Ashton and Andrew had a simple wish for their wedding: to keep it small, cozy, and stress-free, with just their immediate family and closest friends. Although they lived in Australia, Andrew had a special connection to New Zealand, so it meant a lot to him to get married there. They didn’t have a specific plan for their wedding, but they wanted it to fit in with the surroundings and make the most of the island’s […]
Wedding Ideas: New Zealand Wedding
Rustic, DIY, and Secondhand Wedding at Pencarrow Lodge
Yinny and Yong-Le wanted their New Zealand forest wedding to be a fun weekend getaway for their friends and family. When they stumbled upon Pencarrow Lodge, they knew it was the perfect spot. Their day was full of DIY touches including a copper painted PVC pipe arch, a picture frame installation that served as a photo backdrop, a faux flower photo wall, and personalized calligraphed driftwood that served as place cards. While it may be […]
Colorful New Zealand Beach Wedding at Motutara Farm
Rose and Luke wanted their New Zealand beach wedding to be a fun weekend getaway for all of the guests, so when they stumbled upon Motutara Farm, they knew it was a perfect spot! Their day had everything that free-spirited couples dream of: surfing, running bare feet, champagne caravan, amazing friends and family, and epic party. The decor was also totally awesome! We are obsessed with the colorful paper tassel backdrop Rose’s mother DIY’d for […]
Organic Emerald and Rust New Zealand Wedding at Meadowood House
From couple’s portraits in a picturesque apple orchid to a boho reception under stringed lights, Sam and Peyton’s rustic wedding at Meadowood House has our hearts skipping a beat! We’re totally in love with the juxtaposition of color this couple chose for their day. The organic emerald of the bridesmaid dresses pairs in a most eclectic way with the rust hues of the napkins and floral masterpieces Renee Rose designed for this special day. If hippie […]
Epic Describes Both the Views and the Romance in This New Zealand Elopement at Rees Valley Farm
After deciding they wanted to tie the knot in a remote location where neither of them had been before, Elizabeth and Peter planned a New Zealand elopement that was as romantic as it was adventurous! They exchanged vows surrounded by nothing but mountains and a handful of loved ones at Rees Valley Farm, where a pretty ceremony backdrop covered in vibrant florals designed by Orange Blossom was all they needed. Once it was official, the couple hopped on […]
This Wild and Free New Zealand Elopement was Both Epic and Emotional
Lauren and Melissa’s New Zealand elopement was a wild and free celebration in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world! Even before exchanging vows, Dawn Photo captured the dreamiest photos of the couple seeing each other for the first time, backed by an epic view of the sea, and then cuddling in the forest, backed by an even more epic waterfall. The couple officially tied the knot at the courthouse but then immediately headed for […]
These Design Loving Grooms Planned an Elegant Outdoor Wedding at Moke Lake
Our wanderlust is off the charts today thanks to Daniel and Tyson’s intimate, wild, and impeccably designed New Zealand wedding near Moke Lake. This stylish couple infused a free-spirited Bedouin vibe into their stripped-back elegant look with a stretch tent, Persian rugs, rose petals, tall grasses, and a combination of brass and wood accents — and the result was simply stunning. We adore that these grooms chose white linen suit jackets from MJ Bale for a […]
Take in the Views and Styling Cues From This Chic Pop-Up Wedding Near Queenstown
When Courtney and Jackson began planning their pop-up wedding in New Zealand, all they had was a desire to get married in nature and a Google pin location from their photographer James of Chasewild. From there, they decided to have a ceremony in the middle of a valley with a simple rug to stand on, their loved ones beside them, and a spectacular view of the mountains in the background. As if the view from their […]
This Elegant and Earthy New Zealand Farm Wedding Has a Seriously Epic View
Keeping eco-friendly practices, locally sourced food, and rustic DIY decor top of mind, Jess and Timmy made their New Zealand farm wedding into the day of their dreams. The couple set up hay bales and a circular grass-covered backdrop for their ceremony, which added just a hint of rustic charm but didn’t distract from the breath-taking view of the lush, green hills. After they exchanged vows, Jess, Timmy, their wedding party, and Ruby + Wolf Photography wandered […]
This Wanaka Helicopter Elopement is the Cure for Your Wanderlust
Once you land your eyes on this helicopter elopement in New Zealand, I promise you’ll be reaching for your passport. Phillippa and Oliver’s New Zealand elopement was the perfect way for these two’s adventurous spirits to commemorate their love. The two of them read their hand-written vows on top of a mountain, with only their officiant and photographer to witness. Carla Mitchell Photography perfectly captured the intimacy and excitement from their elopement, which will be […]