Welcome to Elopement Journal NZ
This is a space for honesty, guidance, and heart. I’ve been planning elopements in New Zealand for nearly 30 years, and I know that behind every breathtaking photo there are real questions, real decisions, and sometimes a few nerves too.

Here you’ll find straightforward advice, true stories, and thoughtful reflections, not just the picture-perfect moments, but the real journey of creating a wedding day that feels like you.

If you’re dreaming of eloping in New Zealand, or simply curious about what it takes, this is where you’ll find the answers, shared with warmth, care, and the experience of someone who has walked this path with hundreds of couples before you.

Stories, advice, and resources are on their way, this journal is just beginning. Come back soon for fresh insights, heartfelt posts, and the kind of real talk that will help you feel at ease on your elopement journey.

Some posts here are part of the Heart & Truth Series. These are my more personal writings, honest reflections, little truths, and heartfelt stories from nearly 30 years of planning elopements. They go beyond the details and touch on the real heart of what it means to marry in New Zealand.

This journal is new, thank you for being here at the very beginning.
Donna-Louise