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Sunset Elopement
Two days before Christmas, Nick and Anita eloped on Motukiekie Beach through Elope West Coast's Rātā package . We walked together along the beach until they found the spot they loved, just a few minutes' walk from the beach access. A platform rock by a creek, cradled by bush and small water cascade on one side, and the majestic sea on the other. Perfect. After the personalised vows, the sunset came on cue, and what a stunning sunset it was! We wish Nick and Anita every happin


A West Coast Tongan Wedding
Mele and Sefo decided to fly out to NZ to celebrate their intimate wedding with family in Greymouth. Because they got a 6 hour package, I gave them an engagement shoot as well, a few days before their big day. The plan was to have the wedding at a local park, but with uncertain weather, it was decided to have it in a family home instead. The sun stayed out though, so we could get photos at the park afterwards. Before moving to the South Island, I used to live in very multicu


Beautiful Beach Elopement Between the Storms
The West Coast, and much of the country, has had a turbulent Spring, with severe storms and weather watches. Anton and Lisa's elopement was a few days after a major storm, causing blackouts in the region, and the day before another one. Their big day plan was for a low-tide sunset ceremony, but the reality of nature and the beauty of planning elopements instead of huge weddings is that we have to and can be flexible on the day to do what's best. So with the latest weather upd


A Most Memorable Elopement!
Imagine you want to plan an elopement to remember. Naturally, you'd want stunning scenery. Maybe throw in a sunset to make everything...


Winter Beach Elopement
Why get married in summer only? Klarissa and Jesse braved the cold this week and eloped at low tide on Motukiekie Beach through Elope...


Beach Elopement with the Family
I was privileged to photograph another elopement at Motukiekie Beach through Elope West Coast NZ , which I run with my celebrant friend,...


Happy Birthday! I mean Wedding! Surprise!
Kim invited her friends for a 40th birthday party that evening, but little did they know that she and Wendy got married in front of their...


Shantytown Wedding
Jethro and Nikita tied the knot last Saturday in Shantytown. They just wanted photos of the ceremony and bridal party afterwards, and I...


Second Elope West Coast beach elopement!
Well, Elope West Coast , (the new elopement service I've started with Gen, a celebrant friend,) started with a bang, with our first two...


First Elope West Coast beach elopement!
I teamed up with friend and celebrant, Gen Chan, to create Elope West Coast , where we offer bespoke beach elopements where everything is...
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