Wanaka Elopement by Emily Adamson

If I had of eloped it would have to be somewhere like this... I mean really, can you imagine anywhere on earth being more stunning that this? Ok yes I've travelled a lot and know that there are a LOT of beautiful places around the world, but there is no denying that Wanaka, and Central Otago is pretty damn special. Christine & Craig flew down from Alaska - one of those other beautiful places in the world I mentioned - to have their memorable day captured by Emily Adamson. And Emily, what an incredible job you did of it!! The ceremony at Waterfall Creek on the shores of Lake Wanaka, was followed up with a private, romantic dinner for two at the Botswana Butchery (incredible restaurant if you're ever down that way!!)

The highlight of the couple's day? "The beautiful sunshine and mountain views as we said our binding vows to each other. We loved being able to focus just on each other and be totally present in the moment without neglecting friends and family."

Photography | Emily Adamson Photography, Flowers | The Green Room Flower Company, Celebrant | Caitlin Harvey, Beacon Lodge, Wanaka, Grooms Suit | New Zealand Ace Suit Hire, Brides Dress | Vocelles Bridal, Florida, USA

DIY Sunshine Coast Wedding by Emily Adamson...

We're crossing the pond today for this charming DIY wedding from Emily Adamson. I love the fresh herb idea they've used here... and of course the kraft paper covered tables!! But what really stands out to me with this wedding, is the emotion in the images which Emily has captured beautifully!

From Emily: I have been close friends with Stefanie for many years and together with Wedding Planner Liane Ritenis, Stefanie and I exchanged many emails about wedding plans, details and our excitement. We actually only had around two months to pull it all together, so that Mark and Stef could have a wedding which was exactly the way they wanted it. Personal, meaningful and in one of their favourite places in the world. The wedding was held on the Sunshine Coast, while Liane lives in Sydney, Stefanie lives in Melbourne and I live in Queenstown New Zealand, so some of the planning emails got quite complicated... Luckily we had family living on the Sunshine coast to help take delivery of all the things we posted, make signs, find 80 recycled Mason style jars, source local flowers, put macarons in bags, pour drinks and much more.

That is one of things that makes a diy wedding so special, everyone helping out, everyone working together. Mark and Stefanie hosted a beautiful, memorable wedding, that was full of tears and laughter.

Queenstown wedding from Emily Adamson...

I love discovering 'new to me' New Zealand photographers who are capturing the most beautiful weddings. I recently came upon Emily Adamson's work. Emily is based in Queenstown so is in the enviable position of being surrounded by incredible jaw dropping scenery to continually inspire her, as well as having her pick of amazing wedding venues to shoot at. This wedding has one of the most unique ideas I think I've seen... a old school hand wringer washing machine as the wishing well... kiwi ingenuity at it's finest I would say!! And how darling are the bridesmaid's bags made from lambs ear filled with gorgeous blooms.... I adore those! Emily shares more about Carly & Quintin's day with us. Be sure to check out more of her work over on her blog.

Carly and Quintin planned a day of surprises for their guests who were invited to meet at Guilty bar in Queenstown. Meanwhile Carly and the girls got ready at Canyons Lodge, while Maralyn (Quintin's Mum), who made all of the amazing floral & wooden displays, finished off decorating at the ceremony site and Canyons Lodge which would later be the reception site.

After a beautiful ceremony under the trees at Thurlby Domain, guests were once again taken by bus to another surprise, Queenstown Bay to get aboard the Million Dollar Cruise boats. After the cruise, guests were taken to Canyons Lodge for more drinks and nibbles to await Carly & Quintin who arrived, much to everyone's delight, by Helicopter.

All the details made by Maralyn, the surprise itinerary and the hilarious speeches made this wedding a fantastic day. Nothing was overlooked, everyone and everything looked great and everyone was entertained the whole day.