Sheldon + Nick | Roys Peak Elopement
Sheldon and Nick swapped the idea of a traditional wedding with an elopement to Coromandel Peak (aka Roys Peak). They knew all along that they didn't want the stress of planning a big wedding and with friends and family all over the world in the times of Covid-19, an elopement just made sense. Getting to honour themselves, their commitment and to share the special celebration with their little girl Bridie was the most important thing. Not to mention, Wanaka is a beautiful and special part of the world that often draws our couples in!
With all this in mind, the pair organised all the practical and cute touches needed for a mountaintop elopement! Hiking boots were a no-brainer, even wee hiking boots for Bridie! The adorable tulle skirt, golden crown and star wand for Bridie made her feel just as special and included in the day as her mum and dad were also getting all dressed up. Up on the mountains, Sheldon, Nick and Bridie were all beaming with joy and happiness as they soaked up the view and each other, "officially" uniting their family and having loads of fun at the same time! From cuddles to twirls and to tosses in the air, it was an afternoon filled with love and family time.
Congratulations again, you three! We had such a lovely day with you and are so happy to be a part of your beautiful milestone moments. We know that your futures will be filled with tonnes of love, laughter and adventures - let us know if you do make the move to Wanaka and we will have to catch up :) xxx
You can also check out their gorgeous video by Eureka Films here!
Our Team
Thanks so much to our wonderful team of Wanaka wedding suppliers that helped us create Sheldon & Nick's Roys Peak elopement 🙂
Celebrant – George Konia
Hair & Makeup – Road To Beauty
Helicopter – Alpine Helicopters
Videography - Eureka Films
Dress - Gown and Altar
Photography by us – Williams Photography
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Steph + Abi | Coromandel Peak Elopement
Steph and Abi are two beautiful souls who went looking for a beautiful place to get married and once they saw photos of Coromandel Peak, were sold on the idea of an elopement. Being super laid back and chill, they didn't need a big wedding and would rather spend their time together adventuring, kayaking and cycling so that's exactly what their wedding and honeymoon turned into. We were lucky enough to have a day of sunshine in the middle of a stormy week for Steph and Abi to get married and it couldn't have turned out any better!
Steph had a colourful and happy bouquet of wildflowers made by The Green Room Flower Co that are now on their way to the Botanic Press to create a forever frame and we can't wait to see the result! Abi donned a fedora for a super stylish yet casual look while Steph wore a gorgeous gown and her favourite jewellery. Getting ready together meant we had time up our sleeves to explore the shoreline of Lake Wanaka, looking out to where they were about to tie the knot!
Before long we were heading up in the chopper to get Steph and Abi married before celebrating and adventuring around the iconic spot overlooking the lake and mountains. Coromandel Peak in summer sure is beautiful, with the golden grasses, warmth radiating up and sweet birdsong from the resident starling and finches that keep us company up there.
Congratulations again, Steph and Abi! We were so excited to get you both married and spend the day smiling, laughing and exploring with you both. We can't wait to see your keepsake bouquet and
xx
Our Team
A big hug and thank you to our awesome team of Wanaka wedding vendors that helped us create magic for Steph & Abi's elopement at Coromandel Peak 🙂
Celebrant – Philippa Thomas
Hair & Makeup - SKP Makeup
Florist - The Green Room Flower Company
Helicopter – Alpine Helicopters
Photography by us – Williams Photography
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Susannah + Firas | Chapel by the Lake + Coromandel Peak Elopement
For Susannah and Firas' elopement, we headed to the stunning Chapel by the Lake in Queenstown. We planned a super intimate ceremony for just the two of them in the gardens overlooking Lake Hayes. The day started with the bride and groom getting ready separately at their beautiful accommodation, Queenscliff villa hosted by Relax It's Done. With 180 degree views out to Lake Wakatipu and the iconic peaks of Queenstown, it was a dreamy location for their last moments as fiancés.
Soon enough the pair were ready and Firas was nervously waiting at the altar for his beautiful bride. The ceremony was complete with a jaw-dropping floral archway, spring flowers and gorgeous weather. After the ceremony, we ventured down into the gardens for a cute toast with their favourite: sugar-free red bull! The party really started after that, with Susannah and Firas' favourite tunes and sweet dance moves kicking into action on the picturesque foot bridge down in the gardens, before we hid away in the gorgeous blossom trees.
