Christchurch, New Zealand, At-Home Elopement Photo Story Award

New Zealand wedding portrait of the couple posing together on top of the eroded remnants of the Lyttelton volcano

The couple celebrated their small wedding with a romantic Wedding Portrait as the sun went down on this beautiful afternoon

As the sun went down on this beautiful afternoon, the couple posed together on top of the eroded remnants of the Lyttelton volcano.

This couple decided to have a very small and private wedding shared only between themselves with no other guests or family in attendance. They chose to be married at home near the scenic town of Canterbury, New Zealand which, in addition to its immense beauty and lush, natural environment, is also a town full of rich history. Its location, situated near a harbor, the rolling Port Hills, and the Lyttelton volcano, made the perfect setting for this intimate and romantic wedding. Despite the small size of the wedding, it was important for the couple to document this day. 

Christchurch, NZ wedding image from Before the ceremony of the bride preparing her dress at home

Christchurch, NZ Elopement Photography | Before the ceremony, the bride prepares at home

Before the ceremony, the bride prepares at home in the bathroom while her wedding dress hangs on a mirror just outside the door. 

Christchurch, NZ wedding day Detail Photo of a lovely gift of colorful macarons from the family

Christchurch, NZ Elopement Detail Photo | Even though their family was not in attendance, they still sent along a lovely gift of colorful macarons

Even though their family was not in attendance, they still sent along a lovely gift of colorful macarons with a touching note sending along their best wishes from afar. 

Christchurch New Zealand backyard home wedding photo of a couple with the perfect view for their marriage

At Home Christchurch New Zealand Elopement Picture - This couple didn’t need to go far to have the perfect setting for their wedding, choosing to be married in their own home in Christchurch

This couple didn’t need to go far to have the perfect setting for their wedding, choosing to be married in their own home in Christchurch. Here, the bride and groom exchange vows with a view of the beautiful town and rolling hills behind them. 

New Zealand backyard wedding image of two little boys enjoying themselves and looking out the large sliding door to the balcony

New Zealand Elopement Photographer | two little boys enjoying themselves and looking out the large sliding door to the balcony

These two little boys enjoying themselves and looking out the large sliding door to the balcony had a blast while serving as the only two witnesses of the day.

Home wedding ceremony image in NZ from The small ceremony making for a private and emotional day

View Home in NZ Elopement Ceremony Image | The small ceremony certainly made for a private and emotional day

The small ceremony certainly made for a private and emotional day, and the groom had to reach for a tissue for the bride when she began to get emotional while reading her vows. 

Christchruch wedding day photography showing the couple, now happily married and smiling, reflected in the large balcony window

Christchruch Elopement Ceremony Picture | the couple, now happily married and smiling, reflected in the large balcony window

We can see the couple, now happily married and smiling, reflected in the large balcony window as they walk together hand-in-hand. 

Port Hills, Christchurch New Zealand wedding image of The bride and groom walking by the shining waters of the harbor

Port Hills, Christchurch New Zealand Elopement Photo | The bride and groom walking while surrounded by the shining waters of the harbor

After the ceremony, the couple decided to take a scenic walk through the Port Hills, surrounded by the shining waters of the harbor. 

Godley Head, Christchurch NZ Wedding day Portrait of The bride and groom kissing and enjoying the last rays of the afternoon sun

Godley Head, Christchurch NZ Portrait Images | The bride and groom kiss and enjoy the last rays of the afternoon sun on their wedding day

The couple finally stops at Godley Head to take a break on a large, rocky cliff overlooking the hills and water as they kiss and enjoy the last rays of the afternoon sun.