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Why Eloping Isn’t About Running Away (And Never Has Been)
Eloping isn’t about escaping or running away. It’s about choosing presence, intention, and a quieter way to begin a marriage. Continue reading
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It’s 2026 – and Some Things Still Matter
A wedding isn’t just a date in a calendar or a service on an invoice. It’s a deeply personal day, often carrying more emotion than people realise at the beginning. It deserves to be held with care – by everyone… Continue reading
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Why I Still Love Wedding Planning – and What Each Couple Means to Me
Why I still love planning weddings – Donna Dohi Continue reading
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A Journey That Keeps Growing
A gentle reflection on the evolution of NZDW, my passion for intimate weddings, and the new sister path opening in Japan. The heart of my work remains the same: care, connection, and dedication. Continue reading
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Where My Ancestors Stand With Me
A reflection on heritage, memory, and the quiet presence of ancestors in the places we stand. Continue reading
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The Spaces Between Then and Now
Looking back through old wedding photographs reminded me why I began – not for perfection or profit, but for the quiet joy of capturing love as it truly is. Nearly thirty years on, my heart still beats for those real,… Continue reading
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Why I Still Believe in Eloping for Love
Every so often, I still find myself missing the days behind the camera, the breeze, the sound of the helicopter, the quiet power of love. This is a promise to myself to return to what first lit the spark, and… Continue reading
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A New Chapter for Heart & TruthThe Beginning of Heart & Truth
Elopement Journal NZ has found its own voice – a quiet, heartfelt space where the real stories behind New Zealand elopements can breathe. This marks a new chapter for the Heart & Truth Series. Continue reading
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I Plan for Love
A poem from the heart about why I plan weddings, not for perfection, but for love, calm, and moments that stay. Continue reading
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Why New Zealand Is the World’s Most Magical Place to Elope
Discover why couples choose New Zealand for their elopement – wild beauty, effortless planning, and heartfelt celebrations with New Zealand Dream Weddings. Continue reading
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