Mouse Point Elopement and Micro Weddings
Say “I do” at Mouse Point just twenty minutes south of Hanmer Springs—where snow-capped mountains and private river access set the stage for your perfect elopement or micro wedding.
The details:
Photographer + Content Creator
Planner + Coordinator
Venue + Accommodation
Private Mountain Access by 4x4
Private River Access
Scenic Heli Flight Locations
Floral Options
Catering Options
Cake Options
Tablescaping
Celebrant
Hair + Makeup
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Up to 18 guests + bride & groom
How it works:
Step 1:
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Choose your photography + content creation coverage and build your elopement or micro wedding package on top of that in the booking form.
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Step 2:
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Fill in your contact details, ideal date, and any extra notes that we might need to know or ask any questions.
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Step 3:
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We will get back to you within 48 hours confirming your booking with an invoice with a deposit required to secure your booking for the 2025-26 season. Bonus you only deal with one contract and one invoice, simple and easy!
Navigation:
Service Details + Meet your Vendors
The brainpower behind the whole operation
Planning/Coordination + Photography + Content Creation by Chaznel Photography
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From the moment you book your elopement or micro wedding Chaznel will contact all your requested vendors and book them for your special day. She will be your point of contact throughout the whole process, connecting you with your vendors by being the direct message relayer. You will be put into contact with your celebrant to personalise your ceremony vows as well.
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Photo + Content Creation coverage includes:
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​​​​​Photography and Content Creation coverage (choose between 4, 6, or 8 hours)​​​
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Complimentary elopement or micro wedding day chauffeuring to scenic photo locations​
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Sneak previews of photo + content creation within 24 hours​
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Full online photo gallery + content creation delivered within 4 weeks​
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Unlimited 24/7 logistics, planning, coordinating support​
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Unlimited vendor communication support​
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A collection of polaroids to take home on the day
Chaznel Photography
North Canterbury Elopement & Micro Wedding Photographer, Content Creator & Planning Coordinator
Loch Stock Lodge​
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Guy + Sam
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Venue + Accommodation Host
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Accommodation
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Check-in 11am
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Check-out 3pm
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Breakfast pantry - bagels, cream cheese, cereal, milk, biscuits, and jam for up to 6 persons
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Extra night/s accommodation add-on available​
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Venue Hire
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4 hours for ceremony + reception + 1 night accomodation option
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Per hour venue hire (minimum 2 hour hire) option
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Up to 20 persons incl. bride + groom & children
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Tables + chairs for up to 20 persons
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Bench seating for ceremony
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Ceremony Arch
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BYO
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Bar fridge
Wandle Garden Co
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Lucy
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Flower Farmer + Florist
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Seasonal and locally grown blooms - available between September - May
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Bridal bouquet + boutonnière:
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One small bridal bouquet - designed to suit your style and aesthetic​
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One boutonnière
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Arch or table florals:
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Arrangement for arch
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Setup + florist travel included to Loch Stock Lodge
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Waipara Hills Helicopters​​​
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Flight:
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Flight to Loch Stock Lodge's private mountain
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Option to add a second trip for 2 guests/celebrant to join you on top of the mountain
Paige's Pantry
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Paige
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Fresh, Real + Local Ingredient Baker
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Cakes:
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Carrot cake with classic cream cheese icing
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Chocolate mud cake with raspberry filling and swiss meringue buttercream
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Lemon & Poppy cake wiith lemon curd filling and swiss meringue buttercream
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Vanilla cake with raspberry filling and swiss meringue buttercream
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Elopement cake - for 2
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Micro Wedding cake - up to 20 persons
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Delivered by Chaznel
Get Grazy
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Sam (venue owner)
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Grazing + Buffet Catering Extraordinaire​
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Grazing box for two:
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Includes grazing snacks for two
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Incl. delivery to Loch Stock Lodge
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Dietary requests welcome but may incur a small extra fee
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Grazing Platter for up to 20 guests:
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A yummy variety of grazing foods on a wine barrel platter
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Incl. deliver to Loch Stock Lodge
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Dietary request welcome but may incur a small extra fee
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Buffet meals:
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Includes 2x meats, 3 salads, minted potatoes, condiments and breads
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Per head pricing, please advise guest count when booking your elopement or micro wedding
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Travel + delivery incl. to Loch Stock Lodge​
Phoebe Voice​
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Hanmer based Celebrant
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Ceremony includes:
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Personalised ceremony vows
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Modern Ceremony Script - option to add prayers or short readings
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Travel to Loch Stock Lodge
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Legal requirement support
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Meetings via email, phone, text, social media
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When you book and have paid your deposit you will be contacted by Phoebe to start the ceremony personalisation and legal requirement process.
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Photo by Susannah Blatchford
Makeup by Shelby
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Shelby
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Hair & Makeup Artist
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Hair for bride, MOB, MOG and bridesmaid options
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Makeup for bride, MOB, MOG and bridesmaid options
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Hair and makeup trials available
FAQ's
How many guests can I have at the elopement or micro weddings?
You can have up to 18 guests + the bride and groom (20 persons in total). Children over 12 months old are counted as a guest.
Can we elope and meet our family and friends at Loch Stock Lodge?
You sure can, simply book the private mountain or river access option as well as the venue hire location when building your package. You can choose between opting for per hour hire (minimum 2 hours) or go for the 4 hour hire package which includes one night accommodation for up to 6 persons.
Can we stay more than one night at Loch Stock Lodge?
Absolutely, when you're building your package just select the venue hire option or just accomodation option and let us know in the notes how many nights you would like to stay onsite.
How many hours can we book the photographer for?
You can book the photographer for 4, 6, or 8 hours coverage. If you require multi-day coverage please note that in the booking form when building your package.
Can we add multiple scenery photo locations?
Yes absolutely you can, the beauty of Loch Stock Lodge is the variety of nearby or even on location scenic spots so we don't even have to travel super far for stunning views. With Loch Stock Lodge you can have private river access and private mountain 4x4 access as well as beautiful lake front photos all within the space of 10-20 minutes of each other! During the planning process Chaznel will compile of locations for your scenic portraits ensuring you have a variety of stunning photos from your day!