The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

146. Private Property Marquee Wedding with Bride Viarni Torr

The Kiwi Wedding Podcast

Show Notes

This week, I’m joined by Viarni, who shares the story of her beautiful private property wedding in Mount Maunganui. From a summer romance at a local Mount bar to a proposal in Bali and a relaxed garden party wedding at home, this one is personal, thoughtful and full of helpful planning advice.

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We chat about: 💜 Moving back to Mount Maunganui for love 💜 A proposal in Ubud, Bali, surrounded by nature 💜 Planning a wedding on the property they had spent years creating together 💜 Creating a relaxed garden party feel at home 💜 Working in the wedding industry and how that shaped the planning process 💜 Her custom buttery-toned wedding dress made by her best friend, the incredibly talented Lulu Jackson 💜 Doing her own flowers and leaning on creative friends and family 💜 The importance of delegating and being organised in the lead-up 💜 The speeches, fireworks and dance floor moments that stood out most 💜 Why comparison can make wedding planning feel more stressful than it needs to be

…and so much more!

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Follow Viarni and the Lucy’s Event Hire team here: @viarni.torr @goodplace____ @lucyseventhire

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Vendors: Photographer: @loversbyrubyjayne Reel + Content Creation: @theaisle___ Marquee + Furniture: @lucyseventhire Wedding dress: @lulujacksonbridal Bridesmaids dresses: @lulujacksonbridal Brides shoes: @stuartweitzman Groomsmen: @asos @drmartensnewzealand Brides Jewels: @cocoflorencenz + @studiozjewels Wedding Bands: @mayojewellery Glassware + Crockery: @royallaboratorie Oysters + Dinner Caterers: @nobiggie.food Makeup: @nkdmakeup @sophie.garth Cake: @sweetheart.caker Venue: V&P’s home @goodplace____ Grazing Table + Hair: Bride & Bridesmaids Styling + Florals: Bride See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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