Lakeside & Custom Elopements
Not every couple wants a helicopter — and that's exactly the point of this package.
An elopement, your way
Not every couple wants a helicopter — and that's exactly the point of this package. Whether it's a quiet morning on the lake edge, a tussock-covered high country paddock, or a spot only the two of you know about, an on-ground elopement gives you the same intimacy and intention as our heli packages, with a location that's walkable, drivable, or entirely of your own choosing.
This is also home for couples planning something genuinely custom — a different time of day, a particular ceremony structure, family or a small group of witnesses involved, or a location we haven't shot before. If it doesn't fit neatly into a Wanaka or Queenstown heli package, it probably belongs here.
With over 15 years photographing couples in the Southern Alps, Mickey brings a rare blend of artistry and mountain expertise — showcasing the raw, dramatic beauty of the landscape while capturing the quiet, intimate moments that make your story uniquely yours.
Inclusions
Up to 5 guests
Photography coverage 1.5 hours upwards
Location Recommendations
Officiant coordination
Hair & makeup - (Included or optional add-on)
Florals - (Included or optional add-on)
Online Gallery delivery
Packages from $3,600
*If a custom/bespoke ceremony falls outside standard inclusions (extra hours, additional locations, larger guest group, travel further afield), note that pricing is quoted individually after an enquiry
For anything outside a standard package — a non-standard timeline, additional family involvement, a multi-day elopement, or a location requiring extra travel or permissions — get in touch with what you have in mind and we'll put together a tailored quote. We can give you a call to talk over options.
What this package suits
- Couples who want an intimate ceremony without the cost or weather-dependency of a helicopter
- Couples eloping with a small number of guests or family present
- Lakeside, vineyard, high country, or town-based ceremonies around Wanaka and Queenstown
- Couples with a specific personal location in mind — a family property, a favourite hike, somewhere with meaning to your story
- Multi-location days (e.g. ceremony at one spot, portraits at another)
Where we shoot
Glendhu Bay
Lake Hāwea
Wanaka lakefront
Coronet Peak
Thurlby Domain
St Bathans
Remarkables
Tekapo
The Lindis
Mt Cook
Every couple is unique, and we believe your elopement should reflect that. Whether you have a vision in mind or are looking for inspiration, we would love to bring your ideas to life.
Ready to start planning your day, wherever it takes us? Get in touch with us today — and tell us what you're picturing — we'll help shape it from there.
