# Wonder Weddings

> Queenstown and Wanaka elopement and destination wedding specialists. All-inclusive packages, heli-weddings, photography, videography, and marriage celebrant services across New Zealand's Southern Alps.

Wonder Weddings is a boutique New Zealand wedding company run by Cristian Batista and Arabella, specialising in intimate weddings and elopements (up to 30 guests) in Queenstown, Wanaka, and the surrounding Southern Alps. We handle planning, photography, videography, helicopter logistics, and on-the-day coordination as one connected team.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Wonder Weddings overview, hero packages, and featured work.
- [About Us](/about-us): Meet Cristian, Arabella, and the team behind Wonder Weddings.
- [Services](/services): All-inclusive elopement and intimate wedding packages.
- [Helicopter Packages](/helicopter-packages): Heli-wedding and heli-elopement packages with mountain landing sites.
- [Elope in New Zealand](/elope-in-new-zealand): Complete guide to eloping in NZ, packages from $8,265 NZD.
- [Portfolio](/portfolio): Real Queenstown and Wanaka weddings, photography gallery.
- [Videography](/videography): Wedding film and cinematography by Eureka Films.
- [Wanaka Wedding Videography](/wanaka-wedding-videography): Wanaka-specific wedding film coverage.
- [The Wonder Journal](/the-wonder-journal): Long-form planning guides, location notes, and wedding inspiration.
- [Real Weddings](/real-weddings): Real elopement and intimate wedding stories from Queenstown and Wanaka couples.
  - [Bryne & Jade — 6-Landing Queenstown Helicopter Wedding](/real-weddings/bryne-jade-queenstown-helicopter-wedding): Snowy Mount Crichton ceremony plus a second-day 5-landing heli adventure (Lake Erskine, Coromandel Peak, Earnslaw Burn).
  - [Tom & Lorena — Secret Wanaka Helicopter Elopement](/real-weddings/tom-lorena-wanaka-helicopter-elopement): Private two-person elopement with a first look, a Coromandel Peak ceremony and a second alpine landing at Lake Alta.
  - [Freddie & Lené — Family Queenstown Helicopter Elopement](/real-weddings/freddie-lene-queenstown-helicopter-elopement): Private family elopement with a first look, a Lake Erskine ceremony with celebrant Liz, and a second landing at Mount Crichton.
  - [Joy & Hubert — Queenstown Wedding at Stoneridge Estate](/real-weddings/joy-hubert-queenstown-stoneridge-estate-wedding): Spring destination wedding with a Heliworks two-landing adventure (Coromandel Peak + secret snowy alpine site), ceremony and reception at Stoneridge Estate.
  - [Triona & Edward — Queenstown Helicopter Wedding](/real-weddings/triona-edward-queenstown-helicopter-wedding): Lakeside photo shoot with family, two helicopter landings at Earnslaw Burn and Mount Crichton, ceremony overlooking Glenorchy with celebrant Liz, plus a cinematic heli fly-by.
  - [Sharlene & Andrew — Lake Erskine + Cecil Peak Helicopter Elopement](/real-weddings/sharlene-andrew-lake-erskine-queenstown-elopement): USA/Hawaii couple's private summer Queenstown helicopter elopement — Glenorchy getting-ready, emotional first look and gift exchange, Lake Erskine ceremony with celebrant Jason Medina, Cecil Peak sunset photos and champagne spray.
- [Accommodation](/accommodation): Curated Queenstown stays for couples and guests.
- [Contact](/contact): Enquiry form and direct contact details.

## Journal

- [Queenstown vs Wanaka Heli Elopements](/blogs/queenstown-vs-wanaka-heli-elopements): How to choose between the two regions.
- [The Ultimate Wanaka NZ Elopement Guide](/blogs/the-ultimate-wanaka-nz-elopement-guide): Full Wanaka elopement walkthrough.
- [How to Elope in NZ, Step by Step](/blogs/how-to-elope-in-nz-the-ultimate-step-by-step-guide): Legal and logistical guide.
- [Best New Zealand Wedding Venues](/blogs/best-new-zealand-wedding-venues): Top venues across Queenstown and Wanaka.
- [Best Time of Year to Get Married in Queenstown](/blogs/best-time-of-year-to-get-married-in-queenstown): Seasonal weather and lighting guide.
- [Coromandel Peak: Ultimate Helicopter Wedding Destination](/blogs/coromandel-peak-is-ultimate-helicopter-wedding-destination): Iconic Wanaka heli landing site.
- [Planning an Elopement Wedding in Queenstown](/blogs/planning-an-elopement-wedding-in-queenstown): Practical planning steps.
- [What You Need for an Elopement](/blogs/what-do-you-need-for-elopement): Documents, attire, and logistics checklist.
- [Helicopter Weddings, the Breakout Trend](/blogs/exclusive-intimate-remote-why-helicopter-weddings-are-the-breakout-trend-in-the-wedding-industry): Why heli-weddings are rising.
- [Can You Elope Then Have a Wedding?](/blogs/can-you-elope-then-have-a-wedding): Combining elopement with a later celebration.
- [Travel Disrupted: NZ Elopement Alternative](/blogs/travel-disrupted-new-zealand-elopement-alternative): NZ as an alternative destination wedding.

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