Wedding style
Lakeside
Still water, mountain reflections and soft light — a gentle, romantic setting for your vows.
Gentle, romantic, and endlessly beautiful
Not every couple wants a helicopter and a mountain top — and a lakeside ceremony is every bit as moving. Picture still water mirroring the peaks, soft light on the shore, and the two of you exchanging vows in the quiet.
Where you’ll marry
The shores of Lake Wakatipu, Lake Wānaka and the famously turquoise Lake Tekapo each offer their own magic. For a truly private lakeside moment, a short helicopter flight opens up alpine lakes like Lochnagar and the Alta Tarns, ringed by the Southern Alps. I know the spots that stay peaceful and the times of day when the light is loveliest — and I’ll arrange any permits you need.
Where you can marry
Queenstown
New Zealand's most spectacular alpine playground — dramatic peaks, deep blue lakes, and private helicopter landings all to yourselves.
Wānaka
Queenstown's quieter neighbour — a serene lake, open alpine landscapes, and some of New Zealand's most beautiful helicopter landings.
Lake Tekapo
A famously turquoise lake framed by lupins in summer and some of the clearest night skies on earth.
Packages for this style of day
Lake Wānaka Lakeside Wedding
A relaxed, ground-level ceremony on the shore of Lake Wānaka — beautiful and unhurried.
Lake Tekapo Lakeside Elopement
A relaxed ceremony on the turquoise shore of Lake Tekapo, with an optional aerial upgrade.
Lake Lochnagar Heli Wedding
A remote alpine lake among the peaks — mirror reflections in summer, a winter wonderland in the cold months.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the best lakeside spots to marry in New Zealand?
The shores of Lake Wakatipu near Queenstown, Lake Wānaka, and the turquoise Lake Tekapo are all breathtaking. For something more remote, a helicopter can take you to alpine lakes like Lochnagar or the Alta Tarns. I'll match a spot to the mood and time of day you're after.
Do we need a permit for a lakeside ceremony?
Some public and conservation sites do require a permit, and I arrange these for you as part of the planning. It's one of the many small details you never have to worry about.
With love, from New Zealand
Let’s plan your New Zealand wedding
Tell me your story and what you have in mind. I’ll personally guide you every step of the way — the same as I have for couples from around the world since 1999.
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