Afterwards, it was time for our helicopter adventure to Coromandel Peak. Flying from Queenstown over to Wanaka, we met a fair bit of rain on the journey but were confident it would be clear enough to enjoy the afternoon on the mountains. Making it to the other side was phenomenal, with the most amazing light coming from rain clouds in the distance and the setting sun casting hues of amber and gold across the landscape.
Congratulations again, Susannah and Firas! It was a total joy to be a part of your wedding and we absolutely loved the charm, laughter and total smitten love that you brought to your wedding day. Wishing you loads of love, fun and dancing for your futures together xx
Our Team
A huge thank your to our wonderful team of Queenstown wedding suppliers that helped create Susannah and Firas' Chapel by the Lake elopement wedding 🙂
Celebrant – Tracey Maclaren
Hair – Beautiful Bridal Hair
Makeup – Eve Makeup Artistry
Florist - The Flower Room
Helicopter – Heliworks
Accommodation - Relax It's Done
Photography by us – Williams Photography
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Rosie + Ger | Lochnagar Saddle + Coromandel Peak + Vanguard Peak | Queenstown Mountain Wedding
Rosie and Ger's Queenstown Mountain Wedding...what a day! We had beautiful spring conditions for Rosie & Ger's elopement, which kicked off at the lush grounds of Stoneridge Estate. While the pair got ready separately, we tee-d up a sweet First Look under a cherry blossom tree for Ger to see Rosie in her stunning gown for the first time - and as his fiancée for the last time!
Before long, we were heading up to the mountains and to our first snowy stop. High winds diverted our course to somewhere totally unique - on a snowy saddle in between Lochnagar and lake Wanaka. Rosie and Ger embraced the elements and pristine snow the best way they know how - with a good laugh! We continued on to Coromandel Peak to get these two officially married. The winds were carving out gorgeous patterns on the lake, all the while these two sweethearts shared some beautiful vows and turned the page to become husband and wife! With some spare time up our sleeves, we organised a third stop-off at Vanguard Peak for another dose of mountain magic before returning the two newly-weds to enjoy dinner at Stoneridge Estate.
Congratulations again, Rosie and Ger! It was so much fun getting to hang out with you both and help get you MARRIED, wahoo!! We hope you have the best adventures, laughs and success together xx
Our Team
A massive "thank you" to our team of Queenstown wedding suppliers that helped bring Rosie & Ger's Mountain Wedding to life 🙂
Celebrant – Andrew Bell
Hair – Beautiful Bridal Hair
Makeup – Eve Makeup Artistry
Florist - Orange Blossom Designs
Helicopter – Over The Top Helicopters
Videography - Shotover Wedding Films
Accommodation - Stoneridge Estate
Photography by us – Williams Photography
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Georgia + Stephen | Coromandel Peak + Vanguard Peak Elopement
Georgia and Stephen's elopement at Coromandel Peak and Vanguard Peak was something extra special. With troublesome weather for the original wedding date, we shuffled things around and planned for an early morning wedding to catch a break in the weather and we were rewarded with breath-taking conditions on the mountain! Georgia got to watch the colours of dawn and sunrise across the lake and mountains as she was getting her hair and makeup done. The early morning light shone through the windows and lit up Georgia's beautiful dress at the same time and before long, the frosty balcony was witness to a super sweet First Look between Georgia and Stephen.
The bride and groom-to-be were both absolutely glowing and the rustic, auburn flowers created by Orange Blossom Designs completed Georgia's beautiful look while Stephen had a dapper burgundy tie to bring it all together. As the sun was just starting to kiss the mountains, we were off in the helicopter to Coromandel Peak to get these two married! Up at the iconic peak, we had some misty morning cloud move in and around us, which made for some very cool and moody photos. We headed to Vanguard Peak for some amazing moments in the snow while looking over at the snow-capped mountains and valleys. We absolutely adored Georgia and Stephen's energy and spontaneity as they embraced the cold and ran with it! We had a right snowball fight, plenty of kisses and cuddles, a wee dance and loads of laughter.
