High school sweethearts who flew to New Zealand on a secret holiday, jumped in a helicopter and eloped on top of one of New Zealand’s most iconic mountain tops. The emotion of their elopement was like a rollercoaster, and we all felt it so sincerely. There were big belly laughs, intense tears and a whole lot of love.
Captured in collaboration with Elopement Collective, Josh Withers, Crimson Wedding Flowers, Hair To Wed & Wanaka Helicopters.
Elle & Glenn and their sweet lakeside sunset elopement on the shores of Glendhu Bay, near Wanaka, New Zealand. Captured in collaboration with the Elopement Collective, Josh Withers & Crimson Wedding Flowers.
When the very idea of planning a large traditional wedding just seems too stressful, eloping while on a romantic holiday seemed like the perfect choice for Jodie & Alex.
“We loved that eloping would let us focus on what was important, and on what we wanted out of the day, without getting caught up in stuff that didn’t really matter to us. We didn’t really think too much about a theme or vibe. We didn’t need to. We just dressed how we wanted, knowing that the New Zealand landscape would do all the work for us! It was easy and relaxed – we felt so lucky in the lead-up, knowing that we just got to bask in our excitement for the day without getting too stressed or anxious about all the details.”
Photographed for the Elopement Collective along with the following incredible vendors & creatives:
Celebrant: Josh Withers Florals: Crimson Wedding Flowers Accomodation: Stoneridge Estate Gown & Veil: Jane Hill Bridal Shoes: Ashley Lim Rings: Natalie Marie Jewellery Earrings: Jasmin Sparrow Makeup: Eve Makeup Artistry Hair: Pure Hair Studio Suit: MJ Bale
As Featured by Together Journal
When I think back to my own wedding day, I still remember cringing when the celebrant had to read out the mandatory "definition of marriage in Australia" statement. I'm a huge supporter of marriage equality, and these words just didn't sit right with me. That was 7 years ago now, and it still baffles me that our country is still so far behind so much of the world. Love is love, and love deserves equality. That's as simple as it should be.
With all the rhetoric surrounding the recent postal vote in Australia I find it heartbreaking that I even get to have an opinion on this issue. Unfortunately, this has evolved into an issue where staying silent is letting cruel and unfair legislation restrict & discriminate against the rights and dignity of our fellow human beings. The fact that anyone thinks they have a right to an opinion on legally recognising someone else's love, something that doesn't affect them in the slightest way, is proof that something is broken. Australia - although this postal vote isn't ideal - we can make a difference and we can make history. So please don't forget to come together in support of what is right and send in your YES votes!
Lauren & Ana flew from Washington DC, all the way to the south island of New Zealand to elope. Their exchange of vows were the epitome of what love is all about, and some of the most meaningful wedding vows I have ever been lucky enough to whiteness. Yes being helicoptered up to this epic mountain top in Wanaka, was beyond beautiful, but I'll never forget what they said to each other and the way it brought tears to my eyes and touched my heart in the most significant way. Thank you beautiful ladies for letting me be a part of something so special. x
Also big thanks to The Elopement Collective for making this special day happen, and to Hello May for sharing their story.
Coordination: The Elopement Collective
Celebrant: Josh Withers
Transport: Wanaka Helicopters
Florist: Crimson Wedding Flowers
Gowns: Pronovias & Anthropologie
Hair: Hair To Wed
Makeup: Katie Medley
Wedding Rings: James Allen
