Hollow & Co. is an elopement & destination wedding photographer & videographer based in New Zealand.
Heli Elopement Wedding - Queenstown, New Zealand
Step One. Location
One of the best things about planning an elopement or a destination wedding in New Zealand is the location opportunities. Consider yourself free from the logistics of large numbers of guests, and consider the possibilities; Are you imagining a wedding ceremony on a snowy peak accessed only via helicopter in Queenstown? Or a white sandy beach on a remote island in the Bay of Islands, with a yacht moored in the bay. The opportunity to elope and get married in a truely unique location is limited only by your imagination.
Destination Wedding - Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand
Step Two. Cost
Believe it or not, by planning an elopement in New Zealand, you can potentially save thousands of dollars when compared to a traditional wedding day. By removing the large guest list, venue hire fees, and additional costs associated with a traditional wedding celebration - you’ll find your budget has room to move.
Heli Destination Wedding - Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Step Three. Dream
Love is an adventure, and planning an elopement or destination wedding is nothing short of a journey. There are no rules, so let your imagination run wild!
Planning a wedding of any sort can be challenging, however remember that as a team of two, you’re stronger together and you can accomplish greater things.
When planning an elopement or destination wedding, a good place to start is asking yourselves a question - what is most important to us on our wedding day?
Destination Wedding - Wellington, New Zealand
Step Four. Photo
Choosing the right photographer to capture your elopement or destination wedding is super important.
A truly great elopement or destination photographer has the ability to simplify the planning process, add value to the wedding day, provide a relaxed & authentic experience and, of course, showcase your wedding adventure in the best possible light.
When searching for the perfect wedding photographer consider these things; What is it you love about their work? Do you feel comfortable around them? Do you trust them to deliver the goods?
Honestly, it’s a massive decision. Choosing a photographer you trust and vibe with goes a long way. Added bonus if you swoon over their work!
Elopement Wedding - Coromandel, New Zealand
Step Five. Video
Like searching for a photographer, finding the right videographer is just as important.
A common regret we hear from couples post wedding day is they wished they booked a wedding videographer to capture their elopement or destination wedding. Having the ability to view and relive your wedding day years down the track via cinematic video is a valuable experience.
There is something about motion captured that evokes different emotions compared to photography. A wedding video is a beautiful way of capturing and telling your love adventure.
Destination Wedding - Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Step Six. Vendors
When it comes to choosing vendors, experience matters. Make sure you surround yourself with quality people and then take it a step further by trusting them to look after your day. A quick zoom call or coffee at your local can ensure that the vendors you’ve chosen are professional & reliable - knowing they have everything covered will allow you to relax during your elopement or destination wedding.
If you choose to book with Hollow & Co. we will deliver you a curated list of our preferred vendors, including; New Zealand’s best elopement locations and destination wedding venues, helicopter transport, make up artists, hair stylists, dress and suit designers, celebrants and bands & DJs.
Key tip - Surround yourself with quality vendors. You’ll sleep better at night knowing you’ve got the best in the industry on your team, and you’ll be able to call upon their experience to avoid common wedding planning mistakes.
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Hollow & Co. is a fine art elopement and destination wedding photographer & videographer based in New Zealand. Having captured destination weddings and elopements in Queenstown, Wanaka, Mount Cook Aoraki, Christchurch, Wellington, Coromandel, Auckland, Waiheke Island and the Bay of Islands, Hollow & Co. offers unique local experience and knowledge when it comes to planning an elopement or destination wedding in New Zealand. For a copy of Hollow & Co.’s Elopement Collection Guide, please get in touch.
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