Episode #158
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.
