Our Stories

Discover real elopements created by Elope West Coast NZ, with personalised ceremonies and professional photography in the wild landscapes of New Zealand’s West Coast. Explore each couple’s story, see their photographs and find inspiration for your own intimate celebration.

Courtney and Caleb

See how Courtney and Caleb included golden retriever Lilly in their dog-friendly Pītau elopement at Motukiekie Beach, complete with a paw-signed declaration.

Emily and Cory

See how Emily and Cory celebrated their intimate Pītau elopement at Motukiekie Beach during a road trip around New Zealand.

Ari and Ezra

Ari and Ezra chose a Paewai elopement with their parents as witnesses, walking to Motukiekie Beach’s sea stacks for their intimate ceremony.

Ayla and Nick

Ayla and Nick chose a Pītau elopement with their parents and two daughters, followed by low-tide photographs at Motukiekie Beach’s sea stacks.

Melanie and David

Melanie and David chose a two-day Taharangi elopement with accommodation, an intimate beach ceremony and low-tide photographs at Motukiekie sea stacks.

Šárka and Jan

Šárka and Jan chose a Paewai beach elopement with family and friends, daytime river photographs, moody evening light and lantern photos after the ceremony.

Anita and Nick

Anita and Nick chose a Rātā elopement two days before Christmas, exchanging personalised vows beside a beach creek before a vivid West Coast sunset.

Lisa and Anton

Lisa and Anton chose a Pītau elopement and a night at View With A Room NZ, with flexible timing creating a beautiful ceremony between West Coast storms.

Toni and Robert

Toni and Robert’s Pītau elopement included two lost and recovered rings, a ceremony beside the sea and a perfectly timed sunset kiss at Motukiekie Beach.

Klarissa and Jesse

Klarissa and Jesse chose a winter Pītau elopement, adjusting the ceremony time to avoid rain and marrying on rocky outcrops exposed at low tide.

Ash and Tony

Ash and Tony chose an intimate Pītau beach elopement with family present, sharing a relaxed sunset ceremony filled with laughter and touching moments.

Donna and Jason

Local couple Donna and Jason chose a simple Taharangi beach elopement, adapting around passing showers and using their vintage car as the signing table.