Congratulations from us again, Georgia and Stephen! Thanks for being superstars with the weather and having the best time with us! We are so happy for you both and wish you worlds of joy, adventure and love as your adventures continue together xx
Our Team
A massive "thank you" to our team of Queenstown wedding suppliers that helped bring Georgia & Stephen's Coromandel Peak Elopement to life 🙂
Celebrant – Glennys Logan
Hair – Hair To Wed
Makeup – Eve Makeup Artistry
Florist - Orange Blossom Designs
Helicopter – Over The Top Helicopters
Photography by us – Williams Photography
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Nichola + Daniel | Coromandel Peak | Wanaka Mountain Wedding
Nichola and Daniel reached out to us to organise an epic Mountain Wedding in Wanaka, after their original wedding plans back home in the UK were cancelled. (Damn Covid!) But luckily for us, that meant we got to plan a gorgeous, fun and relaxed day for Nichola and Daniel to celebrate their love and commitment to each other. Staying at a super cute chalet on Aubrey Road in Wanaka, the two sweethearts were able to see Coromandel Peak from their balcony and count down the hours and minutes until the got to say "I do!"
Thanks to a sun-soaked morning, we were nice and toasty on the ground for this September wedding but still got to appreciate the snow-capped mountains all around us. After a gorgeous First Look at their chalet, we headed out to the lakeside for a bit of adventure before our helicopter flight. We had a bit of a breeze, which meant that we could play with Nichola's beautiful flowing dress in the wind while also exploring around some awesome rocks and reflection pools on the lakefront.
Next up, it was time for the chopper! Daniel was stoked to be heading up in a helicopter and we couldn't agree more - it is always so special to be able to re-live the thrill of our adventures through our couple's first time experiences :) Arriving at Coromandel Peak left everyone speechless, as it always does, standing up on that mountaintop with incredible views that only so many people get to experience. Mt Aspiring in the north-west was clear as a bell, so we took advantage of the picturesque peak with its foreground of the river dancing up the valley and golden sunlight streaming through for some sweet moments on the mountain.
Congratulations again, Nichola and Daniel! Thank you so much for having so much fun with us!!! We absolutely loved your passion and excitement and were so happy to help make your dreams come true! We wish you both all the adventure, love and success in the world xx
Our Team
Thank you to our awesome team of Wanaka wedding suppliers that worked with us to Nichola and Daniel's Mountain Wedding 🙂
Celebrant –Liz Maluschnig
Hair & Makeup – Road To Beauty
Helicopter – Wanaka Helicopters
Photography by us – Williams Photography
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Martika + Rich | Winter Wedding Adventure
Martika and Rich first contacted us in July looking for a winter wedding adventure in Queenstown, after having to make changes to their original wedding plans in Australia. Luckily for us and them, we had a freaking awesome day that included two gorgeous landings, a starry-night shoot, CAKE plus heaps of good times!
These two are full of beans, laughter and light up every new place they visit together. When we heard that Martika announced "that was awkward" at their first kiss - a hot, crowded tube station in London - we knew we were in for some fun and lucky to be a part of their special day. Rich had even made a custom comic book based on their relationship for their sweet proposal, which was brought along to hold their vows on their wedding day.
Martika had a totally stunning arrangement of flowers by Steph at Orange Blossom Designs and combined with her gold Timberlands (yes, your read that right!), sweet headband and her beautiful embroidered gown, she looked like an absolute Queen. Rich wasn't too bad himself, looking pretty dapper in an Overcheck suit with a bowtie. We also had a mountain-inspired cake to celebrate with on the mountain, created by Melissa of Cherry Blossom Cakes.
With a first landing at Coromandel Peak, which was looking impeccably still and glassy, we had their ceremony, cake and an adventure down to the iconic lookout itself. We even had a paraglider drop in to say hello for a couple minutes before running and jumping off the side of the mountain! From there, we headed to Vanguard Peak for some fun in the snow and to watch as the sun lowered over the mountains and lit up the sky! We continued with the celebrations with a champagne shower and plenty of fun throwing snow around. Martika and Rich then headed to dinner (a delicious wedding dinner at Botswana Butchery - we're jealous!) before we picked them up to head out again once the sky was dark. We were so lucky to have the skies clear up after some low cloud had creeped in at sunset, so we made the most of it and captured a few different angles and perspectives of the newly-married couple with the stars above.
