158. Lake Tarawera, Private Property Wedding with Bride Georgette Pollock-Johnston, Colour Analyst & Stylist

🎟️ The Kiwi Wedding Podcast LIVE   Join us for an afternoon of expert advice, honest conversations and wedding inspiration. 📍 Auckland — Sunday 13 September📍 Christchurch — Sunday 27 September   Georgette will also be joining me on the panel at our Auckland event at Glasshouse Morningside, alongside some other brilliant wedding experts.    🎫 Get your tickets here: Auckland Christchurch   In this episode, I chat with Georgette about her colourful, completely personal Lake Tarawera wedding and everything that went into creating a day that felt unmistakably like her and Raj.   We chat about: 💜 How the boy next door became Georgette’s husband 💜 Why they chose her family’s Lake Tarawera property and built their wedding venue from scratch 💜 The White Lotus meets Royal Hawaiian inspiration behind the styling 💜 Designing 900 metres of custom fabric featuring leopards, pearls, monkeys and her engagement ring 💜 Finding her dream dress with Natalie Rose and the importance of feeling confident while wedding dress shopping 💜 How buying vintage furniture, lamps and glasses saved money and made the wedding more unique 💜 The hilarious process of hiring an Etsy witch and burying a sausage for good weather 💜 The moment of advice before walking down the aisle that helped Georgette truly take in the day 💜 The one thing she wishes she’d done differently, and the wedding details she wishes she hadn’t worried about 💜 Why post-wedding blues hit her harder than she expected, and her advice for couples in the aftermath   …and so much more!   Follow Georgette:@styledbygeorgettepollock   Wedding Vendors: Venue: Private Property, Lake Tarawera Photographer: @danellebohane  Videographer: @ben.journee  Content Creator: @bethiepetts101  Bride’s Dresses: @natalierosebridal Groom’s Outfit: @cranebrothers Rings + Necklace: @partridgejewellers  Bracelets: @cartier  Boys’ Brooch: @graemethomson_jewellery  Bride’s Shoes: @jimmychoo  Florals: @michelecoomeyfloral  Stylist: @onelovelydaystyling  Stationery & Signage: @inkertinker.nz Bridesmaids: @loveshackfancy  Groomsmen: @cranebrothers @frankcaseysuithire  Celebrant, MC & Singer:  @aaronbloomfieldcelebrant  Hire: @flockevents @royallaboratorie @georgestreetlinen  Marquee: @flagship_events Draping: @lalumiere_nz  Entertainment: @epicsaxguynz @shaun_preston  Catering: @blankcanvascatering  Bar Staff: @craftbarplus  Cake: @spongedrop  Makeup: @katesolleymakeup  Bride’s Hair: @brentlawler  Bridesmaids’ Hair: @boutiquebride  Bridesmaids’ Jewellery: @swarovski  Registry + RSVPs: Canva website and @paperlesspost   If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you could leave a rating or review and share it with someone who's currently planning a wedding. It really helps more couples discover the podcast.   As always, if you're looking for a wedding photographer who captures timeless, joy-filled images, I'd love to hear from you. You can find me at lydiarachel.com or on Instagram @lydiarachelphoto   JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE: 💜 Join our Facebook Community – Connect with other Kiwi couples, ask questions, and share recommendations. 💌 Sign up to The Love Letter – Get fortnightly wedding inspiration, podcast updates, and be the first to hear about upcoming live event announcements. 📸 Follow us on Instagram – @thekiwiweddingpodcast for photos from our podcast guests' weddings, episode highlights, planning advice, and inspiration from the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.