08/06/2026
A picnic above Lake Wanaka, a couple who loves Tolkien, and views straight out of Middle Earth.
Both born in Christchurch, it made sense for Zahra and Matt to come back to say their I dos. As avid fans of the LOTR franchise, there was nowhere more fitting than the landscapes that brought that world to life.
Exchanging vows at snowy Lake Erskine and a luxe picnic at Coromandel Peak, it was an adventure to remember.
“The idea of a heli-wedding appeals to our mutual sense of adventure...
We’re excited about getting to see our home country from so many perspectives and to have a once in a lifetime experience.”