New Zealand Elopement With Punjabi Ritual

Talk about a ceremony with a view! Sirjana and Ben's intimate New Zealand elopement genuinely brought a tear to our eyes. Stripped back and simple, you can really tell that these two are head over heels for each other. Absolutely everything was DIY, Sirjana designed her own dress and her mum stitched it together on short notice; the couple wrote their vows as love letters to each other, and gave each other heartfelt personal gifts. We're not crying, you're crying!

Both wedding photographers themselves, Sirjana and Ben took the adventure of a lifetime with their favourite photographer, Pablo Laguia, and his wife. Pablo beautifully captures their fits of laughter echoing around the whole valley! The couple decided to have a New Zealand elopement after they were officially married as their vendors weren't the dream team they had hoped for. They wanted to have a special ceremony just for themselves to make up for it. They celebrated with a Punjabi feet washing ritual before saying their vows, dipping their feet in the stunning lakes of Mount Cook. Brace yourself, the photos are incredible.

A heartfelt New Zealand elopement with their favourite photographer along for the ride.

A New Zealand elopement was the perfect place to have the ceremony they always wanted.

I think a New Zealand elopement might just be at the top of my wishlist now. Picking an area of outstanding natural beauty for your elopement is perfect for a no-fuss, stripped back and minimal ceremony. Mother nature is your stylist! And as Sirjana says, having a photographer who understands your vision and love story will make it even more special. Have a look through our Recommended Suppliers to find your perfect photographer.