event at The Welder!

Tickets and all the event details are linked below. We'd love to see you there!

WIN a double pass to the event of your choice over on Instagram along with a full set of Milou beauty products, a Forget Me Not wedding planner and guest book, and a pair of Zoe and Morgan earrings. Enter to win before 3 Sep 2026.

EVENT TICKETS:

🎟️ Auckland

🎟️ Christchurch 

Today I'm chatting with Georgia about her beautiful Waiheke Island wedding at Tantalus Estate. An architect and self-confessed perfectionist, Georgia shares the story behind a day that was thoughtfully designed around the things that mattered most to them, while reminding us not to lose sight of what a wedding is really all about.

We chat about:

💜 A friendship that turned into an eight-year love story

💜 An unforgettable proposal on a remote Greek island

💜 Planning a Waiheke Island wedding in just eight months

💜 Creating a wedding that felt personal, thoughtful and true to them

💜 Prioritising incredible food, music and a great experience for their guests

💜 Finding the perfect simple, sculptural wedding dress

💜 Creating two distinct looks and moods throughout the day

💜 A calm wedding morning, despite five bridesmaids and an early start

💜 Navigating wedding budgets and those unexpected last-minute costs

💜 The one small detail Georgia wishes she'd checked before walking down the aisle

💜 Why letting go of perfection can make the whole experience more enjoyable

💜 Heading straight to Bali for a surprise honeymoon

…and so much more!

Wedding Vendors:
Venue: @tantalusestate

Planner: Michelle @waihekeislandweddings

Celebrant: @marriedbyria

Florals: @floralcentric

Photographer: @sapphirestudios___

Videographer: @flatrocfilms

Hair: @hair_by_vvn

Makeup: @rae_makeup

Band/DJ: @nathan.haines

Linen: @tble__linen__hire

Prop Hire: @royallaboratorie

Signage: @paperdarlingnz

Bride Rings: @naveyaandsloanejewellery

Groom Ring: @krooljewels

Suit: @porterjames

Dress: @kyhabride

Shoes: @prada

Party Outfit: @lovejamesstore

Bridesmaids: @paris__georgia

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