Elopement Blog

Some wedding days feel like they were carved out of time - slow, meaningful, and unmistakably theirs. That was Gareth and Kylee's elopement in Waipara, tucked away in a quiet North Canterbury beach.

These days, eloping is about freedom — the freedom to do your wedding your way. It's about stripping back the pressure and the planning and focusing on what actually matters: just the two of you, in a place that sets your souls on fire.

Early Saturday morning we met up at the bottom of Mt. Paradise and then we ventured up the mountain stopping off at beautiful scenic spots along the way.

Let’s be honest: traditional weddings aren’t for everyone. If you’re dreaming of an intimate, meaningful experience in the heart of nature—with fewer rules and more magic—eloping might be exactly what you’re looking for.