Frequently Asked Questions

Description text goStart by getting in touch with us and telling us a little about the two of you, when you’d love to get married and which package you have your eye on.

We’ll check availability and talk you through your options.

Once you’re ready to lock it in, we’ll secure your date and start organising the good stuff.es here

Description text goes hereNope. That’s kind of the whole point.

We work with an incredible crew of Queenstown wedding vendors and coordinate the people included in your package for you.

You don’t need to spend your evenings emailing photographers, celebrants, florists, helicopter companies and hair and makeup artists.

We’ll use the very finest Queenstown has on offer 

Once you’re booked, we’ll send you a booking form which has the details we need to get everything confirmed, from there we send info and forms as we need them, do not worry there are only 4 in total and we have got VERY good at what we do !! 

You absolutely do not need to have your entire elopement planned before booking.

That’s our job.

Absolutely.

If you decide you’d love video, extra flowers, more photography time or another little something, get in touch. 

We can generally make changes and additions up to 30 days before your elopement, subject to availability.

Closer to your elopement we’ll bring everything together into your final itinerary so you know exactly where you need to be and when. Generally within 4 weeks of your elopement so we have all the details we need. 

By the time the day rolls around, the planning is done.

All you need to do is get dressed, show up and get married.

We’ll handle the rest.

Absolutely.

Our packages are designed to include everything you need for an incredible Queenstown elopement, but we know every couple is different.

If there’s something you’d love to add or change, talk to us and we’ll see what we can do.

Most couples get ready at their accommodation, so choose somewhere with enough space to comfortably get yourselves sorted.

Good natural light and a little bit of room are always a bonus, especially if hair, makeup, photography and video are joining you there.

Totally up to you.

Some couples love getting ready together and making the whole day feel relaxed from the beginning. Others want that first-look moment and choose to get ready separately.

There are no rules here. Do whatever feels most like you. 

If you want to!

First looks can be a really beautiful part of an elopement, especially if you’re getting ready separately. It gives you a private moment together before everything kicks off and makes for some pretty special photos too.

If you’d rather save that moment for the ceremony, we can absolutely do that instead.

Keep it simple.

Your phone, lipstick, sunglasses, a warm layer and a change of shoes if you’re heading into the mountains are generally plenty.

For heli elopements, a small bag or backpack can come with you, so you don’t need to stuff everything into your pockets.

Item descriptionYou can absolutely wear your dream wedding shoes, but we highly recommend bringing a second pair that you can actually walk in.

Boots, sneakers or something with a decent sole are perfect for getting around the mountain. You can always swap into your beautiful shoes once we’re where we need to be.

Layers are your friend.

Thermals underneath your dress or suit, warm socks, boots for travelling and a beautiful coat or fur can make a huge difference.

You might feel brave standing on a snowy mountain in wedding clothes, but trust us, it is worth it.

And a sneaky whisky never hurt anyone either.

For more details on what to wear for a Queenstown Elopement for every season, visit our blog.

Yes we have the amazing team at Wedding Prep Studio that can take care of your garment steaming, they even pick up and drop off to make the process seamless. 

You can have a look over our recommendations for spray tans, nails, hair cuts

We have a Plan B. And usually a Plan C.

Queenstown weather can change quickly, particularly in the mountains, so we keep a close eye on the forecast leading up to your elopement.

If you’re happy to embrace a little weather, we have beautiful umbrellas and some incredible ground locations that still look amazing in moody conditions.

If the weather is truly terrible, we can look at alternative locations, indoor options or, where possible, moving things around.

Read more info on wet weather back up plans here.

Safety always comes first, so the final decision on whether we can fly sits with the helicopter company.

If flying isn’t possible, we’ll talk you through the options.

Depending on your itinerary, the weather and availability, that might mean waiting for a weather window, switching to one of our beautiful ground locations or looking at another day.

This is exactly why we recommend staying in Queenstown for a couple of days after your planned elopement date.

Queenstown forecasts love to change their minds, so we don’t make weather calls too early.

We’ll keep an eye on things in the lead-up and communicate with you if we think the weather could affect your plans.

Sometimes a forecast that looks terrible three days out turns into an absolute stunner.

Trust us to keep watching it. You enjoy Queenstown.

Not necessarily.

We have a selection of wet weather and alternative options available depending on your package, guest numbers and what Mother Nature is doing.

If having an indoor backup locked in from the beginning would make you feel more relaxed, talk to us and we can discuss the options.

We work with Carla Mitchell Photography exclusively who is a key part of our amazing team, she knows our locations and exactly how the day flows, Carla also has a couple of hand picked associate shooters who may be with you on the day (Carla still does all editing) 

Your photographer will be confirmed as part of the planning process, and you can relax knowing you’re in very good hands.here

Definitely not. In fact, we’d rather you didn’t.

Our photographers will guide you when you need it, but the aim is for your photos to actually feel like you.

Walk, laugh, cuddle, drink champagne, soak it all in. No modelling experience required around here.

Absolutely. If there’s a particular photography style, location or kind of shot you love, you can add this on “The Finer Details” form, you are also able to have a chat with carla prior to your date if you would like to

We won’t recreate a Pinterest board shot-for-shot, but it’s really helpful for understanding what you’re drawn to, make sure these are realistic to what you are looking to book and Queenstown based

Your photographer will provide you with a sneak peak (up to 20 images) 2 business days after your elopement date, your final edited gallery can take up to 12 weeks.