Congratulations again, Martika and Rich!!! We had the most incredible day and wish you both all of the love, luck, laughter and adventure for all your years ahead 🌟❤️
Our Team
Thank you to our amazing team of Queenstown wedding suppliers that helped to create Martika & Rich's winter wedding adventure! 🙂
Celebrant – Charlotte Winkel – Your Big Day
Hair – Beautiful Bridal Hair
Makeup – Eve Makeup Artistry
Flowers – Orange Blossom Designs
Cake - Cherry Blossom Cakes
Helicopter – Heliworks
Photography by us – Williams Photography
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Coromandel Peak Elopement | Ali + Andrew
Ali and Andrew chose to do things a little differently after having a traditional wedding a couple of years prior, and settled on the idea of a Coromandel Peak elopement. Pretty epic, right! Travelling over from Brisbane, the sweet pair planned a holiday in Queenstown with a side of adventure to celebrate their love.
We had a beautiful and warm summer's day - you know the one, where the incredible turquoise colours of the lake pop against the golden grass? 🤗 To make it even better, Ali had the most stunning bouquet of flowers made by our friend Steph at Orange Blossom Designs, which complemented the entire scene with vibrant pinks, reds and lilacs. After the panoramic views at Coromandel Peak, we flew back across to Queenstown and over the lake for some rugged mountain-edge shots at The Ledge on Cecil Peak in the late afternoon sun.
A big congratulations again, Ali and Andrew! We had the best day and hope you guys are still enjoying plenty of adventures and delicious dinner dates xx
Our Team
Thank you to our lovely team of Queenstown wedding suppliers that helped us create Ali & Andrew's Coromandel Peak elopement 🙂
Celebrant – Charlotte Winkel - Your Big Day
Hair – Hair To Wed
Makeup – I AM Makeup (now based in the UK)
Flowers - Orange Blossom Designs
Helicopter – Heliworks
Photography by us – Williams Photography
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Queenstown Mountain Wedding | Yuanrui + Huan
Yuanrui and Huan travelled over from China for their Queenstown Mountain Wedding. It was love at first sight for Huan, and with lots of romantic dates involving delicious food, hip-hop music and late night conversations, Yuanrui fell in love, just the same. With a proposal so dreamy that, in Yuanrui's words, Huan almost burnt the house down with so many candles, a wedding date was set and flights booked!
We started the wedding celebrations with a walk along the waterfront and Queenstown Gardens in their traditional Korean-Chinese wedding outfits. After getting changed into their wedding dress and suit, we then hopped into a helicopter for the first destination - beautiful Lochnagar. We had a ceremony at the crystal clear alpine lakeside before enjoying some champagne and soaking up the sunshine. Afterwards, we headed on to a second landing at Coromandel Peak, which was looking totally beautiful with the golden summer grass and calm lake below.
Congratulations again, Yuanrui and Huan! Your wedding day was so gorgeous and we loved meeting you both and helping you tie the know. Sending lots of luck, love and happiness to you, for a beautiful future together!! 💕💫 xx
Our Team
Thank you to our lovely team of Queenstown wedding suppliers that helped us bring Yuanrui & Huan's Queenstown Mountain Wedding to life :)
Celebrant – Evan Paterson
Flowers – The Flower Room
Helicopter – Heliworks
Videography – Chaplin Focus
Photography by us – Williams Photography
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Mt Roy Elopement | Rüta + Auridas
Rüta and Auridas dreamed up a beautiful Mt Roy elopement for their wedding day. Travelling over to Queenstown from Lithuania, the gorgeous duo had beautiful summer weather for their pre-New Years Eve elopement. We had a First Look at the Queenstown lakefront before driving over to Wanaka for the helicopter adventure. With two shuttle flights up to the mountain, we were also joined by their parents, so Rüta was able to walk down the aisle to her husband-to-be.
After a special ceremony with family involved, we headed over to the iconic point to capture more stunning moments and memories. The wind was picking up, so Rüta's veil danced across the air and made for some incredible, romantic photos! After the helicopter flight, we motored back to Queenstown and popped the champagne down by the pond at Stoneridge Estate. The later afternoon lighting was soft and flattering, and the newly-married pair were happy, relaxed and very smitten. So naturally, we had to wander around the beautiful estate for a few more portraits amongst the vines.
Congratulations again Rüta and Auridas! We are so happy for you both and wish you all the best for a happy, adventure-filled future together! Thanks for having us be a part of your wedding day 💕 xx
Our Team
Thank you so much for the team that helped create Rüta & Auridas' dream Mt Roy elopement happen:
Celebrant – Fr. Martin
Orchids – Bloom Flowers
Hair & Makeup – Charm Beauty
Helicopter – Aspiring Helicopters
Videography - Bad Panda Productions
Accommodation – Stoneridge Estate
Photography by us – Williams Photography
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