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Kia ora, I’m Alex

Im the planner, thinker and doer behind Inspired Event Co.

I’ve always loved all things organization and planning – my friends used to tease me in high school for needing not one, but two diaries to plan my days. I’ve also always been creative, and after school I went to Victoria University, and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production and Creative Writing.

I spent a couple years as a retail manager, loving both the customer service, and the operational management. I wanted to marry that with my creative skills, story-telling, and dreaming. My combined skills in these two areas confirmed for me that my dream job was event planning, and I completed an Advanced Diploma in Wedding and Event planning from the New Zealand Academy of Wedding and Event Planning.

I’ve been in the event industry for over seven years. I am supremely organized, creative, goal-orientated, and above all, passionate. My experience is broad and varied, ranging from weddings, to industry conferences, to art shows, to large-scale fundraising events, and even to half marathons! I can craft you a budget, draw you a floorplan, write up your runsheet and negotiate with your vendors. I can help with design, entertainment and social media, and appear beside you on the day with the safety pin you didn’t know you’d need.

Your passion for your event becomes my passion. Let’s grab a coffee, and talk about how I can inspire you, guide you, and above all help you create an event that feels like you.

Alex x

Weddings

Providing an enchanting touch to your special day, we excel in curating unforgettable wedding experiences. From crafting mesmerizing event concepts to meticulous run-sheet management, we ensure every moment is as magical as your love story.

Corporate

Elevate your corporate gatherings with our expert touch. We specialize in seamless event planning, precise budget management, and top-tier vendor coordination. Whether it is a conference, exhibition, or a high-stakes fundraiser, we ensure your professional events leave a lasting impression.

Personal

Celebrating lifes precious moments is our forte. From lively parties to intimate gatherings, we craft events that reflect your unique style. Our services encompass everything from creative design and floorplans to precise vendor management, guaranteeing an occasion to remember.

Weddings

Providing an enchanting touch to your special day, we excel in curating unforgettable wedding experiences. From crafting mesmerizing event concepts to meticulous run-sheet management, we ensure every moment is as magical as your love story.

Corporate

Elevate your corporate gatherings with our expert touch. We specialize in seamless event planning, precise budget management, and top-tier vendor coordination. Whether it is a conference, exhibition, or a high-stakes fundraiser, we ensure your professional events leave a lasting impression.

Personal

Celebrating lifes precious moments is our forte. From lively parties to intimate gatherings, we craft events that reflect your unique style. Our services encompass everything from creative design and floorplans to precise vendor management, guaranteeing an occasion to remember.

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I’ve had the loveliest Easter weekend, including hosting some of my son’s darling friends for an Easter Egg Hunt this afternoon. Mum and I put together a quick platter for the parents, so I thought I’d share some of our favourite platter tips: 

Cheese and crackers are delicious, but they’re beige. A beautiful platter is all about balance: color, texture, and what people actually eat.

• Add color with fresh fruit, veggies, or herbs think grapes, berries, or even radishes for that pop.
• Create height with small bowls or stacked items for visual interest (flat = boring).
• Think practically—skip the stuff no one touches (sad almonds).
• Group items in little clusters, not scattered—makes it feel abundant and intentional.
• Mix textures: soft + hard cheeses, crisp crackers, something sweet, etc.

You don’t need a ton of ingredients—just a thoughtful mix goes a long way. Save this for your next gathering!

#plattergoals #eventplanningtips #cheeseboardideas #grazingtable #easyelegance
Customer testimonial - Tracey and Tim

Special people and special day!
✨ What does an On the Day Coordinator do? ✨

As a wedding coordinator who specializes in on the day coordination, my job is to step in and make sure your big day goes off without a hitch! 🎉

After months (or even years!) of planning, the last thing you want is to worry about all the little details on the day of your wedding. 
That’s where I come in! Here’s what I do:
🌸 Coordinate the Timeline: I make sure everything runs on time—from hair & makeup to the first dance.
🌸 Manage Vendors: I’ll communicate with your photographer, caterer, florist, and any other vendors to ensure everyone is in the right place at the right time.
🌸 Oversee the Ceremony & Reception: Whether it’s directing the bridal party or ensuring the flow of events, I’ve got it covered so you can enjoy the moment!
🌸 Solve Problems Before You Know About Them: Unexpected hiccups? No problem! I handle it all behind the scenes, so you don’t have to stress.
🌸 Ensure You Enjoy Your Day: This day is all about you. I take care of the logistics so you can focus on making memories with your loved ones. 💕
Ready to have your wedding day run smoothly? DM me today to learn how I can help make your dream day a reality! ✨💍
#WeddingCoordinator #OnTheDayCoordination #StressFreeWeddings #WeddingDaySuccess #WeddingPlanning #BridalBliss
And the bride said “Let there be colour!” 

Tracey and Tim had a dreamy backyard wedding on a sunny Saturday afternoon in Auckland. “Colourful, fun and relaxed” was the brief. 

Flowers grown and foraged by whānau, signage designed by the talented bride herself, and lanterns strung by pals (taller than me) over a few beers the day before. 

Special, special day, and special as always to work alongside my best pal @chonbon93 
We’re a heck of a team, if the Events Industry ever calls…
Customer testimonial - Azalia and Perry

Thrilled with this feedback from the lovely Azalia and Perry (and the real star of the show their darling baby!)
Me 🤝 videos of drapery in the breeze. 

I almost love the day before a wedding as much as the wedding itself.

Co-ordinated chaos, flights landing and family reunions, the first bottle popped. Everyone doing whatever needs to be done, for the people they love.

Can’t wait to share some pics of how this special day for a special friend came together.
I promise to never, ever, ever stop appreciating how blimmin’ special it is that my JOB is being people’s sidekick on the most special day of their lives. 

Gorgeous day coordinating at @tironuifarm 
I love that I never quite know what my day will bring. Yesterday I got some baby cuddles (my favourite), went through a lot of towels drying seats, distributed umbrellas and chopped up some crayfish for the first time in my life.

1. Getting that perfect archway drape
2. Angel one
3. Angel two 
4. Angel three 
5. Blooms 
6. Car-chuterie snack
7. Absolute best freshly made gluten free pizza from @kickflippizzafoodtruck 
8. The little details!
9. Successfully drove the cake over the Rimutakas 
10. A little grey but A-okay 
11. A little breeze before the rain
Looking for an event manager? I’m just out-standing in the field.
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We couldn’t have done it without Alex! She was an absolute legend—sorting last-minute stuff, making sure everything ran smooth, even looking after our baby when we needed a hand. She was there for anything and she thought of everything, breath mints, lip balm, the lot. Always there when anyone needed help, nothing was a hassle. Made the whole day way less stressful. If you’re getting married or having any kind of event, Alex is the one. Thank you so much Alex!!

Alex made planning our wedding so much less stressful and overwhelming. We came to her when we had no idea where to start or what we wanted. She helped set us up with a budget, helped us work out what we needed to organise first, what our options were, and sorted out our catering. Her creative ideas, taste, and advice were impeccable and she was kind and professional throughout, no matter how many questions we fired her way. We were so happy with our wedding day and owe a lot of that to Alex’s help. We also used her gorgeous green wall in our reception area behind our head table. The wall looked beautiful in person and in our photos and really pulled the look of our reception area together.

Hugh and Elizabeth,
Wedding Clients

Inspired Events was an inspired choice to help plan our 60th birthday party. Alex took all the stress out of planning, leaving us to just enjoy ourselves. Our caterer said she’d never seen such a well planned party!

Kirsten and Leo,
Party Planning clients