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Waipara Elopements and Micro-Weddings

The ultimate way to book all your vendors for your Waipara Elopement or Micro Wedding in one place

Taking the stress away from searching google for hours and instead having trusted and loved vendors working together as the perfect team to bring your dream elopement or micro wedding to life...

Tired of searching for the ideal package that covers everything from photo & video, accommodation, Florals, catering, scenic helicopter flights and celebrants?

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You've made it to the right place...

This is the done-for-you pick and choose package you have been looking for...

How it works:

Deal with one vendor. One large invoice. Less admin. More time to enjoy what matters most!

Step 1:

Build your package: Select all the options you would like included in your elopement or micro wedding package.

Fill in your details: Give me a heads up about your ideal elopement or micro wedding date, your contact details and your ideal ceremony location. Let us know your guest count (Up to 20 guests incl. bride and groom)

Step 2:

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Once your inquiry has come through, your dates will be checked against vendor availability, then an invoice will be created and sent directly to your inbox ready for you to sign the contract and pay the deposit. And then you're booked in, easy as that!

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"Had the most amazing day with Chaznel, and received beautiful images. The day itself was so fun, completely organised and executed brilliantly by Chaznel."

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Pricing starts from NZ$3500

This is the ultimate build your own package where you can choose to go as elaborate or as small as you like.

Simply choose all the options you'd like included in your package and book your date. Easy and one, two, three!

Meet your vendors:

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Who's behind the Photography, videography and planning / coordinating...

I'm Chaznel, it's so lovely to meet you!

 

I'm a North Canterbury Elopement and Micro Wedding Photographer + Videographer and planning expert, and I'm here to save the day by taking all the stress away from your special day!

From the moment you inquire with me I'll jump into planning mode, booking your vendors, relaying any information or custom requests, and connecting you with your celebrant so you can start on your ceremony personalisation!

I will never leave you in the dark. This is your special day and I want you to feel 100% taken care of, in the know, and listened to, and this is exactly what this all-inclusive build your own package does. 

Whether you want to elope just the two of you or plan a micro wedding with up to 25 of your closest friends and family this package is the perfect option for you. 

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The Starling Homestead

Jae + Jodie

Venue + Accomodation Hosts

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Flourish Events

Cassie

Flower Farmer + Florist

Unic Picnic

Natalie

Tablescaping Expert

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Paige's Pantry

Paige

Baking Extraordinaire

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Bloom catering

Zoe

Catering + Grazing Platters

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Celebrant

Sarah Henderson

Ohoka based celebrant

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Celebrant

Jane Godfrey

Woodend based celebrant

The Starling Homestead

Jae + Jodie

Venue + Accomodation Hosts

Flourish Events

Cassie

Flower Farmer + Florist

Unic Picnic

Natalie

Tablescaping Expert

Book your Waipara elopement or micro wedding here

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"If you're looking for a photographer who is not only talented but also genuinely invested in making your memories unforgettable, we highly recommend Chaznel Photography. Thank you, Chaznel, for giving us such beautiful keepsakes to cherish forever!"

What does the Photo + Video coverage include:

  • ​​​​​Photography and Videography coverage (choose between 4, 6, or 8 hours)​​

  • Complimentary elopement or micro wedding day chauffeuring to scenic photo locations

  • Sneak previews of photo + video within 24 hours

  • Full online photo gallery + video delivered within 4 weeks

  • Unlimited logistics and planning support 

  • Unlimited vendor communication support

  • A collection of polaroids to take home on the day

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Imagine a honeymoon and elopement or micro wedding all in one...

Spend 5 nights in a stunning rustic BnB hidden in the quiet plains of Waipara. Then go all out on your adventure special day with a scenic flight to a secluded location in North Canterbury with photography and videography to capture all the moments.

Sounds perfect right?

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This is the perfect way to leave all the planning up to a professional and just show up for your adventure!

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"Wow! Absolutely incredible experience. Chaznel was so kind and supportive and made us feel so comfortable on our elopement Day. The photos are beyond what I could have imagined, and captured our special day perfectly!"

J + M

What are you waiting for?

Book your Waipara Elopement or Micro Wedding with trusted local wedding professionals who value experience and make your dream day come true!

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"Chaznel communicated from the booking to after the day. We are so grateful for the wonderful memories that Chaznel captured forever."

Not quite ready to plan or reach out?

Download my New Zealand Elopement Planning Guide + Printable Planner

Fill in your details and I'll send it straight to your inbox!

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