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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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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.
So excited to be well underway with planning for @wainuihillrun 2025.
Can’t wait to help more people cross that finish line and smash some goals 😍
☔️ It’s a very dreary summer day here in the Pōneke. Big day coming up while the forecast is wet? Don’t stress - some of the most magical moments happen in the rain! 
💕 Here are a few tips to make it special:�1️⃣ Rainy day photos are stunning—perfect light! �2️⃣ Clear umbrellas are your best friend for chic, dry pics.�3️⃣ Always have a wet weather plan, no matter how sunny the forecast looks, or sunny it usually is it at your location! �4️⃣ Make sure your guests are comfy—provide umbrellas or ponchos, and warm them if there will be a grass surface so they can dress accordingly. �5️⃣ Remember: a little rain means good luck, so dance through it! 💃�No matter what the weather brings, it’s YOUR day, and it will be unforgettable! 

#WeddingDayTips #RainOrShine #PerfectlyImperfect
A couple of days ago I was talking to a client who was about to start her wedding dress shopping.
She said “how will I know it’s the one?!” 

And I said…”you might not.” 

I wasn’t saying she wouldn’t find a stunning dress….just that the “aha!” moment is another expectation media sets up for brides-to-be. You can be left feeling disappointed if you have the expectation of an epiphany moment that you’ve seen on “Say Yes To The Dress.”

There are hundreds of stunning wedding dresses at every budget, so to help with the decision fatigue, here are some tips:

👗 Expect to find multiple dresses you love, and have to choose. 
🕣 take your time with the decision! Walk away from the dresses and see which sticks in your head after a day or two.
👯‍♀️ Don’t take too many people to your try-ons. Too many conflicting opinions can make you lose sight of what you like the best.
⛪️ Think about your venue and plans - do you need a dress you can walk on the beach in? Do an eloborate dance in? Do you need something that looks good layered with a fur for a winter wedding?

Say you to the dress, with less stress! 

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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