"My favourite part was the First Look. Seeing Hayley floored me. I teared up instantly. Hayley's was listening to me read my vows to her. It felt incredibly heartfelt and loving. There were no distractions, so our attention was completely on one another."
Some days linger with you, the kind that feel equal parts effortless and unforgettable. Hayley and Liam’s elopement was one of them. It began at Water Cliff, a breathtaking coastal hideaway where they shared their first look, surrounded by sweeping views and stillness. From there, they made their way to Ataahua Garden, where vows were exchanged beneath a canopy of green, a setting as grounded and graceful as the couple themselves.
We had the honour of dressing Liam for the day, and his look came together with the same quiet intention that defined the celebration itself. Clean, tailored lines paired with relaxed elegance, a reflection of his calm confidence and the deep connection he shares with Hayley.
Together, they’re the kind of couple that reminds you what it’s all about: joy, presence, and choosing one another with full hearts. We’re proud to have played a small role in a day so thoughtfully their own.
"My favourite part was the First Look. Seeing Hayley floored me. I teared up instantly. Hayley's was listening to me read my vows to her. It felt incredibly heartfelt and loving. There were no distractions, so our attention was completely on one another."
"Honestly, we had the best experience at Rembrandt. Thom from the Onehunga Outlet was amazing. We could write a whole letter just on how great he is. His knowledge, advice, manner, and approach to us as customers was flawless. He is an absolute asset to the company. We cannot thank Thom enough."
"Our main reason for eloping was cost. We didn't want any financial help from our families and we're typically quite frugal, so we thought that we'd save tens of thousands of $ by eloping."
"Our advice would be to just do it! Almost every single person has said that they want to do it that way when they get married or would do it that way if they could do it all again."
Photography: Eilish Burt
