{"id":116164,"date":"2025-11-03T20:11:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T20:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/116164\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T20:11:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T20:11:08","slug":"kiwi-born-influencer-veruca-salt-weds-musician-after-whirlwind-fortnight-romance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/116164\/","title":{"rendered":"Kiwi-born influencer Veruca Salt weds musician after whirlwind fortnight romance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cI met my man on the 28th of September, and today is October 12. Y\u2019all do the math on that one.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">The social media star, known for calling out fellow influencers on TikTok and being brutally honest, said that from the moment the pair met they \u201creally liked each other\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThere\u2019s just a feeling in me that this is the path I\u2019m supposed to take,\u201d she said, adding her mum had flown out to be at the \u201csurprise\u201d wedding.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"The Vegas chapel where she tied the knot performs legal ceremonies and blessings. Photo \/ Instagram\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>The Vegas chapel where she tied the knot performs legal ceremonies and blessings. Photo \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">While Hartley admitted to being \u201cscared\u201d, she concluded by stating: \u201cWhen you know, you know.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">She later shared images from the Vegas chapel, which performs both legal marriages and blessings, captioning the snaps: \u201cThat\u2019s MRS Veruca Salt to you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">For their nuptials, Hartley wore a strapless white dress adorned with sparkly rhinestones, which she paired with a modest red floral arrangement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">Meanwhile, her new husband went for a classic tuxedo suit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">The unknown man, who has not been formally identified, first appeared on Veruca Salt\u2019s social media feed on October 20, during a visit to LA while holidaying in the US.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">Though she debuted him as \u201cmy sexy ass boyfriend\u201d, it would appear the couple were already married at this point.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">Fans have been divided over her loved-up new relationship status, warning the pair could be experiencing \u201clove bombing\u201d, a term to describe those who show over-the-top affection early on in order to gain the upper hand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cGirl pls be careful, this sounds like lovebombing,\u201d warned one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThis has major red flags written all over it. This won\u2019t end well,\u201d speculated another.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">The pair appeared to poke fun at this suggestion with a video of them in their wedding get up captioned, \u201ctwo love bombers that met 2 weeks ago\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img  alt=\"The influencer lost her newborn baby, Cash, last year at just one-month-old to SIDs. Photo \/ Instagram\" class=\"article-media__image responsively-lazy\" data-test-ui=\"article-media__image\"\/>The influencer lost her newborn baby, Cash, last year at just one-month-old to SIDs. Photo \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">While others, many of whom are Hartley\u2019s friends, have showered her with messages of congratulations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cI wont lie, I was concerned at first but you look happy and hot so I\u2019ll let it slide,\u201d one said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cSeriously, absolutely, without a doubt LIVING for your plot line. Slay it harder queen,\u201d shared another.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">Others said it was lovely to see her happy after losing Cash in February, 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">The newborn died \u201cin his sleep\u201d, with Hartley sharing her grief publicly with followers after his passing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\">News.com.au has contacted Hartley for comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"DlhGGFuIDuZ\" style=\"display:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/my-account\/profile\/newsletters\/?from=cmp\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/my-account\/profile\/newsletters\/?from=cmp\">Sign up to Herald Premium Editor\u2019s Picks<\/a>, delivered straight to your inbox every Friday. Editor-in-Chief Murray Kirkness picks the week\u2019s best features, interviews and investigations. 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