Where every couple say “I do,” exactly as they are.
A country that celebrates every couple.
New Zealand is the perfect place for a same-sex elopement: legal, welcoming, and genuinely beautiful. Since marriage equality became law in 2013, it has grown into one of the most inclusive and progressive countries in the world for LGBTQ+ weddings. It is a place to declare your love in a country that truly values diversity and equality.
For couples drawn to a wedding that feels less like an event and more like a moment carved into the landscape itself, this is where it begins. Whether you picture a mountaintop ceremony, a secluded beach, or a lush garden, New Zealand's landscapes offer endless ways to mark the day. The decision was never about choosing small. It is about choosing what matters, surrounded by people who celebrate you.
Three ways to say I do.
Queenstown Lakeside Elopement
Exchange vows high in the Southern Alps, from Queenstown's Remarkables to a snow-dusted alpine ridge reached only by helicopter. A dramatic, intimate setting where the two of you stand together above it all.
Heli Elopement in Queenstown
Say I do on a secluded stretch of coastline, from the golden sands of Waiheke Island to a quiet bay all your own. Bare feet, open sky, and the sound of the sea as your only soundtrack.
Queenstown Garden Elopement
A lush private garden makes the softest, most romantic backdrop for your vows, with florals already woven through the scenery. Perfect for couples who want intimacy, warmth, and a storybook setting.
Your day, held with care.
A few quiet reasons couples choose to elope with us, from the inclusivity to the calm of knowing every detail is handled.
Marriage Equality Since 2013
New Zealand was among the first countries in the world to legalise same-sex marriage, so your wedding here is fully legal and fully celebrated.
LGBTQ+ Friendly Professionals
Every vendor we work with, from florists to photographers to celebrants, is welcoming and experienced, so you feel comfortable and seen from the first hello.
Legal Requirements Handled
We take care of the paperwork and legal details, including everything overseas couples need, so nothing stands between you and the moment.
A Ceremony That Reflects You
We help customise your ceremony to tell your own love story, in your own words, exactly as you want it.
Landscapes for Every Vision
From Queenstown to Waiheke Island and everywhere between, New Zealand's diverse scenery offers endless possibilities for your dream setting.
A Truly Stress-Free Day
As the country's largest elopement company, we hold every thread so you can simply arrive, be present, and celebrate.
The lake was so still it felt like the world was holding its breath for us.Ana & Tom · Queenstown · April 2025
From first hello to “I do.”
From the first message in your inbox to the moment your rings catch the morning light, your day moves through four quiet steps. Every detail is held by us, so you only have to arrive.
A long, no-pressure conversation about who the two of you are, what you don't want, and the moment you'd quietly choose.
We draft a bespoke sketch with mountain, beach, and garden options, an LGBTQ+ friendly celebrant we trust, and a photographer whose work makes you feel something.
Bouquet, licence and legal requirements, witnesses, weather contingencies, the dinner reservation, the surprise. Every thread carried so you don't have to.
And the day unfolds the way the best days always do, gently, exactly itself, and over far too quickly.
Memorable Moments In Same Sex Weddings
So, where shall we elope you?
Tell us a little about the two of you. Within a day, we'll write back with a thoughtful sketch of what your New Zealand elopement could look like.