Spontaneous Auckland Elopement with a $2 Wedding Veil

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Mala

May 26, 2025

Glacier Elopement in New Zealand

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Kellie Francis

November 19, 2024

Marie and Arnie’s wedding didn’t follow a set theme. They didn’t have any elaborate decor or lots of guests to keep happy; instead, they went for what had always felt right to them—getting married high in the Queensland mountains. For them, simplicity was key, paired with the grandeur of nature. "We wanted something simple yet classy. Our dream wedding was always to get married in the mountains,” Marie told us.

Destination Wedding at the Hobbiton Movie Set

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Tim and Nadine

July 1, 2024

Did you know you can get married at the actual Hobbiton movie set in New Zealand? As soon as Tim and Alexandra found this out they knew there was nowhere better for their Lord or the Rings themed wedding.

Dark Desert Romance

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Patina Photo

May 10, 2024

Sophia and Matt celebrated their love in Wellington, New Zealand, with a unique and memorable western-inspired wedding that reflected their personalities and passions. Their mutual love of 'Desert Rock' and 'Dark Western' music set the theme for the day.

Fairy Party Chic Wedding in Auckland

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Katrina Cooke

April 9, 2024

The Connemara Country Lodge, in Awhitu, New Zealand, its dramatic natural backdrop, played host to Whitney and Chris' spring wedding. The day encapsulated the essence of what Whitney describes as a 'Fairy-Party-Chic' theme, with bright and festive details and lots of lush florals. Even the bride and their guests dressed in floral patterns, really bringing the theme to life.

Lo-Fi New Zealand Wedding at Home

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Karen Inderbitzen-Walle & Delphine Avril Planqueel

September 11, 2023

Morgan and Joseph 's wedding was inspired by a blend of Slim Aarons' classic elegance and country western charm, all wrapped up in the warm embrace of their family and closest friends. They hosted the day at their own home, setting up a marquee on the lawn.

A Hobbiton Wedding Featuring Taylor Swift’s Music & a Chotronette Dress

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Dear White

April 5, 2023

Jack and Eleanor's dream wedding took place at the iconic Green Dragon Inn in Hobbiton, New Zealand, inspired by Lord of the Rings and Rock n Roll Bride. Their furry companion, Theo, served as ring bearer, and they exchanged personal vows to a quartet version of Taylor Swift's Love Story.

DIY with a Touch of Vintage and a Homemade Floral Dress

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Koru

September 27, 2022

and music themselves, Emily made her own dress and headpiece (featuring silk ribbon embroidery and lace from her mum's wedding dress from 1982), her mum's dress, the bridesmaids corsages and all the decorations! Tim wore his family tartan which only arrived from his cousin in Edinburgh a few days before!

Mountaintop Wedding with a Helicopter Ride & Matching ‘Budgie Smugglers’

LJ Stocks

Kellie Francis

July 11, 2022

After living in Queenstown for many years, finding peace and serenity on the mountain tops after many a hike, and Ashleigh and Wian couldn’t think of anything more perfect than saying ‘I do’ on top of those same mountains.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream meets 1920’s Vintage Themed Wedding

Sophie Cooke

Amy Kate

January 1, 2021

New Zealand Waterfall Elopement

Sophie Cooke

Katie Craig Brown

July 10, 2020

Inspired by their love of hiking and nature, Adam and Alice flew from the States to New Zealand to get their dream waterfall location for their September 2019 elopement.

Pastel meets Moody New Zealand Wedding with Skulls, Crystals and Flowers

Sophie Cooke

WeDo

June 25, 2020

Zoe and Myles were in school together; they didn’t share any classes but knew each other through mutual friends. During a party they hit it off, dated for eight months and then Zoe threw a spanner in the works and moved to England! “I thought that might be it for our relationship as I was planning on staying for a few years,” explained Zoe. “I had the one way ticket before we met. After five months apart, Myles made the leap and moved to England with me.”

Rustic, Upcycled New Zealand Wedding with Touches of Harry Potter

Sophie Cooke

Velvet Moon

March 12, 2020

Danielle and Glen ended up throwing any notions of a budget out of the window when it came to planning their wedding. After changing their wedding plans what seemed like 101 times, they finally decided on what they wanted with just 4 months to go.

Heavenly Mountain Wedding in Queenstown

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Jim Pollard

December 19, 2019

Holy forking shirtballs. Yep, I think the only explanation to these stunning, STUNNING images is that Erin and Steve got married in actual heaven... Because WOW. In reality, the wedding was held in Queenstown, New Zealand but same, same right?

1950s New Zealand Wedding with a Gothic Twist

Sophie Cooke

Haley Adele

December 4, 2019

Nick and Kylee are very non-traditional, and wanted their wedding to reflect them. They both love the colour purple, the the colour-scheme was an easy choice! Kylee loves to wear 1950s clothing when she gets the chance and Nick is a retro car guy. Throw in Kylee’s obsession with skulls and you have yourself a 1950s meets gothic extravaganza!

Snowy Rock n Roll Meets Game of Thrones Mountaintop Elopement in New Zealand!

Ellie Kime

Andy Brown

September 11, 2018

If this elopement had a soundtrack, it'd be a very emotional rendition of You Take My Breath Away mixed with the Game of Thrones theme tune. Jess and Sam's beautiful wedding is a genuine breath-taker, as they got married at Glendhu Bay Lookout, which looks over the Mount Aspiring National Park. Fittingly, I am now aspiring to get to this national park, stat. Then, they took a helicopter ride to Fog Peak and, well, the photos speak for themselves.

Vintage & Thrifty 1960s Wedding in New Zealand

Rachel Webb

Andi Crown

November 11, 2017

Esther and Todd's wedding was a 1960s inspired celebration held in New Zealand. Being in nature was also important to both of them so they held their wedding at Port Waikato School Camp, an outdoor education camp established in 1928. The site had everything they needed including a big grassy square flanked by long dormitories (ample accommodation!) a dining hall, selection of cabins, and a stunning outdoor chapel where they held their ceremony.

Doctor Who & Harry Potter Geeky Fandom Wedding

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Velvet Moon

June 3, 2017

Choosing their favourite fantasy worlds for their wedding was the obvious theme choice for Jenn and Adam, who were married in Auckland, New Zealand in November. The bride loves Harry Potter, and the groom, Doctor Who!

1950s Rockabilly Wedding on the Bride’s Family Farm

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Lani Carter

August 18, 2016

Rach and Tim's DIY wedding took place on the bride's family farm in New Zealand. It had a 1950s rockabilly theme. "It was important to us that we had a fun and relaxed atmosphere", said Rach. "We learnt how to do a rockabilly dance as our first dance!"

Intimate Lakeside Wedding in New Zealand

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Williams Photographer

July 25, 2016

Heather and Iggy's wedding took place in St Omer Park, Queenstown. Their lakeside ceremony was intimate and perfect for them. "We chose to have a short ceremony in a Queenstown park on the edge of Lake Wakatipu ($35 hire fee to the council - yeah!) We narrowed down the precise location the day before, and then updated everyone via our prepared contact lists. The set-up was easy - a few chairs for those that needed it, strings of cranes placed in the willow trees by the best man and Iggy, and a few well-coordinated meet-ups with the celebrant and my brother that played our music from a portable speaker."