154. Private Property Queenstown Marquee Wedding with Bride Harriet Brownlie, Founder of Studio Augusta

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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