An Intimate Coromandel Peak Elopement – photographed by Kate Roberge

Victoria and Matt travelled from the United States to New Zealand to exchange vows on Coromandel Peak, high above Wanaka. Their elopement was intimate, intentional, and stripped back to what mattered most – the mountains, the moment, and each other.

Travel has always defined their relationship. Their third date was a spontaneous trip from Colorado to London and Paris, setting the tone for a life shaped by adventure. When it came time to marry, a New Zealand elopement felt like the natural next chapter.

After their ceremony, they toasted their elopement with red wine at the summit, taking in sweeping alpine views. Their wedding cake was cut on the helicopter floor and eaten on the flight home – a perfectly-them moment that captured the spirit of the day: effortless, elevated, and unforgettable.